House & Home

Or, opt for trendy geometric cube floor tiles paired with dark lower cabinets and black stainless steel appliances. As House & Home noted in its January 2016 Trends issue, this year design is all about matte black. “Black stainless steel is a new and exciting appliance finish, but it’s also a neutral — so it’s going to look great for a long time,” says designer Cameron MacNeil. In primarily white or light grey kitchens, a black range or faucet adds drama. Ebony cabinets and accessories offer a striking foil for wood floors, counters and stools. “I like a combination of light herringbone wood flooring, traditional cabinets, industrial fixtures and black stainless steel appliances,” says designer Ashley Davidson.