Here, a white subway tile backsplash and white marble countertop ... Cabinetry painted a cool blue-gray wears matte black ...

There are countless colors, styles and materials to choose from. It comes down to the statement you’d like to make.

Black and white also offers a lot of flexibility in terms of materials: consider matte ... hexagonal penny tiles on the floor and classic white subway tiles on the shower or backsplash.