Black cabinets and marble tile look contemporary and chic in this spacious kitchen. The neutral hue adds subtle texture without overwhelming the space. How pretty are the teal accents in this kitchen?

But to brighten up the dark cabinets, white backsplashes, marble countertops, and light wood open shelving are brought in and ...

Classically, people have preferred darker countertops and lighter kitchen cabinets ... while a dark granite will outperform a white marble in terms of stain and scratch resistance," adds Sarah.