Dark accents – who doesn’t love them? Whether you’re a fan of dark colors inside a house or not, you cannot deny the fact that dark accents add an elegant touch that is difficult to achieve otherwise. Well, dark colors have become quite of a trend, as many designers are now using these shades to add more depth to various rooms. What’s even better is that these bold accents can update the overall décor without making too much effort.
But while it is not uncommon to see dark colors in particular areas like the bedroom and living room, it may feel weird to you to add dark accents in a kitchen. We have some ideas for you!
1. Mix It with Light Colors
It doesn’t matter how many dark accents you add – you should consider pairing them with light colors. You don’t want the kitchen to be too dark, so once you’re done adding some black or deeper shades, you can play around with some white or other light colors. Even hues like beiges can add more life to a place, but if you’re brave and want to add more color, you can even consider yellows, blues, and pinks for the kitchen furniture. You’ll definitely stand out from the crowd.
“If you’re feeling adventurous, get out of your comfort zone and use pastel pinks, greens, yellows, and blues in your decor or furniture,” says Ben G from Mr. Direct. “These colors come alive against black or darker colored backdrops.”
2. Consider Black Appliances
You don’t necessarily have to use black furniture to add some dark accents. If you want, you can go for black appliances. Most kitchens have white fridges or stainless-steel ones, and the appliances are mostly white. Well, you can do something different and add some personality with darker appliances.
3. Add Black on a Backsplash
If you want to add some black yet you don’t want the darkness to take over your kitchen, you can still achieve the look you want with a little trick. You can add dark accents behind your sink. Also, it will work amazingly if your kitchen has a pale theme that can support different backsplash types and you opt for opposites, like black against white.
“Use tiles to create this effect, or if you can’t quite commit to black, look at other contrasting materials, such as copper or antiqued glass,” says kitchen designer on CabinetSet.com.
4. Go for Black Seat Covers
Darkening your seat covers is a great thing to do if you want to add some dark accents yet not use too much black. All you have to do is purchase some fabric like faux leather and add it over the seats with a staple gun.
If your seats can be unscrewed, then do it to make the whole process easier too. You can start applying the material along one side, then pulling taut and staple on the other side. At the corners, make some folds and then trim the extra fabric that remains.
5. Add Black in the Cooking Zone
When you don’t want too much black, you can always opt for a dark cooking zone. That involves getting a black stove, and perhaps even a matching hood. It is also a great way to bring some focus to this area while making it attractive. It works out especially if the kitchen has a rather pale color palette.
“In a kitchen with a pale color palette like this, a dark, glossy range looks grown-up, especially when it’s teamed with a matching hood,” says Becky Clarke on Houzz.com. “It becomes the focal point in the center of a wall. Since doing this brings the eye to the area, be sure to have an attractive stove you want to highlight.”
Final Thoughts
Adding dark accents to your kitchen is not that difficult if you follow these little tricks. It is important to mix all the elements you have to add a more personal feel to the space, so don’t be scared to play around with dark accents and match them with other shades.
