I think white kitchens no matter the style are timeless as for care I think they are equal, but I do like black countersin white kitchens.

White kitchen , they have a modern feel.

White kitchens look beautiful and bring light to the space. It is nice to combine some natural wood accents,such as walnut wood, to bring warmth to the space.
Is it practical? well, kitchens need cleaning in any color they come :)
Here are some examples from our recent projects

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Thanks for all the responses!

How about white cabinets with blackish granite?

Another picture of a modern black and white kitchen

My vote on cabinets and appliances would be white, which are always in style. Then I would make interesting choices in back splash and countertop materials to give it some personality.

Go to your local big box home improvement store, and pick up as large a tile as you can in both white and black. Leave them lying around as close as you can to the kitchen area for two weeks [avoid the urge to clean them]. After two weeks, see which one 'visually' looks more appealing / clean. I would imagine that you would be feeling the need to wipe down black surfaces more often, as the dust is more noticeable. But that's just my opinion, see for yourself! White kitchens are classic, and although considered boring by some, they never really go out of style. A black kitchen could put off the next homeowner. Just a thought, in case that matters. White kitchens look bigger and brighter. You can have small appliances in fun bright pops of colour [red, teal, yellow, whatever]. A white kitchen matches with everything. Have fun planning your project! Hope you post a result.

Two of the best designed kitchen renovations that I liked had white upper cabinets and black countertops and black base cabinets with an island that had black countertops and white and black on the island base and a stainless steel backsplash. The second had upper and lower white cabinets with a black grey veined quartz countertop that looked like marble and a backsplash of grey black and white veined tile . Those neutral backgrounds could take any color accessories to make them either modern or cozy as the homeowner wished. Appliances could be black white or stainless steel and still be matched to either kitchen. More color could be added with small accessories. I liked the black lower cabinets look because they have the most drips and spills and they wouldn't be as noticeable as the white colored cabinets. The grey and black veined marble looking quartz will not stain or be affected by hot pots or need conditioning.

White cabinets & refrigerator (less likely to date, room lighter and brighter). Black stove (easier to clean). Sink; stainless or white (clean, classic look) or you could add your splash of color here. Dishwasher white or black (match stove or refrigerator depending on placement). Counter not too dark (shows dirt).
Practical is beautiful!

Definitely go with the white kitchen. Easier to clean, won't date and looks light, bright and modern. Black kitchens are harder to keep clean. Finger prints and marks always show on a black kitchen. So if you prefer to cook in the kitchen rather than clean it....go white! Cheers, Rohan Murley.

White kitchens give great flexibility for wall color but would never pair with black countertop because that is a stark contrast. Black counter would also cause a bumblebee effect if you had yellow walls.

I like a neutral grey counter paired with white counters. Think Cosmic Grey granite from Lowes or Wilson Art Luna Shadow.

Because they are neutral and have contrast without being stark, virtually any wall or floor can be used to provide as much color as you like and wall color can be easily changed.


Black cabinets are way too dark and limit floor and wall choices.