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Black is an increasingly popular color were seeing in kitchens. All black kitchens make a bold statement, but you don’t have to go that far.
Here are 11 examples of ways you can bring black into the kitchen either subtly or boldly.
1. Make a statement in the kitchen with black stainless steel appliances.
![Make a statement in the kitchen with black stainless steel appliances. #BlackAppliances #BlackKitchen #BlackFridge #BlackOven #BlackDishwasher](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/black-kitchen_070716_01a-800x431.jpg)
Black stainless steel appliances by Samsung.
2. Installing all black cabinetry is a bold way to bring black into your kitchen.
![Installing all black cabinetry is a bold way to bring black into your kitchen. #BlackKitchen #KitchenDesign #BlackCabinets](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/black-kitchen_070716_02-800x530.jpg)
Interior designed by Daniele Petteno Architecture Workshop. See the full project here.
![Installing all black cabinetry is a bold way to bring black into your kitchen. #BlackKitchen #KitchenDesign #BlackCabinets](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/black-kitchen_070716_01-800x533.jpg)
Inspiration from a house designed by Format Elf Architects. Photography by Cordula De Bloeme.
3. Hang black pendant lights above your kitchen island for a dramatic effect without the commitment of all black everything.
![Hang black pendant lights above your kitchen island for a dramatic effect without the commitment of all black everything. #BlackLighting #BlackPendantLights](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/black-kitchen_070716_03c-800x800.jpg)
Beat Pendant Light Collection by Tom Dixon.
![Hang black pendant lights above your kitchen island for a dramatic effect without the commitment of all black everything. #BlackLighting #BlackPendantLights](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/black-kitchen_070716_03b-800x988.jpg)
Coco Pendant Lamp by Coco Flip. Photography by Haydn Cattach.
4. A black backsplash.
![A black backsplash can help create a seamless looking black kitchen. #BlackBacksplash #BlackKitchen #KitchenDesign](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/black-kitchen_070716_04a-800x1120.jpg)
A modern home extension by MAKE Architecture. Photography by Peter Bennetts.
5. Black kitchens require black flatware.
![Black kitchens require black flatware. Bonus points if it's matte. #BlackCutlery #BlackFlatware #BlackKitchen](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/black-kitchen_070716_05-800x800.jpg)
3-piece matte black flatware set from CB2
6. Black accents like shelving, hand towels, pitchers, and large bowls are easy ways to bring black into the kitchen.
![Black accents like shelving, hand towels, pitchers, and large bowls are easy ways to bring black into the kitchen. #BlackKitchen #BlackKitchenAccessories #BlackShelf](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/black-kitchen_070716_06c-800x520.jpg)
All items including the shelf, from CB2
7. A black coffee maker is a delicious way to add black to your counters.
![A black coffee maker is a delicious way to add black to your counters. #BlackKitchen #BlackCoffeeMaker #CoffeeMaker](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/black-kitchen_070716_07-800x533.jpg)
The Theo Coffee Maker by Unit10 Design for Stelton.
8. Garbage cans may not be the most exciting element of a kitchen, but they’re certainly necessary. A black garbage can creates a stylish home for your trash.
![Garbage cans may not be the most exciting element of a kitchen but they're certainly necessary. A statement black one adds flair to your kitchen and creates a stylish home for your trash. #BlackGarbageBin #BlackTrashCan #BlackKitchen](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/black-kitchen_070716_08-800x800.jpg)
Pedal Bin from Vipp
9. If you’ve got an island with space for seating, bar stools can bring in black in a stylish and functional way.
![If you've got an island with space for seating, bar stools can bring in black in a stylish and functional way. #BlackBarStools #BlackSeating #BlackKitchen](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/black-kitchen_070716_09-e1467996084255-800x717.jpg)
Inspiration from a modern home designed by MU Architecture. Photography by Ulysse Lemerise Bouchard(YUL Photo).
10. With a black clock hanging in your kitchen, you’ll always be on time and your kitchen will always be looking classy.
![With a black clock hanging in your kitchen you'll always be on time and your kitchen will always be looking classy. #BlackKitchen #BlackClock #BlackDecor](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/black-kitchen_070716_10-800x1202.jpg)
Ora Matt Black/White Large Clock by Kahler
11. A black sink and faucet can tie together all the other elements of black and make for a cohesive look.
![A black sink and matching faucet can tie together all the other elements of black and make for a cohesive, edgy look. #BlackKitchen #BlackSink #BlackFaucet](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/black-kitchen_070716_11-800x1544.jpg)