Apartment Therapy Chicago | Color Inspiration: Thoughts on Black Kitchens?
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This would be hard to keep clean. As soon as your touch something your fingerprints are on it. »
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What Houzz contributors are saying:
added by Kit Pollard to Glam Up the Kitchen
Mirrors. This amazing kitchen belonged to New York designer Miles Redd. While he's since redone his space, the spirit of this one lives on. He admitted that he didn't do a whole lot of cooking - the kitchen was designed for cocktails, really. His parties, though, always ended up in the kitchen, so he wanted a space to do them proud. These mirrored countertops, while not wildly practical for everybody, are more than fabulous, especially with the black and white palette. In a "regular" kitchen, mirrors could be incorporated as a backsplash or on the walls - even as a part of the cabinets. And the sexy black and white, and cool floor design, could definitely translate into any home.
Why shouldn't a kitchen be glamorous? So very "it" girl Kelly Wearstler, Hollywood Regency.
What Houzzers are commenting on:
added by BillyMonica Austin to billymonica_austin's Ideas (7 weeks ago)
Awesome kitchen black an silver
added by adlitha to adlitha's Ideas (3 months ago)
Dark cabinets and counters.
added by tuhreesa to tuhreesa's ideas (7 months ago)
glam kitchen
added by Dawn Taillon to dawn_taillon's ideas (8 months ago)
I don't think I could do this but it is really eye catching. I love bold contrasting colors schemes but I have such eclectic taste that I also love soft washed out color pallets with a punch of startling color or a pinch of a bolder tone of one of the muted washed out ones. It reminds me of a sepia picture with one color remaining.
added by denlaur to kitchen (9 months ago)
black!!
added by kaimana to kaimana's ideas (10 months ago)
Floor
added by darling1023 to darling1023's ideas (10 months ago)
colors
added by ibtissame to ibtissame's ideas (10 months ago)
j aime le sol
added by maiphan to maiphan's Favorites (11 months ago)
glamorous
added by mirando to kitchens (11 months ago)
glossy black roof
added by wldfire101 to wldfire101's ideas (11 months ago)
black walls in kitchen with silver accents
added by ariadne to Ari's Pied a terre (11 months ago)
Floor decor and contrast of dark cabinetry and white accents
added by beerclinton to beerclinton's ideas (12 months ago)
Dark cabinetry
added by nicolawcbs to nicolawcbs's Favorites (12 months ago)
Cabinets
added by maribelborunda to maribelborunda's Favorites (13 months ago)
Downstairs bar
added by bevenerge13 to bevenerge13's Favorites (13 months ago)
Everything!!
added by dinaormando to dinaormando's ideas (13 months ago)
Glam
added by ravenbrook to ravenbrook's ideas (14 months ago)
LOVE THIS KITCHEN
added by aquariangypsy to aquariangypsy's ideas (14 months ago)
my dream kitchen
added by pashtana to pashtana's Favorites (14 months ago)
Black
added by missstella to missstella's ideas (15 months ago)
Black kitchen
added by barb5022 to barb5022's Favorites (15 months ago)
Very cool
added by envywho to envywho's ideas (15 months ago)
kitchen
added by jfcook to jfcook's Favorites (16 months ago)
Really dark
added by dinadolan to dinadolan's Favorites (16 months ago)
Use of mirrors
added by Stacy Beck to stacy_beck's ideas (16 months ago)
everything!!!!!!!!
added by jelenp to jelenp's ideas (16 months ago)
white, glossy black with mirrors and glass
added by tamarsiegel to tamarsiegel's ideas (16 months ago)
added by forman49 to Scottsdale house (16 months ago)
Kitchen- high gloss black, glass, mirror backsplash
added by emmatrue to emmatrue's Favorites (17 months ago)
Sexy kitchen - mirrors, glass, black, gloss.
added by lolziem to lolziem's Favorites (18 months ago)
This is glamorous!
added by popp to popp's Favorites (18 months ago)
Kueche
added by pattyy78 to DETAILS (18 months ago)
window
added by naoko2011 to naoko2011's ideas (19 months ago)
Cannot do the same but like this
added by susan0502 to susan0502's Favorites (19 months ago)
These tips for painting powder room on first floor will help a lot
added by haydenblood to haydenblood's ideas (19 months ago)
high gloss ceiling
added by selsel to selsel's Favorites (20 months ago)
Kitchen
added by pgnortham to pgnortham's ideas (21 months ago)
sophisticated
added by storyofmylife to storyofmylife's ideas (21 months ago)
Why shouldn't a kitchen be glamorous? So very "it" girl Kelly Wearstler, Hollywood Regency
added by 2amarilla2 to Sel's Stuff (21 months ago)
Wow.
added by stanman08 to stanman08's Favorites (21 months ago)
Interesting bk kitchen. Glass countertops!
added by shannonsummers88 to shannonsummers88's Favorites (21 months ago)
Love
added by lynnettek to lynnettek's ideas (21 months ago)
oooooh. drama. (i like it in my decor, 'cuz my life is pretty vanilla with strawberries and hot fudge i.e. good but normal.)
added by irishcat to irishcat's Favorites (22 months ago)
Cool glam glossy black kitchen
added by Claire Manners Wood to clairee09's Favorites (22 months ago)
Love the floor!
added by yukiyuki to yukiyuki's Favorites (22 months ago)
Good
added by imik to imik's ideas (23 months ago)
glass countertop
added by noellle to hollywood glam (24 months ago)
shine and gleam, shiny counters, subtle green in the glass, dark and light contrasts, sheen even on black.
added by Jennifer Davis to whitegurl_1's ideas (2 years ago)
black
added by elguapodh to elguapodh's ideas (2 years ago)
glam kitchen
added by greenbull to greenbull's ideas (2 years ago)
black kitchen
added by pjkeez to pjkeez's Favorites (2 years ago)
The floor ads contrast and pinache
added by jenjenjen to jenjenjen's ideas (2 years ago)
glam kitchen
added by alexasharp to kitchens (2 years ago)
wow
added by mo112 to mo112's Favorites (2 years ago)
The use of glass on top of kitchen units
added by alison_riley to alison_riley's ideas (2 years ago)
Pretty dark cabinets
added by construccion to construccion's ideas (2 years ago)
A master piece!!!!
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k
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door!
added by mmemagpie to mmemagpie's ideas (2 years ago)
color contrast, sparkle
added by suzrux to kitchen (2 years ago)
pukingly great
added by nic0985 to nic0985's Favorites (2 years ago)
Black that works!
added by loulou345 to loulou345's Favorites (2 years ago)
Wow! (but a bit cold, no?)
added by mdemarco to mdemarco's ideas (2 years ago)
window over sink
added by kittyv to kittyv's Favorites (3 years ago)
Everything
added by teelca to teelca's ideas (3 years ago)
wow.
added by Rebecca to Kitchen Ideas (3 years ago)
Very interesting. Black shiny kitchen sounds horribly depressing and morose, but looks incredibly classy here with stainless steel and glass tints.
added by interior- decorating-diva.com/Marie Grabo Designs to I Love A White Kitchen! (3 years ago)
I think the backsplash is a mirror. so sparkly and shiny. love the counter lamps!
added by amyleighjd to amyleighjd's ideas (3 years ago)
white trim
added by kath7320 to kath7320's ideas (3 years ago)
black
added by wacousta to wacousta's ideas (3 years ago)
my nightmare
added by brookeinvegas to brookeinvegas's ideas (3 years ago)
glam kitchen!
added by Laura Singleton to sapperdocsgirl's ideas (3 years ago)
ooo, shiny! high contrast
added by julsup5 to Kitchen (3 years ago)
Floor
added by jamieangelm to Kitchen (3 years ago)
Mirrors. This amazing kitchen belonged to New York designer Miles Redd. While he's since redone his space, the spirit of this one lives on. He admitted that he didn't do a whole lot of cooking - the kitchen was designed for cocktails, really. His parties, though, always ended up in the kitchen, so he wanted a space to do them proud. These mirrored countertops, while not wildly practical for everybody, are more than fabulous, especially with the black and white palette. In a "regular" kitchen, mirrors could be incorporated as a backsplash or on the walls - even as a part of the cabinets. And the sexy black and white, and cool floor design, could definitely translate into any home.by apartmenttherapy.com
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door/window
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barra vidrio
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Glam
added by mej1323 to mej1323's ideas (3 years ago)
mirrors
added by tracydoc226 to tracydoc226's ideas (3 years ago)
Cabinets
added by Anastasia Sin to Finalised (3 years ago)
everything
added by Andrea to dree's ideas (3 years ago)
Mirror backsplash!
added by andrea_of_ffft to Kitchens that might make me want to cook (3 years ago)
Wow. That's amazing.
added by nafisahsimmons to nafisahsimmons's ideas (3 years ago)
Place countertops in dining areas
added by felicitykk to felicitykk's ideas (3 years ago)
wow
added by samselect to samselect's ideas (3 years ago)
What a sense of romance for this kitchen, if there is a such thing! Luv it!!!
added by nancy_t to kitchen (3 years ago)
black gloss
added by Mare Cip to A Touch of Romance (3 years ago)
Who would have thought that "sleek, sexy & sensuous" would describe a kitchen?
added by natepeterliz to natepeterliz's ideas (3 years ago)
Glamour!
added by dowjoh to Living Room (3 years ago)
Everything
added by moedgy to moedgy's ideas (3 years ago)
color
added by shannon30 to shannon30's ideas (3 years ago)
mirror countertop
added by abrahamola to abrahamola's ideas (3 years ago)
cool
added by konyein to konyein's kitchen (3 years ago)
star on the floor
added by 6456 to 6456's ideas (3 years ago)
love the whole thing...counter tops, dark cabinets, floor, it is too super chic...
added by Interiors with Attitude, LLC to ral99's ideas (3 years ago)
A touch of glitz and glamour in the kitchen...Gorgeous!
added by ionytaege to kitchen (3 years ago)
floor
added by stephiegee to stephiegee's ideas (3 years ago)
The floor is gorgeous!
added by Kit Pollard to Design Trends for 2010: The Rise of Texture (3 years ago)
Ah, Miles Redd. He's a master of so many things, texture included. This entire kitchen is high-gloss, from the black walls to the mirrored countertops. A perfect reflection (sorry about the pun) of the owner.
added by cameray to kitchen (3 years ago)
different style but so lovely
added by daniii to kitchen ideas (3 years ago)
glass counter
added by naga to naga's ideas (3 years ago)
floor...
added by susan Mecca-Urbanczyk to kitchens (3 years ago)
This looks like a NYC glitzy movie star kitchen. So dramatic it seems surreal. The actress in me loves it.
added by bethkelly to bethkelly's ideas (3 years ago)
color, mirror backsplash
added by movingandconfused to Up From the Ashes ideas (3 years ago)
Wicked.
added by Katie R to kitchen ideas (3 years ago)
black and shiny
added by Liz Stewart to lizstewart's ideas (3 years ago)
black room
added by sarahlane to sarahlane's ideas (3 years ago)
would love to live here!
added by jasminv to jasminv's ideas (3 years ago)
black kitchen
added by rachelle roth to rachelle's ideas (3 years ago)
floor idea our house foyer
added by alil22 to kitchen (3 years ago)
floor!
added by n8foto to n8foto's ideas (3 years ago)
Shiny
added by Michael in Singapore to Mike's Favourites (4 years ago)
Very sleek and slick
added by jaunet2jones to santorini-mediteranean inspired fresh (4 years ago)
high impact, high gloss
added by hrinteriors to hrinteriors's ideas (4 years ago)
it's gorgorous
added by C Greenw to eclectic sept 2009 (4 years ago)
very very cool
added by Kit Pollard to Off-the-Wall Mirrors (4 years ago)
And these mirrrored countertops, in Miles Redd's old kitchen, ARE traditional mirrors. While they're not incredibly practical, they certainly are sexy.
added by Kit Pollard to DIY Projects: Tips for Painting Rooms Black (4 years ago)
Miles Redd's old kitchen combines glossy black with mirrors and glass for a sexy, glamorous result.
added by monica to kitchen inspiration (4 years ago)
very high glam kitchen!
added by flydanofly to flydanofly's ideas (4 years ago)
This is amazing, but like the Star Trek kitchen on a plane on a cliff, not in my house. This bold design hangs together well for what it is. Way too non-traditional for my house.
added by crysenia to Crysenia's Ideabook (4 years ago)
This is the kitchen Nick and I have been modelling ours on for awhile now! We're planning to epoxy the entire downstairs floors white and quite liked the look of the black cabinets with the white floor and black countertop. The mirrored backsplash would require a lot of cleaning, but my is it lovely!
added by lmccullough to kitchen favorites (4 years ago)
mirrors
added by Lynnee to kitchen favorites (4 years ago)
The mirrored countertops are definitely not practical - but I love the glamour of the kitchen.
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