When designing contemporary homes, the result can sometimes come off as a little synthetic-a million miles away from our natural roots. Modern interior design focuses on clean lines, edging toward a minimalistic aesthetic, so our dear old house plants get left out in the cold. Health benefits from spending time in nature are obvious. We’re more grounded and peaceful, finding clarity in our thoughts, and in the air that we breath. We can’t always escape our city lives to reconnect with nature but we can bring a little bit of it into our home. These three contemporary homes show us how it’s done-the modern way.
Visualizer:Thao Uyen
Our first modern botanical themed home not only brings the house plants back into the home but takes its colour palette from them too. A luscious leafy hue has been selected for the settee, knitted footstool and chevron rug.
Two throw cushions have a bold frond print too.
Out on the balcony limited space is no obstacle; a climbing plant adds a spray of greenery over the wall. Another leaf adorned pillow decorates a chair. The fresh green looks effective against contemporary geometric black and white prints.
Every opportunity has been fulfilled in adding planting over in the dining area of the home. Two interior hanging baskets descend from the ceiling; a tall plant is seated on the floor; greenery adorns the table and a multitude of potted plants decorate the shelving unit on all different levels. Watering this indoor garden must be quite a task, trotting up and down the step ladders!
The foliage that peppers the shelves breathes colour and life into the room. A woven wicker light shade and baskets tie in with the natural theme, as does the wooden tabletop and flooring.
An entire jungle awaits in the kitchen. An unusual mural of tropical plants spans the wall, fronted by a couple of real living plants, with leaves reaching down from the highest shelf. The tile flooring is of a modern geometric style but ties in with the colours from the scene. A set of natural wooden wall hooks are dotted nearby.
In the bedroom we find swathes of sunshine yellow.
Natural sunlight washes in too, through the large windows that run the entire width of the room.
There is a continuation in the use of wood tone in this room.
The overall look is not quite as botanical as the rest of the home, but a scattering of potted plants can still be found decorating the headboard, footboard and the shelves that run around the desk area.
A second bedroom bounces back to the green theme.
Real plants must not be enough because even a picture of a potted plant is part of the decoration here!
Leaf prints are displayed alongside hanging planters .
A deep green feature wall is balanced out with plenty of white.
Visualizer:Thao Uyen
Our second home for nature lovers begins with a more pared back amount of indoor plants, with just a couple visible; one on the desk and one over on the unique coffee tables . However, a large set of glass sliding doors reveal a luscious collection in the courtyard beyond, where every bit of vertical space has been utilised for prolific planting.
More potted plants decorate the entertainment unit below the television.
The plants provide the strongest colour in the room. The healthy greenery stands out brilliantly against the cold concrete slab walls, subdued woodtone and slate grey furniture.
The vivid leaves add interest to even the smallest nook.
A simple Scandinavian workspace looks fresh and welcoming with presence of plants and a warm sheepskin rug.
The grey kitchen is teamed with warm wooden accents–as well as a few casually placed plants of course.
The bedroom too is a grey and wooden affair, with pit stops of yellow geometric pattern on the bedclothes and more glorious green foliage. The plants here are situated right by the bed, in direct line of sight by the TV and keeping company with the books in a narrow shelving unit.
The bedroom pendant light highlights one of the pots under industrial style lighting . A standing lamp provides a nighttime reading lamp.
The bedroom balcony creates a blurred indoor-outdoor environment.
Visualizer:Who Cares?! Design
Botanical home number three utilises a greater amount of warming woodtone than the previous two designs.
The wood in the floor, backsplash, shelving and furniture has been paired with expanses of brilliant gallery white to maintain a crisp contemporary look.
The planting here can be found dotted around many levels of the home, from floor to ceiling.
The most unusual spot for the indoor house plants can be found up on top of a partially dividing wall. A bespoke planting trough is fashioned directly into the structure.
On the other side of the dividing wall, we see that the planter can be accessed from a mezzanine bedroom. A roof lantern bathes the bed in sunlight–a great and natural way to wake up in the morning. It would also be an awesome way to stargaze as you fall asleep at night, under the cozy comfort of your duvet.
In the bathroom, white strip lighting attached to a wall of wooden shelving puts a bright glow across the collections of home accessories and pot plants. The eye-catching effect is reminiscent of a high-end department store or perfumery.
Using a method almost two centuries old, award-winning artist Albert Koetsier has found a way to bring out stunning detail in the beautiful things around us. A lover of photography, Koetsier worked as an x-ray technician. Using x-rayography, he creates these beautiful floral prints making only 50 of each kind. Koetsier arranges the flowers in a way that conveys a narrative, uses the negative from the x-ray and paints the piece with translucent paints. These prints will last better than paintings and will resist fading like computer generated art. Here we share 28 pieces for you to add to your art collection.
Gentian Framed Art
Floral wall art can be a way to bring the beauty and elegance of flowers into your space.
Tulip Bouquet Floral Print Art
This floral x-ray piece of wall art can be used as an accent piece in any home or office.
Orchids Framed Art Print
Hang this x-ray botanical orchid print as a finishing touch in your room. Use this 16 X 16 piece alone or group with others in this post to create a wall of bouquets.
Red Gentian Framed Art Print
This 13X13 piece shares one the bold and beautiful colors available in the Gentian species.
Calla Lily Art
Bring life into your room with this beautiful Calla Lily. Available in 13X13 size, use this alone or pair with a lily of another shade.
Gentian Twins Art
Create a dramatic wall of flowers by grouping floral art.
Black and White Floral Art Print
For a contemporary space with a monochromatic color scheme, this print works perfectly.
Lily Close Up Black and White Print
The beauty of this lily is perfectly captured with x-rayography catches details not seen in most art.
Tulip Bouquet Art Print
This botanical print with delicate flowers in calming colors is perfect for any room. Paired with the right accessories, it makes a subtle statement.
Tulip Scape Art Print
Available in different sizes, display a small one as an accent piece or let the largest size take center stage in your room.
Tulips Art Print
Purple tulips signify royalty. Use this purple floral art print to add color to your room. Or use as an accent in a room bathed in purple.
Blue Tulips Art Print
Place this simple blue tulip on a bookshelf, the wall, or an entry table.
Purple Rose Canvas Art
This enchanting purple rose would make a lovely statement as a 30X30 piece on your wall. Bring opulence into your bedroom and pick up the shade in other accent pieces.
Blue Rose Art Print
You cannot go wrong with this single blue rose, displaying it’s intricacies through the art of x-rayography.
Teal Rose Art Print
The bloom of this teal rose tells a story. Let this be a piece to build your décor around.
Pink Rose Canvas Art
The pink rose signifies grace and happiness. Let this canvas print adorn the wall of the room where your family gathers.
Hibiscus Canvas Art
The hibiscus represents unity and peace. This print will work in any room of your home or office.
Red Hibiscus Flower Canvas
Canvas art can give you a fabulous look without breaking the bank. Try this striking red hibiscus for those neutral rooms that need just a little bit of color.
4 Panel Floral Art Prints
These exquisite lily prints grouped together as 4 or more would work well anywhere. Create this floral grouping rather than separate this bundle.
Orchid Art Print
This refined and exotic flower has been beautifully captured as it seems to reach across the canvas.
Blue Iris Poster Art
Frame this blue iris poster in a frame of the same hue, or choose what matches your décor. Black, various shades of wood, and clear acrylic are also available.
Lily Flower Quad Print
Use this lily print in a space and seemingly lengthen the wall. The flowers appear to be reaching up, creating that effect for the space you choose.
Golden Gerbera Canvas Art
This yellow daisy would be perfect in a bright and airy kitchen.
Blue Poppy Canvas Art
The lovely blue poppies in this canvas are backed by a neutral taupe. Place this piece on the wall as a symbol of restful sleep just above your bed.
Bamboo Leaf Canvas Art
Great for entryways and sunrooms, this bamboo leaf can also be used as a sign of tranquility in a room with oriental décor.
Bodhi Leaf Art Canvas
Signaling awakening, these Bodhi leaves are perfect to add color and energy to any room.
Cocculus Art Print
These cocculus leaves combining teal and green would be a welcoming addition to any wall where you need a subtle color.
Floral X-Ray Art Calendar
Mark your important days on a calendar that serves also as artwork for your home or office.
While we may often think of pastel colors as appropriate for nurseries or children’s rooms, the truth is they can take on a much more mature feel in the hands of the right team. In this home, from the visualizers at VizLine Studio , pastels are no longer the territory of little girls. Instead, this high-end space takes muted pinks, blues, and lavenders into a luxurious realm, combining the colors with the rich, smooth texture of marble, the retro-chic appeal of lightly colored bare wood, and the modern shapes of lighting pendants. The resulting home is decadent and grown up, but with the soothing tones of spring.
In the main living area, the color palette is warm and muted, creating a focal point in the center of the room with a unique coffee table and modern fireplace.
Framing the coffee table is a beautiful, tufted powder blue sofa . The color is pretty and a bit playful but does not shy away from the luxurious shape of the furniture.
Between the sofa and the side chairs, a simple end table adds the perfect touch for entertaining or relaxing – a spot for just a cocktail or two.
While the pastel blue provides a focus for this open living area, one of the nice things about pastels is that you do not have to settle on just one to use them effectively in a design.
Because baby blues, light pinks, and even the more neutral color on the walls in this space are often found together in nature – from sunsets to flower beds – it is possible for them all to work together in harmony. The same isn’t always true for deeper jewel tones or brighter hues.
The dining room in this home is nestled among a few sweeping windows, providing lots of natural illumination during the day. At night, dining room pendant lights have plenty to shine on.
Moving out of the main dining area and into less formal seating place, we find the colors to get a bit darker. The furniture and unique cabinetry all trend towards the darker side, but lighter accessories like a teapot and mugs keep levity in play.
The kitchen brings back in the blue tones with the countertop and backsplash. The Mention the unique kitchen pendant lights that dangle over the bar are Secto pendants while the kitchen counter stools are a simple, unobtrusive design.
Despite somewhat limited counter space in the blue gray kitchen, there is a nice nook where things like cutting boards and a fruit bowl can be easily accessed.
What the kitchen lacks in countertops, it makes up for in cabinets, again in the cool blue gray tone.
That same tone is carried into a smaller living space, with heavy curtains, deeply colored walls, and unique floor lamps flanking a window-side desk.
The stylish desk chair pulls in the same pattern as the window valence, for a really put together look.
As we move through the home, we are treated to more light colors that move towards the pastel area. In one stunning space, a decorative vase draws attention to itself as well as the unique light fixture that hangs overhead.
Even the flooring is arranged to draw attention to the center of this room.
Moving into the private spaces of the home, we stay largely in the same color family but each room has its own distinct personality. Here, bedroom pendants along with a creative mural give an earthy, natural feeling.
The light blue in the bedding and area rug takes on a brightness against the other neutral colors that are in use.
A small workspace is just enough for this bedroom, with a recessed area plunked between two bookshelves and a comfy desk chair to use.
In lieu of a window seat, a comfortable chaise reading chair will certainly do.
The vertical wood slats add another nature-inspired element to this room, mimicking the vertical life of a copse of trees.
The luxurious marble bathroom features soap dispensers , double sinks, and lovely lighting.
A deep tub and endless towels are any bath-lovers dream come true.
The cut wood motif from the breakfast area cabinetry is carried through this bathroom in the doors. The unique faucet with its graceful curved neck is reminiscent of a swan.
The use of wall hooks next to the bath is perfect for slipping into a robe after a nice long soak.
Even the toilet paper holder has a certain air of sophistication in this blue bath.
Of course, what luxury home would be complete without a fully organized walk-in closet.
The grated doors allow for a more streamlined look without compromising convenience.
Moving into a lovely lilac room, we again see the influence of nature in the pretty painted wall.
A suspended woven chair has a retro feel without going too far into “vintage.”
A larger workspace and terrariums tucked into hanging planters would make this an ideal study space for a teenager.
And a table lamp is a stylish necessity for those late night cram sessions.
The retro inspiration also extends to this low shelving unit, which certainly whispers “1970s.”
And a dressing stool covered in faux fur would fit right in, too.
In another bedroom, wall sconces make a natural addition to many designs that include 4 poster beds .
The pastel and teal combination in this space almost take us into the net decade, with just a hint of Miami Vice-style coloring.
Double lamps are great design solution when you don’t want a single lamp blocking a piece of art in the center.
The closet in this bedroom is a bit darker, but glass doors serve a similar purpose to the grated ones we saw earlier.
Highly organized and tucked away, but still on display.
The pink bathroom again features enviable amounts of marble as well as baskets and a spacious countertop.
A marble tub and flamingo wallpaper finish out this tour with a pretty, pink pop.
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
