A laid-back cool nomadic style runs through these two rustic interiors, where natural textures and colours create a back-to-basics vibe. Despite the easy, cosy ambience of home number one, there is a great deal of cutting-edge style and finesse at play; particularly in a bold wood and grey kitchen design, an enviable walk-in closet, a sleek modern bathroom design, and a chic home office. Rustic style home interior number two actually resides in a bright city apartment with a wide open plan space, where rustic elements have been mixed in with smooth contemporary pieces. Take the tours and soak up the different ideas for modern rustic home style.
Designer:ArtPartner Architects| Visualizer:ArtPartner Architects
Stone walls and ceilings, plus a tone perfect wood floor, envelop this rustic living room in a calm neutral cloak. Every element in the room and every piece of furniture has been picked out in a sympathetic hue with the creamy backdrop.
A woven rug makes a warm island beneath a neutral fabric sofa, where a small wooden coffee table stands poised to hold snacks and drinks. A beautiful handmade macramé wall hanging brings added texture behind the seating.
The sectional modern sofa is set in an arrangement that partially blocks off the dining room from the lounge, to create two separate spaces.
A projector is mounted to the ceiling, ready to cast images on the far wall. Two dining pendant lights with huge rattan shades make an attention grabbing feature over a wooden dining table. The table is a match for the Wegner Elbow chair , which stands in a set of four.
Rustic tableware adorns the wood top.
A modern fruit bowl brings dark wood tone to the table.
Nearby, there is a wood and dark grey kitchen . The colours and materials are sympathetic to the rustic elements in the room, but the kitchens style is modern like the rest of the furniture.
A dark kitchen backsplash adds drama to the design, with the help of a bar light that accentuates its texture. A set of false drawer fronts at the sink add a contrasting stripe. The kitchen tap has been selected in a black finish to blend it with the shadowy surroundings.
One segment of the kitchen has been dedicated to wine storage , standing the full height from base units to the top of wall cabinets.
The wood finish of the wine storage tower is stained grey to provide contrast with the other cabinetry.
The internal doors have been coloured and textured to blend with the characterful walls of the home.
Inside a rustic bedroom design we find heavy duty hemp curtains dressing the window.
A duo of unique bedroom pendant lights twinkle above the bedside.
An oversized headboard design extends behind each bedside unit to create one connected look for the sleep space. A dressing table area neighbours the arrangement.
The deep filled duvet and pillows look too good to resist. A chocolate brown bed throw keeps things extra cosy and warm.
Each small side table by the bed has a rattan basket incorporated into its base, as a catch-all. Get a similar model here .
The bedroom is blessed with an enviable walk in wardrobe, fully kitted out with a closet system of garment rails, shelving and chests of drawers.
Even the interior of the closet has been designed with a neutral rustic decor style in mind, by using textured drawer fronts and neutral colour.
Whilst the natural hues continue inside of the bathroom, the design is little less rustic and a little more modern. A sharp modern bathroom vanity has a grey finish that matches with a contemporary grey wall hung toilet. Edge-to-edge tiling and a custom cut vanity mirror give a high-end look. Cabinets have been made-to-measure, and include recessed shelves to tuck away toiletries and lotions.
A wall mounted faucet serves the vanity unit.
Inside the home office, a stone wall features a tiled effect section behind the desk.
The modern desk is paired with a rattan desk chair . Chunky planters hold mature cacti by the window.
Oversized decorative wall hooks hold bags up off the floor.
Visualizer:Stanislav Gritsenko
The second home tour offers up a much lighter and brighter ambience inside, over a much more spacious floor plan. This apartment has smooth white walls that reflect the natural light from a generous run of large windows on multiple walls of the main living room. Simple sheer white voiles dress the windows to maximise the daylight. A long modern grey sofa takes up a centre spot between two structural columns, whilst a rustic dining area occupies the area behind. The entire room design is very symmetrical in nature: A wall sconce illuminates each tall column, scatter cushions are arranged in perfect mirror image on each end of the sofa, and a rattan dining pendant light hangs dead centre of the room.
A tiny sprig of life in a clear glass vase provides a fresh and pretty little centrepiece on the wood dining table.
The Live Edge dining table is surrounded by six modern wood chairs. A couple of macramé wall hangings decorate the chimney breast behind the rustic dining set.
A characterful tree knot takes a bite out of the foot of the table. DInnertime at this end of the table may take a little creative maneuvering!
More botanical decor accessorises the room, in the form of whimsical twisting tree branches.
This trio of gorgeous grey and blue interiors are all set to entice you into a brand new cool colour scheme. Each of the modern city apartments feature a myriad of individual design features that are set to send your imagination to new heights. Some examples include: A bespoke terrarium, contemporary accent furniture ideas, classy kitchen designs, unique feature walls, luxurious modern bathrooms, beautiful lighting models, ribbed panelling, slatted walls, smooth storage solutions, creative room layouts, and one optical illusion dining room table, phew! These treasure troves may be compact, but they are packed with home style gold… only there’s no gold, just grey and blue. Enjoy!
Designer:Tim Gabriel Gabriel| Visualizer:Tim Gabriel Gabriel
Kicking things off with a small interior of just 54 square meters, we tour an apartment in the centre of Moscow, in a historic 19th century building. The home was designed for a young travelling businessman who desired a cozy and comfortable bolthole, instead of living out of hotel rooms. A modern sofa has been situated with its back against a kitchen island. A circular area rug defines the lounge floor space.
A blue accent chair sits across from the sofa, which is dressed with a blue cosy throw to keep the colour theme consistent.
A wall clock is mounted high above a media unit that steps down across the tv wall. Wall mounted bookshelves occupy the other end.
The modern accent chair has been teamed with a floor reading lamp beside the bookshelves to make a comfortable reading corner.
Bar stools at the central kitchen island are positioned to face into the lounge, allowing the homeowner and guests to enjoy a little tv during dinner. The dining bar has drawers incorporated into its shelf to store cutlery and napkins close to hand. Power points are available in the upstand so that this bench can also be used as a laptop workspace, or as a phone or tablet charging point close to the sofa.
Wall art brings a little nature to the interior.
A cool breakfast bar light adds a sculptural touch above the bar stools .
The blue bedroom design features a textured headboard wall. Ribbed panels have been cut and interlocked over the accent wall to form geometric pattern.
Two repositionable wall sconces provide reading light at each side of the double bed.
Glass closet doors stand opposite the foot of the bed, displaying well organised racks through tinted doors.
A neat powder room is equipped with a minimalist toiletries shelf, a unique bathroom sink , and a modern grey toilet.
Wood ribbed doors add style to a double sink bathroom vanity in the main bathroom.
A huge round vanity mirror hangs above the two sinks.
A marble floor defines the home entry and hallway from the main living room floor.
Designer:ArtPartner Architects| Visualizer:ArtPartner Architects
Home number two is a more spacious affair. A longer modern sofa divides the lounge from the kitchen diner, but this time with breathing space in between. A large rectangular blue area rug contains the lounge furniture, including a modern coffee table at its centre.
A one wall kitchen spans the back of the room, with a selection of grey and copper cabinets.
Slatted partition walls separate the lounge from the home entryway to keep the living room feeling cosy. The same effect has been used to fashion doors that conceal storage volumes.
A bank of storage quietly fills the wall opposite the sofa in the modern living room , with a single line of cubbies left open to view along the floor line.
Since there is no garden to enjoy, a terrarium makes a home for plants .
There is a mid century modern vibe in the dining room. A cool sputnik chandelier hangs above an elliptical table and six smart chairs.
The tv in the lounge, and the terrarium, is viewable from the dining table.
A ribbed black panel helps the tv screen blend with decor.
Copper legs on the dining table match with kitchen wall cabinets.
In the master bedroom, a duo of bedroom pendant lights hang at just one side of the platform bed , to create a cool asymmetrical aesthetic.
Ribbed panels run around the sleep space.
The bedroom features a freestanding bathtub by the window, with views out over the city.
A wall mounted media unit below a flat screen tv is finished with a slatted effect.
Just off the kitchen there is a glass wall bathroom, where a freestanding pedestal sink and an elliptical vanity mirror form a beautiful pairing against a wood slatted wall.
A grey toilet is set against a paler grey backdrop.
Chests of drawers and a handy seat are revealed behind closet doors in the home entryway.
Visualizer:ONI Render
Our third interior belongs to a 133.2 square metre apartment in Moscow, Russia, and was designed for a young couple. Sofas have been arranged to define a square lounge area within the open plan layout. A small side table stands behind one of the sofas, handy for keeping current reading material close by.
A comfortable reading chair and footstool set bring a vivid blast of blue to proceedings.
A rectangular black coffee table stands at the end of the second sofa, where black rectangular scatter cushions have been placed to match.
The ceiling holds a number of track lighting installations, which illuminate the room and a wall of storage that features decorative volumes.
Moving past the lounge, we enter the dining room where contemporary dining room pendant lights make a cool statement piece.
The struts on which the dining surface is supported are completely transparent, giving the piece a floating effect.
A clear carafe dresses the clear legged table. Grey ceramic floor tiles blend with the grey kitchen; the merge was designed to dissolve the sight of the large kitchen from the attached living room.
Around the corner, a deep filled seat makes a wonderful reading nook .
dot the hallway.
Circles punch through panel doors.
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
