The gray island is a needed contrast to the dark wood flooring.
White kitchen cabinets and dark countertops.
Black countertops hide stains and smudges while white cabinets are a timeless and functional choice for any kitchen design style.
A perfect example of the beauty of this contrast is this white washed look kitchen cabinets paired with a dark granite top that completes the aesthetic.
One of the best ways to tie the cabinets and the countertops together is to have a dark countertops with swirls or flecks of white floating in the surface that match the white cabinets.
Darker countertops look even better when paired with white kitchen cabinets and are also less susceptible to stains and marks commonly found on light colored countertops.
This minimalist kitchen is a lovely balance of light and dark.
The white washed look of the cabinets lets the wood grain make a slight appearance to mimic the grain in the grey paneling on the wall.
This helps those pieces pop out in the darker background of the countertop.
For the picture above dark soapstone countertops with gorgeous natural vein details are best showcased when paired with white kitchen cabinets.
The dark granite countertop complements the woodwork and the dark glass in the stainless steel appliances.
White inset cabinets quartzite countertops subway tile and nickel accents provide a traditional feel.