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Matte Black in the Kitchen: Inspiration & Ideas

publishedJan 15, 2016
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Being a neutral, black is nevernotin style, but it’s sure enjoying a moment in the spotlight right now—especially in its subtle matte form. One place in particular that we’re seeing a lot of matte black is in the kitchen.

Being as versatile as it is, matte black can be incorporated into an interior in so many ways. It can be incredibly dramatic, can act as an accent, or really ground an otherwise airy space. It’s timeless yet modern at the same time. Whether you’re a confident design pro ready to do a whole kitchen in black or just want to experiment with a few black fixtures or features, here are 15 great examples of matte black in the kitchen to inspire you.

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TOP ROW:

  1. InHalle & Jeff’s East Village Apartment, matte black cabinets gleam gently, allowing that fabulous tile to shine.
  2. A bright counter and backsplash is surrounded by black in this kitchen by乔安娜LaajistoforLundiafeatured onEms DesignBlogg.
  3. A casual kitchen in the restaurantSagverketincludes a vintage-inspired black fridge.
  4. A matte black hood creates lots of contrast in this kitchen byHecker Guthrie.
  5. Multiple black elements are mixed with various metallic shades in this kitchen fromFreedom Kitchens’ Reno Rumblespotted onThe Life Creative.

MIDDLE ROW:

  1. 一盏灯,最小的厨房la SHEDis grounded by black onDesire to Inspire.
  2. A black cabinet is less commitment but equally fabulous, fromNordic Leaves.
  3. Pops of black stand out in a white kitchen byHecker GuthrieviaApartment 34.
  4. 黑色的元素添加现代元素发射极耦合逻辑ectic kitchen fromIDEASmagazinefeatured onPoppytalk.
  5. A bright and airy kitchen is grounded with black bottom cabinets in this kitchen makeover fromA Beautiful Mess.

BOTTOM ROW:

  1. These upper matte black cabinet create top-heavy drama, fromA Merry Mishap
  2. ThisVippkitchen viaMy Unfinished Homeis a perfect black balancing act.
  3. Glass doors and white tile break up the black of these kitchen cupboards, fromBlakes LondonviaD Pages.
  4. Black cabinet doors are accessorized with clean and simple kitchen details, featured on invtwonen.
  5. Black on the bottom is balanced by black sprinkled on the top in this kitchen spotted inDwell.