Victorian · Kitchen
The black kitchen
A room, a feeling.
Carved details, shadowy cupboards and warm metallic notes bring a gothic sensibility to an everyday room.
A darker kitchen needs clear working surfaces and good task lighting as much as it needs atmosphere. Let charcoal cabinetry or a dark freestanding dresser carry the mood, with lighter surfaces where you prepare food.
The palette
A study in texture
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Gather the feeling
Bring a little of it home.
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Make it your own
A few styling notes.
Group daily essentials in a small tray and keep the rest of the worktop open. An interesting ceramic jar or an old wooden board brings character without turning the kitchen into a display cabinet.
Choose decorative pieces that can stand apart from splashes and heat. Vintage bottles are for display unless you know they are suitable for storing food or drink.
If a renovation is not on the cards, start with handles, a dark runner and a carefully chosen shelf. A few repeated materials can tie the whole room together.
Stay a little longer
