--- title: 7 celebrity kitchen designs to inspire your dark side description: Discover some of the most striking celebrity kitchen designs - all of whom have incorporated dark elements into their design. image: https://blog.caesarstone.co.uk/hubfs/5101_Empira_Black_3_DPS.jpg --- ##### Menu Enter a keyword - [ Choose Your Surface ](https://blog.caesarstone.co.uk/7-celebrity-kitchen-designs-to-inspire-your-dark-side#) - [ Colour Catalogue ](https://www.caesarstone.co.uk/catalogue/) - [ Black Quartz Worktops ](https://www.caesarstone.co.uk/black-quartz-worktops/) Find your ideal black quartz worktop - [ Grey Quartz Worktops ](https://www.caesarstone.co.uk/grey-quartz-worktops/) Find your ideal grey quartz worktop - [ White Quartz Worktops ](https://www.caesarstone.co.uk/white-quartz-worktops/) Find your ideal white quartz worktop - [ Kitchen Workshops ](https://info.caesarstone.co.uk/kitchen-worktops) - [ Concrete Worktops ](https://info.caesarstone.co.uk/concrete-worktops) - [ Marble Worktops ](https://info.caesarstone.co.uk/marble-worktops) - [ Design and Specification ](https://www.caesarstone.co.uk/design-and-specification/) - [ Design Inspiration ](https://blog.caesarstone.co.uk/7-celebrity-kitchen-designs-to-inspire-your-dark-side#) - [ Design Style Quiz ](https://www.caesarstone.co.uk/personal-style-guide/) Design Style Quiz - [ Inspiration Gallery ](https://www.caesarstone.co.uk/gallery/) - [ View in Room (AR experience) ](https://www.caesarstone.co.uk/caesarstone-ar/) AR experience - [ Design Resources ](https://info.caesarstone.co.uk/resource-page) - [ Style Stories ](https://www.caesarstone.co.uk/style-stories/) - [ Project Checklist ](https://www.caesarstone.co.uk/project-checklist/define-your-dream/) Project checklist - [ Visualization Tools ](https://blog.caesarstone.co.uk/7-celebrity-kitchen-designs-to-inspire-your-dark-side#) - New [ View in Room ](https://www.caesarstone.co.uk/online-visualiser/#roomvo-visualizer) Our user-friendly visualization tools help you choose the perfect surface for your home.Leave the guesswork behind, and start exploring! 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For a different perspective, we’re inviting you to explore the dark side of kitchens - whether it’s an intense black worktop or opulent dark cabinetry, there are plenty of ways to create a distinctive aesthetic for your kitchen without it feeling overwhelming.  To inspire your next kitchen renovation, we’ve gathered up some of the most striking celebrity kitchen designs - all who’ve taken the plunge and incorporated [dark elements](https://info.caesarstone.co.uk/dark-worktops) into their design.   ##      1. Oprah Winfrey > Are you a huge fan of [#Oprah](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Oprah?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Winfrey? Yes? No? Maybe? I'm sure you'd fall-in-love even more with her gorgeous [#kitchen](https://twitter.com/hashtag/kitchen?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)! [#RealEstate](https://twitter.com/hashtag/RealEstate?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#Celeb](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Celeb?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/wZNCqEpvjN](https://t.co/wZNCqEpvjN) > > — Brand Properties Group (@brandpropgroup) [December 5, 2016](https://twitter.com/brandpropgroup/status/805879731501539328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Whether you’re considering subtle dark tones or are thinking of going all-out, Oprah Winfrey’s kitchen might pull you further towards a darker theme. > > The rich wooden cabinetry pairs well with the dark grey worktops, whilst the light flooring creates a chic contrast. Mixing dark and light elements is perfect if you just want to start adding a hint of darker hues. > >   ## 2. Tiffani Thiessen   > Tiffani Thiessen's home we did in Los Angeles. A bright and lovely family kitchen! [#lonny](https://twitter.com/hashtag/lonny?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#dreamkitchen](https://twitter.com/hashtag/dreamkitchen?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Featured in Lonny Magazine. [pic.twitter.com/uBCzce0mCb](https://t.co/uBCzce0mCb) > > — Hartmark Cabinets (@HartmarkCabinet) [April 30, 2018](https://twitter.com/HartmarkCabinet/status/990983343616356353?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Tiffani Thiessen’s kitchen showcases how you can still have a bright and airy kitchen with just a few darker elements adding depth. The [black worktops](https://info.caesarstone.co.uk/dark-worktops) pair well with the rustic hardwood floors and white cabinetry, creating a timeless monochromatic theme. The full-width windows bring in plenty of light, perfectly balancing out the dark worktops, in particular the large island unit that could otherwise feel overpowering. ## 3. Julia Roberts > The floor. Those state-of-the-art appliances. The view. Julia Roberts' perfect [#kitchen](https://twitter.com/hashtag/kitchen?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) in her [#NewYorkCity](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NewYorkCity?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) home. [pic.twitter.com/BoIPk2O40y](https://t.co/BoIPk2O40y) > > — Foster Remodeling (@fosteremodeling) [January 26, 2017](https://twitter.com/fosteremodeling/status/824663214394728449?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Julia Roberts’ New York City home is a perfect example for those considering a dip into a darker kitchen aesthetic. Whilst the black and white striped floor may not be for everyone, checkerboard-style flooring can create a similar effect - and it matches those industrial-elements like steel appliances seen here. The long window and open plan space allows plenty of natural light to encompass the room which reflects flawlessly with this greyscale design. > > [![Are you afraid of the dark?](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4958384/09addf87-dd37-486f-a0bb-c2a6b544189b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4958384/09addf87-dd37-486f-a0bb-c2a6b544189b) > >   ## 4. Kylie Case and Gilles Mendel > Gilles Mendel's Manhattan kitchen includes a Sub-Zero refrigerator with bespoke lacquer panels. [pic.twitter.com/tJWDXt9bcy](https://t.co/tJWDXt9bcy) > > — Caplan's Appliances (@CaplanAppliance) [April 30, 2016](https://twitter.com/CaplanAppliance/status/726507680878088192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Designer Gilles Mendel goes a step further with the concept of a dark kitchen, merging black surfaces with black cabinets. The Sicis mosaic-tile backsplash brings added depth and dimension, alongside the open black shelving that makes an elegant display of the glassware. ## 5. Gwen Stefani > Gwen Stefani's cool black and white [#kitchen](https://twitter.com/hashtag/kitchen?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) makes us want to [#hollaback](https://twitter.com/hashtag/hollaback?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw), girl! [https://t.co/1r35tqsGId](https://t.co/1r35tqsGId) [#kitchendesign](https://twitter.com/hashtag/kitchendesign?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#vikingkitchen](https://twitter.com/hashtag/vikingkitchen?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/nMRbvYfDa1](https://t.co/nMRbvYfDa1) > > — Viking Range (@VikingRange) [March 6, 2017](https://twitter.com/VikingRange/status/838773308141219844?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > For those of you who are beginning to think about [dark kitchen designs](https://info.caesarstone.co.uk/dark-worktops) and are endeavouring to achieve that flawless black kitchen, celebrities like Gwen Stefani might have some inspiration for you. > > Stefani’s kitchen matches up to her quirky character, demonstrating just how well you can interject personality into your kitchen if you want to! The glossy striped walls are quite a distinctive choice but the waterfall-ended island is something that would work in a more toned-down design. Choose a contrast colour like here - the marbled-black surface holds its own as a dramatic centrepiece. ## 6. John Krasinski and Emily Blunt ![John Krasinski and Emily Blunt kitchen](https://blog.caesarstone.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/John%20Krasinski%20and%20Emily%20Blunt%20kitchen.jpg?width=980&name=John%20Krasinski%20and%20Emily%20Blunt%20kitchen.jpg) [Source](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/real-estate/g12160346/john-krasinski-emily-blunt-brookyn-house/) Back in 2016, supercouple John Krasinski and Emily Blunt put their family home on the market and we managed to catch a glimpse of their beautiful kitchen design.  Again, their kitchen demonstrates how you can add just a touch of darkness to make an impact – the black marbled worktops look sophisticated and effortlessly chic juxtaposed with the pristine white cabinets. [Dark shades](https://info.caesarstone.co.uk/dark-worktops) also bring out metallic accents beautifully, as seen here with the brass handles and taps. The floor-to-ceiling windows and full-length skylight add copious amounts of natural light – a key thing to consider when choosing your colour scheme is the type of lighting you’ll have in your own space. ## 7. Rylan Clark-Neal > [  > >   > >   > > > > > >   > >   > > View this post on Instagram > > > >   > >   > >   > >   > > > >   > >   > > > >   > >   > >   > > > > > >   > >   > > > > ](https://www.instagram.com/p/BuEFHIHHAp4/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) > > [A post shared by RYLAN (@rylan)](https://www.instagram.com/p/BuEFHIHHAp4/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) on Feb 19, 2019 at 4:42am PST   Rylan Clark-Neal exhibits that [dark kitchen aesthetic](https://info.caesarstone.co.uk/dark-worktops), partnering with experienced interior designers to make his dream kitchen a reality. If you dare to be bold, dark cabinetry is the way to go. With floor-to-ceiling units and a handle-less design, Rylan’s kitchen is the epitome of contemporary-cool and makes a real style statement. Play with contrasting textures in your design - from glossy flooring and worktops to matte-finished cabinets - to elevate the sense of space and depth. ###### ***Already feeling inspired by the dark kitchen trend? Or are you still afraid of the dark? 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