If there is one colour that is guaranteed to never go out of style, it is black. Where the kitchen is concerned, shining stainless steel appliances were until recently thought to be the epitome of a stylish and functional kitchen. Now showrooms up and down the country are rushing to bedeck their kitchens in sleek, stylish combinations of black, black and more black.

If you are considering investing in a black themed kitchen, then you will probably want a selection of black appliances to go with it.

Counters And Cabinets

Counters and cabinets constitute the kitchen’s visual footprint. If you walk into a kitchen where they are all red, you will have no qualms describing that kitchen as red. The same is true with every colour, including black.

Black counters can look especially striking, as they provide maximum scope for contrast, try setting a white or steel sink into a black counter. Although, you might want to employ items that blend into, rather than stand out from their surroundings and create that monolithic effect.

Black Kitchen Appliances

For those unwilling to go to the effort and expense of fitting an entirely new counter, but who are still keen to get some black into their kitchens there is a more affordable option, simply complement your existing setup with some carefully chosen black appliances.

Of course, larger appliances, like fridges and freezers, will have a greater visual impact on the room. Try investing in a solid black fridge-freezer for maximum effect.

Smaller appliances can also make a difference such as helping to break apart a block of cupboards. These black, integrated microwaves, for example, will do exactly that and they are powerful and functional too. You might also consider an integrated black oven from CDA. These come in a variety of sizes and configurations, so select one that matches your taste, and your kitchen.

Matching Black With Other Colours

If your existing kitchen contains a lot of wood, then you might be worried about a potential clash between your wooden items and their prospective black partners. These worries are unfounded as the idea that black and brown do not go together is a myth. Black goes with everything.

If you have got lighter woods installed, the addition of a few black items will help create a contrast.

If on the other hand, you have got darker woods on display, then you will find black will help to draw these out and amplify subtleties in patterns and shades. You might try experimenting with textiles which incorporate both colours, in order to tie the room together colours and patterns such as tortoiseshell, plaid and brocade are all suitable candidates.

The versatility of black is part of what makes it so desirable in interior design. Since it goes with everything, it is a perfect way to address any headache inducing mismatches. If your kitchen employs three colours, one of which does not quite work with the others, try swapping the offending shade out for black. You will find that the resulting colour scheme works a great deal better, as the potential for clashes is reduced.

Matching Black With Black

One of the problems with selecting matching appliances of any colour scheme is that different manufacturers have different ideas about what exactly constitutes a given colour. You might find that you buy a cream kettle and a cream toaster from different manufacturers, place them next to one another on your counter, and discover that they do not match.

This problem is less of an issue when it comes to black as black is a far less ambiguous term than cream, magenta or turquoise. You might find that certain appliances are markedly blacker than others. You will want to consider buying all of your black appliances from the same manufacturer, this way you can be sure that any mismatches will be avoided.

Look For Inspiration Elsewhere

If you are thinking of redesigning your kitchen, then you might be worried about how the finished article will look. You might also be unsure of where exactly to start. The best approach is to take a look at the work of an expert. Kitchen designers are always keen to show off how good a kitchen could look, so look for inspiration online and in purpose built digital communities like Houzz. See what catches your eye, and try and find out what it is about a particular setup that makes it work. Then you need only apply the same thinking to your kitchen in order to produce results that work for you.