A one-bedroom apartment is often where adult life starts. This type of apartment can provide plenty of space for a young professional, fresh out of school, who is ready to take on the world. Of course, the apartments featured in this post tend towards the luxury and style that most recent graduates could never afford. Instead, these sleek, sophisticated apartments use high-end materials to create timeless styles that are sure to impress any visitor while also allowing the occupants to themselves luxuriate in their own good taste.
Visualizer:Z.Design Architecture
The first apartment is located in Kiev, Ukraine and measures in at 52 square meters (559 square feet). In the living room, a large plush sofa and matching coffee tables take center stage.
The open floorplan plus the white and wood design palette make the space feel large while an indoor plant adds a pop of color.
A tall, thin floor lamp is both a practical choice and stylish element.
Simple kitchen stools in the white kitchen are the perfect place to sip a coffee or read the morning paper (or iPad).
Oversized windows can be covered with a full-sized roll-down covering for better television viewing during the daylight.
A design that keeps the closet in the open forces you to keep your closet organized, but the recessed lighting turns it into a chic focal point.
The bedroom is not large, but the simplicity of the design and color palette make it seem much more open.
In a cold climate, a unique fireplace at the foot of bed is the ultimate luxury.
The white tiled bathroom also features recessed lighting for warmth.
True, a white bathroom design is not a revolutionary choice, but with a large soaking pool and gleaming white fixtures, the results are stunning.
Visualizer:M3 Architectural & Construction Group
The next home features an overall sleek design with a largely neutral palette, and measures 70.6 square meters (759 square feet).
Function is the key to this overall design, from a simple reading chair to angular sofa and wall-mounted television.
The while color that pervades most of the space serves to emphasize details, like the simple, modern coffee tables.
A small wood paneled nook makes for a perfect home office area without taking up too much space.
The office nook also works as a partial wall to separate spaces in this open floorplan.
The kitchen embraces the same simplicity with its large island/cooktop and white paneled wall.
The countertop island is a perfect place to grab a quick bite at any time of day.
An undermount sink with a simple tap is both subtle and luxurious.
In the bedroom, unique bedside lamps cast enough glow to read a book at bedtime while recessed lighting behind the bed is perfect for the morning.
While wall paneling helps doors to disappear into the larger design.
And we finish with another example of a sleek, white bathroom with flattering lighting and luxe fixtures.
Visualizer:S & T Architects
The final home offers a bit more in terms of color but still ultimately has a simple, modern feel.
A rust orange sectional sofa and eye-catching black desk chair make for furniture focal points in the living room.
At the home workspace, unique table lamps look a bit like art pieces while obviously serving a practical purpose.
The sofa backs up against a kitchen countertop, effectively dividing the main living space.
In the bedroom, dark wood paneling brings a warmth to the space.
A modern shaped side table sits a bit far from the edge of the bed, but adds some artistry as well.
The recessed headboard area makes the sleep space a bit more cozy.
The bathroom uses a blend of marble, tile, and wood paneling.
The wood is warm and adds a texture to the room.
A marble sink and large mirror reflects the other angles of the room, making it seem bigger than it is.
Black matte wall tiles and smooth marble are another exercise in contrast that works well.
Depending on how the lighting is configured, the room can even seem as if it is different colors.
Of course, a deep marble tub is the crowning achievement of this particular space.
Your bedroom, whether you share it with a partner or sleep peacefully alone, should be a reflection of your personality and your values. Most importantly, a bedroom should be a place where it is easy to relax. Some people may prefer to splash colors on the walls and bring in large tropical plants to create their own jungle getaway, but others will tend towards something a bit simpler and more zen. The bedrooms featured here are unafraid of dirt, dust, or red wine. The white palettes are soothing, bright, and welcome relaxation while beautiful furnishings, art, and accessories add just enough personality that each room feels like home.
Visualizer:Marina Tsishyna
When you’re working with a white on white color palette, you have to get creative with elements like lighting. The recessed geometric lighting in this bedroom adds a ton of visual interest without breaking up the monochromatic style.
Photographer:Paulina Arcklin
For a much simpler answer to the lighting question, this room utilizes white floor lamps which will provide plenty of illumination when the sun goes down.
Visualizer:N-Gon Archviz
A bedroom can still achieve that zen feeling that an all-white design brings when incorporating a few more neutral colors. Here, the designer pulls in some grays and browns to give the space a bit more warmth.
Visualizer:Press Render
When you keep so many surfaces white, it is easy to pull focus on those stunning elements that are not white, like rich, dark 4 poster beds .
Source:Ivy Muse
White provides an ideal backdrop for greenery, as evidenced by this cozy den of indoor house plants .
Visualizer:NUKO Studio
The unique bedside lamps in this white bedroom give of an enchanting glow that definitely ups the zen vibes.
Visualizer:Kateryna Senko
Decorating a white bedroom means choosing just a few special elements that will imbue it with the right personality. Here, unique baskets and a couple of carefully chosen art pieces really bring life into the room.
Architect:Boom Architects| Visualizer:Bartłomiej Senkowski
With a stunning view like this one, you don’t need a lot of busy color in the bedroom. This white and wood design, plus a soft shag rug, is the perfect perch for watching the sky. The bedroom chair used here is a white Eames molded plastic armchair.
Photographer:Paulina Arcklin
With a casual throw and open closet, this white bedroom manages to cultivate a bohemian casualness without even a peek of the electric colors usually associated with that style.
Visualizer:Hoàng Long
Using a white palette can be a good tactic in a studio apartment. Here, white walls make the apartment feel big and bright while Scandinavian style chairs add a simple practicality. The Wishbone chair by Hans Wegner acts as the vanity chair .
Designer:Nordico
A bright Fiddle Leaf Fig sits perched on one of this bedroom’s modern side tables , adding a lovely splash of green.
Visualizer:Ando Studio
When you add even a hint of black or grey to a white bedroom, like these modern wall sconces for example, it takes on an almost futuristic feel.
Visualizer:Marc Canut
The light wood that makes up the flooring and bed platform in this bedroom is especially complementary to the overall white theme. Indeed, white and wood is a common design choice in modern, simple designs like this one.
Visualizer:Vic Nguyen
The Scandinavian style is strong in this sunny bedroom, which keeps the color palette simple while playing a bit more with texture – soft linens, rug, hardwood, etc.
Visualizer:Leu Khanh
Although it uses white walls, this bedroom does not have the same blinding white effect as some others featured. Wood flooring and furnishing plus gray bedding makes for a much more subdued look.
Via:Up Interiors
This attic bedroom makes up for its somewhat small windows with plenty of light wood and white walls (and ceiling) to open up the space, no matter what time of day.
Visualizer:Hoski
A small bedroom will feel instantly bigger with the use of plenty of white and enough lighting, as this bedroom definitely demonstrates.
Source:Amazon
The clean lines on this platform bed give it a Japanese feel while white walls call attention to the craftsmanship.
Source:Bonaldo
In another futuristic feeling bedroom we find a circular television mount plus a few pop of fuchsia, for an otherwordly element. That white bed frame is other-worldly!
Visualizer:Oksana Mukhina
White brick is always stunning while this space’s bedroom pendant lights showcase a design-forward sensibility.
Visualizer:Peter Ang
The skylight in this room is certainly the focal point. White walls simply give that stunning centerpiece somewhere to cast all its glorious sunshine.
Visualizer:Duan
can always provide a stylish and practical addition to a bedroom.
Visualizer:Pavel Pisanko
Much like other Scandinavian design, Scandinavian bedrooms like this one feature simple, high-quality elements with plenty of clean lines and a focus on practicality. The rocking chair you see here is the Eames rocker.
Visualizer:Filip Sapojnicov
This white bedroom with soft pink elements features the AJ Floor Lamp as well as comfortable reading chairs for a relaxing evening.
Visualizer:Tomasz Ewertowski
Vaulted ceilings are made that much more glorious with the use of white paneling and intricate molding on the walls.
Visualizer:Evgeniya Belkina
In another example of an attic bedroom we see the effective use of that white and wood combination, creating almost a modern cabin feed.
Visualizer:Catherine Manokhina
stuffed with colorful greenery gives this lovely white bedroom a tropical feel.
Visualizer:Vlad Mishin
The minimal color in this small bedroom make it appear almost as a painting rather than a bedroom. The effect is modern and abstract.
Designer:BrainFactory
Here, rather than the room being the art, it is a frame for a beautiful, modern pastel creation that doubles as a headboard.
Visualizer:Stanislav Borozdinskiy
Of course, a quilted headboard is another option, leaving the opposing wall to house the art.
Designer:Who Cares?! Design
It is rare to see a bed built directly into a house, rather than just placed on top. This creative bed design turns into shelving and even art itself in this bedroom.
Visualizer:VukDjordjevic
Finally we have another vaguely futuristic design with white, black, and glass creating a sunny lair for a stylish inhabitant.
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
