When you think of Victoriana, your minds fills with frills. White balconies, brick laced with ivy and china teapots set a dainty, wealthy scene. These visions forget the real Victorian times – the times that inspired steampunk; the times that saw cobblers and blacksmiths; the times that saw the invention of the steam train. These 30 industrial lighting fixtures take you back to when technology changed the way you lived. Wrestle with a pipe light above your dining table. House a pipe-made robot upon your desk. Greet guests to your place with a wrought iron chandelier. Make your home truly Victorian with our picks for an inspired industrial interior.
Making your home Victorian can begin in the home office. This copper table lamp harks back to the past with a copper dome, pulley and heavy black iron fittings. A cloth-covered power cord polishes off the look.
Fancy a lamp with more personality? This robot replica offers a LED bulb for a head and a valve for an arm. 32 centimetres high, he’ll make a steampunk scene on your work or home office desk.
Edison invented the light bulb, and in this piece with his creation, one of our most unique table lamps . With a bed of red mahogany, all electrical components (including the bulb) are UL-listed.
Crafted from a range of iron plumbing fixtures, this running man sprints from one household to another. Use this unusual form as a bedside table lamp , for morning jog inspiration.
Pulleys adorn this floor lamp with street-style lantern. Made of twisted steel, its metal grate encases the light, while adding some serious industrial impact to your living room.
Looking for a chandelier without a trace of bling? This painted copper find boasts nine lights dangling from tap fittings. Give it breathing space in your living or family room.
Easy to install with a vintage look, this six light find turns it down a notch. Its 52-inch chain hangs its glow close to an intimate dinner table gathering.
Bike lovers would excel with this six-light chandelier made from bike wheels. Its wrought iron frames hang from a central point, creating a triangular shape perfect for illuminating dinner tables.
There’s no doubt that these hemp rope lights offer a different way to light a room. Drape them across hanging bars or as an ornament on a table, for an eye-catching way to diffuse the dark.
Let frosted light coat your kitchen table, with this set of three pendant lights. Made of metal, they offer adjustable holders that twist, turn and tilt your light to the right angle.
This set of three cages come with a two-year warranty. Hanging from different heights, their metal design would work well over a dining or kitchen table.
Make it circular with this metal light of spherical angles. Its screws turn to enable different combinations – and refractions – of the way you see your light.
Encased in a fan-style design, these five lights shrouded in metal add warmth to your room. Take advantage of its two-year warranty for an easy add to an industrial interior.
More cages abound, with this set of three lights in different designs. Created from oil-rubbed bronze, they create a nifty chandelier for your bedroom, kitchen or dining room ceiling. A 1200mm black cord lets you adjust the length.
Still finding your chandeliers too pristeen? These industrial mini pendant lights feature three sockets, three valves and a design well-suited to the modern man cave.
Bring your kitchen or dining area back to the 20’s. This pendant light bar with three lampshades hangs suspended by a pulley, a ceiling-bound look with an industrial twist.
Looking for a less elegant solution to light up your kitchen? This caged bar find is hardwired for all countries and shipped straight from the USA.
Wrought iron forms the shape of a star, in this five-pronged design perfect for the porch. Its caged edges look a treat afront an antique-style abode.
Not sure of the direction your décor is headed? This industrial-style light spins off in all directions, while a black steel finish and two-year warranty keep it grounded in reality.
Set up your home like a movie scene, with this row of four lights mimicking those on film. Fully dimmable, its champagne glass lights and oil-rubbed bronze suit a range of interiors.
24.8 feet worth of cord can last up to 3,000 hours, in this hipster lantern find. Drape them over your porch for a magical invitation to your next dinner party.
Want your retro interior to make a splash? These LED-infused marquee lights make your home glow as if were on Broadway. Switch between flashing or non-flashing lights, while you spend time serving the hor d’oeuvres.
Brand new with a look of the old, these light fixtures made of piping add fuse gauges to their stems. Hang their five lights upon your garage or office, for a Victorian approach to business.
Keep your light close to your ceiling with this metal cage design. Five lights ensure each angle is covered.
Get the Victorian factory look, with a wall sconce mounted upon your wall. This artistic design offers an alternative to clinical-looking LEDs with its rolled barrel finish.
Black wrought iron steals the scene in this vertical light. Bulbs on either side create a sleek look unusual for industrial times.
The lantern look moves inside, with this pulley lamp affixed to the wall. A metal grate based on painted wood sits well at your home entrance.
Industrial lighting takes a new form, with this metal form splattered in artistic paint. Three lights and a wall mount provide an easy entrance into the world of the Victorian.
An English bronze finish and stylized cage let these bulbs light up your ceiling. Replace your standard ceiling light with its industrial-inspired form.
Inspired by the look of the barnhouse, this lamp lights up the outdoors. Hang it on your patio or porch, for an ambient entrance to your front door.
Everyone loves a delicious cookie. Enjoyed as a snack on the run, an afternoon bite or a sneaky treat after dinner, they’re easy to eat and hard to stop devouring. Why not invest in a delectable cookie jar to keep them fresh? These forty-two cookie jar picks for your home or office specialize in making cookie stashes hard to keep away from. Made of ceramic, glass or plastic, they feature hooting owls, sly foxes, a cookie-loving Snoopy, Star Wars favourites and the classic cookie muncher, Cookie Monster. Take a scroll down our top choices to see how your kitchen could benefit from their stylish and novel designs.
Antler Cookie Jar
Looking for a unique jar to store peanuts in? This white ceramic container, crafted with the texture of an acorn and shape of deer antlers, has all the ingredients for a welcoming treat.
Vintage Patterned Turquoise Ceramic Cookie Jar
An intricate pattern and turquoise glaze make this ceramic cookie jar hard to ignore. Lift its bird-topped lid for a tasty snack before the door.
Pineapple Cookie Jars
Have some tropical fruit cookies you’d like to boast about? This fruity set of two blends in well with black, white or wooden kitchen décor.
Red Bell Pepper Cookie Jar
Microwave and dishwasher safe, this red ceramic beauty looks healthy – but most certainly is not. Store your tasty treats inside for guilty pleasures after work.
Yellow Bee Hive Cookie Jar
Honey products have found their perfect match, with this cookie jar surrounded by six bees. Its plastic-seal lid helps keep them fresh every time.
Elephant-Shaped Cookie Jar
This unusual example of elephant home décor can stash your sugar, tea, coffee or cookies. Lift its teapot handle for ease, its elephant trunk for interest. If you are interested in cool looking teapots like this, here is a post you shouldn’t miss: 40 Unique Teapots to Help You Savour The Taste Of Tea .
Fox Cookie Jar
What did the fox say? This orange-and-white painted ceramic creature said eat more cookies, every time.
White Fox-Shaped Ceramic Cookie Jar
A little subtler in look, this fox looks happy as Larry to be holding your treats. Fix his white ceramic, plastic-sealed self on your bench for more than one cheeky dip.
Dog Cookie Jar
Daschunds are known for their sense of smell, and this one smelt the cookies. Lift a treat from the head of this pet for a teatime break that will make you smile.
Cute Snoopy Dog Cookie Jar
Snoopy loves Woodstock, and we love cookies. Impress the children – and adults – in your household, with this cute cookie container on your kitchen bench.
Cat Cookie Jar
Know someone that’s always stealing your treats? Make your thoughts known with this not-so-subtle ceramic jar.
Chef Pig Cookie Jar
Hand-crafted and painted, this unusual pig chef holds all the ingredients for dinner – but not dessert. Store your after-dinner treats within his form, to help him squeal with sugary delight.
Rooster Cookie Jar
Cock-a-doodle-cookie? This ceramic, aluminium-plated find is hand casted, hand painted, and beautifully gift-boxed for the treat lover on a farm.
Flamingo Cookie Jar
Think of summer loving with this fun-loving flamingo upon your desktop. An airtight container keeps your favourite treats fresh at hand.
Owl Cookie Jar
This cookie container features intricate detailing in one ceramic owl. Have a hoot by pulling sweets out of its browned form.
White Owl Cookie Jar
Owls might be wise, but not wise enough to hide the cookies. This white ceramic and gold creation packs a pretty picture and sweet treats. Also do check out our post Owl Home Decor , if you really love to have more of these cute birds in your home.
Penguin Cookie Jar
There’s nothing quite as cute as a mother with her baby, and this two–penguin cookie jar is no exception. Feed your little ones a treat from this doting mother’s inner.
Turtle Cookie Jar
Lift up this ceramic turtle’s lid and what do you see? Cookies, cookies, and more cookies for thee!
Skull Cookie Jar
Thinking too hard about your own mortality? Stifle dark thoughts with cookies emanating from a ceramic skull.
Sweet Tooth Cookie Jar
An interesting pairing with sugary goods, this large sweet tooth is perfect before the dentist’s chair. Fill its insides with candy, cookies, or anything else the dentist might berate you for.
Santa Claus Cookie Jar
Santa’s known for being jolly - and a jar full of cookies can only help. This hand-painted cookie jar with rubber gasket is the perfect accessory for the Christmas season.
Santa Boot Cookie Jar
Santa’s little elves look up from his boot and towards his cookie jar. Lift the lid on this ceramic find for a tasty little goodie inside.
Cute Snowman Cookie Jar
Hand-crafted and painted, this blushing snowman has us all wishing for winter. Fill his scarved head with cookies for a cushy friend every opening.
Cookie Monster Cookie Jar
Cookie Monster embodies the very essence of cookie eating. This custom-sculpted and air-tight jar comes in a colourful box perfect for gifting.
Jonathan Adler Mr. & Mrs. Muse Jar
Surrealist designer Jonathan Adler crafted Mr and Mrs Muse from his own imagination. Use yours to fill their oval ceramic forms with sugar, sweets, nuts or small cookies.
Cinderella’s Carriage Ceramic Cookie Jar
Cinderella may not have gone to the ball, but you will go to this jar. Crafted in white ceramic, it’s every cookie eater’s dream when lifting the lid.
Copper Cookie Jar
Make the cookie jar modern again, with this copper find for the kitchen bench. An airtight seal and non-rust finish mean your treats appear elegant before the plate.
Antique Industrial-Style Cookie Jar
Old Dutch has done it again, with this copper cookie jar with lacquered finish. A golden plaque, plastic seal and hammered finish make it appear antique, whilst keeping your favourite treats brand new.
Vintage Style Key & Fleur de Lis Cookie Jar
Combine French overtones with a beautiful ceramic, in this jar suited for many food items. A turquoise hue and mock-rusted exterior suit a worldly interior. If you are interested in the fleur de lis style, do check out our post: Fleur De Lis Home Decor , where we cover everything about this symbol.
Tuscan Style Red Cookie Jar
Inject some Tuscan flavor into your kitchen area, with this ruby red cookie jar. A glazed fleur-de-lis sits upon this ceramic’s large body.
Glass Cookie Jar With Lid
A hint of turquoise colours this glass cookie jar, engraved with patterns reflecting on treats. Open the lid to take a bite, and chuck it in the dishwasher to keep it clean.
Large Glass Cookie Jar With Lid
A set of two gallon containers, reserved just for cookies? These classic storage jars gives you extra room to pack all your treats in specialist Anchor glass that is smell, stain and chemical-free.
Air-tight Ceramic Cookie Jar
This ceramic cookie jar holds just what it says it does. An air-tight seal keeps its contents fresh on the inside, stylish on the outside.
Personalized Cookie Jar
Feel like normal cookie jars just don’t suit? This large ceramic jar paints a typographic family tree, allowing insertion of your last name for a jar all yours.
Mason Jar Cookie Container
Blue, embossed and ready for the dishwasher, this blue mason jar has all the hipsters wrapt. Store your cookies, lentils or kitchen bits and bobs within its airtight seal.
Fire Hydrant Cookie Jar
Know a fireman who loves a good bite? This bright red ceramic jar is big enough to store a week’s worth of treats.
Doctor Who Tardis Cookie Jar
Doctor Who fans can now pull a cookie out of a tardis. This ceramic is both an effective disguise and item of memorabilia.
Star Wars Death Star Cookie Jar
Know someone obsessed by cookies and Star Wars? Join their passions together, with this jar resembling a white death star.
Star Wars Stormtrooper Cookie Jar
Straight from the manufacturers at Disney, this stormtrooper has cookies on the brain.
Star Wars Darth Vader Cookie Jar
‘Luke, I have your cookies’. This black ceramic jar is air-tight and gift-box bound for your family kitchen.
Star Wars R2D2 Cookie Jar
You can almost hear the beeps coming out of this R2D2 cookie jar. Fill him up to the brim with your favourite space-age treats. Head over to our Star Wars home decor post if you are obsessed with having a Star Wars Theme.
Dragon Egg Cookie Jar
Collect a dragon egg for yourself, with this green fade example of game of thrones home décor . Its beautiful scaled form will look a treat in your kitchen’s nooks or crannies.
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
