Kitchen Ideas With White Cabinets & Black Granite

Paint Options

• Eye-catching paint options add interest to your black and white kitchen. High-gloss white or black paint reflects light from the walls, and attractive textures complement the cabinets and countertop. To soften the contemporary look of a black and white kitchen, use a light gray color on the walls. Or highlight one wall with a splash of color such as eggplant or blue to add high visual impact.

Interesting Backsplashes

• Today there is a wide range of options for backsplashes to complement a black and white kitchen. Materials such as ceramic tile and glass make ideal accompaniments for a contemporary look. Create your own pattern for an individual feeling. Square white subway tiles set off the black granite countertop with strong contrast.

Silver, Glass and Lighting

• A black and white kitchen lends itself to touches of stainless steel. For a cool, contemporary look, install a stainless steel refrigerator, dishwasher and oven. A square stainless steel sink also sets a contemporary mood. You can include other stainless steel accents, including vases, bowls and teapots in high-style designs. Stainless steel and industrial lighting also highlight the dramatic, contemporary mood, along with a breakfast table with a glass top and silver metal on the chairs.

Warming Things Up

• To give a black and white kitchen a warmer look, use oil-rubbed bronze hardware pulls on the cabinets, white glass-fronted cabinets and a rounded white sink. A natural stone backsplash in a neutral color also softens the stark look of black and white, along with incorporating cream colors and wood accessories in the room. Light wood flooring also gives a black and white kitchen a more comfortable look, along with organic elements such as plants.