Kitchen Color Schemes

The look may change as styles evolve, but the appeal of the black-and-white kitchen never dies. It's all about high contrast — this design from IKEA juxtaposes painted white lacquer cabinets (from IKEA's LIDINGÖ line) and Absolute Black granite countertops, but it also benefits from the tension between country and modern. Warm rustic hardwood floors are an effective counterpoint to sleek cabinet materials.