10 Stylish And Elegant Kitchen With Light And Dark Contrasts

There is nothing like finding the perfect balance in your kitchen between light and dark, so why not add some contrast for an elegant visual appeal. Many homeowners are afraid that adding contrast to a mainly light color palette will result in a dim room.

As you scroll down the page, you will see that this collection of kitchens with light and dark contrasts will prove otherwise. Have a look below to see just how how can rock contrasts in your kitchen for a sophisticated style.

1. A bright and airy kitchen in Newport Beach, California has several highlights. The light fixtures above the island are the Circa Lighting Hicks Large Pendant Light. The backsplash tile was sourced from Walker Zanger. The hardware and faucets are from WaterWorks.

Stylish Kitchens With Light And Dark Contrasts

2. The island cabinet is painted in C2 Monday Morning C2-489, while the countertop is Calacatta Marble. The flooring is European White Oak.

3. The bistro light fixture above the island is from Visual Comfort. The cabinetry was sourced from StarMark Cabinets, while the quartz countertop is from Cambria. The range is Thermador, while the other appliances are Sub-Zero. The island features cabinets on all four sides, one is designed with a rack to hold newspapers and mail. There is also microwave drawer and wine cabinet integrated into the island.

4. This elegant kitchen in Balboa Island, California features white cabinets surrounding a light gray island. The flooring is French oak with a dark walnut stain.

5. This San Diego kitchen features white perimeter cabinets and a gray island, complemented by gray backsplash tile that continues up to the ceiling.

6. This elegant kitchen in Seattle features white cabinetry complimented by a gray island and marble countertops and subway tile backsplash. Similar pendant lights can be found on Restoration Hardware in the Languedoc Collection.

7. A transitional style kitchen in Wellington, Florida features a beautiful contrast of light cabinets with a dark island. A unique feature in this spacious kitchen is the windows behind the glass cabinets, creating a natural illumination. The Countertop material is Antico Brown Granite.

8. This elegant shaker style kitchen is bespoke to Tom Howley, the cabinets are called Hartford. The grey/blue shade on the island is called Chicory, while the perimeter cabinets are painted in Meadowsweet. The countertops are Ivory Spice granite and the flooring is Mazzano Tumbled marble. The Provence Rise & Fall Polished Nickel pendant lights are by England’s Elstead Lighting.

9. This San Diego kitchen features cabinets with a shaker style door and partial exposed face frame. The backsplash is a matte white subway tile. The light fixture was custom designed by Gibson & Gibson Antique Lighting in San Diego. The flooring is a real white oak flooring, stained a dark walnut color and sealed.

10. This transitional style kitchen in Connecticut is clean, bright and functional. The backsplash is a stone waterjet mosaic made of 4 different materials: Shell, Thassos, Dolomite and Afyon White.