How to Decorate Around a Black Kitchen Table

Paint the walls with a semi-gloss light gray interior paint. This creates a soft, cool backdrop for the black table and accessories.

Give the cabinets a coat of semi-gloss bright white paint. Select brushed silver or chrome cabinet door and drawer pulls and install them throughout the kitchen.

Hang a brilliant chandelier over the kitchen table with crystal and silver accents. The size of the chandelier should reflect the size of the kitchen table area. Chandeliers are available in small and medium sizes that will work well in a kitchen space.

Add lighting below and above the cabinets to add a friendly glow in the kitchen space. Rope lighting may be used above cabinets to light the area and focus attention on display items.

Decorate above the cabinet area with a collection of cut crystal glassware. This will tie in with the chandelier and create a sparkling focal point in the room.

Place an area rug under the table or in the kitchen space. Look for a rug with gray and red or green in it to coordinate and add a pop of color.

Accessorize the kitchen with stainless steel, silver and crystal glass accents. Appliances, vases, coffee and tea holders and salt and pepper shakers are a few of the items that can be found in those materials.

Hang a large chalkboard. Purchase one with a wood frame and paint the frame metallic silver. Personalize it by adding sparkling crystal accents to match your chandelier. Alternatively, paint a door with chalkboard paint to create a more seamless look.

Display some large black-and-white photographic prints. Choose images that incorporate food items or landscape images to create an appetizing environment. Or use brightly colored prints to add drama and intense bursts of color in the kitchen.

Warm up the space with live green plants in silver pots. This adds an organic and natural feel to the cool-toned kitchen.