Looking for a white kitchen with black countertops that feels like your style? There’s plenty to love here, from little gold-colored handles to open shelves filled with dishes.
You can keep the black-and-white pairing simple or bring in a colorful backsplash.
These 20 images give you plenty of details to save, including one kitchen shown twice. I especially love the apron-front sinks and big pendant lights.
Sometimes it’s the smaller touches, like a striped towel or a pretty bowl, that you’ll want to try first.
White kitchens with black countertops worth saving
gold-colored handles and a white sink
We’re starting off strong with this pretty white cabinet and black countertop combination. I love the curved gold-colored faucet over the apron-front sink. Those matching cabinet handles are such a lovely detail.
If you want to follow this look, try a pale gray tile backsplash and leave a few favorite dishes visible behind glass-front doors.
a little sink skirt
How cute is the gathered curtain beneath this sink? Between the glass-front cupboards, patterned runner and little lamp in the corner, there’s so much to love.
Try a pair of potted plants beside your window if you want a similar touch of green. The long dark counter leaves plenty of room for those small decorations.
open shelves and stacked dishes
I am obsessed with these open shelves. The stacks of white dishes look so pretty with the brown boards and black cup pulls below.
You don’t need every bowl to match to try this idea. Keep a patterned piece among the plain ones, just like the little black-and-white bowl here.
big beams and bright windows
If you love a kitchen with fewer decorations, this one is for you. The exposed brown beams are gorgeous above the white cabinets and apron-front sink.
I’d keep the counters just as simple here. The black faucet and fine pale lines across the countertop already give you plenty to look at.
bold black-and-white veining
This backsplash may just be my favorite one so far. I love the sweeping black markings behind that gold-colored faucet.
Keep your countertop decorations minimal if you’re trying a similarly bold pattern. The plain white cabinet fronts look so good beside it.
dark backsplash and silver-colored pendants
Want to bring more black into your kitchen? Try carrying the dark countertop look up behind the range, like this veined backsplash.
The big white hood and silver-colored pendant lights are so pretty together. I also love the little cream pot on the stove.
It’s a sweet detail without adding lots of decoration.
black pendants and round stools
Don’t want to go overboard with different colors? No problem!
This kitchen repeats black through the island top, pendant lights, stools and range hood.
The brown floor and long runner keep it from being entirely black and white. Try a small leafy arrangement near the island sink to follow that simple styling.
a black waterfall edge
I love how the black countertop continues down the end of this island. Those fine pale lines are so pretty against the plain white drawers behind it.
Choose round brown seats with slim black legs if you want a similar stool pairing. The big white pendant is worth saving for lighting inspiration too.
checkerboard floor and glass cupboards
How gorgeous is this checkerboard floor? The black-and-white squares look right at home with the dark counters and big black range hood.
There’s plenty of display inspiration here too. I especially love the colored pots in the upper glass cupboards and the white dishes stacked beneath them.
three rows of open shelving
If you’re looking for shelf styling that includes everyday kitchen things, go with this idea. Bowls and plates sit above a whole row of little jars.
The plain white drawers keep the lower half simple. You could group your own spice jars along a narrow shelf rather than spreading them across the countertop.
gold-colored details and greenery
This is such a pretty sink corner. I am in love with the gold-colored faucet and those tiny cabinet latches.
The pale veined backsplash looks lovely beside the black counter. Add a little plant near the corner if you want to try the same touch of green without filling every bit of space.
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black handles and clear pendants
Looking for a white kitchen with black countertops that keeps the details straightforward? This one pairs black cabinet handles with a matching faucet and range hood.
I love the little open shelves at the back. A few black-and-white bowls and vases are all they need.
green tiles and yellow tulips
Who says you have to stick to a white backsplash? The muted green tiles are so pretty with these white cabinets and black countertops.
The yellow tulips may be my favorite little detail. Try a small vase of bright flowers on your island if you want a splash of color without changing any fixtures.
tall cupboards and staggered shelves
There’s so much to love about this cabinet wall. The tall white doors sit beside open brown shelves, with small pale tiles running behind both.
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Notice that the island has a pale top rather than a black one. Save this idea if you like dark perimeter counters but want to try something different in the middle.
lantern lights and a glossy island
If you are looking for a kitchen with lots of ceiling detail, then this one is for you. The white beams frame gray inset sections above three black lantern-style lights.
I love the glossy black island top and the little silver-colored studs around the stools. Even the upper display cupboards have their own glow.
pale blue and woven details
This is a lovely way to add blue without giving up white cabinetry. The pale blue backsplash sits above the dark perimeter counter.
I love how the island repeats that blue beneath its black top.
The tan woven-pattern stools and window shade are another favorite pairing. Keep those details in mind if you want something other than black seating.
a striped towel and glowing tiles
I love this sink area with the striped towel draped over the front. The gold-colored faucet and little pendant look gorgeous beside the black cabinet handles.
Under-cabinet lighting gives the white tiles a golden glow. For a smaller change, try matching plants on either side of your sink like the ones here.
a picture ledge above the sink
Here’s another look at the kitchen from earlier, this time worth saving for that long display ledge. I love the framed black-and-white print beside the trailing plant.
If you want to borrow just one detail, try leaning a simple picture above your backsplash. Leave some empty space around it rather than filling the entire shelf.
vertical black tiles
I am obsessed with this dark backsplash. The narrow vertical tiles look so good behind the white cupboards and black countertop.
The oversized tan pendant is a lovely change from the black lights elsewhere on the list. Try a pale vase and a round brown tray on your island to echo the arrangement here.
a simple black-and-white galley
Last but definitely not least, we have this bright galley kitchen. I love the long white drawers with their slim silver-colored handles.
The dark counters run along both sides, with a glossy black backsplash behind the cooking area. Keep decorations to a few small pieces if you want to follow this uncluttered look.