Guest Picks: Dining in the Dark
Give your kitchen and dining room a hit of sophistication with serving pieces, cookware and kitchen tools in moody black
I usually steer straight for candy colors when it comes to kitchen accessories and finishes, but lately I'm starting to appreciate the sleek sophistication of black. Why do I suddenly want to toss everything out the window and move into a New York high-rise? I suppose a little online shopping will satisfy this urge. Here are my picks for ebony eye-pleasers perfect for any home. — Kristin from The Cuisinerd
Mason Cash Tagine
If you don't own a tagine yet then you best get your Paypal on, because this slow-cooking beauty is a kitchen must. And in black? Yes, please.
JIA Purple Clay Coffee Pot
This coffee pot and I are about to become very close friends. Look at that handle! You are magnificent.
Pure Black Knife
Now these are some knives I wouldn't mind having out on display. They mean serious business.
Miss Fabiola Lucite Coasters
This pretty lady seems too refined to have a cold drink placed on her hairdo.
Cast Iron Casserole
This piece is equal parts old-world and modern. It's like Jack and Jill finally got a serious design update.
58N Salt And Pepper Set
Cork, you raise the bar when paired with black. You handsome, impermeable, and buoyant material, you.
Rhino Box
I want to store my tea in this lovely thing. Johnathan Adler, you can do no wrong in my book. God bless you.
Triangle Dinner Mats
Black and cork, you are the dream team collaboration and absolute perfection — especially in this geometric pattern.
Muuto Plus One Salt Cellar
The texture of this salt seller is what seals the deal for me. What could feel so cold and impersonal actually has a warm and inviting characteristic.
Black Cable Knit Ceramic Cups
I'm loving the organic detailing on this pottery set. It's almost as if it were made of lacquered cable knit (which surprisingly actually exists, according to my friend Google).
Asian Woks And Stir Fry Pans
Are you sensing a trend here? Black and natural materials are clearly playing favorites. One word: timeless.
Avva Bowl And Board
This combination is perfectly designed for easy storage, but I don't think I could let it hide in my cupboard; it's too beautiful.
Le Creuset Stoneware 8-Ounce Petite Round Covered Casserole, Cassis
I have a Le Creuset problem. And this tiny guy, suited up in black, is not making my collection grow any smaller.
Noir Pendant Lamp
I think three of these need to be purchased and hung over a center island. I would like to live through you vicariously.
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