Flat front white kitchen drawers with dark countertop are adorned with long black pulls. A stainless steel range hood is fitted under the off-white and glass upper cabinets above an induction cooktop.
22 Inspiring White Kitchen Cabinets with Dark Countertops
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Published: March 14, 2022
Updated: November 16, 2023
While white is a common color for kitchen cabinets, you may be looking for ways to add some contrast and avoid ending up with an all-white kitchen. Combining white kitchen cabinets with dark countertops is an easy way to add depth and dimension to your kitchen without overwhelming it.
Brown, gray or black countertops are all colors that will pair nicely with clean, modern white cabinets. As a bonus, dark countertops are easier to maintain compared to lighter colors because stains or scratches will be less visible.
If you have additional counterspace from a kitchen island, you can also coordinate with a matching dark countertop (or not—a different, lighter countertop color for your island can be fun and interesting as well). To help get you inspired, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite white kitchen cabinets with dark countertops ideas.
02 of Dark Stained Wood Kitchen Countertop
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Stainless steel range is fitted against a rustic corrugated metal backsplash under a stainless range hood. The range sits next to a white kitchen drawer with nickel pull topped by a dark stained wood countertop.
03 of White Kitchen with Dark Countertops
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White kitchen with staggered tile backsplash and dark countertops boasts a floating stained wood bench mounted under white windows with wood trim. The bench is fitted between white shaker cabinets with black knobs and pulls.
04 of White Shaker Cabinets with Dark Countertops
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The cabinets, adorned with sleek nickel pulls, offer a crisp and clean look, while the charcoal-hued countertops add depth and sophistication. Situated between the cabinets is a stainless steel range and range hood, seamlessly blending functionality with style. The kitchen’s design is further enhanced by a white and gray herringbone tile backsplash, which adds texture and visual interest.
Interior designer Camila Lyons remarks on the kitchen’s aesthetic, “The timeless black-and-white contrast is beautifully balanced here. Opting for a charcoal shade of black against white ensures a harmonious interplay.” She also notes the strategic use of colors, adding, “With the white island and black countertop lending a bespoke touch, the backsplash skillfully ties these hues together, culminating in a space that exudes elegance and individuality.”
05 of U-shaped Kitchen with White Cabinets
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This U-shaped kitchen features black hardware on white kitchen cabinets with tan and black countertops. A stainless steel range and microwave are fitted between the cabinets in front of white subway tile backsplash.
06 of White Kitchen Cabinets with Black Countertop
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A colorful vintage rug covering stained wood kitchen flooring is laid in front of white cabinets with black countertop. The cabinets are paired with brushed gold knobs and a gray staggered tile backsplash.
07 of White Cabinets with Dark Kitchen Countertops
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Stainless steel dual wall oven is fitted into white kitchen cabinets with dark countertops and black knobs. A stainless range hood is mounted to the white subway tile backsplash over a gas cooktop.
08 of White Kitchen with Dark Cabinet Countertops
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Black and beige fringe mat is placed in front of white kitchen cabinets adorned with black knobs. A black gooseneck sink faucet is mounted to the tan and black countertop in front of a white kitchen window.
09 of L-shaped Kitchen Cabinets with Dark Countertops
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Stainless steel range and microwave are fitted into white kitchen cabinets with dark countertops. The cabinets are paired with black knobs and white subway tile backsplash in this L-shaped kitchen.
10 of White Kitchen Window Above Apron Sink
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Sheer white cafe curtains with gray polka dots are hung in front of a white window above a kitchen sink. A black faucet affixed to the black countertop leans over the white apron sink with white ruffled skirt.
11 of Kitchen with White and Dark Countertops
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Stained wood kitchen island with white countertop is lit by black and glass pendant lights. The island is positioned next to white kitchen cabinets with dark countertops accented by a stained wood shiplap range hood.
12 of L-shaped Kitchen with Dark Countertops
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This L-shaped kitchen features white kitchen cabinets with dark countertops framing a white rectangular shiplap island. White and stained wood counter stools are tucked under the island’s dark countertop overhang.
13 of Kitchen with Black Cabinet Countertops
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White oversized apron sink is built into white kitchen cabinets next to a stainless steel dishwasher. An antique nickel faucet kit is mounted to the black countertop in front of a white window.
14 of Farmhouse Kitchen with Dark Countertops
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White island with cabinets and an open shelving end panel is lit by gray metal pendant lights in this kitchen with dark countertops. The island stands in front of a stainless double door refrigerator fitted next to white kitchen cabinets.
15 of White Kitchen Cabinets with Black Hardware
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Stainless steel dishwasher is fitted between white kitchen cabinets with dark countertop and black hardware. A stainless steel dual sink with nickel faucet kit is mounted in front of a white kitchen window.
16 of White Kitchen Island with Dark Countertop
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This kitchen with dark countertops features a white rectangular island lit by gray metal pendant lights. The island is framed by white kitchen cabinets fitted with black pulls and stainless appliances.
17 of L-shape Kitchen with White Open Corner Cabinet
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This L-shape kitchen features white kitchen cabinets with dark countertops accompanied by beige staggered tile backsplash. Stainless steel appliances and a white open corner cabinet are fitted between the cabinets.
18 of Cabinets with Brass Knobs and Black Countertop
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White kitchen cabinets and drawers are finished with brass knobs and black countertops. A white apron sink with brass gooseneck faucet is fitted into the countertop in front of black windows.
19 of Kitchen Cabinets with Dark Countertops
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This farmhouse kitchen boasts nickel hardware on white cabinets with dark countertops. A stainless steel dual sink paired with nickel faucet kit is fitted into the countertop in front of a white kitchen window.
20 of White Kitchen Island with Black Countertop
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This kitchen with stained wood flooring boasts an ornate white range hood mounted over white kitchen cabinets with black countertops. The cabinets frame a matching white and black island lit by a black and crystal chandelier.
21 of White Cabinets with Black Kitchen Countertop
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Brass gooseneck sink faucet is mounted to a gray kitchen island with white countertop. The island is positioned in front of white kitchen cabinets with black countertop accented by black and white mosaic tile backsplash.
22 of White Frosted Glass Front Kitchen Wall Cabinets
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Black spindle bar stools with beige seat cushions are arranged at a white kitchen island with black countertop. The island is framed by white cabinets with black countertops accompanied by white frosted glass front wall cabinets.
