You will be hungry to have more luxury in your life and your living spaces once you cast eyes on these two exquisite Turkish villas, each visualised by Jasmin Kodzha . Walnut wood and travertine shape bespoke furniture and bathroom features, and seamlessly cover both floors and walls. Golden lustre dances through both of the home designs via high-end designer light fixtures, door hardware and home accessories, as well as a shimmering satin gold kitchen island and a rich patinated brass fireplace design. These homes are set on a large footprint and impressive concepts are employed to fill that space. You’ll find lavish living rooms, magnificent bathrooms, and one simply stunning courtyard that gives the first villa a cherished living heart.
Inherited from the homeowner’s grandfather, this property allowed the young family to leave the busy Istanbul megapolis and become closer to nature. A fruitful and beloved perennial walnut tree grew on the spot where the villa was to be built, and so it was lovingly encapsulated into the luxury living room .
The live walnut tree inspires many elements of the contemporary living space, influencing texture and colour choices. A criss-cross pattern fills the rug, like the great intertwined limbs of the tree, and a modern chandelier branches out above it. A patinated brass fireplace strikes a lavish note beneath walnut wood media cabinets.
Walnut and oak trees surround the beautiful lot in the area of Rishadie, which is on the outskirts of Istanbul next to the forest.
The same criss-crossed rug design provides a soft landing spot for the dining room on the opposite side of the courtyard.
A imposing dining room chandelier arcs widely across the racetrack dining table.
The dark stain dining chair design looks like a stylish armless version of the Easy Chair
A metallic kitchen island gives the room a huge dose of wow factor. See more inspiration for gold accents in interior design .
A minimalist kitchen faucet and a linear light pick up on the lustrous theme. A short glass vase holds a chic botanical arrangement.
The staircase design features a spiralled balustrade that curves in harmony with the twisted trunk of the walnut tree.
A bench seat is positioned in the walkway so that the majestic courtyard can be admired for a while in comfort.
LED ribbons illuminate each wooden stair out of the shadow of the solid veneer balustrade.
A sophisticated bedroom scheme is filled with high-end designer touches, like the Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chair .
The bedroom pendant light, wall sconces and bedside lamp bring in rich gold accents that lustre against a unique travertine headboard.
A minimalist home office fits into an alcove by the bed. Soft LEDs glow around an open shelf, highlighting it against a dark walnut backdrop. An arched stool makes a quirky partner for the simple desk.
A wide fireplace fills the remainder of the wall, warming the bedroom lounge area.
An ensuite bathroom waits around the corner.
There is a coffee bar integrated into the walnut walls of the bedroom, so there’s no need to leave the bedroom snug in a hurry.
Huge walnut panels above the fireplace slide away to reveal a large TV and a tower of bookshelves.
Gold kitchenware and unique coffee mugs fill the bar, along with some delicious turkish figs.
On the bedroom coffee table, a glass vase echoes the unusual shape of the arched desk stool.
Inside the ensuite luxury bathroom , a sunken bathtub reclines into the floor.
Smooth travertine texture washes over the bespoke tub and an exquisite double sink set.
Freestanding taps fill the modern pedestal basins from opposite sides, creating a balanced aesthetic. Vanity mirrors descend in front of a huge window on long golden stems.
A luxury kid’s room is lit by the courtyard during the day and a spectacular chandelier during the night.
The kid’s study space looks out to the courtyard greenery.
Our second luxury villa features a sweeping modern sofa design that dominates much of the living room.
A square coffee table sets contrast with the curvaceous couch and a pair of rounded lounge chairs.
The space is an open plan living room dining room combo , which is linked by one long green panorama of a lush tropical garden.
Apricot throw pillows add a touch of sweetness to the pale off-white sofa.
A modern chandelier expands a gold accent above the dining table.
Gentle beige decor promotes calm and tranquility.
The small kitchen is walled in by its own U-shaped cabinet arrangement and a compact kitchen island.
A minimalist gold tap adds an eye catching accessory to the plain island volume.
Artwork fills the top of an unusual zig zag console table. Chevron flooring vibes with the angular outline of the piece.
Moving into the master bedroom, we’re met with peaceful decor that promotes rest and relaxation.
Duckbill shade wall sconces attach to a modern winged headboard concept.
A bedside table flanks each side.
Opposite the foot of the bed, double doors open up to give entry to a beautiful ensuite bathroom. Inside, a double sink bathroom vanity arrangement flanks the entryway.
A gold tap accessorises each travertine vanity.
The central feature of the bathroom is a freestanding bathtub, which creates a wonderful viewpoint from the bedroom when the double doors are left open.
A modern wall sconce lights the area around a cosy lounge chair in the bedroom, making it into a comfortable reading spot.
Perimeter lights paint an atmospheric glow down travertine textured walls.
Green, peach and blue are the focus of these three small home interior designs, each cut through with natural wood tone. The spaces are snug, measuring just under 40 square metres, but the decor is airy and welcoming. One decor scheme gains colour and quirky character through eye catching wall murals and a copper accent kitchen design, whilst the other two flirt with colour through furniture accents. These homes and their floor plans present inspiration for open flow living, plus a light sharing glass bedroom design and a cosy sleeping niche. Stylish entryway components make the most of short hallways and compact bathrooms are conquered with custom solutions.
Designer:O&M Design
Measuring 36 square metres, this flat in Moscow is a single space with decor based on the family’s love for nature. The young family love to unwind from their busy lives by taking a break in the countryside, so a lush green decor palette with wood components was welcomed in. A natural rug and cream sofa keep the lounge area light and bright in the small space.
An electric piano divides the lounge area from the open plan bedroom, with a black swing arm wall lamp extended above it. Long curtains provide a more solid room divider if the homeowners wish for their space to be sectioned completely into two.
Blush elements sweeten and uplift the muted green colour in the kitchen, whilst black accents add punch.
A white marble countertop gives a high-end look to the small kitchen and a dining peninsula. Three-legged kitchen bar stools bring the light wood tone element into the mix.
Green vibes head along the hallway to the entry door, where there’s a vanity table arrangement and a set of tasteful wall hooks.
A smart black vanity stool tucks beneath the bespoke dressing table and storage nook.
As we turn into the bedroom half of the common space, we’re met with an inviting palette of peach and green. A row of green wall units coordinate with the paintwork and portiere, whilst base cabinets and the bed merge into a contrasting stripe.
One of the cabinets converts into a desk by the bed. Bifold doors pull away to reveal leg space under the worktop.
A folding chair makes a flexible addition to the concealed home workspace . A plant stand softens the blunt edge of the large unit.
The white bathroom scheme takes on a utilitarian feel from the presence of wired glass panels, which front a linen cupboard over the boxed cistern and build a housing unit around a washer-dryer machine.
Black grout adds definition around white tiling, which coordinates with the thin black metal frame of the vanity and black bathroom vanity lights .
From the home plan we can see the impact of closing off the bedroom completely, and how the portiere function benefits the feel of the common space.
Visualizer:Archi.Tash
The ‘Smoking Pigeon’ apartment in Kyiv, Ukraine is a bright and open design thanks to large windows and a light-sharing glass wall bedroom. A serene modern wall mural brings warm beige and green tones to the room, which complement the wooden chevron floor and a warm brown leather sofa .
In the interest of not obscuring any natural light from the living room window, a small dining pendant light has been selected for over the pedestal dining table . Wooden dining chairs match with the table’s ribbed base.
Beside the dining set, a single wall of black cabinets and a copper kitchen backsplash make a solid statement in the white room.
Open kitchen shelving adds a timber accent.
A black mirror, entryway bench , and door architrave complement black framework around the glass bedroom design.
A persian rug lays pattern beneath the plain platform bed , whilst an ombre paint effect subtly colours the headboard wall.
Another nature mural has been added inside the bedroom–a mirror image of the one in the lounge. A teardrop glass vase displays a real piece of the great outdoors.
Two different bedroom pendant lights drop over a pair of matching black and white bedside tables. A planter pendant light serves a home workspace in the window.
An airy blue tint gives the small bathroom scheme a fresh aesthetic, and more quirky wall murals add a splash of humour. Living greenery spills from a planter wall light design.
Over on the other side of the bathroom, a blue vanity unit melds with the walls.
A deep framed vanity mirror projects over the freestanding bathroom sink unit.
Floor plan.
Designer:Suithouse Studio
In Kyiv, Ukraine, this 38 square metre apartment employs cheerful blue touches to shake up a grey, white and wood tone base.
Blue desk chairs mark double workspaces at either side of a wood framed window.
Bespoke bookcases box in the minimalist home office area.
A wide glass vase and simple candle holders freshly decorate a crisp white TV stand . A botanical arrangement brings a welcome pop of vibrant green.
The centre of the floor maintains an open feel with a perfectly clear glass coffee table .
The bed is concealed behind a portiere. A dropped ceiling with recessed perimeter lights make a cosy glow.
Padded upholstered panels hug the three walls of the bed nook.
An L-shaped kitchen wraps around a compact six seat dining set.
Using contrasting coloured dining chairs at each end of the table prevents a large number of seats from looking too much for a restricted space.
Swags form in the black cables of modern dining room pendant lights .
A grey marble backsplash breaks up the flat white kitchen design and adds beautiful texture.
A floor to ceiling mirror widens the look of the entryway.
The bathroom is a creatively compact room with bespoke fitted furniture and a unique bathroom sink .
Wood effect tiles cover both the floor and a wet wall around the bathtub .
Every centimetre of the limited space is filled with storage and style.
Floor plan.
Dark isn’t the first theme that comes to mind when designing a kitchen. Stereotypical assumptions are of white and bright kitchens matched by light wood—something like the color of breakfast pancakes. Have you ever thought otherwise? Perhaps something like a modern dark kitchen?
We’ve got a collection of stunning spaces sure to switch up your vision. This black kitchen design inspiration is the sexiest interior design can muster. All divulging in shades of black, navy, or dark brown, they add what white kitchens cannot—a seductive allure that says sleekness and sophistication at the same time. Take a peek at some brilliant interiors on the darker side to see if a modern luxury black kitchen could be for you.
Modern Dark Kitchen Design Ideas to Inspire Your Next Renovation
1. Make it an All Black Kitchen
Visualizer:Design At Sketch
Almost completely covered in black, a few minor elements shine in chrome and wood in this kitchen interior. We love how the textures do the talking, especially through the matte table under black wood-panelled walls. But having an open approach like this means that every one of your accessories on display—including knives, wine glasses, mugs, cutting boards, teapots, cookie jars, etc.—need to be on point.
2. Add Wooden Elements
Visualizer:Bogdan Tovstyy
This black beauty edges towards wooden elements. We see a speckled floor, a white wall, and a central bench. Rounded black lamps hover over the island, providing functionality and style. If you’re wondering how visual intrigue is added to this modern black kitchen… a huge credit goes to the abstract art!
3. Complement the Black Kitchen with Orange
Source:Vancouver House
A bit of curve rounds out the hard edges—adding some much-needed warmth. This wave-design bench leads up to an orange-hued enclave in this black-and-silver interior. The burnt orange sure makes a design statement (apart from the unique central island).
4. Keep Your Dark Modern Kitchen Simple
Visualizer:Panda Fox Studios
A simplistic look makes this black kitchen a winner. We see the basics: a light floor, a black minimalist island, and sleek cabinetry. But the contrast between light and dark keeps the ambiance interesting, while the large window welcomes plenty of natural light.
5. Make it Dark… Or Not?
Visualizer:Who Cares Design
If you’re eyeing a dark kitchen aesthetic but are hesitant to make the change, this is it. Introducing more light, this black kitchen is hardly dark at all. Black benches, cabinetry, fixtures and stools are intersected by large-panel windows, a white shelving stand and light flooring.
6. Make Use of Asymmetry in the Black Modern Kitchen
Visualizer:Visual Method
This modern black kitchen takes another angle on this kaleidoscopic space, breaking all spatial boundaries. Black and glass alternate in this chic kitchen as the interesting ceiling design keeps the space unconventional. We’ve also got to appreciate the cherry blossoms, doubling as decor even within the interior.
7. Factor in Some Warmth
Source:Modulnova
This warmer-looking kitchen makes a move to brown. It strategically achieves the purpose with the use of wood. This not only introduces natural textures but also makes the ambiance inviting. Talk about a modern style that’s equal parts welcoming!
8. Place a White Island in a Black Modern Kitchen
Visualizer:Jean Regauer
An instant way to brighten up a dark kitchen (we mean, get the best of both worlds)? This kitchen space shows us how by using a white island on a black floor. The backsplash further enhances this dark-and-light effect, while the cowhide rug adds just the right amount of coziness.
9. Make Marble Your Best Friend
Architect:Chamberlain Javens Architects
If you’re looking to create a modern luxury black kitchen, you know what you’ve got to do: Go big on marble! This natural stone adds the luxe factor to any space, especially as a large, central island, as seen in the kitchen above. You can also add it through the backsplash.
10. Make it Mysterious
Visualizer:Tomek Michalski
You can double the visual intrigue in your all black kitchen by adding some mystery. In this kitchen, mood-lighting sets the scene in black and grey, while a marbled bench acts as the hero. The back inlet and flooring create contrast and depth. Taken together, these elements make the space an interesting one.
11. Layer Gray and Gold
Visualizer:Mitaka Dimov
Black kitchens are cool, but what if we layer in gray and add accents of gold? This stunning kitchen space uses gray flooring to add diversity to the otherwise black palette. The thick gold panel is one way that makes the space look incredibly high-end.
12. Add French Style to Black Kitchen Design
Visualizer:Aeroslon
Make your kitchen both modern and French with traditional black cabinetry. In this space, standing armoires act as sinks, and all other displayed items remain black. The stark white clock can surely act as the focal point of the space!
13. Consider Soft Elements
Visualizer:Julia Sultanova
Rough, light wood and low-hanging white lights set this kitchen interior a world apart. You can also notice a layer of light gray cabinetry, adding variation to the otherwise dark color palette. These elements factor in softness to the black kitchen design.
14. Let the Accessories Do the Talking
Photographer:Mikko Ryhänen
In this black-and-wood creation, the accessories take center stage in adorning the interior. We love the houseplant, but the crockery deserves a special mention for doubling as decor. The light oakwood backdrop further warms the space up.
15. Consider a Matte All Black Kitchen
Visualizer:HDR Designer
Neat square panels perfectly line up to emphasize the stark black minimalism that is at play here. We love how the cabinetry is matte black with no hardware, adding a sense of simplicity. The herb planters are a healthy green addition to bring the otherwise simple space.
16. Add Some Stencilling to Black Kitchens
Visualizer:Julia Sultanova
Fine lines and stencilling set this monochromatic space apart. Lined by black magnetic lights, black stencils and glossy white facades, it makes its mark on a light wooden floor.
17. Build a Shape Out of Black
Visualizer:Huso
18. Create a Modern Dark Kitchen with Gradients
Visualizer:Mario Nogueira
If you’re wondering how the intrigue in this space is working… It’s the gradients from black, to charcoal, to light grey. White surrounds in the walls and a monochromatic hanging light. This clever design technique makes sure the space is anything but boring, even if it’s using mere neutrals (minus the stunning orange dining chairs, of course).
19. Leverage Black Textures
Visualizer:Nefeli Kallianou
One instant way to add interest to a black kitchen is with textures, as seen in this metallic matte kitchen. This accounts for decorative presence in the light and bright space, providing character to an otherwise simple room.
20. Work on the Functionality of the Modern Dark Kitchen
Visualizer:İbrahim Ethem KISACIK
This dark modern kitchen makes sure it’s as functional as is stylish. The central island is paired with a black dining table, while all necessary appliances are fixed into the cabinetry. We also see pendant lights and lighting under the hood providing just the right illumination.
21. Create a Modern Classic All Black Kitchen
Visualizer:A&L Interior Design
Folks seeking an inviting all black kitchen can look towards this modern classic space. It merges contemporary elements (through sleek black cabinetry) with traditional ones (as seen in the wooden backsplash) to bring together the best of both worlds.
22. Put Essentials on Display in Your Modern Black Kitchen Interior
Visualizer:Polygon
Yet another kitchen that uses black and wooden elements to create a dark-themed interior. What sets this one apart is the hanging pans. They do offer easy access as the residents cook, but they also double as decor! (Note how the pans also use black and wooden elements to stay coherent with the theme).
23. Add the Industrial Style to the All Black Kitchen
Via:Emotion School
Industrial style lovers, rejoice! This is THE inspiration to set up your favorite interior design style, the dark way. This kitchen uses rustic wood and exposed elements for the ceiling to create an industrial black kitchen interior.
24. Make a Statement with Black Chunky Lamps
Via:HomePicture.in
All eyes on the two chunky lamps hanging in this monochromatic setting. They do add focus but also allow the contrasting white inset to shine. Not to forget the central island, providing plenty of storage space.
25. Make Room for Keepsakes
Visualizer:Maxim Goryachev
There’s nothing like personalizing your space to who YOU are. This kitchen serves the purpose by adding keepsakes and heirlooms. Also, black leaves room for details, so it’s one of the best colors to use if you’re hoping to display knick-knacks.
26. Use Black to Add Intimacy
Visualizer:Helen Bank
Who says dark colors make small spaces feel smaller? We only see black adding luxury to this compact space (with some credit to the white flooring adding brightness). This kitchen—with black marble backsplash—speaks opulence, and for all the right reasons!
27. Enhance Black Kitchen Design with Patterns
Visualizer:Ksenia Lenski
This black kitchen interior makes a design statement with the patterned marble island. Its sleek metallic legs lift it off the floor, creating an illusion of space. Simultaneously, the textured inset makes sure visual interest is added.
28. Don’t Forget a Black and White Rug
Visualizer:Nada Aboelrous
If you’re not in for a complete kitchen renovation, simply painting your cabinets black and adding a black-and-white patterned rug will achieve the purpose! We love how this kitchen keeps sets the base with white and tops it with black.
29. Let the Lighting Make a Statement in the All Black Kitchen
Architect:Artpartner Architects
When everything else is understated, letting the lighting create a statement is a good idea. This matte black kitchen interior uses rod lighting to do the talking. It sticks to the all black kitchen color scheme, though!
30. Tone it Down
Visualizer:Valeria Mosolova
This open floor plan uses dark gray throughout, showing us that black can work in more spaces than the kitchen 😉 It sure makes a design statement for those cooking and dining—or lounging!
31. Consider a Black and Wooden Bar
Visualizer:Amir Emami
This is the ultimate modern luxury black kitchen! After all, what’s better than displaying your favorite collection of beer right behind the black kitchen island? The low-hanging pendant lights also add to the black kitchen design.
32. Add the Gothic Vibe
Visualizer:Sebastian Lorio
This dark-gray kitchen is super simple with its sleek, hardware-less cabinetry. Well, except the far left end. Here, we see a statement piece of art and intriguing layered lighting created a focal point.
33. Stick to the Minimalist Style for Black Kitchens
Visualizer:Miguel A. Ramos
This compact kitchen space follows the simple rule: white walls paired with black cabinetry and an island. Even in this nook, the space is able to make a style statement while providing optimal functionality. The window here gives a contrasting element of light to the otherwise dark modern kitchen.
34. Layer Lighting in the All Black Kitchen
Visualizer:Tatiana Durnescu
We see shades of gray and black coming together to bring this modern dark kitchen to life. What we especially love is the multiple types of lighting, all layered together to bring visual interest to the space.
35. Set the Backdrop For Your Living Space
Visualizer:Sasha Zolotukhin
