Whether your style is contemporary or ultra-modern, grey and white pair together to complete any look. The hues can cover walls, countertops, floors, and cabinets. Using one alone can make a striking statement. Blend the two together for a look of understated sophistication. The two are also combined in these kitchens in marble islands, making a bold statement right in the middle of the kitchen. These 30 grey and white kitchens get it just right. Some intentionally create a cool industrial style and others present in a warm and welcoming fashion. The hardware, textiles, and lighting complete these looks with perfection.
Visualizer:Ihor Bednarchyk
The light grey cabinets with no hardware create a seamless look. The low backsplash gave this homeowner a place for accessories, leaving more countertop workspace. The natural lighting, coupled with the light pine wood floors keeps the look light and airy. Simple three leg kitchen counter stools , Canned lighting and wavy globe pendant lights complete the look.
Visualizer:Stanislav Borozdinskiy
This kitchen blends into the living area and allows ample seating in both rooms with the sectional and large dining table set with seating for eight in grey. This white modern kitchen uses its space wisely. White cabinets incase the microwave and oven. The unusual circle pendant lighting adds a nice touch.
Designer:The Phil Nichols Company
This Arizona home has an exterior that fits right in with the desert surrounding it. Inside, however presents modern refinement. The minimalist look combines slate grey cabinets and island with a chrome finish base. The off-white cabinets provide ample storage space and seem to conceal the refrigerator to the right. The bar in a warm pine finish warms the room.
Visualizer:Dmitriy Tereshchuk
This colorblock creation mixes hues and textures. Taupe, white, and grey color the cabinets and the amazing built in surrounding the appliances has a textured appearance. Even the wall has joined the act, with dark grey paint and a grey ringed kitchen clock .
Designer:Brayer
Light grey matte lacquer kitchen cabinets were combined with storage units that open to reveal black shelving for a different look when the pocket doors are open. Sliding glass doors give the room natural light and stand opposite a grey and creme brick wall. The look is completed with a marble backsplash and smoked oak flooring.
Architect:Ilkin Gurbanov
These blue grey kitchen cabinets and white farm sink deliver simplicity and warmth. Window front cabinets are featured on top and can be used to display china. The utility handle on the white tile backsplash offers functionality. The grey tile below picks up the blue in the cabinets.
Designer:Hoang Long
This look differs from the others with an eclectic mix of textiles and styles. the light grey kitchen features a stainless steel refrigerator and dishwasher. The home makes good use of the combined space and little touches like gold metal chairs and a striped rug over the grey floors give the room character.
Designer:MHK Architecture & Planning
Thie crisp white kitchen sits atop grey floors and uses stainless steel for hardware, appliances, and crystal pendant lighting.
Designer:Bedrock Quartz
This design uses primarily stainless steel and accents with white cabinets and tile backsplash. Tucked under the bar are round seat contemporary counter stools. Touches of orange were added on the shelves to warm up the look.
Designer:Hazel and Brown Design Company
This stunning white and grey kitchen features white cabinets, grey granite countertops, and a simple 3 pendant island lighting fixture in pewter to match the hardware and appliances
Designer:Newick Architects
Light gray kitchen cabinets provide ample storage. A white island sits atop maple wood bases and houses the cooktop. The high gloss backdrop carries on the grey look as does the speckled tile.
Visualizer:Armine Avetisyan
This cool grey kitchen uses the color in te tile floor, wood plank wall, and block cabinets. Off-white cabinets with texture are used within the grey. Unusual pendant lightnig and yellow chairs add interest in the room. Window coverings in white and grey complete the look.
Visualizer:Armando Ferriani
Floor to ceiling windows let the light in and gives a glimpse of nature. The locker style grey and white cabinets to the right serve as a large pantry. Slate grey counters and island shelves provide a spot for displaying accessories, books, or dishware. A large black dome pendant light hands above the island for lighting and a great look.
Visualizer:Lugerin Igor
Grey block tiles extend from the floor onto the island in this kitchen. A white wall with black backsplash and counter serve as a backdrop to this white and grey kitchen. Simple light wood counter stools provide seating.
Photographer:Joakim Johansson
These smooth finish light grey cabinets are topped with both stainless steel and wood block countertops. The knotty pine floor softens this look.
Designer:Lauren Rubin
Pops of color in this grey and white kitchen design are offered up by fruits and flowers. The grey cabinets are coupled with white ceramin countertops and a white and grey brick look backsplash.
Visualizer:Cristian Gentile
This kitchen has an industrial look. Slate gray cabinets and countertops work well against the light flooring and diagonal windows.
Designer:DesignSpace London
Grey laminate is used for cabinetry and the island in this kitchen. Combined with the light pine floors and pedestal table, the look is less industrial and more modern sleek.
Designer:Roundhouse
This kitchen has a white gloss painted concrete floor. Commercial type grey cabinets and drawers are used and the island features a butcher block bar. The space above the cabinets can be used for decor.
Visualizer:Armando Ferriani
Grey and white come alive in geometric colorblock in this kitchen. Pops of red are used to color the walls in the shelving. Dark paintd concrete complete this look.
Designer:Roundhouse
This semi-industrial look sits in a South London home. It is all at once posh and modern. Touches of wood appear in the cabinet under the island and the warm pine wall apron above the cooktop. White tile, skylights, and sliding glass doors add natural light.
Designer:Armando Ferriani
This light and airy white and grey kitchen is accented with touches of blue also seen in the room just beyond. The stainless steel in the hardward extends to the legs of the table and chairs. While you expect the normal bit of greenery in the kitchen to come from small individual indoor herb planters , this kitchen eschews that for a dramatically huge one.
Designer:Destilat
This kitchen is the centerpiece for an Austrian penthouse and features Eternit panels which create the huge slate gray wall that surrounds the kitchen. Above the wall is a floating light box.
Designer:Harvey Jones
Just inside these sleek grey kitchen cabinets are solid oak drawers made to look modern. This room features skylights that help to keep this design from looking freary. Everything picks up the grey, the wood floors and walls. The white countertops really help this room to not get too heavy.
Designer:Justine Hugh-Jones
This kitchen features a marble topped island, two sinks, and a stainless steel backsplash. The half moon seats on the barstools add a touch of wood in the room. The cool grey tile completes this look effortlessly.
Designer:Design Squared
The kitchen of a London home was designed for functionality and provides great lighting through transom windows above the cabinet and casement window over the sink. A brick look grey tile backsplash accent the white cabinets with pewter hardware.
Designer:Issie-Mae Interior Design
This grey and white kitchen features an island that takes the ceramic counter top down to the floor. Dark slate grey is featured on the base of the island. The backsplash is lattice print in grey and white. It is a simple look atop light pine wood floors.
Designer:Urban Kitchens
This white simple and sleek kitchen design adds a bold look with its full marble island. The look is picked up in the backsplash and works well with the white cabinets. The contrast of the dark wood floors adds interest.
Designer:Conrad Gargett
Again, a marble island is used as the centerpiece. White countertops and cabinets accented with the marble backsplash make this modern design a winner. Do check out our post on marble kitchens if you like this kind of look.
Designer:Rebecca Jansma & Suzanne Gorman| Photographer:Jason Busch
This white kitchen has warm maple floors and a grey countertop on the island. The pendant lamps are from Mutto . Do check out this collection of pendant lamps if you are looking for more kitchen lighting inspiration.
There’s something so poetic in taking an old factory and turning it into a modern home. Designers take something old and dilapidated and give it a new purpose fit for the 21st century. This trend has taken the world by storm- decrepit factories, warehouses and offices are being transformed into state-of-the-art lofts. We’re going to take you on a tour from Dubai to Hungary, into the some of the most impressive industrial lofts that you’ve ever seen. Join us in the industrial loft revolution.
Visualizer:Golovach Tatiana and Andrey Kot
We start our tour in Budapest, Hungary. To give the space a more industrial look, the plaster was removed from some of the walls to expose the brick and concrete underneath. Other walls were plastered and renovated with decorative panels. The space is now a fusion of color, texture, and geometric design.
Visualizer:Golovach Tatiana and Andrey Kot
The different colored couches and books brighten up the room. The black pipes that support the library and make the step ladder add to the overall industrial theme. While textured wall panels are a subtle design feature that doesn’t overcrowd the space.
Visualizer:Golovach Tatiana and Andrey Kot
The original windows have been left open to allow natural light in. The white cabinets are a modern touch, while the ceiling light is a lively geometric twist.
Visualizer:Golovach Tatiana and Andrey Kot
The uncovered tubes and vents are reminiscent of the original industrial factory. The distressed green cabinets and red chairs are a colorful pop in the room.
Visualizer:Golovach Tatiana and Andrey Kot
The room is well lit thanks to the symmetrical light fixtures. A table in the kitchen turns the space into a kitchen and dining area, uniting two different areas for function and to save floor space.
Visualizer:Golovach Tatiana and Andrey Kot
A private study in the bed area is kept stylishly simple and functional. Old filing boxes are a vintage and stylish storage solution.
Visualizer:Golovach Tatiana and Andrey Kot
A curtain and glass sliding door keep the study private. The patterned bed spread and colored pillows warm up the whole area, and a potted plant is a refreshing ornament.
Visualizer:Golovach Tatiana and Andrey Kot
The wooden floor and fashionable carpet soften the raw industrial elements.
Visualizer:Golovach Tatiana and Andrey Kot
A dressing room is stylish feature for the house owner with an ample closet. The cement walls and black grating on the ceiling continue the industrial design concept.
Visualizer:Golovach Tatiana and Andrey Kot
The coat room is a creative and useful design feature.
Visualizer:Golovach Tatiana and Andrey Kot
The bathroom is light and airy, the color scheme giving the illusion of space. A large metal framed mirror and iron light fixture fit into the industrial theme, and a wooden utilities table adds a distinguished atmosphere.
Visualizer:Golovach Tatiana and Andrey Kot
A copper bath is perfect for the space. It contributes to the industrial theme as well as being vintage and incredibly stylish. A carpet, dark wood shelves and the copper prevent the room from feeling cold and impersonal. A vintage heater is another industrial decoration that contributes to the overall atmosphere.
Visualizer:Golovach Tatiana and Andrey Kot
Originally an old garment factory built in 1928, the loft has been opened and renovated. The top floor consists of a bedroom, study, dressing and bathroom. While the bottom floor is made up of a living area, kitchen-dining area, coat room, library area and guest bathroom.
Visualizer:Koj Design
Next stop in the tour is Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. The color scheme for this loft is more neutral with grey, black and white being the main colors. This loft focuses on the more sophisticated industrial design.
Visualizer:Koj Design
A gorgeous engraved wooden table is a warm and sophisticated adornment. Delicate and detailed ornaments add a personal flair. Even the choice of flowers in the glass vase breaks away from everyday choices, instead opting for a more expressive look.
Visualizer:Koj Design
The design for this loft focuses on geometric designs along with raw industrial elements. This achieved through the custom geometric tiles on the floor, the industrial style light fixtures , the uncovered pipes and taps.
Visualizer:Koj Design
A wooden floor warms up the space and provides some texture to the overall design.
Visualizer:Koj Design
The kitchen aims sleek and modern, with chrome providing the industrial component.
Visualizer:Koj Design
The vintage industrial chairs are expertly paired with wooden counter tops and iron light fixtures. A fluffy, patterned carpet ties all the different aspects together.
Visualizer:Koj Design
A vintage mounted bicycle takes the space back to it’s roots while being a whimsical trinket.
Visualizer:Koj Design
An essential design feature is the round chandelier that is adds to the industrial glamour atmosphere. A mischievous sign board brightens the room, and prevents it from being too serious.
Visualizer:Koj Design
This unique chair is a chic facet as it rests loftily on the custom accent flooring.
Visualizer:Koj Design
An important design feature in any industrial style loft is the light fixtures and uncovered pipes.
Visualizer:Mihail Scherbak & Timothy Kalakutsky
Our final stop is in Dubai. While being industrial, the living space is also colorful and includes nature.
Visualizer:Mihail Scherbak & Timothy Kalakutsky
The open plan living space includes a accent wall with shelves and a multitude of artistic ornaments. The uncovered windows include the garden into the decor, and the splashes of yellow remind one of a bright sunny day.
Visualizer:Mihail Scherbak & Timothy Kalakutsky
The wooden flooring unites the entire space and adds a wavy texture, while a self standing lamp is a trendy component.
Visualizer:Mihail Scherbak & Timothy Kalakutsky
The overhanging wooden slats incorporate the ceiling into the accent wall and is an innovative design feature.
Visualizer:Mihail Scherbak & Timothy Kalakutsky
The kitchen is undeniably industrial chic, while the quilted carpet is a unique aspect that creates a homely atmosphere.
Visualizer:Mihail Scherbak & Timothy Kalakutsky
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
