“Just my 4 cents worth.”
Inflation?
It probably would look really good with black appliances. All ours are stainless though.
I think your stainless appliances would look much better. I used to have black and I thought they were just a little stark looking. Like big black squares - they reminded me of that big black box in the ME that the muslims throw stones at every year.
Those cabinets are very nice - the granite will look smashing. Post a pic when it’s done!