There are so many decisions to be made when designing a kitchen and mistakes can be disappointing and costly. That's why we've called in the experts to help with one particularly tricky and frequently asked question: should kitchen islands be darker than cabinets?
Why does it matter whether the kitchen island is darker than the cabinets? Surely each kitchen is different and requires an individual approach to get the best finish. Interior designer Tancred Vilucchi agrees and says: 'I don’t believe in an exact recipe for kitchen island and cabinets being lighter, darker or matching each other, as each design scheme is different and interpreted in different ways in order to reach high-level visual unity.'
