Black and white kitchens | Modern & traditional designs

Pull all the stops with this classic two-colour combination. Black and white kitchens are stylish without even trying and will fit in well with both traditional and modern styles.

The timeless elegance of black and white kitchens means that you’ll have an always on-trend cooking space. With gorgeous designs from top brands like Laura Ashley you’ll find your dream kitchen in no time. Check out these and other stunning designs from top brands and find the black and white kitchen that suits your cooking and entertaining style the best.

Find the perfect black and white kitchen for your home

A black and white kitchen is fabulously stylish. However, not all are the same. We have a range of black with white or white with black kitchen styles for you to choose from to truly match your home aesthetic.

Rotpunkt Home kitchen with white kitchen cabinets and black handles and worktop.

Rotpunkt Home in snow

The Home kitchen collection from Rotpunkt offers the perfect balance between black and white with white painted cabinets contrasting with a black wall shelf and a black glass cabinet for a clean and contemporary finish.

Chippendale Technica gloss kitchen in ivory with black floor tiles and walnut worktops

Chippendale Technica Gloss in ivory

Create a black and white kitchen with a twist with the Chippendale Technica. The white gloss kitchen with silver hardware is paired perfectly with walnut worktops and black floor tiles for a unique look.

Which layout would work best with a black and white kitchen?

Black and white kitchens can be easily customised to your liking. Choose where you want each kitchen colour to sit (either your worktop or cabinets) and pick whatever shape suits your space.

White kitchen cupboards with black countertops

Kitchens with white cabinets and black countertops look fabulously chic. White will be the dominant colour, meaning your space will feel larger. The black worktops add drama and interest for a high-contrast look.

Black kitchen cabinets and white countertops

Black kitchen cabinets with white countertops err on the modern side – especially with matte paint. Black cabinets provide that depth, whereas the white gives the space balance. The type of white countertop is versatile too – you can easily choose quartz for shine or marble for a fun pattern.

Black and white kitchen with island

Add to the dimension and contrast of a black and white kitchen with an island. Islands are perfect for bigger kitchens to break up the space whilst providing more counterspace and storage. Some home renovators even use the island as a breakfast bar by adding bar stools.

Simple black and white kitchen design shapes

Bold and beautiful, black and white kitchens are well-suited to large L-shaped and U-shaped kitchens. These options add to the grandeur of the space and allow the contrasting colours to shine, thanks to the ample amount of space. Black and white kitchen designs also look great in smaller spaces, as the white tone will really open up the space.

Want to find out more on kitchen designs tips for your home? See our guide here.

What colour walls go with black & white kitchens?

Choosing the right kitchen paint colour will make sure your home looks seamlessly intentional and put together. Black and white kitchen designs are a bold statement, so your walls will need to pair well. Here are the colours we suggest:

Light grey and dark grey

Light grey walls work great in a mostly white kitchen with a few black accents. For big spaces with open plan kitchens, dark grey walls put the sophistication of black and white kitchens on full display.

White

If your kitchen is on the small end of cooking spaces, white walls will help you bring in more brightness and open up the room.

Green

Light green walls can really bring a black and white kitchen to life. A pop of colour will lift up the light and dark combination

Rotpunkt white kitchen with black painted walls and open shelves

Black and white kitchens FAQs

Don’t think you’ve got to give equal space to both the light and the dark shades. Some of the best black and white kitchen ideas allow one of the two colours to take the lead while the second one provides the eye-catching accents.

Black cabinets definitely benefit from larger spaces because of their intensity. However, the addition of the white countertops creates a contrast which can open up the space. Choosing the right materials can bounce light around to create the look of a bigger kitchen. Find white countertops in a quartz finish and opt for glossy black cabinets in our collection.

How we create your black and white kitchen at Leekes

It’s easy to create your black and white kitchen at Leekes. Our team of experts will be with you from start to finish. Here’s what you can expect:

  1. Choose your kitchen design style – Explore our options from classic to contemporary, and gloss to wood. Visit our showrooms for inspiration or browse our ranges online.
  2. Free home measure – We’ll ensure your dream kitchen will fit perfectly with our free home measure service.
  3. Create your design – Book a free appointment and your personal designer will start to work with you to create your dream space.
  4. Place your order – With a range of affordable finance options and special offers available throughout the year, we’ll find a price that suits you.

Book an appointment to plan your black and white kitchen

Start planning and designing your new kitchen with our expert design team. Book your free design consultation here.

Check out the rest of our kitchen colour options to discover the perfect match. Have you seen our soft cream kitchen collection? For an even lighter solution, these white kitchens boast the brightest finishes in our range.

 
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