Transitional kitchen design with a black soapstone countertop island and black Tolix Stools.

Kitchen features a brown oak apothecary style center island topped with honed black marble illuminated by white and gold drum pendant lights, a vintage runner, a white range hood over a brass swing arm pot filler on a marble backsplash and white cabinets with brass pulls.

Black countertops can add drama and sophistication to any kitchen design. In recent years, deep, dark counters have become increasingly popular. Black pairs well with other kitchen trends like…

Four mid-century modern counter stools sit on a pine wood floor at a dark gray oak island topped with a honed black countertop finished with a round prep sink paired with a polished nickel gooseneck faucet lit by two oil rubbed bronze and glass globe light pendants.

Today we’re sharing our favorite inspiration of stove alcoves that we’ve found online! I think you’re going to love every single one.