These gorgeous kitchens, featuring dark or black kitchen islands, provide contrast to the surrounding countertops and cabinetry, or match the already deep tones of the space. Take a look below to find inspiration for this trend.
Contemporary Industrial
Stainless steel contrasts with a dark island and shades of white in this Nate Berkus Associates kitchen.
Retro Blues
A dark brown island centers this retro-inspired contemporary kitchen by CWB Architects.
Navy Blue & Geometrics
A livable contemporary kitchen space by Lindsey Coral Harper Interior Design.
White Arboretum Kitchen
A fresh, white kitchen space by Hyde Evans Design.
Black & White Charleston Residence
Black metals and dark materials in a sophisticated open living space by SLC Interiors.
Classic Contemporary
Gold lighting glimmers in this elegant kitchen space by Sheree Stuart Design.
Cottage Kitchen
Drop pendants over a dark, solid island by Jennifer Worts Design.
Leather & Chrome Details
Modern sculptural pendants draw the eye to a beautiful dark island and leather seating by Martin Group.
Luxe Mixed Materials
A beautiful Upper East Side kitchen with marble countertops by Douglas C. Wright Architects.
Indoor-Outdoor Flow
Open doors light up this contemporary kitchen with eclectic details by K Interiors.
Geometric Backsplash
A dark, oversized island in a kitchen by Jaycox Architects & Associates.
Sophisticated Symmetry
Black cabinetry trim echoes sleek black details in this beautiful space by Jennifer Worts Design.