Darker tones bring contemporary drama and sophistication. 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.

ART DECO KITCHEN

Black and white marble floors and antique glass upper cabinets create a sophisticated kitchen.

CONTEMPORARY INDUSTRIAL

Stainless steel contrasts with a dark island and shades of white in this kitchen.

RETRO BLUES

A dark brown island centers this retro-inspired contemporary kitchen.

COTTAGE KITCHEN

Drop pendants over a dark, solid island.

GEOMETRIC BACKSPLASH

A dark, oversized island in a kitchen.

SOPHISTICATED SYMMETRY

Black cabinetry trim echoes sleek black details in this beautiful space.