We’ve coupled together these two inspirational home tours that each feature a number of rich blue hued decor ideas. The blue accent pieces and decor elements are all set against predominantly white backdrops, peppered with black accessories, monochrome rugs, plus wood tone floors and furniture. The combination of white, black and woodtone creates a relaxing atmosphere where modern blue sofas, eye-catching blue accent chairs and cool blue bedroom schemes add uplifting moments of interest. Each of these two sophisticated blue interiors also incorporate interior sliding glass doors that separate an only bedroom from open plan lounge, kitchen and dining spaces. Modern lights incorporating glass orbs complete the look.
Visualizer:Roman Kurilenko
In the first apartment, an open plan kitchen has pure white wall and base cabinets that extend in an L-shape into a white lounge area. The all white decor scheme is interrupted by the flash of a blue headboard wall in the bedroom, visible through sliding glass doors.
A rich blue sofa stands out against the white backdrop in the living room, which is accessorised with a grey cushion and throw. Dark coffee tables are situated on a monochrome patterned rug. Blue toned artwork adorns one wall, whereas green botanical art adds a different note over by a dining set.
In the dining area, a concrete planter holds a living house plant. Three perspex dining chairs sit at a small white dining table. A duo of decorative vases adorn the round tabletop. The natural light from a large window is diffused by a simple white window blind.
Two unique kitchen pendant lights dangle clear glass orbs over the central kitchen bench, where two bar stools are situated to create a more casual dining spot. The pendant lights also illuminate the kitchen sink. A strip of LED lighting under wall cabinets light the opposite workbench. The kitchen wall cabinets are double banked to make the most of the vertical space in the small apartment. Because the units are coloured white like the walls, the abundance of cupboards does not appear overbearing.
Along with the kitchen cabinets and worktop, the kitchen backsplash is plain white to create one cohesive minimalist look.
In the entry hallway there is a run of white cupboard doors that conceal a large bank of storage space. These units can be used for a menagerie of household items to keep the compact living space free from clutter. At the end of the walkway, a neat table under artwork creates a pleasant visual stop.
An LED strip illuminates the blue headboard wall in the bedroom from beneath. A blue accent chair sits by a slim bookcase.
Visualizer:Ruslan Kovalchuk
A dark blue sofa takes centre stage in this second interior design, placed upon a black and white area rug with a diamond pattern. Unique coffee tables with a metallic finish can reflect a patterned rug to great effect, like this shiny Cordoba coffee table . Metallic scatter cushions adorn the sofa to tie in with the theme.
Whilst the deep blue sofa stands on a wood herringbone floor, the wood tone kitchen and dining area have a white floor.
Monochrome artwork tucked behind one end of the sectional sofa depicts birds in flight. A white panelled wall runs behind.
A shelf runs the length of the wall beneath the window of the living room. The narrow wooden shelf acts as a desk. The wooden desk and chair matches those at the dining.
Opposite the sofa, a flat screen TV is mounted on a wall where small bookshelves are recessed above and below it at one side.
work to anchor an eating area in place in an open plan room, and this neat IC Lights S Style Pendant does so in a subtle fashion. The original of this design is available here .
Unique glassware decorates the dining room table.
The hob and kitchen sink are situated on the opposite side to the dining area, separated by the gap of the main walkway. On this side of the kitchen, a set of wooden drawer units are teamed with white wall cabinets.
look great with bold accessories, this one has a black kitchen faucet with matching black electrical sockets and stove top.
Black framed glass doors give access to an all white bedroom.
The glass doors slide away on each side, creating a grand look. A modern bedroom pendant light acts as a focal point dead centre.
A blue upholstered bedroom accent chair with gold legs stands in front of a closet that has clear glass doors. The on-show closet is kept super organised with the help of a comprehensive range of garment hanging rails, shelves and drawers.
The bathroom has a dramatic grey decor scheme with tiled walls that are accentuated by clever lighting. LED strips are set behind a duo of circular mirrors, making them glow outwardly like two solar eclipses. A metallic pedestal basin cuts through a deep vanity shelf.
A wall hung toilet is mounted against textured grey panelling; the flush plate is grey to blend in with the background rather than to contrast. An anthracite heated towel rail fills the adjacent wall. At one end of the vanity unit, a tall recessed shelving unit holds a selection of boutique toiletries and decorative containers.
At the heart of the city, two young professionals cohabit in a 140.5 square metre apartment, designed by Fungo Design . The modern interior is a vision of white, pale grey and subtly industrial style touches that give the place a cool edge without appearing like its trying too hard. Concrete feature walls span the open space, knocked back by fresh white storage furniture. Sweeping city panorama decorates one entire side of the apartment, negating the need for distractive room adornment. Occasional colour breaks into the simple scheme, including a wall of blue units, scattered green house plants and just a couple of reddish toned accent pieces to warm things through.
Photographer:Hey!Cheese
A spacious grey and white living room spans much of the interior space. On one side of the room there is an installation of storage units that form a blue feature wall. A grey modern sofa sits at the centre of the layout, which is teamed with a chunky concrete planter and a small side table for drinks.
Pale plank flooring, white ceilings and light walls makes the room appear bleached out.
Natural light flows in through a run of floor to ceiling windows. The windows are dressed with grey window blinds that have been selected to match the grey fabric sofa.
A tiny area rug sits in front of the sofa, just to keep feet cosy on the cool floor. Simple lighting skims the ceiling line, with no low hanging pendant lights filling the upper quarters of the lounge. The small black modern wall sconce providing perimeter lighting between the windows is the AJ Lamp .
The cluster of blue home storage units extrude at different depths, which creates the illusion of movement. Open shelving is dotted between the concealed cabinets to allow items to be set out on display. A special selection of books, trinkets and animal figurines fill the cubbies.
A set of illuminated wall shelves hold a couple of indoor plants over by the tv.
White media storage units have been mounted at intervals along the concrete tv wall.
Tall white speakers are settled into the gaps between the media cabinets.
Perforated panels stand directly opposite the entryway to the home…
… The panels form a bicycle storage point, with the addition of two bike racks.
The bicycle racks can be seen from the living room, but the view just adds to the young city vibe of the apartment interior.
Living room shelving quietly echoes the aesthetic of the bike storage nook, having metal sides that follow a similar perforated design.
A kitchen diner runs straight off the lounge, giving the apartment an easy free-flowing living space.
The ceiling of the kitchen diner sees a repeat of the perforated metal sheet design used for the bike storage nook, but this time it’s pendant lights that hang from the panel.
A fridge freezer is nested into a wall recess at one side of the kitchen to free up more wall space for cabinets and other appliances.
Sweeping city views can be enjoyed whilst dining at the table. Along the window side of the table, a low dining bench has been opted for in place of high-backed seating, so as not to obscure the impressive panorama.
Around the corner to the dining spot, a little reading nook has been fashioned by the window.
The flood of sunlight provides a wonderfully bright ambience by day; a wall reading lamp lights the nook at night. The metal frame reading chair is made comfortable with a soft scatter cushion. The red striped fabric of the chair cushion contrasts with a green indoor plant on a side table, and with the plants that can be seen out on the balcony beyond the window. The red hue also matches with a red microwave oven over on the opposite wall.
Mismatched colour dining chairs and a contrasting table make up a relaxed Scandinavian style dining room . The glass dining room pendant lights hang from black wires and ceiling roses, which match the strong black frames of the windows.
The grey and white kitchen holds a low line, with nothing installed above head height. A large kitchen island with sink dominates the layout. The minimalist kitchen is kept almost completely free of adornments, with just a small planter on the worktop and a wooden cutting board on the dining table.
A small hallway runs off the side of the living room to the master bedroom.
The master bedroom is another minimalistic space, decorated in grey and white. The double bed has no headboard to speak of, and the bedside unit is a set of basic white drawers. A brown leather butterfly chair and matching footstool bring a warmer tone into the room. The bedroom chair and footstool set relaxes by the window, where they contrast with deep blue window drapes.
A desk clock sits atop the bedside unit, along with a whimsical Rabbit table lamp by Front for Moooi.
One slender wall shelf holds an indoor plant in a geometric planter over the bedside.
The city view acts as decoration in the plain the room.
Opposite the foot of the bed, there is an arrangement of handleless slab front white wardrobes.
The white closets have been installed in a formation that makes a separate dressing area.
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
