Polished Kitchens with Dark Wash or Black Kitchen Islands

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.

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.

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