Cutting boards definitely say a lot about their owners. From the tradition of heirloom butcher’s blocks to the practicality of lightweight modern designs, it feels like this indispensable kitchen tool is a strong form of expression in its own right. This post collects cutting boards for every type of cooking enthusiast and professional chef alike - including bamboo, plastic, solid wood, composite, marble, and more, in every shape and size. Don’t forget to check out our big list of kitchen gadgets and these incredible fruit bowls if you want to get serious about equipping your kitchen in style.
Bamboo Cutting Board With Tray
Here’s another option with a slide-out tray, this time combining classic bamboo construction with BPA-free plastic. The drip groove actually empties straight into the tray – a thoughtful touch.
Maple Leaf Cutting Board
Of course, there’s a neat cutting board for Canadians as well! This piece adheres to North America Sustainable Forestry Standards to help keep Canada’s forests beautiful.
Country Flag Cutting Boards
Cute Cloud Chopping Board
Smile every time you walk into the kitchen with this adorable cloud-shaped cutting board. It is definitely not intended for cutting messy foods, but it would work great as a display for cheeses or desserts.
Fish Shaped Cutting Board
The perfect combination of rustic and modern, this quirky fish-shaped cutting board is super heavy for serious chopping and attractive enough for snack presentation. Each one is hand carved from mango wood and Indian rosewood.
Whale Cutting Board
Convenient and playful, this whale cutting board includes a natural handle for easy prep. Despite what the photo may depict, there is only one size of whale currently available. But there is a small minnow shape available separately.
Turtle Cutting Board
An unforgettable statement piece, this mango wood cutting board includes metal details to complete the turtle theme. Metal complements most kitchen themes so it’s a natural addition to any interior.
Pig Shaped Cutting Board
Decorate your rustic-themed kitchen with this beautiful pig themed cutting board. This cutting board is constructed from bamboo strips – environmentally friendly and distinctively attractive.
Dachshund Dog Cutting Board
Dog-lovers and dachshund owners are sure to love this one. This delightful pup is made of acacia wood, sturdy and easy to maintain, and sure to last for years.
More Shaped Cutting Boards
With a huge variety of shapes to choose from, this collection of bamboo cutting and serving boards offers something for nearly any kitchen theme. An occasional mineral oil rub will keep them looking new for as long as you own them.
Puzzle Cutting Board
Each set includes four small puzzle pieces that work great as coasters or fit together for use as a cutting board. These would make a spectacular multipurpose housewarming or wedding gift!
Wooden Cutting Board With Plate Niche
Easily slide your ingredients right into your pot or onto a plate with this innovative wooden shopping block. The form is extra thick, and the weighty beech wood material ensures its durability.
Simple Cutting Board With Storage
A slide-out drawer serves as a compact place to slide scraps or ingredients. It’s a nice piece for a small kitchen. This cutting board is available in white and lime green or white and grey.
Union Jack Cutting Board
Bright, bold, and available in two sizes! Whether you’re a traveler or a proud UK resident, this piece will liven up any kitchen.
Chopping Board with Integrated Knife Sharpener
Wood chopping boards are already easy on knives, but this neat device wants to make sure your utensils are always safe and sharp. The sharpener is made from ceramic so it’s ideal for steel blades (but not serrated or ceramic ones).
Dual-Sided Cutting Board With Magnetic Knife Storage
If you’re looking for a cutting board that deserves permanent residence on your countertop, this board and magnetic knife holder is a great bet. And it’s available in three sizes to suit a variety of situations.
Modern Chopping Board With Storage For Knives & Mini Forks
This cutting board includes a knife and three miniature forks, which hide easily within the hidden compartment. Consider taking this along on your picnics! The high lip helps keep juices contained as you chop.
Bamboo Cutting Board With Storage
Storage cutting boards grow more popular all the time, and this is probably the most robust one we’ve seen yet. Keep your fruits and veggies separated and tidy! Two of the containers include sealed lids for freshness.
Chopping Board With Splash Proof iPad Stand
Keep your tablet or phone handy without worrying about splatter radius. This chopping board includes a splash shield to prevent damage to your favorite devices. The knife storage is a nice bonus.
Striped Bamboo Cutting Boards
Simple, stylish, and sustainable – each set includes a large and small board made from thick natural bamboo in contrasting shades.
Textured Bamboo Cutting Board
At two inches thick, this bamboo chopping block is sure to please serious chefs. A drip grove and convenient handles make it exceptionally convenient to use around the kitchen.
Maple Cutting Board
Boos Blocks arrive completely unconditioned so you can apply oil or wax yourself, a boon for those who want to ensure that their prep supplies remain as natural as possible. This is the type of cutting board that survives from generation to generation.
Epicurean Carving Series Cutting Board
This board has extra wide drip grooves to accommodate even the juiciest ingredients. The textured center helps keep slippery foods in place for added safety.
Wood And Sandstone Cutting Board
Now here’s something a little different. This cutting board is extra heavy and can withstand incredible amounts of heat thanks to the sturdy sandstone construction.
Marble Cutting Board
Although marble tends to blunt knives over time, and can’t handle acidic ingredients very well, they sure do make for amazing eye candy in the kitchen. On the other hand, marble is awesome for rolling and shaping dough!
Personalized Cutting Board
Pi Cutting Board
Engraved cutting boards are more than just display pieces! While the engraved side would be too hard to clean, the other side often remains blank for everyday chopping needs.
Solar System Cutting Board
Plus, engraved cutting boards are also ideal for use as attractive serving platters for hard cheeses and other solid snacks. They make great housewarming gifts!
Keyboard Cutting Boards
A great gift for the web developer, programmer, office worker, or PC gamer in your life – this burnished keyboard is a great geeky kitchen accessory. There are fully engraved options out there too!
Periodic Table Cutting Board
This piece offers the best combination of education, wit, and functionality. Chemistry buffs will love the design, and ecologically sensitive consumers will appreciate the natural bamboo construction.
Breaking Bad Chopping Boards
Each one of these cutting boards offers an edgy and fun throwback to the wildly successful Breaking Bad series. There are plenty of materials and styles to choose from, so pick out your favorite and get cooking.
Game Of Thrones Cutting Board
Everybody knows a diehard Game of Thrones fan who would love this House Stark cutting board. This piece is made of locally sourced lumber and coated with natural oils or beeswax as a safe and sustainable protectant.
Targaryen Cutting Board
Gorgeous! Here’s another cutting board for Game of Thrones fans, this time featuring House Targaryen. The house words may not seem appetizing to all, but it does sound about right for those who prefer their steak rare.
Laser Engraved Cutting Boards
Intricately detailed and covering some very distinctive themes, these engraved cutting boards serve as functional art for the kitchen. As with every engraved board, you’ll want to use the flat side when it comes to the actual cutting.
Mondrian Art Style Cutting Board
Do you need a little art for the kitchen? This cutting board takes on the iconic geometry and coloring of Piet Mondrian’s famous style. Modern art fans will swoon at the reference.
Printed Art Cutting Boards
Colorize your kitchen with these artistic cutting boards by Rebecca Fisher! The tempered glass surface is durable but can be a little hard on your knives, but they make a wonderful display or general prep surface.
Flock of Birds Cutting Board
Featuring a tasteful flock of birds on a navy background, this tempered glass cutting board would make a lovely trivet or cheese board.
Keep Calm Chopping Board
When cooking gets stressful a little inspirational message can go a long way. These chopping boards are all natural and everything under the “keep calm” slogan is customizable.
Fred & Friends Obsessive Chef Bamboo Cutting Board
Do you have trouble remembering the sizes for brunoise, batonnet, julienne, and other specific cuts? This board has handy guides for each one! The marks are durably burnished so you don’t have to worry about them wearing off.
Personalized Engraved Cutting Board
Here’s another style, available in a wide range of sizes and types of wood to ensure a match for any kitchen.
Forminimal Chopping Board Set
With a convenient holder and distinctive shape, this cutting board is sure to make an impression. The handle makes it so much easier to pick up the board and transfer the contents to your pan or compost bin.
Cutting Board with Collapsible Scrap Bin
Easily collect your scraps or cuttings with the removable bin, then reattach and collapse for easy storage. The cutting board’s unique design allows you to use both sides, on the surface of the countertop or on the edge.
Over-Sink Cutting Board
Instantly expand your kitchen workspace with this over-the-sink cutting board and strainer combination. If you’re working with a small kitchen, a piece like this is infinitely useful (and not to mention attractive).
Folding Cutting Board
This handy kitchen gadget makes it easy to go from countertop to cooking pan with one swift motion. Simply squeeze the handle to turn it into a chute!
Cut Carry Rinse Chopping Board
Here’s another multipurpose cutting board, this time with a wood cutting surface for those who appreciate the traditional aesthetics and antimicrobial properties that only wood can provide. Each piece is removable for easy cleaning.
Color Coded Chopping Boards
Stay sanitary and organized with these color-coded chopping boards with easy identification tabs on top. These would make a great gift for those who enjoy color in the kitchen. It even comes with matching knives.
Splash Chopping Board
This cutting board is sure to draw eyes in the kitchen. The drip is removable for easy cleaning and storage.
Colorful Circular Cutting Boards
While round cutting boards may not be the most convenient for storage purposes, they sure do look cool! These super-colorful boards are made of tough glass for use as heat resistant trivets or snack displays.
Corner Cutting Board
Small kitchens can really benefit from a corner cutting board like this one. This cutting board is 1.5 inches thick for a weighty and sturdy appearance, and Boos products are as natural as they come. The drip ridge is useful too.
USA Cutting Board
Available in the shape of the United States or as any of the individual states, this cutting board would make a nice gift for a traveler.
Yellow is a bold design choice, but it’s popular in adventurous kitchens for a good reason – it’s a cheerful color full of energy and optimism, associated with cleanliness and freshness. Part of this energetic perception contributes to its association with the marketing of healthy foods. It’s appetizing! Yellow is the color of ripe bananas and fresh citrus fruits like tart pineapples and lemons. And if you’re working with an especially dark kitchen , there’s simply no better way to brighten the space and let this warm natural tone bring nature to you. Check out our yellow room inspiration post to see ideas for the rest of the home.
Visualizer:Michel Amorim
Quirky vintage appliances and artwork lend themselves to a purely contemporary style thanks to a vivid palette built from bright shades of lemon yellow and tangerine – a pairing reminiscent of technicolor daffodils.
Although the first image shows wooden chair options, these yellow kitchen bar stools use slight variations as a great way soften the effect of a pure yellow theme without reducing the desired level of intensity.
Each material seems carefully chosen to accent the brighter portions of the color palette. Yellow brings out the sunny tones of the wood, and the polished coppery bronze seems to reflect the depth of the orange.
Other accents are more subtle but still fall along the spectrum of spicy appetizing hues – the deep carmine radio and coffee grinder and sage green scale are just two gorgeous examples. A vintage kitchen clock occupies a central position near the dining counter.
The climbing vines in the slat-covered atrium bring nature into the kitchen, immediately drawing any fresh green ingredients into the overall design theme.
Visualizer:Mohsen Hajizadeh
Open directly to the outdoors, the glossy yellow cabinetry wraps around the kitchen and into the traditionally styled dining room. Textural wall panels offer a matte counterbalance to the more radiant materials.
Architect:Azovskiy Pahomova Architects
Dandelion is a wonderful color for a space as clean, simple, and minimalistic as this one. It draws up the warm tones from the kitchen’s wooden features.
Designer:Pera Studio
This kitchen serves as an incredible example of using color blocking to distinguish the kitchen from the rest of the open layout living space. It’s a perfect cube of vibrant yellow, encompassing each working surface and even the floor.
Architect:Kariouk Associates
Can’t get enough color blocking? Here, the kitchen is bright yellow, the dining table pale green, and a hint of red alludes to the living room just out of view.
Architect:Nikola Kungulovski
Here’s another perfectly monochromatic kitchen, with the only variation coming by way of the metal utensils – a great way to connect with the metal Eames chairs in the dining area. It’s a bold look and a daring approach to minimalist kitchen design. The dining lights used here are Beat Pendants by Tom Dixon.
Visualizer:Dũng Hodidu
A black and white background allows the yellow kitchen island and cabinetry to stand boldly at center stage. It’s also interesting to note the variety of woods used throughout, different on the bookshelf, countertop, and background cabinets.
Visualizer:Olga Podgornaja
While the chairs are the only yellow pieces of furniture here, the kitchen itself carries on the theme with a carefully curated collection of yellow storage jars, coffee cups, and other functional additions.
Visualizer:Olga Podgornaja
Yet another kitchen that uses a subtle mix of accessories and furniture to drive home the yellow theme. The unique kitchen pendant lights helps too.
Visualizer:Salih Gocmen
Sometimes adding in an alternate accent tends to work as well. The green accent chair complements the greenery in the herb planters .
Visualizer:Vladimir Donchenko
What a cool industrial-inspired kitchen! A single stripe of yellow runs across the floor to climb the cabinetry and loops back over across the ceiling. Matching accessories dot the open shelves and bright metal fencing leaves a lasting impression. But having an open approach like this means that every one of your accessories on display - including knives , wine glasses , mugs , cutting boards , teapots , cookie jars , etc. - need to be on point.
Visualizer:Annete Manuilova
Of course, it’s not necessary to go “all the way” with a yellow theme. This kitchen complements its natural materials with a bold yellow backsplash – a single dramatic element to draw the eye.
Architect:Zoom Architecture
This kitchen employs a similar strategy but expands the colorful theme with vivid open shelving as well.
Architect:Danny Broe Architect
And here’s a gorgeous goldenrod backsplash. The soft blue and olive cabinetry sets the stage for a fascinating contrast between cool and warm, bright and pale.
Architect:PLASTE[R]LINA| Visualizer:Jan Wadim
Creating colorful statement accents isn’t limited to just backsplashes! Lighting is always a great candidate.
Visualizer:Delta Tracing
Tables and countertops are a great place to add a favorite color too.
Visualizer:Alvaro Cappa
A single glossy yellow cabinet serves as a focal point within this kitchen’s smooth wood and concrete palette, creating a tie-in with the dining room chairs.
Designer:SieMatic
Yellow details pop up in the most surprising places in this ultra-modern style kitchen. Stripes guide the eye along the island and toward the open shelving display.
Visualizer:Tatiana Siberian
Herringbone tiles in white, brown, and yellow exhibit a varied arrangement that breaks away from symmetry in some places.
Source:Dot & Bo
Ordinary white and yellow tiles become an incredible geometric design thanks to the clever alternating diagonal pattern, resulting in cool twist-effect stripes.
Visualizer:Levko Davydiuk
But what could be the easiest way to add a dash of yellow sunshine to the kitchen without major alterations? The answer is a little paint! This gradient makes a huge impression.
Source:The Room Alive
And finally, a kitchen that brings several of these accent color strategies together with a mix of yellow features. The creamy yet bright tone is pretty inspiring too.
Dark isn’t the first theme that comes to mind when designing a kitchen. Stereotypical assumptions are of white and bright kitchens matched by light wood—something like the color of breakfast pancakes. Have you ever thought otherwise? Perhaps something like a modern dark kitchen?
We’ve got a collection of stunning spaces sure to switch up your vision. This black kitchen design inspiration is the sexiest interior design can muster. All divulging in shades of black, navy, or dark brown, they add what white kitchens cannot—a seductive allure that says sleekness and sophistication at the same time. Take a peek at some brilliant interiors on the darker side to see if a modern luxury black kitchen could be for you.
Modern Dark Kitchen Design Ideas to Inspire Your Next Renovation
1. Make it an All Black Kitchen
Visualizer:Design At Sketch
Almost completely covered in black, a few minor elements shine in chrome and wood in this kitchen interior. We love how the textures do the talking, especially through the matte table under black wood-panelled walls. But having an open approach like this means that every one of your accessories on display—including knives, wine glasses, mugs, cutting boards, teapots, cookie jars, etc.—need to be on point.
2. Add Wooden Elements
Visualizer:Bogdan Tovstyy
This black beauty edges towards wooden elements. We see a speckled floor, a white wall, and a central bench. Rounded black lamps hover over the island, providing functionality and style. If you’re wondering how visual intrigue is added to this modern black kitchen… a huge credit goes to the abstract art!
3. Complement the Black Kitchen with Orange
Source:Vancouver House
A bit of curve rounds out the hard edges—adding some much-needed warmth. This wave-design bench leads up to an orange-hued enclave in this black-and-silver interior. The burnt orange sure makes a design statement (apart from the unique central island).
4. Keep Your Dark Modern Kitchen Simple
Visualizer:Panda Fox Studios
A simplistic look makes this black kitchen a winner. We see the basics: a light floor, a black minimalist island, and sleek cabinetry. But the contrast between light and dark keeps the ambiance interesting, while the large window welcomes plenty of natural light.
5. Make it Dark… Or Not?
Visualizer:Who Cares Design
If you’re eyeing a dark kitchen aesthetic but are hesitant to make the change, this is it. Introducing more light, this black kitchen is hardly dark at all. Black benches, cabinetry, fixtures and stools are intersected by large-panel windows, a white shelving stand and light flooring.
6. Make Use of Asymmetry in the Black Modern Kitchen
Visualizer:Visual Method
This modern black kitchen takes another angle on this kaleidoscopic space, breaking all spatial boundaries. Black and glass alternate in this chic kitchen as the interesting ceiling design keeps the space unconventional. We’ve also got to appreciate the cherry blossoms, doubling as decor even within the interior.
7. Factor in Some Warmth
Source:Modulnova
This warmer-looking kitchen makes a move to brown. It strategically achieves the purpose with the use of wood. This not only introduces natural textures but also makes the ambiance inviting. Talk about a modern style that’s equal parts welcoming!
8. Place a White Island in a Black Modern Kitchen
Visualizer:Jean Regauer
An instant way to brighten up a dark kitchen (we mean, get the best of both worlds)? This kitchen space shows us how by using a white island on a black floor. The backsplash further enhances this dark-and-light effect, while the cowhide rug adds just the right amount of coziness.
9. Make Marble Your Best Friend
Architect:Chamberlain Javens Architects
If you’re looking to create a modern luxury black kitchen, you know what you’ve got to do: Go big on marble! This natural stone adds the luxe factor to any space, especially as a large, central island, as seen in the kitchen above. You can also add it through the backsplash.
10. Make it Mysterious
Visualizer:Tomek Michalski
You can double the visual intrigue in your all black kitchen by adding some mystery. In this kitchen, mood-lighting sets the scene in black and grey, while a marbled bench acts as the hero. The back inlet and flooring create contrast and depth. Taken together, these elements make the space an interesting one.
11. Layer Gray and Gold
Visualizer:Mitaka Dimov
Black kitchens are cool, but what if we layer in gray and add accents of gold? This stunning kitchen space uses gray flooring to add diversity to the otherwise black palette. The thick gold panel is one way that makes the space look incredibly high-end.
12. Add French Style to Black Kitchen Design
Visualizer:Aeroslon
Make your kitchen both modern and French with traditional black cabinetry. In this space, standing armoires act as sinks, and all other displayed items remain black. The stark white clock can surely act as the focal point of the space!
13. Consider Soft Elements
Visualizer:Julia Sultanova
Rough, light wood and low-hanging white lights set this kitchen interior a world apart. You can also notice a layer of light gray cabinetry, adding variation to the otherwise dark color palette. These elements factor in softness to the black kitchen design.
14. Let the Accessories Do the Talking
Photographer:Mikko Ryhänen
In this black-and-wood creation, the accessories take center stage in adorning the interior. We love the houseplant, but the crockery deserves a special mention for doubling as decor. The light oakwood backdrop further warms the space up.
15. Consider a Matte All Black Kitchen
Visualizer:HDR Designer
Neat square panels perfectly line up to emphasize the stark black minimalism that is at play here. We love how the cabinetry is matte black with no hardware, adding a sense of simplicity. The herb planters are a healthy green addition to bring the otherwise simple space.
16. Add Some Stencilling to Black Kitchens
Visualizer:Julia Sultanova
Fine lines and stencilling set this monochromatic space apart. Lined by black magnetic lights, black stencils and glossy white facades, it makes its mark on a light wooden floor.
17. Build a Shape Out of Black
Visualizer:Huso
18. Create a Modern Dark Kitchen with Gradients
Visualizer:Mario Nogueira
If you’re wondering how the intrigue in this space is working… It’s the gradients from black, to charcoal, to light grey. White surrounds in the walls and a monochromatic hanging light. This clever design technique makes sure the space is anything but boring, even if it’s using mere neutrals (minus the stunning orange dining chairs, of course).
19. Leverage Black Textures
Visualizer:Nefeli Kallianou
One instant way to add interest to a black kitchen is with textures, as seen in this metallic matte kitchen. This accounts for decorative presence in the light and bright space, providing character to an otherwise simple room.
20. Work on the Functionality of the Modern Dark Kitchen
Visualizer:İbrahim Ethem KISACIK
This dark modern kitchen makes sure it’s as functional as is stylish. The central island is paired with a black dining table, while all necessary appliances are fixed into the cabinetry. We also see pendant lights and lighting under the hood providing just the right illumination.
21. Create a Modern Classic All Black Kitchen
Visualizer:A&L Interior Design
Folks seeking an inviting all black kitchen can look towards this modern classic space. It merges contemporary elements (through sleek black cabinetry) with traditional ones (as seen in the wooden backsplash) to bring together the best of both worlds.
22. Put Essentials on Display in Your Modern Black Kitchen Interior
Visualizer:Polygon
Yet another kitchen that uses black and wooden elements to create a dark-themed interior. What sets this one apart is the hanging pans. They do offer easy access as the residents cook, but they also double as decor! (Note how the pans also use black and wooden elements to stay coherent with the theme).
23. Add the Industrial Style to the All Black Kitchen
Via:Emotion School
Industrial style lovers, rejoice! This is THE inspiration to set up your favorite interior design style, the dark way. This kitchen uses rustic wood and exposed elements for the ceiling to create an industrial black kitchen interior.
24. Make a Statement with Black Chunky Lamps
Via:HomePicture.in
All eyes on the two chunky lamps hanging in this monochromatic setting. They do add focus but also allow the contrasting white inset to shine. Not to forget the central island, providing plenty of storage space.
25. Make Room for Keepsakes
Visualizer:Maxim Goryachev
There’s nothing like personalizing your space to who YOU are. This kitchen serves the purpose by adding keepsakes and heirlooms. Also, black leaves room for details, so it’s one of the best colors to use if you’re hoping to display knick-knacks.
26. Use Black to Add Intimacy
Visualizer:Helen Bank
Who says dark colors make small spaces feel smaller? We only see black adding luxury to this compact space (with some credit to the white flooring adding brightness). This kitchen—with black marble backsplash—speaks opulence, and for all the right reasons!
27. Enhance Black Kitchen Design with Patterns
Visualizer:Ksenia Lenski
This black kitchen interior makes a design statement with the patterned marble island. Its sleek metallic legs lift it off the floor, creating an illusion of space. Simultaneously, the textured inset makes sure visual interest is added.
28. Don’t Forget a Black and White Rug
Visualizer:Nada Aboelrous
If you’re not in for a complete kitchen renovation, simply painting your cabinets black and adding a black-and-white patterned rug will achieve the purpose! We love how this kitchen keeps sets the base with white and tops it with black.
29. Let the Lighting Make a Statement in the All Black Kitchen
Architect:Artpartner Architects
When everything else is understated, letting the lighting create a statement is a good idea. This matte black kitchen interior uses rod lighting to do the talking. It sticks to the all black kitchen color scheme, though!
30. Tone it Down
Visualizer:Valeria Mosolova
This open floor plan uses dark gray throughout, showing us that black can work in more spaces than the kitchen 😉 It sure makes a design statement for those cooking and dining—or lounging!
31. Consider a Black and Wooden Bar
Visualizer:Amir Emami
This is the ultimate modern luxury black kitchen! After all, what’s better than displaying your favorite collection of beer right behind the black kitchen island? The low-hanging pendant lights also add to the black kitchen design.
32. Add the Gothic Vibe
Visualizer:Sebastian Lorio
This dark-gray kitchen is super simple with its sleek, hardware-less cabinetry. Well, except the far left end. Here, we see a statement piece of art and intriguing layered lighting created a focal point.
33. Stick to the Minimalist Style for Black Kitchens
Visualizer:Miguel A. Ramos
This compact kitchen space follows the simple rule: white walls paired with black cabinetry and an island. Even in this nook, the space is able to make a style statement while providing optimal functionality. The window here gives a contrasting element of light to the otherwise dark modern kitchen.
34. Layer Lighting in the All Black Kitchen
Visualizer:Tatiana Durnescu
We see shades of gray and black coming together to bring this modern dark kitchen to life. What we especially love is the multiple types of lighting, all layered together to bring visual interest to the space.
35. Set the Backdrop For Your Living Space
Visualizer:Sasha Zolotukhin
