--- title: Break Up the Monotony in your Kitchen description: White cabinetry, kitchen design, warm tones, black and white, wood flooring, glass subway back splash, beigh paint, taupe window treatments, cool grays image: https://blog.ksikitchens.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/Black%20White/02_BDaniels_Hunt_pasture_Kitchen%20Overview.jpg --- - [Professional Trades](https://ksikitchens.com/why-ksi-professional-trades/) - [Careers](https://ksikitchens.com/careers/) - [Contact](https://ksikitchens.com/ksi-contact/) [![Ksi Logo Blue](https://blog.ksikitchens.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/KSI_December_2022/images/ksi_logo-blue.svg "Ksi Logo Blue")](https://ksikitchens.com) [![White Logo](https://blog.ksikitchens.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/KSI_December_2022/images/white-logo.svg "White Logo")](https://ksikitchens.com) - [Why KSI](https://ksikitchens.com/why-ksi/#) - [Why KSI Overview](https://ksikitchens.com/why-ksi/) - [About](https://ksikitchens.com/why-ksi/why-ksi-about/) - [Accolades](https://ksikitchens.com/why-ksi/why-ksi-accolades/) - 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Incorporate these tips and venture outside a black and white palette: ![BDaniels_Hunter_Pasteur_Inspira Collection_Kitchen Overview](https://blog.ksikitchens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Black%20White/02_BDaniels_Hunt_pasture_Kitchen%20Overview.jpg?width=640&name=02_BDaniels_Hunt_pasture_Kitchen%20Overview.jpg "BDaniels_Hunter_Pasteur_Inspira Collection_Kitchen Overview") **Flooring:** offset your painted cabinets with [hardwood flooring](https://www.ksikitchens.com/products/flooring/) to enrich your kitchen remodel and create depth. If you’re worried about humidity level inconsistencies and durability, utilize tile flooring that looks like wood! ![BDaniels_Hunter_Pasteur_Inspira Collection_Kitchen_Side](https://blog.ksikitchens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Black%20White/03_BDaniels_Hunt_pasture_Kitchen_side.jpg?width=640&name=03_BDaniels_Hunt_pasture_Kitchen_side.jpg "BDaniels_Hunter_Pasteur_Inspira Collection_Kitchen_Side") **Tile:** play with different textures along the backsplash and blend subtle variations. The glass subway backsplash draws the eye with its soothing gray-green hue. ![BDaniels_Hunter_Pasteur_Merillat_Master Bathroom](https://blog.ksikitchens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Black%20White/05_BDaniels_Hunt_pasture_Master%20Bathroom.jpg?width=640&name=05_BDaniels_Hunt_pasture_Master%20Bathroom.jpg "BDaniels_Hunter_Pasteur_Merillat_Master Bathroom") **Furniture, Textiles & Paint:** consider using a beige paint or accessorize the room with taupe window treatments and bring warmth to a marble bathroom. 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