If you’re going for black and can bear the maintenance, high gloss is bang on trend and will reflect some light around the room. Poggenpohl (Image 1 of 15)

In a smaller space that doesn’t have lots of natural light, choose black, but limit it to base units, keep the walls free and painted in a light shade. Black Metro – Cheshire kitchen, Roundhouse (Image 2 of 15)
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Extra wide drawers work brilliantly with black kitchens, matching two top trends together at once. Miele (Image 3 of 15)

Choosing a kitchen with legs on show (and nothing but air beneath) makes the black of the units less oppressive than it could be – ideal for exaggerating space. Objekt kitchen, Bulthaup (Image 4 of 15)

If you love the idea of black, but still want a bright space, add it in in a limited way. Here, the flooring ties the scheme together and the wall colour adds warmth. Felisa kitchen, John Lewis (Image 5 of 15)

Red and black is a brave combination, but it works here because it’s matched with warm wood worktops, which add an element of texture. Rounova kitchen, Neil Lerner (Image 6 of 15)

Is black too dark and cold to use in a kitchen diner? The answer is ‘no’, providing you provide some relief – here in the form of a deep, warm red. Lux Graphite kitchen, Alno (Image 7 of 15)

If you’re choosing black, mixing and matching with other colours is a great idea. Choose an equally strong shade (including white) and keep the colours to blocks, rather than alternating them. Integration, Poggenpohl (Image 8 of 15)

A monotone kitchen is a great way to create a sleek look, but it can date quickly if you’re not careful with your choice of handles and worksurfaces. Both should be understated and classic. City kitchen, John Lewis (Image 9 of 15)

A warm wood floor can make a black and white kitchen more welcoming, but ensure you choose a modern finish that can match up to the units. Anthracite kitchen, Neil Lerner (Image 10 of 15)

If you love to throw cosy dinner parties, but tend not to use your kitchen much otherwise, you can really go for it, matching your black units to equally dramatic wall shades. Avant Ebony kitchen, Second Nature (Image 11 of 15)

A small kitchen can look smart with black units, but to make the most of space, choose worktops in a toning, but much lighter, shade. Kitchen by Neil Lerner (Image 12 of 15)

Had this kitchen been all red, it would have been overwhelmingly bright – framed in black it looks far more ‘designed’ and balanced. City kitchen, John Lewis (Image 13 of 15)

Black units combine well with warm toned wood. For best results, choose wood that has contemporary appeal, such as zebrano or cherry, rather than more traditional finishes, such as oak or pine.Miele (Image 14 of 15)

We love this kitchen – the pale wood of the surrounds and worksurfaces makes a perfect foil to the black of the units, giving it a light, airy feel. Kitchen by Intoto (Image 15 of 15)
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