Design enthusiasts applaud mid-century modern style – but what is it, exactly? Born from a yearning for creativity after World War II, famed designers pushed the limits of engineering to produce iconic furniture and lights. Let’s explore these striking retro silhouettes within fresh contemporary settings in this guide on how to create a cozy mid-century modern living room.
Cozy Mid Century Modern Living Room Ideas & Tips
How do mid-century modern furniture and retro lighting ideas fit into a cozy living room decor scheme?
1. Curved Sofas and Accent Chairs
Visualizer:David Basily
The mid-century modern design aesthetic celebrated organic shapes. Curvaceous sofas and rounded accent chairs conjure that retro, curvy vibe that is also oh-so-chic in today’s world of interiors; with curvy silhouettes, your living room will span the best of both worlds. Rounded contours always conjure cozier vibes than harsh linear shapes too–think of soft clouds and sunny hillsides. Match your floor lamp to the rounded shape theme with a mid-century-inspired globe lamp.
2. Wood Paneled Feature Walls
Visualizer:Nishant Kumar
We’ve seen wood wall paneling make a roaring comeback in recent years but did you know it was revered in mid-century modern homes for its rich natural tone and texture? Wood cladding was used in just about every room of the house but here we see it taking pride of place on a living room TV focal wall. Note how the orange-toned wood stain does not match perfectly with the mid-century modern media cabinet down in front. Don’t be afraid to mix wood tones, it’s all beautiful.
3. Mid Century Sputnik Light Fixtures and Sunburst Mirrors
Visualizer:Ala’a Wali
The Sputnik light was a staple in mid-century modern homes, inspired by the first satellite to orbit Earth in ‘57. You can celebrate the “Atomic Age” in many space-age design silhouettes, such as mid-century celebrated sunburst mirror frames and matching wall clocks. In this cozy living room, a contemporary interpretation of a Sputnik chandelier draws focus down upon a simple yet bold mid-century modern coffee table with classic tapered legs.
4. Bean bags and Mid Century Modern Bookcases
Visualizer:Ala’a Wali
Is there anything better than sinking down into a soft bean bag with a really great book? It’s something we’ve done since we were kids and it’s also mid-century modern chic. Designed by Piero Gatti, Cesare Paolini, and Franco Teodoro in ‘69, these big softies add undeniable, retro, cozy factor to a living space. Throw one or two down next to a wooden mid-century modern-inspired bookcase to create an irresistible reading nook.
5. Minimalist Mid Century Modern Living Rooms
Visualizer:Danial Roslan
Minimalist living spaces can be gently infused with a mid-century modern flavor without compromising their clean aesthetic. Choose just one or two key pieces to get your love of all things retro across. In this simplified, cozy living room design, the designer has chosen a sleek, mid-century modern media unit to fetch in the look. Its warm walnut wood tone is echoed in a brown living room area rug, which draws visual warmth across a pale laminate floor.
6. Mid Century Modern Paper Pendant Lights
Visualizer:Son Nguyen
Paper globe lantern pendants were seen all over mid-century modern households, they were also one of 2022’s biggest lighting trends, and they are still going strong today. This iconic mid-century modern piece casts a warm and comforting glow in a living space and looks elegant when hung in multiples. To make the draw even stronger, you can pick up paper globe lights inexpensively, so there’s no reason not to hang them in clusters of two or three.
7. Mid Century Modern Furniture With Tapered Legs
Visualizer:Interia Design
It’s almost subconscious; the second anyone walks into this cozy living room design they know it’s mid-century-inspired from the smallest detail. Those elegantly tapered furniture legs say it all with such simplicity, don’t they? The good news is that you don’t have to hunt down vintage furniture pieces to get the look. Modern Scandi furniture pieces often sport this mid-century flourish, so you can find the perfect coffee table or chair to complement your room.
8. Colorful Mid Century Modern Art Prints
Visualizer:Anastasiia Novikova
Bold geometric shapes and colors give mid-century modern art prints a striking presence in a living room. Warms shades of muted orange, mustard, yellow ochre, brown, burgundy, moss green, and teal are the colors of the era and are regularly found thrown together in one cheerful print. Combine your mid-century modern beauties with colorful contemporary art pieces for a living room that spans the ages.
9. Mid Century Modern Bouclé Chairs
Visualizer:Alibek Kilibassov
Boucle fabric was covering cozy furniture long before it became chic Chanel suits. Eero Saarinen used the looped fabric to create the iconic Womb chair in ‘48, known for its organic, enveloping form. Now, we have curvy bouclé tub chairs to round out our living room furniture arrangements with that touch of texture and glamorous mid-century charisma.
10. Mid Century Modern Stone Feature Walls
Visualizer:Mohamed Sayed
Mid-century modern stone feature walls create a harmonious indoor-outdoor blend. Freeform in character, these focal walls instill natural beauty and deep texture into a cozy living room decor scheme. In this modern concept, a contemporary concrete fireplace underlines the rugged feature wall, slicing a cool, crisp juxtaposition. You wouldn’t have seen a wall-mounted TV back in the day, but they look right at home upon the stone.
11. Mid Century Modern Arched Doorways and Design Motifs
Visualizer:Aigerim Zhorabek
Arched doorways were a hallmark of Mid-Century Modern design. Today, arched doorways and arched motifs add elegance and fluidity to an otherwise boxy contemporary interior. Try incorporating this mid-century modern trend into unexpected vignettes, like this distinctive built-in bookcase with its series of small archways. Each arched nook makes a playful frame for books, decorative vases, knick-knacks, and art prints.
12. Jewel Color Mid Century Modern Accent Chairs
Visualizer:Iya Turabelidze, Emil Dervish, Katerina Bandura
Along with earthy hues, rich jewel colors led the way in mid-century modern style. Situate eye-catching jewel tone furniture pieces against neutral walls to really give them room for glory. Overall, mid-century modern interiors had an uncluttered feel, as demonstrated by this living room concept, so a punchy accent piece gives the room a burst of interest.
13. Mid Century Modern Hourglass Side Tables
Visualizer:Hoàng Dương
Mid-century modern side tables often carried an hourglass shape. This shapely silhouette has gone through many variations, from lightweight twisted rattan to the solid wood sculptural piece you see featured in this high-rise apartment. Note how the warm, natural wood tone of this hourglass side table completes a set of three tonal focal points in the room, teaming with a wood-based glass coffee table and a mid-century modern stylish chair.
14. Luxury Mid Century Modern Living Room
Visualizer:Vizline Studio
Many eras are at play in this grand, eclectic living space but mid-century modern elements rule. Sofas are raised on slender legs, the modern chandelier has roots in Atomic Age design, and the bar cart is a mid century home staple. Albeit a contemporary interpretation, the swing arm wall lamp has mid-century makings in the reading corner, where it spotlights an MCM chair.
15. Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables
Visualizer:Andrej Kubačka
The rounded corner, reuleaux triangle coffee table design screams mid-century modern style and space-age themes. The table’s streamlined shape is inspired by the aeronautical shapes of a torpedo or airplane, while its striking wooden legs set down natural roots. Team this abstract furniture piece with a wood-framed mid century modern chair for the perfect pairing.
16. Mid Century Modern Cane Chairs
Visualizer:Hang Vu
The iconic and atomic Sunburst tub chair, designed by Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol for Franco Albini, has inspired numerous mid-century-style cane and rattan chair designs. Its rounded, ergonomic structure is the inspiration for modern lounge chairs like this cocoon-like design with additional cushioning for comfort. Balance out a circular accent chair with round biomorphic wall art like this mesmerizing 3D wall sculpture.
17. Mid Century Modern Glass Block Feature Wall
Visualizer:Nataliia Ryzhuk
Glass block feature walls came in during the mid-century modern period but then fell out of favor. Nowadays, they’re making a big comeback in the interior design world, where homes are becoming smaller and homeowners are craving more natural light. The glass block wall allows you to section off a space without sacrificing your light source. A glazed wall also feels far less hemmed in than a solid counterpart, resulting in a small living room that feels bright and airy.
18. Graceful Mid Century Modern Living Rooms
Visualizer:TRẦN THỤY KHUÊ
Cozy mid century modern living rooms don’t have to contain a lot of color or space-age silhouettes. Why not stick to earthy moss green accent pieces, soft beiges, whites, and natural wood tone for a soothing scheme? Choose moss green scatter cushions and complement your scheme with a large houseplant that was popular in the era, such as a thriving Fiddle Leaf Fig, Monstera, or Palm.
19. Colorful Mid Century Modern Pendant Lights
Studio:Katrin Mood, Designer:Katarina Rulinskaya, Photographer:Marat Gutikov
We just love how this mid century modern dining table pendant light adds a pop of refreshing color to a neutral living space. The blue Danish mushroom design perfectly crowns the rounded dining set and complements a racetrack-shaped blue area rug in the lounge area. Pierre Jeanneret’s Kangaroo Chair, a mid-century modern star, adds a laid-back look to the scheme.
20. Reeded Glass Design Elements
Visualizer:Huyền Nguyễn
This dainty oval coffee table communicates a mid-century modern feel with its rounded silhouette, wooden framework, and rattan magazine shelf. The small coffee table also has a reeded glass top, which frequently featured in mid century homes. Its tapered wooden legs are echoed with a modern twist on the sofa, where chunky wooden supports create a dominant design element.
21. Mid Century Modern Materials
Photographer:Federico Cedrone
Create the mid-century look with different materials and textures. To design an eclectic, cozy living room without creating visual overwhelm, partner classic brown leather Barcelona-style chairs with a blue cushioned, wireframe Platner style accent chair. Throw in some cast aluminum tulip-style end tables to grow your mid-century silhouettes, and finish with a chic floor reading lamp. A smooth Serge Mouille-style duckbill lamp would really take your retro space to new heights.
22. Mid Century Modern Wooden Ceilings
Designer:Risa Boyer
Construct a mid-century modern wooden ceiling above a fun bold orange feature wall. This gently sloped ceiling seems to echo the curved lines of the iconic Eames lounge chair below, which you can source either as a retro original or a replica. A triangular, glass-topped Noguchi Coffee, designed in 1944, reflects light from expansive windows, which are another glorious defining feature of mid-century homes.
23. Mid Century Modern Accents and Accessories
Designer:Deering Design Studio
Get cozy with mid century modern accents and accessories in cheerful colorways. The mid-century aesthetic allows us to get playful with our choices for brilliantly patterned scatter cushions, so don’t hold back. Curate a collection of contrasting fabrics in prints that light you up. When you’re done with the cushions, don’t forget to splash a little joy through your lighting plan too with colorful lamp bases and eye-catching light shades.
24. Muted Mid Century Modern Living Room
Visualizer:Int2 Architecture
If all of those bright hues and patterns feel out of character for you, then perhaps you’d enjoy the muted side of the mid-century modern decor palette? Instead of orange, mustard, burgundy and teal, color your retro style furniture in teal and taupe, bordered by clean white walls. Complement the organic curves of mid-century modern furniture with an Orient pendant light, created by Jo Hammerborg in ‘63.
25. Mid Century Modern Interior Adaptations
Visualizer:Valkyrie Studio
Looking for more modern adaptations of the mid-century modern style? This look is blessed with the mid-century movement’s high windows and a striking duckbill desk lamp but the wood clad walls take on a smoother contemporary aesthetic. Swap out mid-century floor lamps for perimeter LEDs that will highlight the natural grain in the boundary. Choose tapered furniture legs in contemporary matte black to provide an updated touch.
Whether you have a studio apartment, a tiny dining room, or simply need compact seating, a small dining table can help reclaim some precious floor space. In this post, we’ve selected our favorite small dining tables for styles ranging from modern farmhouse to mid-century chic and so many on-trend themes in between. Need some storage? Choose one with built-in shelves or convenient cabinets. Only need occasional seating? This list includes innovative ultra-compact options that can fold into a console table, collapse into a coffee table, or fold away for storage. Here are 51 small dining tables for every setting.
Mid-Century Faux Marble Dining Table
This mid-century modern dining table offers timeless style in a tiny footprint. This piece measures just over 81cm in width, its faux marble tabletop sized just right for two people. This would be an adorable addition to an eat-in kitchen or a cozy breakfast nook. Solid wood legs ensure dependable stability.
Small Mid Century Modern Kitchen Table
If you have a bit more space, you may want to consider a round Mid-Century Modern dining table that seats 4. Its round top makes it much less bulky than its square or rectangular counterparts. And its sunburst veneer top adds a subtle charm—the beauty really is in the details.
White and Wood Small Dining Table
Simple modern styling makes this small dining table effortless to coordinate. This piece is constructed with ash legs in a light finish, the tabletop finished in a bright white that really pops. Assemble this straightforward table in fewer than 15 minutes for instant enjoyment.
High Small Dining Table
Waterfall edges give this tall dining table a clean contemporary appearance while its knotty oak finishes add a touch of rustic charm. This piece is sized to seat up to four people. Built-in cable grommets make it easy to charge your devices while studying or working – great for multipurpose spaces.
Extendable Console and Dining Table
Ingenious construction allows this piece to transform from a compact console table into a spacious dining table – add just one extension leaf to seat four or add all five extension leaves to seat twelve. Your home is sure to become the favored venue for family gatherings with this adaptable design. Durable laminate finishes allow for easy upkeep.
Glass Dining Table for Small Space
A solid wood base in a natural finish gives this round dining table a bit more of an earthy appeal. With its simple star-inspired base and glass tabletop, the intricate grain of the wood gets the attention it deserves on this piece. However, if you love the silhouette but not the color, this design is also available in a dark walnut finish.
Collapsible Dining Table and Chair Set
This space-saving table design includes four folding chairs that can be stowed right within the base, and it even includes pull-out drawers to hold napkins and other essentials too. Lift one or both leaves to accommodate all your guests. Between uses, it can be used as a simple and attractive console.
Three-Pedestal Dining Table
Sculptural artistry and luxury materials make this dining table a true statement piece, able to define spaces both large and small. This table features a thick genuine marble tabletop perched atop three thick cylindrical legs, each made from engineered hardwood in a bleached oak finish.
Foldable Wood Dining Table
Fold this wooden dining table into a convenient console for easy storage between uses. This piece features a slatted design that looks cool and breezy, lending a light look for a perfect fit within small dining rooms. Light oak finishes allow this table to effortlessly complement decor themes ranging from contemporary to coastal to bohemian chic.
Collapsible Folding Dining Table
Use as a console table or as a small four-person dining table. This multipurpose design is great for small studio apartments, but it could also provide convenient extra seating for family gatherings and other events where you might need extra dining space in a pinch. Choose from four finish colors.
Small Folding Dining Table with Drop Leaf
Drop-leaf construction makes this small dining table a smart pick for even the most petite placements. This budget-friendly dining table design is available in three colorways to suit a wide variety of kitchen and dining room decor themes.
Small Dining Table with Storage
This bar-height dining table includes storage built right in to save even more space. This design can accommodate up to three place settings, ideal for use as a breakfast nook or as a small dining table for a couple. Four colorways are available including light oak and bright white.
Live Edge Small Dining Table
Designed to mimic the look of live-edge lumber, this small dining table features wavering sides for a warm and natural look. This piece is available in two sizes and three colorways to fit any placement and any interior decor style. Each one is made with a scratch-resistant and water-resistant engineered wood tabletop.
Small Dining Table with Faux Leather Chairs
Complement industrial decor themes with this small dining set. The tabletop is made from wood-effect veneers supported by an angular matte black metal base. The chairs are made from plush faux leather, available in a variety of contemporary colorways each with glamorous gold legs. Durable metal framing provides dependable durability to last.
Marquetry Small Dining Table
Gorgeous walnut marquetry adorns this faceted pedestal table while gleaming brass details add irresistible shine. This uncommonly elegant dining table is sure to become an instant statement piece wherever you place it. This design measures at 122cm across but it is also available at a as a more petite 91cm dining table as well .
Modern Small 4 Person Dining Table
Angular metal legs strike an eye-catching silhouette to give this dining table a chic contemporary edge. This piece is made with a smooth wood-effect tabletop that offers a warm look with easy upkeep. Use to complement modern and industrial decor themes.
Small Industrial Wood and Metal Dining Set
Dark finishes give this industrial dining set a bold look with endless coordination potential. This budget-friendly collection is made with strong metal framing and lightweight fiberboard, all perfectly coordinated for effortless style. At just 112cm across, it’s easy to fit this attractive dining table anywhere.
Small Minimalist Dining Table
Simplistic, yet eye-catching, this round table with its geometric pedestal is a luxurious addition to any minimalist home. This abstraction of a mountain is not only a dramatic union of solid wood and metal, but it is also available in 8 color combinations and 2 sizes for superior versatility.
Small Round Black Dining Table
A simple glass top makes the black base the star of the show with this small dining table. You can seat up to 5 with this design, it is neutral enough to match most color palettes, and the vast majority of buyers highly recommend it.
Ornate Small Dining Table
Classically-inspired details add a touch of drama to this sophisticated small dining table from Safavieh. This impressive design is crafted from weighty wood in a brilliant black finish, the top equipped with drop-leaf construction for additional space-saving functionality.
Round Black Dining Table
A smooth cross base provides functionality, stability, and style for this industrial dining table design. This piece measures at 130cm in diameter, ideal for open concept spaces and medium-size dining rooms.
Tempered Glass Small Dining Table
Create a sleek dining arrangement for two with this small tempered glass dining table accompanied by two velvet-upholstered chairs. This perfectly coordinated set is compact, budget-friendly, and easy to set up. Glass tabletops are easy to clean for low-maintenance appeal.
Glossy Small Black Dining Table
A glossy double pedestal design makes this dining table an especially stately addition to contemporary and glam decor themes. Complete the set by choosing from a variety of optional chair sets.
Small Black Dining Table with Storage
Built-in storage shelves make this counter-height dining table a convenient selection for small eat-in kitchens. Use the storage as a minibar, to hold cups and glasses, or as general kitchen storage. In a living room setting, the shelves could be used for book and magazine display.
Space-Saving Three-Piece Dining Set
Ultra-compact construction makes this small dining set a great pick for the smallest dining rooms, eat-in kitchens, and studio apartments. This budget-friendly selection includes a small oval table and two chairs that slide beautifully underneath to make sure that no space is wasted. This set is also available in white faux marble.
Glass-Topped Small Dining Table
A transparent glass top gives this small dining table a weightless appearance that won’t overwhelm a smaller space, preserving every bit of natural sunlight in a room. Geometric bracing lends a sharp modern look while smooth black finishes easily coordinate with any palette.
Black and White Faux Marble Small Table
White faux marble adds a high-end touch to this small modern dining table design. This piece features a pedestal base that allows plenty of space for legroom, all finished in matte black for easy coordination. This table measures just 85cm across for easy placement wherever you need it.
Abstract Small Dining Table
This small modern dining table puts a creative spin on the classic starburst base concept. This piece features straight and curved bars that cross at the center to support a grey concrete-effect tabletop – also available with a wood finish, or made from durable transparent glass. Adjustable rubber feet allow this piece to adapt to uneven flooring surfaces.
Glossy Small Pedestal Dining Table
Glossy finishes give this dining table an especially luxe look. This piece features a thick flared pedestal base topped with faux marble but it’s also available in plain white, silky black, and beige stone. This piece seats four comfortably but can fit up to six if you don’t need much elbow room.
Sintered Stone Small Dining Table
Sintered stone is an engineered stone material that provides exceptional resistance against staining and scratching, making this luxurious small dining table an especially low-maintenance solution that’s perfect for families. This design features a jadeite pattern but is also available in faux marble and faux stone.
Glossy White Pedestal Table
The charming Annaway Dining Table combines classic and contemporary styling for perfectly current appeal. This piece features a turned pedestal base that abounds with traditional elegance, all finished in glossy white lacquer for a brilliant sheen. A genuine marble tabletop completes the look and transforms this piece into an instant heirloom.
24-Inch Small White Dining Table
It’s hard to go wrong with clean-lined simplicity! This dining room table features a classic tulip base in bright white with a smooth white tabletop to match. This piece is lightweight, budget-friendly, and perfect for small dining rooms and compact open concept placements.
Small Black and Gold Dining Table
Put a luxe spin on the classic pedestal with this gorgeous bistro table design. This piece features a faux marble table top, a black support, and a bright brass base – a sophisticated combination that coordinates easily with today’s most popular interior decor finishes. Looking for something a little more minimalist? This table is also available in all black.
Modern Small Pedestal Dining Table
Sculptural construction makes this small dining table a true work of art for the home. This piece is constructed with a heavy pedestal base finished in a rugged concrete texture that softens every shadow that falls across its geometric surface. The thick round tabletop is made from warm birch wood.
Small Farmhouse Dining Table Set
Create your very own farmhouse retreat with this convenient small dining table and chair set complete with whimsical rustic finishes. This set keeps things bright with a white pedestal and cross-back chair framing, while the acacia hardwood tabletop lends a touch of rugged charm. This set is also available in colorful finishes like blue and green.
Folding Dining Table for Small Space
Say goodbye to tacky plastic folding tables and hello to this luxurious wood table. It not only folds completely flat for easy storage under a bed, behind a couch, or in a closet, but it has adjustable height. So while not in use as a dining table, it makes for quite the elegant coffee table. This modern table is available in black and brown.
Small Dining Table Set with Storage
If you’re looking for a boost of storage, this unique dining table set should be on your radar. Not only does it have a good chunk of table space, 2 matching stools, and a sleek wood finish, but it also integrates a shelf that is great to store everything from dishes to books. Highly ideal for studio apartments or small eat-in kitchens.
Small Oval Dining Table with Hidden Storage
Keep your dining area free of clutter with a bit of hideaway storage. Simply pop open the bottom cabinet of this dual-tone, oval table for a secret space that is perfect for storing dishes, cookbooks, barware, linens, etc. A great find for small spaces that could use a smidge extra storage with their seating.
Dining Table for Small Apartment
Wedge stools that perfectly tuck under this table make it the ultimate space-saving solution. With no protruding chairs while not in use, it is far less likely to overwhelm a space or feel cluttered. Made from solid wood and faux leather.
Small Folding Dining Table with Wheels
This compact table features 7 adjustable heights that range from 16.5" to 29.1". So with this design, you not only get an extendable dining table but a coffee table and desk as well. It can easily be moved from one room to the next with its wheels and its extension uses a Magic X-Tension mechanism that makes expansion a breeze.
Small Drop Leaf Dining Table
The hinged sections on the base of this table allow it to fold up easily—but with its design, you would never guess! While originally designed by the Danish duo Hvidt & Mølgaard in 1956, this table still feels as fresh and relevant as ever. Small spaces that need a folding dining table that doesn’t look tacky or larger homes that are looking for makeshift seating will both benefit from this table. The beauty of the wood grain and unique design are unparalleled.
Small Folding Dining Table with Folding Chairs
Or perhaps you prefer an extendable table in a warm wood finish? If that’s the case, this one is available in multiple colors, including the brown pictured. If you want to save even more space, consider pairing them with their matching folding chairs. While we understand some folding tables and chairs can feel cheap and unsubstantial, this modern set is anything but.
Saarinen Round Dining Table
Want all the luxury that comes with real stone? We can’t blame you! After all, that’s one reason we love this Saarinen dining table. Its simple pedestal base allows the intricacy of its white and grey marble top to take center stage with this piece—designer Eero Saarinen was a genius at creating expressive sculptural forms and this table is no exception. Marble not for you? This table is also available with other premium tabletops like wood veneer, laminate, and quartz.
Small Pedestal Dining Table with Marble Top
If you love the look of the Saarinen dining table, but it’s out of budget, this is a fantastic alternative. It has the same soft curves and organic shapes as the designer piece, but instead, it sports an oval faux marble top. Comfortably seats 4.
Small Glass Dining Table with Wood Legs
From lunch with a friend to quiet cup of coffee, this small glass table has you covered. Not to mention, if you save your coffee money for a few months, this table is within reach—it’s highly affordable. Encouraging Review: “This is a nice little glass dining table. It’s perfect for my small dining area. I love that it’s easy to clean. Assembly was extremely easy. I thought the price was very low for the great quality.”
Small Colorful Dining Table
This Mid-Century Modern silhouette sets itself apart from the crowd with its multi-colored tabletop. A simple trick to match colored chairs to this table without clashing is to pick a shade already found in the tabletop. Yellow, red, purple, and turquoise are all great options. Want the table to take center stage? Pair with neutral colored chairs like black or white.
Small Thin Rectangular Dining Table
This dining table is minimal and contemporary with its clean lines and white finish. It features a slim width to preserve floor space while still offering the length to seat up to 3. Low on space? Consider pushing it against a wall. Also available in Walnut or Grey.
Small Wood Outdoor Dining Table Set
Small dining tables aren’t just great for indoors, they can breathe life into your outdoor space too. This set has a water-resistant structure made for Acacia wood and powder-coated metal. It includes a round table and 4 chairs, making it ideal for everything from sitting by the pool to cocktails on the patio. It even has an umbrella hole so you can block out the sun’s harsh rays or simply make sure it doesn’t rain on your outdoor relaxation time.
Small Metal Dining Table Set
This cast aluminum small dining set is not only durable, but it can add a bit of vintage flair to any outdoor space with its blooming flower design. Available with multiple colors of cushions, so you don’t have to worry about matching your decor. We recommend red for a romantic vibe reminiscent of the small outdoor cafes found in Paris
Small Bar Height Outdoor Dining Table
And last, but certainly not least, there is this small outdoor bar. Its wicker build makes it lightweight and durable, while its glass top gives it a touch of elegance and ensures it is easy to clean. It has a simple parsons style table paired with 6 stools lined with plush removable cushions. Great for everything from outdoor BBQs to socializing poolside. Also available in Black and White.
Small Rattan Outdoor Dining Table
Small tables can provide big style even outdoors. This gorgeous design is crafted from natural rattan bent into a flowing frame, wrapped with synthetic wicker in green and white. Measuring at just 86cm in diameter, it’s perfectly sized for small decks and large balconies.
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
