Courage to go dark
when black in the kitchen is more than just a statement colour
Those who want their kitchen to have more dark features but don’t want an all-black room will find inspiration here.
Black is the ultimate contrast to colours in the kitchen, especially when combined with popular earth tones or classic white and beige fronts. In combination, the darkness of black becomes vibrant, elegant and timeless.
Courage to go dark doesn’t mean making a room darker but giving it depth and character through specific accents. We’re not talking about a kitchen that is black through and through but individual features that add contrast here and there.
From black worktops, handles, recesses and glass features to visible kitchen accessories and appliances, black in the kitchen can create a wow effect, be used subtly or be confidently showcased.
Black kitchen appliances that catch the eye
Cooking in style
As an accent colour in the kitchen, black adds elegance, depth and texture. Depending on your preferences, it can provide subtle touches here and there or be strikingly brought to the forefront. A classic way to bring black into the kitchen is with kitchen appliances.
From ovens to induction hobs, black kitchen appliances radiate a subtle elegance.
Induction hobs, ovens with a black frame or built-in coffee machines in black are stylish head-turners that often deliberately break up the uniform appearance of modern kitchens. At the same time, black kitchen appliances remain functional and blend into the overall look while making a clear design statement.
Black-tinted glass in the kitchen
Lightness in the dark
Black glass features infuse the kitchen design with sophistication. They attract the gaze of onlookers with bursts of colour. Both low-key and striking, glass creates a unique balance, making it the perfect backdrop for dark colours.
For instance, next125’s iconic glass display unit is a smart-casual addition to the kitchen that blends nicely into the background. Stylish lighting further emphasises the effect of the back glass elements to create a kitchen that looks its best at all times.
next125 glass display unit
Whether in the kitchen or living room, the next125 glass display unit is a real eye-catcher! The glass display unit has a deliberate filigree design with a delicate frame, and dark-tinted front panels combined with an extravagant leather-look handle.
The next125 glass display unit, which looks great as a standalone piece, also fits perfectly into any row of tall units. The storage space that it provides is great for your favourite crockery, ornaments or special collector’s items. These are harmoniously but subtly showcased inside the glass display unit.
Handles for splashes of colour
Small surfaces with great effect
Small details can also have a big impact: understated yet stylish, handles and shell handles are ideal for integrating black highlights into the kitchen. Black handles create a subtle, elegant contrast to light fronts.
Used in abundance and always in sight, black handles catch the eye with their systematic order and create clean lines in the kitchen. They represent modern kitchen design and can be harmoniously combined with a wide range of materials and colours. This enables you to set more dark accents without going for the full dark effect.
Black shells handles are eye-catching and also harmonise well with bold front colours.
Sometimes, even a small change is enough to give your kitchen a fresh, new look. New handles can work wonders!
next125 offers a wide selection – the right choice for every taste.
Black in the recess
Elegant stage in the background
Black can also be used as a contrast in recesses – either covering the entire surface or with strategically placed elements. Colours, decorations and materials really come into their own in a black recess. At the same time, it offers the opportunity to visually divide functional areas such as cooking and working.
One example of this is the next125 Cube recess system: made from onyx black aluminium, it creates an elegant contrast and is also impressively practical for everyday use. Whether knives, glasses, spices or home-grown herbs – everything is stylishly organised and quickly to hand. The result is a modern kitchen with a balanced colour scheme.
Another example is next125 Frame. Under the motto ‘form follows function’, this wonderful organisation solution blends naturally into the recess and adds an elegant accent over the worktop.
