There was a time when bright white and light gray dominated kitchens, featuring in every moodboard and renovation, but today’s most interesting and exciting spaces are embracing something much richer and more exciting. I’m talking about the espresso off-black kitchen that, I think, can win over anyone who’s anti-dark kitchens. The classic dark palette swaps a stark flat black for a dark and handsome vision with charm. Balancing timeless elegance and luxury, it lures us in.
Black is an effective design choice; however, for its dynamic qualities. “Black is at its most elegant when used as a canvas to allow other bold natural materials, like veined marbles and warm timbers, to shine,” says Magnus Nilsson, lead designer at Blakes London. He says, “In this context, black softens and works as a gentle complement to what nature provides.“
