A modern look for the kitchen can be achieved with the use of stainless steel to contrast the black cabinets. It can also be toned down with a soft gray to make it not look so busy. Nowadays black comes in many different hues. From an ink black to even weathered look, you can find the shade you need to make your dream kitchen.Black is a very versatile tone than you might think. You can pair this one-color-fit-all color tone with any kitchen style – Contemporary, Traditional, Country, Modern or even Open and it will blend perfectly with the other elements to create a sophisticated ambience inside a kitchen space.