is known to be born out of the 1930s. In this style, everything is functional and simplified. Here we introduce you to two homes that embody these ethos. One is visualized by aTng 糖 and another by Aleksandr Vezlomcev. The first home uses more colors to highlight the design while the second only uses colors to highlight the child’s room and furniture items. Both homes showcase framed art and respect greenery. Take a look.
Visualizer:aTng 糖
A bright and open floor plan is the perfect setting for the modern Scandinavian style. This room welcomes both a family room and an in-home office.
When you look at this room, your eye immediately hits the hipster deer with oversized glasses. This piece of art is fun and makes the space feel less serious. The yellow lamp adds a burst of color and also serve the task of a (giant) floor reading lamp .
This home workspace has everything you need to be productive! White lockers hide important paperwork and keep everything organized. Art set alongside the wall adds personality. Living plants also interject life into the room which is connected to an outside balcony.
In this photograph, you can see both the living room and the dining area. The designer was smart to tier the artwork on the exposed white brick walls. On the left side, the deer art piece and the dog are lower to the ground. On the right side, gallery-style images and art pieces are hung higher. This is a great use of contrast. The higher hung artwork also draws attention to the two hanging pendent lights which are two different colors.
This bookshelf is artfully compiled. There is the perfect balance of greenery, bright colors, and simplistic pieces. Books are stacked on different shelves in different ways. The colors yellow and green are the loosely defined color scheme here.
Modern Scandinavian design has always been about functionality and finding the beauty in basic items. This image of the game of Monopoly showcases the idea that this space is meant to be lived in. The beauty of the game pieces stand out on the simple rug. A family can easily surround this rug and enjoy a game night in!
Using yellow to add color to a room is an easy way to update a space. This office had a base of white and then adds pops of colors in. A teal lamp, yellow filing cabinet, and red industrial chairs give dimension to the room. Adding greenery around the office also connects the inside to the outside balcony. Another favorite in this room? The text wall. Simple text can become art when you use black against a white wall.
Every modern Scandinavian designed home usually has an IMac. Why? Apple embraces a lot of the same principles as the design style. Simplicity is beautiful and there’s no need for frills. An IMac is sleek and chic. It blends into its environment but also stands out because of its prestige. It helps that this computer is silver or white!
Art doesn’t always have to be hung. In this office, you can see that the shelves are filled with brightly colored books and accents. Under, there are organic wooden picture frames that are stacked upon one another. This creates a sense of style. If you add a living item in front, you have a masterpiece yourself! It’s all about adding variety and textures.
With this style, it’s OK to break the rules. Chairs don’t always have to match and art doesn’t always have to be in a frame. You can see in this work space that each seating option is different. You have two red chairs that have different styles, a wooden chair , and a white stool! The art hanging above the computer is also unframed and thrown up there. This shows the spontaneity of art and how within it’s certain space, Scandinavian design embraces creativity.
This dining room is open to the rest of the large space in this home visualized by aTng 糖. When creating a gallery wall, like the one behind the dining table, you can cover the entire wall or just part of it. The designer has mixed pictures, wooden signs, and canvases to tell a story. Spotlights above the art make the set up dramatic.
Visualizer:Aleksandr Vezlomcev
This home is visualized by Aleksandr Vezlomcev of Line Design Studio. This home is similar to the first, but doesn’t use as many bright colors. The colors used the most to add life to the rooms is yellow and green. In this living room. The large windows revealing green trees are complimented by the painting that’s hanging above the gray couch.
At this angle of this modern Scandinavian room, you may not realize it has large windows that open to the outdoors. To remind you, the art on the wall is magnified by the natural green shade of the accent chair. Blue chevron throw pillows give the room more texture.
Thera is a lot of white in this modern aesthetic. This lays the foundation for bright colors and functional, yet stylish items. This TV is mounted off to the side and reveals a wooden media cabinet. Bright colored books peek out and add more color to this seemingly boring wall.
Both homes showcase their Apple computers! This office has less colors than the first, but is simple and sleek. A large window keeps the focus outside and the natural wooden accents give the room an environmental element.
Bedrooms should be a place of simplicity and recharging in a modern Scandinavian home. This bedroom has crisp, linen sheets, and gray bedding. Only one art piece is hung above and even that’s kept less busy. Each accent points you back to outside, from the tree photograph to the ferns placed in glasses on the night stand.
The outdoors played a very special part of the design of this entire home. In addition to eluding to beautiful outdoors in the art of this bedroom, there is a balcony. You can see that the owners spend time there because of the furniture.
This child’s room matches the rest of the home but uses bright yellow to bring fun and playfulness to the space. The bed is kept simple while the large bookshelves are filled with children’s items. A yellow nightstand matches a hanging print perfectly.
Instead of messing with a desk that has to be moved, this designer choose to built in a desk alongside the length of the room. This desk is the perfect size for a child and the window lets lots of light into the room.
Even though there isn’t a lot of yellow near this side of the child’s bedroom, it’s made its way over in the artwork. Along with the artwork, the study lamp is also yellow. The rest of the homework space is kept simple and natural.
A child’s playroom has small stools and extra large artwork. The light blue print hanging on the wall helps define the space as kid-friendly and also gives the room more color. Built-in shelves offer space to stow away toys.
A gray entryway is understated in this home. It’s not busy and almost reminds you of an industrial loft. There is a bench to sit on and a hanging rack for coats and purses. An unexpected built-in near the door holds keys and other out-the-door items.
This kitchen is fun without being over-the-top. Circular chandeliers hang above the dinner table and a green highchair lets everyone know that little ones eat here. Appliances are built into the wall to save space and a geometric tile design adds interest. Again, a large window welcomes the green trees into the room.
Looking down at the table, you can see the striking contrast the green highchair makes in the room. On the left you an also see that a black wall can be drawn on with chalk!
Visualizer:aTng 糖
The kitchen in this home appears much larger than it is thanks to tall cabinets. The lines on the cabinets bring the eye upward. The appliances are built-in, which also saves space.
The bathroom in this home helps reinforce the modern style. There’s no need to add stylish details in this room. It’s form follows it’s function and it’s simply meant to be used to go to the bathroom and nothing more.
One of the safest ways to decorate a small space is to simplify everything - subtle patterns, light colors, limited decor, clean lines, etc. These techniques can indeed make a room appear larger and less cluttered, but guidelines like these might seem a little restrictive to all but the most dedicated minimalists. But there’s good news too! The three homes outlined in this post definitely fall on the smaller side (ranging between 30 to 50 square meters) but their bold decor themes feel larger than life. In fact, they break all those stodgy rules and end up even better for it.
Designer:ILYA Derkach
Let’s start with an extra compact interior. This apartment occupies only 30 square meters - but the designer didn’t let the compact floor plan limit creativity even one bit. The living room opens with a pair of portraits that immediately draw the eye, setting the stage for the vivid color palette and strong geometric themes used throughout the home.
Despite the emphasis on color and texture, the white background really helps make this space work. The simple backdrop allows every creative element to stand out individually, rather than blending into a homogeneous theme.
It’s also fun to point out some of the ingenious layout techniques that keep the interior feeling open and spacious. This independent volume houses the bedroom on one side and a compact kitchen on the other.
Smart composition makes a huge impression without the need to fill a space with “stuff”. Everything in this compact dining arrangement uses lightweight forms and materials but proves visually substantial.
The pendants are from the Lampframe collection by Herr Mandel. Edison bulbs provide a soft diffused glow appropriate for a shadeless fixture like this one.
Smart storage solutions keep the kitchen looking tidy. A thin bar runs across the length and holds hanging spice shakers, a hanging storage rack, and could other accessories like hand towels or utensils too.
Galley kitchens without windows often run the risk of looking too dark. Here, glossy surfaces preserve what little sunlight the space does receive. Even the door joins in!
Laundry appliances hide behind an ordinary-looking cabinet door, blending right in with the rest of the kitchen.
The kitchen leads directly to the entryway where a closet awaits to organize shoes and coats. The other side of the closet has a small shelf with drawers to serve as a catchall of sorts.
On the other side of the hallway, a little table doubles as a dressing vanity and shoe rack. This arrangement makes it easy to freshen up before heading out the door.
Designer:ILYA Derkach
Next up is a home that blends functionality and ornament – every object serves a purpose while similarly contributing to the overall aesthetic. The result is an interior style that mixes traditional design with industrial style, establishing a huge personality despite its limited floor plan.
Without much space for extraneous decoration, the open living room instead relies on texture. Exposed brick and weathered wood feel rustic compared to the urban vibe of the concrete.
Although the general layout of the interior is very linear, it’s interesting to note how the flooring lines up with the doorway rather than the primary walls. The diagonal flow instills an irresistible sense of motion.
This chair is an iconic piece of late midcentury design created by Arne Jacobsen in 1958. The cage lights are a modern interpretation of a classic utilitarian style, perfect for this mixed-era home.
Overall, the living room feels like home. It’s adaptable and warm, purposeful and light, and uses its straightforward layout to its fullest potential.
The bedroom features a bit of variation. It maintains a similar style as the living space but emphases the rustic elements over the modern. Metal features and geometric decor don’t lose sight of the home’s underlying industrial theme.
Weathered wood and leather-toned textiles give the room a touch of downhome cottage appeal. Speaking of weathered wood, it’s one of the few high-end materials that takes well to nails – perfect for an art collector that likes to rearrange often.
These wall lamps are a wonderful example of industrial engineering converted to the design world. This style was designed by Jean-Louis Domecq to facilitate his mechanical work – the name Jieldé comes from his initials (JLD).
Visualizer:AGNIESZKA GRACZYKOWSKA
While the first home in this post used sleek modern design with a geometric twist and the second home combined rustic and industrial themes, this final apartment is the perfect combination of all four styles: modern, geometric, rustic, and industrial. The combination of materials used here are incredible, at once raw and luxurious.
Natural wood, concrete, and neutral textiles define the living room. Geometric lighting serves as a large statement piece without feeling overwhelming.
At just 33 square meters, this home contains several unique layout solutions. This cabinet makes room for laundry right in the living room – the washer and dryer are stacked behind the brown panel with a wardrobe behind the striped one.
The kitchen is tucked away into a small alcove. It doesn’t have the benefit of natural light but seems to embrace its situation with dark materials.
Wires span one of the kitchen walls, serving as a convenient place to hang hand towels and even extra chairs.
Geometric tiles like these add a real sense of depth to the backsplash.
Although the kitchen has plenty of storage, there are a few more cabinets just outside.
The bedroom ramps up the classic appeal with uniquely grained wood and a leather headboard. Decor remains simple for the most part, but those pendant lights and empty frame combination would make an incredible DIY project.
Headboard walls are a great candidate for bold design, but many designers leave the opposite side of the room simple for good reason – fewer visual distractions makes it easier to wind down before bed.
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
