Tired of chunky and often downright hideous chairs for the office? There’s no need to compromise on aesthetics when you’ve got a list like ours. These thirty stylish office chairs bring elegance to your home or workplace - with a few ergonomic benefits up their sleeves. Match a bright work interior with a swivel chair in white leather, propped up on rose gold. Create a beautiful wooden cubby seat in one smooth panel - no need for nails. Be futuristic with an ergonomic chair featuring mesh, tilt recliners and wheels. Update your modern home office desk in fine form, with our top thirty picks for comfortable and contemporary office chairs.
About A Chair Upholstered With Wood Base
Let beech wood legs and curved polypropylene hold your form. These elegant, cloth-covered cubby chairs can work in the lounge, dining room or office, and are available in four colours. Change the legs to black-stained oak to match a darker interior.
About A Chair (Swivel Option)
After a swivel chair ? This swinging incarnation from the About A Chair series features a cast aluminium base and powder-coated finish. Add comfort with a cushion fixed to its black or white seat, or check out About A Chair’s other options to select your own twist.
Eames-Style Molded Plastic Chair
Looking for two? This twin set of Eames replica chairs come with moulded polypropylene seats and dowel wooden legs, in two ensembles you can set up easily. Protect your floor with their plastic protectors, and stand them up behind the desk to see their Eiffel supports. Choose from eight colour ways to complement your home office.
Eames Plastic Armchair PACC
Love the sound of rolling wheels over hardwood? This Eames-style chair, modelled after the first industrially-produced chair in the world, is made for hard floors. Buy its black or white version, with a handy height adjustment underneath.
Tulip-Style Chair
Dare to be different with your office chair. This futuristic white pod with aluminium base is sure to make a splash in the office, with its ABS plastic seat and 17 cushion colour options.
Kartell Masters-Style Chair
This golden dream of an office chair is not just a pretty face. Winner of the 2015 Gold Dot and 2010 Good Design Awards, its designers Philippe Starck and Eugeni Quitllet fused three chair functions to create its form. Stackable, outdoor-friendly and boasting a range of five colours, it’ll be a unique addition to any home or office.
Casper-Style Home Office Chair
Casper chairs are timeless. Use this clear, injection-moulded version for your office, or choose from nine other colours for bolder interiors.
Panton S-Style Chair
There’s nothing more eye-catching than a one-piece chair. Surprise and delight your workplace while sitting on its ABS-constructed, white, black, red or blue form. Its ergonomic shape helps you sit straighter, too.
Trattoria Arm Chair
Looking for an office chair to match your industrial home decor ? This electric-plated metal find doesn’t mark the floor and requires minimal assembly time. Stack its commercial-grade form under an industrial desk, or below our pictured star-stencil clock .
Flow Chair
Jean Marie Massaud’s combo of a polyurethane shell and natural, bleached or brown oak legs adds a stylish addition to your home office. Look out for its hidden swivel, reduced height and inner upholstery options, which offer a comfortable place to view tiny shelf satellites in your space decor office.
Muuto Cover Chair
Your choice of lacquered ash or oak veneer twists to form this contemporary chair – without using metal parts. Copenhagen designer Thomas Bentzen spent three years in its construction, now offered for sale in five matte shades.
Muuto Visu Sled Base Chair
Another design by Danish brand Muuto, this sled base chair has inspired many similar looks since. Colour its oak veneer seat and stainless steel legs in four muted hues, for a timeless addition to the bedroom, dining room or office.
Nelson Swag Leg Arm Chair
First conceived in 1958, George Nelson’s famous chair was built with Charles and Ray Eames’ plastic patents. Now made of recyclable polypropylene, this white version offers an American-made seat with air circulation and armrests.
Serta Valetta Upholstered Home Office Chair
Want a higher level of comfort, with a handy swivel function? These beautifully-upholstered finds use memory foam cushioning, finishing their stainless steel legs with chrome. Adjust the height underneath for a perfect working accessory.
Colorful Desk Chairs
After something cheap and cheerful for the kids? Made in bright pink, blue, purple or green, these simple ergonomic designs allow breathability through their backs, swivels in their roller stands, and height adjustment underneath.
Baxton Elia Clear Acrylic Swivel Office Chair
Get pure sophistication atop your swivel. This undulating clear acrylic piece sits upon height-adjustable steel, for a contemporary design to suit any interior.
Muuto Swivel Base Fiber Armchair
Think of the environment when buying your next office chair. Made of completely recyclable plastic and wooden fibres, designer duo Iksos-Berlin sought a clear shape incorporating a back, seat and armrests all in one. Choose from nine colour combination options.
Curved Wooden Home Office Chair
After something in natural wood? This chrome steel creation features a height adjustment lever and six wheels, to roll you quickly to the filing cabinets.
Kartell Spoon Desk Chair
Design and comfort meet in the middle, with this specially-made office chair. Mimicking the shape of a spoon, this 2007 Good Design Award winner features roller wheels, a height-adjustment handle, and specifically-labelled recyclable materials.
Meelano M347 White & Rose Gold Leather Office Chair
Want a dose of pure office luxury? This Italian, soft, white leather dream snakes rose gold armrests around its sides and back, leading down to an adjustment handle and five easy-to-move wheels.
Stylish Black & Brown Mesh Desk Chair
Ergonomic enthusiasts will enjoy this vinyl office chair with breathable mesh back. Its sponge seating, tension-controlled tilter and flip-up arms are paired with ultra-handy height adjustment levers and wheels.
Eames-Style Group Management Chair
Combine style and function in premium Italian leather. Available in five hues on a polished aluminium frame, it features tilt locks and tensioning, a 360-degree swivel and adjustable height levers – with modern office savvy.
Eames-Style Group Executive Chair
Take your chair comfort up a level. The Executive version features a full-length, leather-upholstered back, an aluminium frame and added durability – with the Management style’s ergonomic benefits.
Langria Mid-Back Mesh Chair
Add a splash of colour to your work or home office. This white and lime sensation lines mesh up its back, pads its seat with cotton, props your neck up on a headrest, and lets you swivel, height-adjust and roll with abandon. Choose from three colours.
Merax Reclining Desk Chair With Extendable Foot Rest
Get a sneaky snooze in between meetings. Leather-upholstered and meeting ANSI and BIFMA ergonomic standards, this chair reclines to be almost horizontal. Padded armrests, a slide-out footrest and wheels make this chair the perfect fit for the office addict.
Herman Miller Sayl Task Chair
Combine a futuristic look with top-of-the-line functionality. This triangular mesh-backed chair, available in black or white, offers the perfect back support - with a 12-year warranty.
Herman Miller Mirra 2
Need more chair features? Another from the Herman Miller range, this turquoise seat offers a tilting back, adjustable arms and seat, and lower back support.
Herman Miller Aeron Chair
What does almost two hundred dollars extra afford from Herman Miller? Specialised ergonomics for those between 5”3 and 6”6 inches tall, back support across eight zones of tension, and individual pads creating a perfect S curve for your working spine.
Herman Miller Embody Chair
The absolute top of the range, the Embody chair stimulates blood and oxygen flow, reduces spine compression and keeps you cool – no matter how long you sit.
Steelcase Gesture Chair
If we are to recommend one from this super ergonomic lot it would be the Steelcase Gesture chair which even one ups the Herman Miller chairs in terms of customisability. Even the angle of the arm rests can be controlled precisely.
Despite living in this digital age of eReaders, nothing compares to the age old experience of thumbing through actual pages, captivated in the familiar scent of paper and ink. Home libraries and reading nooks still hold their popularity because as human beings we just love to be amongst these paper banks of knowledge, adventure and romance. A large home library spanning multiple walls can feel like a big hug around its inhabitant and can hold a lifetime of reading that allows the owner to delve into past pockets of information; a manifestation of their learning and exploration. So, let’s explore various styles of living rooms for book lovers…
Designer:Paul Cremoux Studio
A perfect place to install a particularly towering library in an open plan living area has got to be around a staircase. The rising treads provide the perfect climb to the top of the tree of knowledge, allowing stops at each shelf along the way. If your staircase at home is of the more traditional variety and space is at a premium, then you could still utilise the unused space beneath it for your book collection. The exquisite Eames molded plywood chair plays the role of accent chairs here.
Visualizer:ArchAnts
Our living rooms are a ready made relaxation spot in which to lounge with a good book at the end of a long day, or over a lazy weekend. By moving a sofa just slightly away from the wall, in toward the centre of the room, ample space can be created for the installation of set of bookshelves behind it. Narrow book shelving won’t cause a huge subtraction of floor space from the room. You can soften the look with the placement of some decorative leafy indoor house plantsplant stands for added interest and to differ heights.
Visualizer:Alexey Gulesha
A bookcase can even be built to your own bespoke design by specialists. You could create a surround in which to hang your TV, for when you’re done with your reading. Don’t forget to install a librarians ladder for those high spots on your set of unique wall shelves too.
Designer:Michael Maher Design
These three art prints, mounted in front of the bookcase, break up the bank of books and create depth to the display. Try hanging your own collection of art prints on the outer edges of your shelving for a new look. This option also allows for you to enjoy your gallery without compromising on storage space, as you can still house many of your books behind the beloved artwork.
Designer:Elizabeth Roberts
Many people might think that they simply don’t have space in their living room for a large home library but try considering every single available space. Look vertically and don’t forget that the narrow gaps between things, like windows, can provide ample book storage space.
Visualizer:Uglyanitsa Alexander
A bespoke bookcase can be built right into the eaves, a great option if you are living under sloping ceilings. Strategically placed table lamps create various spots for reading.
Source:Evermotion
If you don’t have the spare cash for a bespoke bookcase then there are many great floating or freestanding options like these IKEA ones adorning Scandinavian living rooms .
Visualizer:Santiago Mañero
If you have a bit of solid DIY knowledge you could even install your own to fit an unused awkward space in your home.
Visualizer:Luis Cuenca
This towering bookcase gives great depth, interest and warmth to a long pale room. The books create a beautiful feature wall, just as patterned wallpaper or wooden panelling might do, whilst also having the added benefit of being useful.
Visualizer:Aristotle Gaddi
A bookcase can also create a handy and attractive floating dividing wall to section up a particularly long room, zoning one area from the next.
Visualizer:Andreas R. Myrup
In this living room library we see artifacts and treasured keepsakes peppering the bookcase to break up the sea of books.
Visualizer:Juraj Talcik
A dark gray shelving system creates a sophisticated look.
Visualizer:Federico Cedrone
Clever LED lighting can transform the look of your library shelving arrangement.
Visualizer:Federico Cedrone
You could pick out just your decorative items from your home library wall. This display is a tasteful combination of glass carafes , intricate vases, and geometric sculptures.
Visualizer:MB Render
A decorative panel has been used to link two bookcases together in this living room decor scheme.
Visualizer:Impress
If you’d prefer not to have all of you books on display, doors can be used to partially screen your collection.
Visualizer:Mobileffe
Beyond the opal glass Atollo Desk Lamp in this living room we can see sliding doors have been drawn back to reveal a complete library.
Visualizer:Andrew Chiniakov
A small mezzanine library has been created in this tiny home. Love those nesting coffee tables !
Visualizer:Vasiliy Nagaev
High ceilings allow for tall bookcases. Three rows of wooden bookcases have been used to fill the vertical space in this example.
Architect:Pitsou Kedem Architects
A white bookcase can help keep the book wall looking light.
Visualizer:Jose Martín Chuquisala
Book shelves don’t have to run end to end; interesting shapes and cubbies can be created.
Visualizer:Sergey Baskakov
There’s no room for knick-knacks and vases amongst this vast book collection!
Visualizer:HardwareOne
What’s cozier than a book by a roaring fireplace?
Photographer:Soopakorn Srisakul
In this industrial home decor the metal staircase works alongside a librarian’s ladder. A unique coffee table provides a place to stack your reading selection.
Source:IQOSA INTERIOR
Another example of zoning using a bookcase.
Visualizer:Gushcho Timofey
are strategically placed to light up this adjustable shelving wall.
Visualizer:Phong Nguyen
An alcove is an ideal spot for a book wall. This unique ceiling fan provides an extra light source to aid easy reading.
Visualizer:Delightful
The Flos Mod 265 swing arm wall lamp appears to direct you toward the floating book shelves above the floating tv stand .
Visualizer:Deborah Berke Partners
Along with ample shelving and lighting, comfortable reading chairs are an absolute must.
Source:Cliff Ocean
A comfortable armchair provides a great spot to perch.
Source:Ikea
A window seat makes an ideal reading nook. A swing arm wall lamp ensures good illumination for night time reading as well.
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
