Black Core

Black Core with oak finish

The Ryburgh kitchen demonstrates how effective the combination of Black Core and oak can be. The contrast between the warm oak tones and the deep black of the long V grooves makes for a gorgeous look – and the vertical lines also emphasise the height of the cabinets, creating a feeling of spaciousness. Long black bar handles complement the timber grooves and complete the look.

A kitchen nook with a white sink, marble countertop, and wooden shelves. The shelves hold cookbooks, a green plant, jars, and bowls. Two towels and a brush hang on pegs beside it. The decor has a modern rustic style.

Ryburgh

Modern kitchen with a marble island countertop, wood cabinets, and built-in appliances. A row of pendant lights hangs above the island, which has a pink stool and pastries on it. The background features dishware on display and bread in a jar.

Blenheim

Close-up of a kitchen cabinet with a sleek, dark handleless design. The countertop above is white with a subtle pattern, and the backsplash features a green herringbone tile. A colorful plate is partially visible on the countertop.

Blenheim

Black Core with walnut finish

Black Core

Close-up of a wooden wall or surface featuring vertical light brown wooden panels separated by thin black lines, displaying natural wood grain patterns.

Black Core is one of our favourite innovations – it’s a style that we’ve taken a huge amount of time and care in developing, and we believe the results are stunning.

Ryburgh

Light wood-paneled wall with vertical black lines and long black handles. A white floating shelf juts out from the wall, holding a textured, woven handbag with dark handles.

You can see the style in person in our Norfolk showroom – or get in touch with us and our designers can give you a virtual walk-through of a Black Core kitchen and discuss pairing it with the timber finish of your choice.

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If you want your kitchen to make an impression, this is how to do it. Naked Kitchens’ unique Black Core timber provides cabinets with a distinctive, supremely smart look. A dyed core in our own Oyster Catcher black runs through the board and is exposed along the edges, in grooves or in door handles. When paired with oak or walnut the effect is seriously striking.

In the Blenheim kitchen, Black Core is paired with walnut for a markedly different look. The Oyster Catcher black, glimpsed in the crafted J-Groove door pulls, has the effect of enhancing the naturally rich, deep, woody colour of the walnut. The mix of beautiful materials and joinery makes the kitchen feel timeless.

Winner

2026

Kitchen Designer of The Year

Winner

2024

Best of Houzz Service

Finalist

2024

Kitchen Designer of The Year

Finalist

2023

Kitchen Designer of The Year

Finalist

2022

Kitchen Designer of The Year

Winner

2019

Kitchen Designer of The Year