Ideas for black and white kitchen

Contemporary KITCHEN

This elegant modern kitchen in a London townhouse belonging to hostess Rena Abboud is the perfect backdrop for one of the lavish soirees, with its elegant brushed-metal island. The stools are Lamboro along with the pendant lights are Eichholtz.

CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN

This New Jersey mansion renovated by designer Nannette Brown is all about merging classic and modern. Bistro seats by Maison Gatti encircle a 19th-century English rectory table at the kitchen; the vintage pendant lights have been located at a Paris flea market, the refrigerator is by Sub-Zero, the range is by Wolf, the floor is ebonized oak, and the subway tiles really are from American Olean.

GLAMOROUS KITCHEN

Within this storied Manhattan townhouse, architectural firm Leroy Street Studio and designer James Aman devised spaces that are equally glamorous and kid-friendly. Lacquer cabinetry lines a wall of this white and black kitchen. The barstools are by Philippe Starck, the light fxture is by Stilnovo, and a table is surrounded by Saarinen Tulip chairs by Knoll.

MINIMALIST KITCHEN

The kitchen in this Lake Tahoe house includes cabinetry by Bulthaup, a toaster by Miele and a sink by Blanco with Dornbracht fittings. The countertop is quartzite along with the stools are coated in Edelman leather.

BLACK DINING AREA

In the Rio de Janiero kitchen with a house made by Joao Mansur, black lacquered cabinetry plus a high-gloss painted door keep a feeling of elegance. A pair of a table and chairs add the room and relaxation together.

PRACTICAL BLACK KITCHEN

A Greek Revival Manhattan townhouse designed by Miles Redd includes a kitchen that combines traditional and contemporary styles.