There is nothing quite as cozy and inviting as the clean lines and soft textures that are so common in the Scandinavian design style. By using soothing neutral tones alongside natural greenery and bare wood, the Scandinavian homes featured here are exude a calming warmth. Further, the furniture chosen in each is able to convey how important simplicity of style is to the designer. Embellishments and garish accessorizing is better left to other styles – the Scandinavian interior (no matter where its geographic location) is content only with harmony in its color palettes, flow, and overall livability.

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Visualizer:Johannes Lindqvist

The first home featured takes an open floorplan and keeps much of the floor itself open for foot traffic.

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The use of indoor house plants in the main living area is anything but minimalist, but it works to create a welcoming gathering spot. Other features keep things purely greyscale - from the lovely white chairs to the black sputnik chandelier and mini pendants.

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Area rugs, this one with a nice nubby texture, are a great way to separate spaces without closing off a room.

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The chevron stripe is a popular feature in the Scandinavian style, and its use here in the wood flooring is a classic, playful choice.

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Open shelving necessitates keeping things orderly – this gorgeous white option is from Swedish furniture maker String .

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For those people without a green thumb, incorporating plants in wall art is a nice option.

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And modern fruit bowls are anotehr way to bring a bit of edible nature into a design.

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While the way this throw is slung over the Eames-stlye chair may look careless, it’s actually an effective way of blending textures.

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When natural light is allowed in, the contrasting tones take on a more exciting look.

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The design in scandinavian kitchens like this one is also typically quite simple.

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In the small dining area, Scandinavian style chairs complete a clean and functional look. These particular black chairs are the Thonet style chairs .

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Visualizer:Ivaylo Dimitrov

The colors in the second featured home are not as high-contrast as the first, but the overall effect is still similar.

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This design certainly uses a bit more color, as evidenced in the area rug as well as the print of a mural by Jackson Pollock over the sofa. A simple floor lamp makes the sofa a cozy place to read at night, too.

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The kitchen looks out onto the main living area, so keeping the colors in the same family (grays are used here) is important.

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The Scandinavian style is no stranger to creative accent chairs like this leather butterfly chair.

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An architectural art print , this one celebrating Mies van Der Rohe is indicative of the designer’s reverence for style.

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Custom city maps, available on Etsy are another stylish way to personalize the walls of any home, Scandinavian in style or otherwise.

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The artwork in use in this design ties the space together, with the reds in the wall print mirroring the reds in the living room area rug.

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White walls may be drab for some, but in this design they indicate openness and focus the eye on other design elements.

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When we get inside the minimalist kitchen , we can see just how simple and sleek it is.

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An indoor herb planter is the only spout of life on the clean and clear countertop.

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A simple faucet and undermounted sink are practical an unobtrusive.

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The dining table set is more Scandinavian than minimalist, with gray dining pendant lights and a decorative vase on its large wooden dining table.

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A bit of a departure from the design focus of the art around the house is this satire of Giovanni Battista Moroni’s portrait .

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Extensive natural lighting in the kitchen and dining area is quite glorious.

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In the bedroom, more white on white creates a cocoon that makes it easy wake up each morning.

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Even the art in this space tends towards a bit more soothing.

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Finally, a neat bedside table lamp , in this case the JWDA Lamp makes it easy to drift off while reading what is surely a design book from the minimalist bedside table.

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Visualizer:Kirill Gordeyev

The final home featured has quite a bit going on in its main living space.

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Not only is there a turret in the corner with intricate detailing, but there a few more bold colors and patterns than some Scandinavian designs tend to use.

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In the main living are, a swing arm wall lamp acts as lighting for a chocolate-colored velvet sofa.

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The rich dark brown works in harmony with the black furnishings like the coffee table and dining chairs to create a modern warmth.

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Again, we see the Thonet style chairs used to great effect in the dining space.

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Wooden fruit bowls like this one are practical but also stylish.

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The lived-in kitchen uses a sleek cutting board as well as a small wooden stool that stand in contrast to its marble countertop.

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Another rustic stool decorates one corner of the kitchen.

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The dark gray bedroom also has the decorative turret (clearly a heating element) as well as cool gray linens and monochrome art.

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The bedroom is not at all fussy, a design choice which can make it a bit easier to relax at night.

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The modern wall sconce in the corner is a useful source of light at night.

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Finally, a highly modern table makes for the perfect bedside accompaniment to the simple bed design.

We’ve all seen the world’s most famous landmarks, whether we’ve been there in the flesh, or simply sitting before a TV screen. We owe these beauties of the world to our best minds – our Frank Lloyd Wrights, Gaudis, and Norman Fosters – and chances are, you know a mind that’s studied theirs. These forty prints and posters celebrate the architectural genius that goes into building an Eiffel Tower, Burj Khalifa or Guggenheim, and the famous names that created them. Whether framed in Mondrian-inspired grids, coloured in blocks or simply sketched in black and white, these pieces are for the creative people you know creating inspiring buildings everyday.

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Iconic Buildings Poster

Want to scratch up on your knowledge of world architecture? This nifty black and white poster shows our most iconic buildings, in gradations from tall and slender to thick and wide.

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A History Of Architecture Canvas Print

Commit images of the world’s best architecture to memory, with this printed canvas find. Its fine poly-cotton blend is printed with Epson archival inks and backed with wall-hanging hardware.

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Black & White Architectural Art Prints

Want to recognise famous buildings by the cities they’re built in? These black and white sketch-look prints show iconic buildings in iconic locations.

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A to Z Architects

See the stretch and scope of what a building can do. This framed, coloured print takes you through the alphabet of famous designers.

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Alphabet Of Architects

Federico Babina thinks outside the box when it comes to architecture. Using letters to designate the names of their makers, these colourful posters would look a dream on the architect’s bedroom wall or perhaps hung above a mid century modern sofa .

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If Artists Were Architects

Federico Babina strikes again, with this set of posters on mock-vintage paper. Using famous artists’ paintings to create new buildings, he envisions what their creations might have been had they been ‘archists’ instead.

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If Famous Buildings Were Animals

Another by Babina, these block colour posters make animals out of architecture. See a crocodile in the Sydney Opera House, a giraffe in the Eiffel Tower and a snail in the Guggenheim New York.

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Famous Architect Plans

Look at famous buildings in an unconventional way. These earth-toned posters, the last by Babina, look at architects’ designs from a bird’s eye view.

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Photographic Letters of Architecture

Go through architecture’s alphabet with the letter as the hero. These striking pops of colour show photo representations in the middle of their letters.

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Famous City Buildings Posters

Travel the world with one look at the wall. Frame the sights of London, Berlin, Paris or Milan in black frames and block iconography.

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Abstract Russian Cathedral on a Whale

Moscow Cathedral never looked so abstract. This monochrome representation on a blue-backed whale turns Russian architecture on its head.

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Islamic Architectural Art Print

The domed roofs of the Middle East are a sight to behold. Dulled in greyscale with their iconic gold steeples, this skyline takes you straight to the streets of Tehran.

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Mosque Architectural Art Print

The white and gold of Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque never ceases to amaze. Hang this print on your wall, as you dream of your next desert holiday.

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Indian-Style Architectural Sketch Art Print

Built by the Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799, the Hawa Mahala or ‘Palace of the Winds’ shows its form in this sketch print. Hang its form in a monochrome dining room for a beautiful piece for conversation.

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South-East Asian-Style Architectural Print

Recreate your Thai escape with this iconic image of a waving Buddha. Its yellow sash could pop similar accents in your interior.

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Chinese-Style Architectural Print

Red, white and black are symbolic in Chinese culture. Place this traditional gate with hanging red lanterns in a monochrome living or dining space.

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San Francisco Buildings

San Francisco is famous for its skyscrapers. Back them on an art deco background to make your lounge or bedroom shine.

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New York Buildings

In love with New York? Set its iconic towers on black backgrounds with striking pops of colour, to set your dreams of travel alight.

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Chrysler Building Vintage Black & White Architectural Print

The circular forms of New York’s Chrysler Building stretch to the sky in this vintage print. Cover your hallway or entrance with its low-key, iconic image.

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Framed Guggenheim Modern Architectural Art Print

The Guggenheim knows how to frame its artworks, and so does this representation. Framed in solid wood with a contemporary, scooped profile, this print is coated with gesso and premium shatterproof acrylic.

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Creative Guggenheim Architectural Poster

Know someone who wants to create the next Guggenheim? Stir up their creative juices with this inspiring greyscale poster.

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Modern Architecture Canvas Print

Bring architecture to the 21st Century, with this idealistic sketch of a designed home and 911.

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Architecture-Themed Canvas Art Print

Love Jenga and architecture too? This canvas-bound greyscale combines the two in this forest scene.

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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Falling Water

Usually set in its iconic waterfall setting, Frank Lloyd Wright’s evergreen masterpiece is here set in green. Revere its design for its angular forms in this Spanish-made print (sold without a frame).

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Solid Colour Framed Architectural Art Prints

Want a pop of colour for your living room? These off-the-beaten-track architectural masterpieces deserve a space on the wall.

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Fictional Floor Plans

Looking to design your first home? These fictional floor plans by a German architect could help visualise your space.

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Vintage Architectural Prints

The Church of Saint Agustin looks as vintage in this print as it does in real life. Hang this handmade reproduction on a pastel living room or kitchen wall.

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Framed Lego Patent Art

Some of the world’s best architects were surely Lego-building children. Celebrate the iconic toy, in this colourful print framed in solid wood.

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The Deck Builder

Society forgets the minds that made design reality. This art deco image of a deck builder is an eye-catching reminder of the steps great architecture takes.

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Modern Architecture Canvas Print

Will your guests recognise the first twisted skyscraper in the world? Sweden’s Turning Torso is a sight to behold on this grayscale canvas.

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Abstract Black & White Architectural Print

Roof cavities are a feature of great architecture. Think of the Pantheon and Nanjing’s Massacre Memorial Hall when you look at this print.

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Abstract Architectural Canvas Print

Want to see your city more simply? Use eggshell and white to create a series of blocks mimicking its layout.

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City Art Print

Raise the city a little higher, with buildings showing their levels. Muted in colour, this sketch shows a fictional city close to Frankfurt or Berlin.

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High-Detail City Poster Of Budapest, Hungary

Drawn with a single technical pen, this city map of Budapest by a Hungarian architect is full of beautiful detailing. A spot on the wall in your living room or library will have you gazing for hours.

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Framed Le Corbusier Wall Art

Le Corbusier was an icon in many a Swiss man’s eyes. Take his image in black, white and red with a simple white frame.

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Architect Portraits

Not sure what the world’s most famous architects actually look like? Learn the faces of Gehry, Niemeyer, Zumthor and others in this striking collection of simplistic colour prints.

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Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Sometimes it’s chairs, not buildings, that take the credit for good design. See the best mid-century seated inventions in this eggshell and mustard poster.

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Designer Chair Poster

Prefer them set in blocks instead? This sixties’ style print highlights the most popular seats of the day.

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Eames Chair Patent Posters

Eames’ legacy had to start somewhere. These blueprint patent posters show how he protected his most famous works.

Modern rustic decor often melds with industrial home style. Combining rustic furniture and accents with industrial ideas results in an interesting contrast; where concrete backdrops and reclaimed metal intermingle with warm wood tones and natural rattan. We’ve selected two solid examples of this here. One a stark loft that appears as though almost everything in it was a once lost and now newly found item, perhaps recovered from an abandoned industrial building. The other home is steeped with tradition, abundant in decorative pieces crafted specifically for the space, but juxtaposed by concrete and modern styling. See how to adjust the balance of industrial and rustic to achieve a different twist on the same trend.

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Visualizer:Serhii Seinov

The first of our two rustic interiors with industrial influences is a loft interior in Chicago. From this birdseye view the scheme appears almost soft despite the solid concrete floor. The huge sectional sofa is a light grey upholstered design in a sociable L-shaped arrangement.

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Peeping out from beneath the sofa in the rustic living room , an area rug lays at an interesting angle that invites you to come in and sit down, then leads you back out over to the dining suite.

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An eclectic coupling of tables and an old planter make an interesting centrepiece in the lounge.

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Metal shelves create a tall bookcase up a wall adjacent to the lounge.

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An industrial dining suite is made up of a distressed wooden trestle table with a flaking painted finish and a set of six matching stools.

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A rustic kitchen complete with exposed ducting forms a backdrop to the rustic dining room.

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The table centrepiece is a concrete planter with a metal surround. A small designer table lamp adds to the rich palette of texture with its supple paper shade.

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A distressed table also acts as a simple side console in the dining area, where a swing arm wall lamp is located as a picture light over a piece of art.

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Metal and wooden storage boxes populate the space beneath the rustic console.

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The kitchen island is another weathered looking piece. A metal chair with plenty of patina sits at one end. Behind it we see that the industrial looking exposed extractor ducting has been fitted with LED lights around its base to provide light over the cooking hob.

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Surface mounted electrical wiring runs down the rustic textured walls, on which areas of paintwork has cracked and crumbled away. A rustic wood-burning stove glows brightly in the stark hollow space.

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Industrial features are packed into this Chicago loft space, including old industrial fans, signage, rails and steel stair treads.

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Suspended above the rough ensemble is a crisp geometric modern chandelier. It draws the eye up and over to a mezzanine level that holds the bedroom and bathroom.

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A hay bale makes a seat in the bathroom.

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A simple rail is the closet.

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The bedroom decor is a slight change of pace, with warm natural rattan basket weave dominating the scheme.

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Three storage baskets mark the foot of the bed.

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Two rattan bedroom pendant lights illuminate the bedside, which is a trestle stool just big enough to hold a teapot and cup .

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Visualizer:LOGOVO Design Group

Our second is a home design created from some old principles that cause some unusual zoning, based upon the structure of a traditional Belarusian hut.

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The contemporary looking outer form is half of a simplified model of a hut. A second home stands separately in mirror image to complete the symmetrical silhouette.

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A menagerie of natural woven ceiling pendants greet us upon entering this living space. Bare wooden beams span the upper volume whilst intricate textiles adorn the couch cushions below. Thick chopped tree logs act as coffee tables and end tables, and fur rugs define the zoning of the open plan room.

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High gloss white floors make this a much cleaner looking rustic space than the previous home.

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An industrial vibe is introduced via a concrete wall treatment.

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The undulating shape of this live edge desk is a sweet rustic touch.

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A little nod has been made to the most honoured place in a traditional Belarusian home that was known as the ‘red corner’, a name likely derived from the symbolic red colour of the ruchnik, which was an embroidered ceremonial towel. Following ancient layout rules, the fire is located diagonally across from the ‘red corner’. The old furnace has been replaced with a modern fireplace, though it bares a resemblance to a traditional stove.

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Upon opening up the red corner you find an entirely different type of towel, rolled and stacked in a bathroom. Behind the rustic barn door a modern white bathtub contrasts with a wooden bathroom feature wall and concrete.

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Custom designed basket weave dining chairs add another dash of tradition. Above the rustic trestle table a geometric chandelier pulls the scheme back into modern realms.

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The rustic rattan dining chairs directly resemble the shape of fruit baskets.

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Exposed kitchen shelving allows fresh white crockery to add a visual lift to the chunky wooden rustic kitchen cabinets. An aluminium backsplash adds industrial flair.

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A single wooden stair adds a rustic stripe to a smooth white ascent.

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Upstairs, the rustic decor of the bedroom is freshened by bright white flowing voiles.

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A home office area has a much more contemporary feel provided via numerous examples of geometric artwork and a designer rug.

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The matte black textured facade of the squat build blends quietly with the surrounding landscape.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Visualizer:Huso

18. Create a Modern Dark Kitchen with Gradients

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Visualizer:Sasha Zolotukhin