While light and bright kitchens have been in the spotlight in the past few years, kitchens centered around dark and moody elements can provide a cozy and welcoming feel. According to Houzz, combinations like dark green, black and wood, black and white oak and black and dark stone offer unique dark backdrops for kitchens.

Paint and Decorating Retailer recommends these five paints for customers craving a dark and dramatic kitchen space.

Dark Green

Greenblack from Sherwin-Williams is a cool black shade with a slight green undertone. This shade is striking on kitchen walls and cabinets alike.

Farrow and Ball’s Studio Green is the darkest green color offered by the brand and appears almost black inside homes, unless in a room with bright lighting.

Black

Black Satin from Benjamin Moore is a rich, sleek black that is soft enough to blend into any kitchen design.

Railings from Farrow and Ball is another soft black option, offering blue undertones and mimicking the shades of iron railings.

Dark Brown

Weathered Brown from Dunn-Edwards is a deep brown that reads as an ashy graphite. The shade adds drama to a kitchen while also grounding it with a welcoming feel.