choosing a dark kitchen - help
However, I'm just so torn over what style of kitchen to go for.
Originally I wanted a wood base so that I could paint it dark and moody. Perhaps blue black (so it's not too stark) or a charcoal black and matt tones.
We don't have a massive budget due to all the rest of the renovations but the island needs to be the main feature and a design that will look just as good 10-15 years time.
I love contemporary but also wanted something that wasn't just a fad/current fashion so it wouldn't outdated so quickly. Even thought about going to reclamation yards to find a vintage piece we can upcycle but not as much choice where I live. I've been to loads of kitchen showrooms and the German kitchens seem to be high quality for laminate doors etc which we would consider but they all look a bit the same. I also love the idea of an island done in the marbled silestone or quartz (these are just stunning!) and perhaps having a cheaper worktop across the back to keep the cost down.
My worries are with the dark colour:-
Dust
Showing finger prints
Getting the right tones so that it's not just a mass of black
Any advice? Anyone got a dark kitchen and found any other issues with it?
The kitchen will be south facing with roof lights above as a flat roof extension. Should be a very light room
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