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Dark Cabinet Kitchen Designs

Dark Cabinet Kitchen Designs


Bonjour and welcome to our photo gallery of dark cabinet kitchen designs!

When we think about dark cabinet kitchen designs, we often think about traditional dark cherry or mahogany luxury kitchens but we also think about the rubbed hand-painted black kitchen cabinets you sometimes find in country kitchen designs or the sleek contemporary kitchen sometimes found in million dollar Manhattan penthouses.




In all styles, dark cabinet kitchen designs add a level of sophistication that you can play up or down depending on your choice of flooring, hardware, and decorations.  Dark cabinet kitchen designs offer a versatility that is often underestimated. As you can see from the dark cabinet kitchen designs we selected for you, there are many styles to choose from.  Now, of course, dark cabinet kitchen designs are high maintenance but nothing that can’t be managed with regular dusting and cleaning.

So if you are remodeling your kitchen or thinking about resurfacing your kitchen cabinets, take a look at the dark cabinet kitchen designs we hand-picked for you. We hope these photos will inspire you. Enjoy and beautiful day to you!

1. Casa del Love…

hood is made to resemble an old world stone cooking fireplaceThe Little Plus: the range hood is made to resemble an old world stone cooking fireplace – love it!  And note the warmth of the Terra Cotta walls — a perfect marriage with the classy marble floors.

2. Wood Valence…

beige marble flooring lightens up the dark cabinets and woodwork in this high-end luxury kitchenThe Little Plus: the beige marble flooring lightens up the dark cabinets and woodwork in this high-end luxury kitchen.  Also, the light globe pendants are a great addition to the ceiling spotlights – they add some flair and provide direct lighting to the kitchen island.

3. Walk-In Kitchen…

dark countertop with pickled white pine flooring and soft tan cooking alcoveThe Little Plus: this dark cabinet kitchen design also features a dark countertop but it works well thanks to the pickled white pine flooring and the soft tan (with olive hues) cooking alcove.

4. Modern in Black…

marble parquet made to resemble wide planked, white-washed hardwood floorsThe Little Plus: look at this marble parquet made to resemble wide planked, white-washed hardwood floors…wow, what a fantastic idea!  They are lower maintenance than hardwood floors and add just the right touch of rustic to this classy modern dark cabinet kitchen. The vintage stainless steel stools are a great touch as well.

5. Family, All Because Two People Fell in Love…

tumbled marble flooring and the barrel vaulted ceiling bring the old world to this traditional high-end kitchenThe Little Plus: the tumbled marble flooring and the barrel vaulted ceiling bring the old world to this traditional high-end kitchen.

6. Mortar, Ready to Go, for Grandma’s Homemade Aoili…

full wall earth-toned glass mosaic kitchen backsplash showcasing a professional grade stainless steel range hoodThe Little Plus: the full wall earth-toned glass mosaic kitchen backsplash showcasing a professional grade stainless steel range hood.

7. Artist in the Kitchen….

light granite countertop and large hexagonal tiles of the cream marble flooringThe Little Plus: the light granite countertop and large hexagonal tiles of the cream marble flooring offer a great contrast to the dark cabinets. The colors of the unique backsplash tapestry bring it all together!

8. Shades of Grey…

grayish marble island worktop and tumbled marble floorThe Little Plus: the grayish marble island worktop and tumbled marble floor. Great combo with the glazed light, gray subway tile backsplash and just the right subtle contrast with the dark cabinetry.

9. Tagine for Dinner…

metal tile backsplash with silver appliances and dark cabinetsThe Little Plus: the metal tile backsplash – great way to bring the silver appliances and dark cabinets together!

10. The Golden Age…

golden brown hues of the tumbled backsplash tiles and medallion, granite countertops, and the traditional oak hardwood floorThe Little Plus: great harmony between the golden brown hues of the tumbled backsplash tiles and medallion, granite countertops, and the traditional oak hardwood floor.

11. Black and White…

stainless steel sink with dark grey spots of the grey granite countertopsThe Little Plus: the above counter stainless steel sink is an interesting design element and fits right in. The dark grey spots of the grey granite countertops are a perfect natural accent for the dark cabinets and center island.

12. Sushi Night…

custom-made frost glass softens the dark cabinetsThe Little Plus: the custom-made frost glass softens the dark cabinets. Also, the multicolored glass mosaic backsplash calls every color in the kitchen, great idea!

13. Doing the Dishes in the Center…

arched entrance to the kitchen and the twin wood framed windows on each side of the custom-made range hoodThe Little Plus: the arched entrance to the kitchen and the twin wood framed windows on each side of the custom-made range hood. Also, love the discreet medallion with a convenient large pot filler.

14. Green, the Color of Hope…

glass-faced, mahogany cabinetsThe Little Plus: the glass-faced, mahogany cabinets add a breath of fresh air and allow you to display your favorite daily dishes.

15. Scandinavia in the US…

kitchen cabinet toe kick made of stainless steel to match the cabinet handles, stainless steel appliances, range hood and teardrop pendantsThe Little Plus: the kitchen cabinet toe kick…made of stainless steel to match the cabinet handles, stainless steel appliances, range hood and teardrop pendants – it’s all in the simple details!

16. Between Cape Cod and New York…

custom made stainless steel backsplash for this professional double ovenThe Little Plus: the custom made stainless steel backsplash for this professional double oven. The glazed vintage red subway tile backsplash — a warm contrast with the maple butcher block countertop.

17. My Pear Belle-Helene Needs her Chocolate…

small granite center island with wet bar in the backThe Little Plus: the extension on this small granite center island allows for comfortable sitting.  The wet bar in the back is very convenient when entertaining.

18. Black and Silver…

low maintenance granite backsplashThe Little Plus: the low maintenance granite backsplash. The black distressed custom finish of the kitchen cabinetry and the pewter hardware bring a French country look to this traditional kitchen.

19. Bringing Leather in the Kitchen…

wall faux finish dark cabinet kitchen design and gently ties in with the light earth tone marble backsplashThe Little Plus: the wall faux finish adds a punch of personality to this dark cabinet kitchen design and gently ties in with the light earth tone marble backsplash.

20. Mixing Darks…

two-tone dark kitchen cabinet design with a pantry door with crown molding matching one set of cabinetsThe Little Plus: this is a two-tone dark kitchen cabinet design with a pantry door with crown molding matching one set of cabinets and the darker stained range hood matching the kitchen island.



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