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As design trends shift towards darker cabinet tones with a modern take, there is no one-size-fits-all color. Both warm and cool tones in paints and stains are popular. Many designers and homeowners are coming back to dark kitchen cabinets with a focus on modern organic materials to bring in the outdoors.

Explore how dark kitchens are being used in every color below.

In this kitchen, the homeowner used a very bold color scheme with black base cabinets and a black range hood. To lighten their space, white wall cabinets and quartz countertops were added with woven tan light fixtures for an organic touch.

Modern loft style was the goal of this design. The homeowner achieved it by using dark wood cabinets and matching floating shelves throughout. To complete this unique design, they added modern vertical subway tile, waterfall countertops and woven light fixtures.

Some dark kitchens use blue cabinetry. In this case, the homeowner used navy blue shaker cabinets and lightly marbled quartz countertops for a coastal effect. An accent rug and colorful cabinet knobs added extra character to this minimal kitchen design.

Black kitchen cabinets are a classic choice no matter what design style you choose. The kitchen above is a modern rustic style with contrasting finishes. Black cabinets work perfectly to ground the large scale of the home while white quartz countertops lighten the space creating an airy look.

Dark and smokey gray finishes are on the rise and for good reason. Gray is an incredibly versatile finish that can be paired with many different colors. This design was done in a dark gray paint to give it a dramatic edge. Paired with black marble-like countertops and backsplash, plus wood plank floors, this design makes a statement while remaining open and inviting.

High-contrast designs with warm accents are certainly in style. Jet black base cabinets ground this kitchen design while wood floors and rose gold appliance accents bring much-needed warmth. This design was finished with an upside-down white herringbone backsplash tile and a few white wall cabinets to brighten the kitchen design.

Basement bars are a great place to experiment with color. This dark brown kitchen design is warm and inviting, but the designer kept it bright with white quartz countertops and tonal backsplash tile. Brushed nickel cabinet pulls also add some glitz to this subtle kitchen design and coordinate well with the appliances.

Smokey grey dark wood cabinets are elevated and bold. This designer was not afraid to use dark brown cabinets throughout the kitchen. They focused on adding light through reflective glass surfaces, brushed nickel hardware, lighter countertops and backsplashes, and white accent stools.

Sometimes dark wood cabinets are used as a focal point. In the photo above, ocean blue island cabinets were used to ground an all-white kitchen design and add a coastal aesthetic. Warmth was added to the kitchen through gold cabinet hardware, a matching gold kitchen faucet and light wood-tone floating shelves.

Dark cabinets with cool tones are perfect for a minimalist look. In this large U-shaped kitchen, the designer used a monochromatic color scheme with tonal brown backsplash and countertops to match the cabinetry. Brushed nickel cabinet pulls and the undermount stainless steel hood add the perfect pop to draw attention to these almost black stained cabinets.

Creating a design that has wow-factor is easy with dark kitchen cabinets. Whether you use a painted or stained finish, the tone of darker colors is enough to draw attention and create drama. Another benefit is that dark cabinets have a much larger variety of colors to choose from and a sleeker look. This includes colors like blue, black, gray, green and even stains or sheer finishes in similar tones.

However, dark cabinets can show dust and fingerprints more easily. To combat this problem, you will need to clean your cabinets more often to maintain their beauty. Another common downside is that dark tones can make your kitchen look like a cave. Unless the color palette has contrasting colors, textures and finishes, it’s easy to end up with a space that looks closed in and small.

One way to avoid this issue is to use a two-tone design. Multiple finishes allow room for creativity with layering colors. Simply add a lighter finish on an island, wood hood, floating shelves, backsplash or countertops to provide some visual relief. This will enhance your dark kitchen cabinets and provide definition to your moody design.

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With the growing popularity of Modern design with organic influences, dark cabinets are certainly back in style. Colors found in nature are being used in darker tones to create vibrant and dramatic spaces that make any home cozy and dynamic. Some of the most popular colors are dark wood stains, black, gray, blue and green.

Explore dark kitchen cabinets to discover the perfect shade for you!

Dark cabinets are a great way to make a statement in any design. The key is to create a color palette that won’t take over your kitchen but adds beauty and interest instead. Smaller kitchens or kitchens with low ceiling heights need color that makes them appear larger and more open.

In this case, try a two-tone design using a combination of light and dark cabinets. Brighten the kitchen even more by using light countertops, flooring, backsplashes and wall paint. Other ways to add contrast can be strictly through flooring and paint, or reflective surfaces like glass and metals that bring light into the room. Pendant lighting, glass tile and polished cabinet hardware are all great options for this.

Larger kitchen color schemes can be more flexible. Additional space tends to come with a lighter, airier feel. In this case, feel free to use dark wood tone kitchen cabinets or dark painted cabinets. Balance the heavy color with lighter accents through decor, wall paint or flooring. Add tonal colors to the design through cabinet hardware and decor to give the design a Modern Organic pop.

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