Black kitchen countertops: is it a good decision?
White countertops can commonly be found in classic kitchens, but what about the black ones?
Black could be a great color-choice as well, it can give a whole new feel to your kitchen, but you must be fully aware of its pros and cons.
Why black?
Firstly, it is much easier to keep clean a black surface, since it cannot be stained that easily, it hides the dirt and conceals cracks.
Moreover, even heat damage from hot objects could be hardly noticeable on a black kitchen worktop, which means that these kinds of countertops are hard-wearing as well.
Of course, it depends on the material, but black kitchen worktops can be especially tough, lasting for longer time than the white counterparts.
Also, don’t forget about the look!
If you want to have an elegant, stylish, and uniquely attractive look to your kitchen, black is your color, and it can be attractively matched with most of the lighter colors too.
Don’t be afraid of using black worktops even in smaller spaces, for example gloss black countertops reflect the light, making your kitchen look bigger and brighter.
Disadvantages of black
Naturally, black worktops have their drawbacks as well.
The most common problem is all the fingerprints left behind on the gloss countertop, and the soapy traces that can remain after cleaning with dishcloth.
Water cups could also leave rings on the slab and ants are camouflaged on the black worktops, that can also cause troubles in the future.
In addition, according to some opinions black countertops and darker colors can make a kitchen feel smaller or narrower, so you must choose the materials and colors wisely.
Materials: it can make a difference!
The choice of color is one thing but the material we use is important, too.
As for black countertops, people often choose the classical marble, that gives an elite and elegant style to the kitchen.
They often use it with wood, which is a great supplementary material, providing a modern but cozy look.
Granite black slab is not only visually striking but also very durable, its heat and scratch resistant and has a long lifespan, which can be useful in a busy kitchen.
When it comes to hard-wearing materials we can mention quartz as well, that is more durable than most countertop materials, or quartzite, that is strong like granite and dazzling like marble.
Of course, you can choose other materials and many more pattern and color-variations of black in our store, and you can also check the supply in person.
Contact us or visit our showroom and we will find the perfect countertop for your dream kitchen!
