1. GO GOTHIC WITH A DRAMATIC BLACK AND WHITE SHAKER KITCHEN
This dramatic black kitchen idea walks the line between wholesome and gothic using Shaker styling combined with a smart matte black finish. A tongue and groove backsplash is taken halfway up the wall to create an impression of height and incorporates matched black shelves to display antique items.
2. GO HALF AND HALF
This modern farmhouse kitchen by American interior studio Jersey Ice Cream Co. uses one bold stroke of black to modernize a tired white space by dividing the walls in half using a bright white and charcoal palette. The look taps into the two-tone kitchen trend whilst also working as a technique to conceal everything inside the dark band.
3. GO MEDITERRANEAN WITH PATTERNED FLOOR TILES
This striking monochrome 'Alhambra' kitchen by Portland-based designer Jessica Helgerson is inspired by a Meditteranean farmhouse look. An expansive vintage table reminiscent of a traditional Spanish table but higher for counter use, brings tonnes of character alongside a black and white patterned kitchen flooring.
4. GO SLEEK AND CHIC IN A SMALL SPACE
Opting for a two-tone palette doesn't have to equate to a color bomb of hues – a carefully considered black and white palette can pack a punch and be in keeping with a modern decorating scheme and works well not to overwhelm a small kitchen like this apartment.
'The contrast between our Oyster Catcher painted base cabinets, with Holkham Frost, white units, worktops, and wall tiles, creates a sense of drama in this stunning Edinburgh kitchen,' explains Jayne Everett, Design Director of Naked Kitchens.
5. CREATE A FRESH LOOK WITH PLENTY OF LIGHTER TONES AND TOUCHES OF BLACK
This white kitchen is an elegant and classic example of how to weave in a monochrome palette that doesn't have to feel overpowering. Here white is used as the primary shade with black dressers and a movable black central island adding depth and a touch of drama.
6. WARM UP A BLACK AND WHITE KITCHEN WITH WOOD
Black and white kitchens can sometimes feel stark and one way to get the look you want but keep it cozy is to warm up the scheme with wood. This rustic kitchen by British Standard incorporates plenty of textured wood and natural materials with original wood flooring, a jute runner, and a grey marble backsplash.
7. BE PLAYFUL WITH GRAPHIC CHECKS
We love the color-blocked work of Belgian designer Dries Otten and are quite taken with this playful sink detail in one of his projects in Antwerp. A minimal white sink features a chequered tiled inside with a delicate grid print cabinet on the outside carrying the graphic look through.
8. ELEVATE A CLASSIC COUNTRY KITCHEN
This deVOL kitchen is a beautiful example of how to make the monochrome look work in a farmhouse. Surrounded by rugged cottage stone walls the glamorous glossy black kitchen cabinets are paired with statement-making white Quartzite worktops and beautiful hints of warm brass and copper look so chic.