Just when white kitchens were all the rage, I decided to paint ours black! Our kitchen is light and bright thanks to the two enormous skylights. Black works in this space! The accent of the white island and white Butler’s pantry cabinets is a perfect contrast. See my recent Post on How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets DISCLOSURE: This post contains affiliate links, so we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links on our site at no additional cost to you.