I’m Over White Marble: Ana De Armas’ Dark Kitchen Proves Black Stone Is The Elevated, Warm, And Lived-In Alternative Every Designer Craves

When it comes to designing a timeless kitchen, there's one material that's always worth investing in: marble. Whether it's Carrara or Rossa, marble is enduringly elegant and equally as durable, making it a material that works particularly well in a kitchen.

While I've long been a lover of the luxurious marble, after laying eyes on actor Ana De Armas' marble kitchen, I'm convinced that you can never go wrong with a cooking space covered in the natural stone. Featuring a black marble backsplash, kitchen island, and countertops, it's a simple yet sophisticated space that's brought to life through minimalist decor.

While white marble kitchens often take center stage, Ana's kitchen proves that the darker stone is worth considering, particularly for cooking spaces that need depth and character.

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Ana's marble kitchen is effortlessly chic. The black marble countertops and backsplash give the room a timeless, high-end feel that's matched by the beautiful lighting fixture. While adding marble kitchen countertops might not be on the cards, you can recreate the look with touches of the materials, like this Luxury Marble Granite Cutting Board for Kitchen from Wayfair.

Decorating with marble is undeniably a statement, proven in Ana's kitchen, but despite its depth and intricacy, the material has a lived-in warmth that works so well in the cooking space.

Ana's black marble kitchen edges on the darker side, but it's been balanced by paler tones and natural touches to ensure the space feels well-balanced. The wooden open shelves bring a serene quality to the room, minimally decorated with matching glassware, as do the cream cabinets, providing a lighter refresh against the dark stone.

Joy Lynskey, Founder & CEO of Jewel Toned Interiors, explains, 'Black and white marble is striking yet classic. The stark contrast between the two hues provides visual interest while complementing most wood tones and painted cabinets. Predominantly black marble with white veining can add a sense of drama to a kitchen, whereas white marble with subtle black veins creates a look that feels crisp and inviting.'

Joy adds, 'A black and white color palette is a proven choice for a kitchen. It offers a timeless foundation that can set the stage for family memories through the seasons. It never goes out of style and delivers a crowd-pleasing look for resale. Focus on accessories and botanicals to bring personality and warmth to this classic look.'

A clever choice for a kitchen, the material is impressively durable and is perfect for withstanding years of wear and tear. Ana's black marble is not only durable, but is surprisingly practical; it will disguise any inevitable marks or stains. It proves that as long as you care for natural stone and clean marble countertops with the right products, a marble kitchen will stand proud for years.

Ana's marble kitchen is minimal yet homely. Balanced by open shelving and cream cabinetry, the space is the perfect blend of dark and light. It proves how luxurious yet liveable marble truly is.