Design inspiration
Monochrome kitchens.
Timeless in black and white.
A classic pairing that suits modern and traditional homes alike. Here’s how to get the balance right, and the quartz worktops our customers love for it.
Monochrome, explained
“Monochrome: a fancy term for black and white.”
Black and white is a fabulous style for a kitchen. It’s popular and fashionable, and it never dates. In the right combination, black and white can make a smaller space feel larger.
Whether you prefer a traditional or a more modern look, monochrome works perfectly both ways. It’s a classic, timeless pairing.
Design tip
Let one colour lead rather than using an equal balance. That’s what stops a monochrome kitchen feeling like a checkerboard.
01 / White kitchen, black worktop
Light and open.
Effortlessly sharp.
A white kitchen is the easiest choice. It makes the room feel brighter and more open. A sharp, white, handle-free kitchen looks effortless with a black worktop and splashback.
Add black or dark accessories, appliances and tiles for a modern look. For a country feel, try a black range cooker against white cabinets and a checkerboard floor.
02 / Black kitchen
Dark and bold.
Quietly sophisticated.
For something braver, choose a black kitchen. It takes a little more thought to put together, but the result is unusual and sophisticated. Mix the dark colours with texture and accessories.
For real depth, add a dark, glamorous worktop like Nero De Lusso, a black quartz with small glitter sparkles. Or go the other way with Bianco De Lusso, our most popular white quartz. Its grey flecks and diamanté sparkle catch the light.
Customer feedback
Loved in real homes.
In their own words.
“I wasn’t able to find a black quartz like this anywhere else. It has enough glitz and glamour for me and it works wonders with my gloss white kitchen.”
Nero De Lusso customer
“It looks as good as the day it was installed. Jake was very polite and offered some good advice. Anthony in sales wasn’t pushy at all. We are now the envy of all our friends.”
Bianco De Lusso customer · Stevenage
Recent work
Monochrome,
made for real homes.
A look at customers’ kitchens, the “hub of the home”, finished in black and white with our worktops.
01 / Nero Stella
Sparkle on white gloss
White high-gloss cabinets set off sparkly black worktops for a modern finish.
02 / Cosmico Nero · Hertford
Traditional, with a twist
A traditional-style quartz with classic cabinets gives a contemporary look with a twist.
03 / Nero Stella · Enfield
Small space, opened up
Flush gloss cabinets and a monochrome scheme bring more light to a compact room.
04 / Nero Stella · Watford
A range at the centre
The range cooker takes centre stage in this modern kitchen. The contrast is striking.
05 / Bianco Stella · Harlow
Bold and daring
A white worktop contrasts with dark cabinets, and a splash of red on the walls completes the look.
06 / Bianco Stella · Harlow
A monochrome utility
Checkerboard tiles and a black and white scheme carry the look through to the utility room.
Beyond black and white
Add warmth.
Oak and walnut.
If you’d rather not stick strictly to black and white, oak and walnut details add variation and warmth to any kitchen style, from open shelving to a breakfast bar.
Start your project
Planning a monochrome kitchen?
Let’s talk worktops.
See the stone in person at our Stevenage showroom, or send us a few details for a free quote.