Black counters

Kitchens with Soapstone Countertops and soapstone counters; Durable, soapstone is a favourite stone for countertops. Here are 15!

Designing kitchen cabinets in our new home was one of my favorite parts of home building. I loved thinking through what will go where and how to bring that to life. Creating a space that is both beautiful and functional was very important to me. This is especially true

One kitchen trend that’s gaining momentum as we head into the new year is white cabinets with black countertops, commonly referred to as the ‘tuxedo kitchen.’ Not only is the contrast of white against black dramatic and alluring, it’s practical. Black countertops hide stains and smudges, while white cabinets are a timeless and functional choice for any kitchen design style.

From all white to all black, and including the entire range of colours in the spectrum, here are all the ways to design a kitchen with a black countertop.

If you're thinking of having a black countertop kitchen, let these eleven beautiful worktops inspire your kitchen design and layout!

Here's what to know about picking the perfect paint palette for your kitchen.

Soapstone has some pros and cons to use it in your kitchen, let’s take a look at all of them and cool examples to use them.

• White Cabinets • Black Pearl Granite Countertops • White Subway Tile • Black Grout • London Oak Laminate Wood Flooring

Gorgeous kitchen remodel in Washington DC. Cream-colored cabinetry with a zellige tile backsplash and black soapstone counters and sink. Brass knobs complete the design. Design: Barley and Barley Photographer: Christy Kosnic

I’m often tapped for questions about kitchen backsplash design since I’ve written so many articles on the subject. So, when I see something a little different (good-different) it always grabs my attention.