A dazzling white dining room may raise a few eyebrows among parents of spaghetti slinging toddlers, but in this age of wipe clean modern furniture materials and washable paint finishes this crisp and clean look can belong to anyone. Some may be concerned that a plain white space could lack in personality or individuality. However, this is not the case in any of these 33 dining rooms that utilise beautiful accessories to make each decor scheme completely different to the next. Join us on a journey to discover distinguished dining sets, statement dining table pendant lights and a sprinkling of bright accent ideas.
Visualizer:Artem Bobrov
Crown your dining spot. A modern chandelier hovers like a halo over this heavenly black and white dining room . Wood tone and greenery breath life onto the blank canvas. The modern dining chair set keeps things sharp.
Visualizer:Alexey Kilimichenko
Let treasured items inspire your scheme. A colourful travel poster is the inspiration for the tropical palette of this coral and green accented scheme. Jade green modern dining chairs encircle a round white dining table with a white marble top, under a coral coloured dining room pendant light. A bulky white dining room buffet blends into the background.
Visualizer:Julia Buza
Add a look of expense and luxury with golden trims. The subtle sheen brought by a gold dining pendant, slim ceiling inlay, and the golden legs of chic grey dining chairs and black console unit simply oozes upper class. Don’t go overboard on this metallic though as it will have the entirely opposite effect.
Designer:Atelier Daaa
Don’t be afraid to mix things up. With a plain white backdrop and a clear glass dining table , this room scheme could afford a little mix and match when it came to selecting the dining chairs.
Designer:Atelier Daaa
Contrasting colour accessories give maximum impact. Three orange tinted versions of dining ghost chairs add extra interest to this carte blanche. A blue based dining room wall decor lends terrific contrast to the tangerine chairs. Blue and orange accessories pop out from white decor around the room.
Visualizer:Alesya Kasianenko
Introduce a colourful area rug. Just because your walls are painted white doesn’t mean you can’t be seated in a colourful dining area. This striped red rug design is matched by dominant red artwork. A single red accent chair is quirkily positioned along one side of the extendable wooden dining table , rather than placed at the more obvious head of the table. The shape of the dining pendant light emulates pomegranate seeds, which can be seen tumbling from the table centrepiece. A similar chandelier is available here .
Designer:Atelier Daaa
Balance the space. The dark wirework shade of this Vertigo pendant spans the entire length of a bright eight seat dining set, made up with the Muuto Nerd chair and Saarinen executive side chair .
Designer:MAMOUT architects & AUXAU
Mark out your dining zone with multiple pendant lights .
Visualizer:Andrea Papini
Low hung lighting visually anchors a centrally placed table to its spot.
Designer:Craftr Studio
Incorporate existing built-in seating as a banquette bench. This white dining room set is positioned up against a window seat to save space - it also saves on splashing the cash on extra dining chairs.
Visualizer:Lab59
Wood and white for the win. A wooden dining set makes a perfect warming addition to icy dining room decor. This wooden sculptural chair design is the Genny Easy chair by Morelato.
Visualizer:Igor Sirotov
Bespoke designs can save on space. A white dining room table and chairs morphs with a kitchen island here, creating a streamlined design.
Visualizer:Ignacio Riera
A dining bench can seat extra guests. Impromptu diners can be accommodated by budging up on this black and white dining room set with bench.
Visualizer:Dina Kuzmenko
Introduce some pattern. A chevron feature wall has been created behind a pure white dining room table set, in this cheerful blue and white dining room. The modern white dining room chairs are the Eames armchair .
Visualizer:Coloroom Interiors
Let the shelves do the talking. At least, let the contents of your shelves be the loudest part of quietly colour free decor. Recessed shelving makes a modern change from a more traditional white dining room hutch.
Visualizer:Pham Phuc
Do the legwork. These white dining room chairs have Eiffel Tower inspired legs that bring a look of strength to a gentle white scheme.
Visualizer:Bercy Chen Studio LP
Don’t underestimate the power of plants. Indoor plants are an easy way to add flashes of greenery to a plain looking room.
Visualizer:Tesla Studio
Think outside the (white) box. A swing arm wall lamp is a novel way to add lighting over a dining room table, and this black Flos Mod 265 is just the ticket to complement a modern white dining room table. A cheaper replica is available here .
Visualizer:Inviz
Make your table centrepiece suit your needs. You don’t have to splash out on fancy candlesticks if you’re not the dinner party type. A simple modern fruit bowl will do.
Photographer:Hey!Cheese| Visualizer:Fungo Design
Add colour in unexpected ways. A blue pegboard wall behind two Caravaggio Pendant lights provides a repositionable shelving system, plus wall hooks where and when they’re needed.
Designer:Maayan Zusman
Make a shy white scheme blush. This blush pink dining table makes a sweet departure from the surrounding monochrome scheme. Different white dining room chair designs keep the set looking fresh. The dinky globe pendant lights are the Flos String Light Round .
Visualizer:Evgenii Bulatnikov & Devid Liquify
Geometric accents bring edge to any scheme, like these Vibia Wireflow 2D pendants .
Visualizer:Home d
A roaring fireplace adds movement, colour and light. Large artwork can be propped on the floor behind the table for a change of scene.
Visualizer:Stijn Vereeken
Kitchen bars aren’t just for breakfast. This tall and elegant black and white dining room set is made by placing modern dining chairs at a sleek kitchen bar.
Visualizer:Maria Garkusha & Ruslan Kovalchuk
Go large on lighting.
Visualizer:Inuti
Linear thinking makes light work of minimal spaces. A striking linear suspension lamp looks crisp over black and white dining room sets.
Designer:Flat White| Visualizer:Tomas Firla & Lukas Teuber
Maximise on monochrome. A black and white dining room table takes on a new dynamic amongst chunky black accent pieces.
Visualizer:Z Design
All white dining room sets blend in unobtrusively in a white kitchen diner setup.
Visualizer:One Design Studio
Earth tones add depth and warmth. Choose a white dining room cabinet that has wooden shelving nooks, or layer a wooden dining set in front of plain white dining room furniture. Make a centrepiece with a ceramic vase of green fronds to finish the look.
Visualizer:Sasha Gnativ
Off white dining room sets have a softer look.
Visualizer:Slava Korchagin
Use your table top as a canvas for colour.
Designer:Soffit Interiors| Visualizer:Apollo Render
Display elaborate artwork right on the table.
Visualizer:DA Visual
Add pops of colour with pendants. Colourful wood and concrete pendants colour this monochromatic Scandinavian dining room . A mismatched selection of black and white dining room chairs add to the quirky eclectic aesthetic, placed around a plain white dining room table.
Industrial chic backdrops aren’t reserved for foregrounds of urban modern style. They can take on many flavours, from chic vintage or colourful eclectic to monochrome Scandi or Asian inspired. Raw concrete can bring a new edge to just about any aesthetic, just like these two Bohemian interiors with Moroccan influence. Exposed brickwork and concrete almost go amiss amongst the variety of vibrant coloured solo furniture pieces and mixture of eye-catching patterns that flow through every aspect of each room. There is a fun indie interior vibe here, particularly in home number one where we find towering movie murals taking up residence over strong hued feature walls.
Visualizer:Art Group by Vasilkova Daria
The crescent shape of two swing arm wall lamp shades hover like robot claws over a lilac sofa in our first home tour. A unique ceiling fan echoes the copper tones of the lighting brackets.
One of the floor reading lamps stand by a matching lilac reading chair . Jade green accents and scatter cushions create jarring contrast with the sweet pastel upholstery.
The TV wall opposite the sofa, and a casual dining bar area beneath a hanging planter , are painted jade green too. There is no white space in this living room scheme apart from peppered white pauses in the pattern of the floor tiles. A chilled wine storage cabinet marks the entrance to the kitchen.
larder units and wall cupboards match with the raw concrete in the room. The base units are a warming rustic wood tone.
A concrete bedroom is enlivened by boho textiles over the headboard wall, and throw pillows of a similar thread.
A TV feature wall achieves fun individuality with a bright blue wall mounted console set against rustic wood planks. A chrome animal figurine jauntily adorns one side of the television console surface.
Delicate springtime sprigs in a tinted glass vase inhabit the other side of the media unit.
A relaxed window seat has been created with a padded seat cushion and colourful pillows. Frosted doors obscure the closet contents, which are lit by LED lighting panels within.
Warm LED lighting glows through the cracks between wood planking on the TV feature wall.
This alternative take on the bedroom scheme shows the wooden wall planks behind the TV turned on their side to create a horizontal stack. A Moroccan mirror hangs on the back of a decoratively carved, blue painted door.
The alternative headboard feature wall is covered in a more subdued traditional print. Zany prints prevail on the bed cushions and window reading nook .
Back to the room visual with the brighter headboard fabric, the door is a distressed wooden affair with a more plain rectangular mirror. Storage drawers beneath the bed are woven rattan.
The concrete bathroom receives an colour injection from bold blue and green ceramic, with a copper accent overlay.
Cult movie characters, Jay and Silent Bob, look down from their towering mural over a cobalt blue feature wall in the hallway. A floral surround carries the design onto the adjacent wall and door. A set of wooden cupboard doors are accessorised with large Moroccan tassel handles. The hallway floor is a glazed mixture of cobalt blue, jade green and copper ceramic tile.
Bespoke cabin beds have been fashioned in a metal and wood industrial style. Shelves have been built into a central wooden wall that provides privacy to each sleeper. Seagull pendants fly by each lofty bedside. Guardians of the Galaxy’s ‘Groot’ is the subject of a movie mural too.
Chalkboard paint creates a doodle zone by the kids’ desk. An area rug warms the cold concrete floor.
A rustic double workstation spans the window, equipped with two matching wooden desk lamps.
A red false wall and soffit design has cutaway sections that throw light over the two cabin beds.
Mirrored cabinet doors conceal storage space above the wall hung green toilet. A wall mounted toilet brush keeps the floor completely clear of clutter.
Blue and red walls meet without pause in the home entryway, under a solid red ceiling. Moroccan mirrors flank the front door.
Visualizer:Anastasia Bloshchynska
In our second boho industrial home, an exposed brick wall holds wooden wall decor that looks to be from here . The greenery of indoor plants makes beautiful contrast with the red brickwork in the open plan living room. A sparkling chandelier tops the bohemian scene.
A mishmash of textiles in orange and blue colourways upholster a low-slung sectional sofa. A second piece of wooden wall decor adds interest in the entrance hallway.
A selection of glass terrariums and three glowing concrete pendants decorate the space around and over a round dining room table, against a raw concrete backdrop. Decorative panels filter sunlight from the large windows at one side.
The industrial style kitchen is lined with a light blue patterned tile, beneath a more solid blue border. A chunky copper kitchen extractor makes a shiny crown above the hob, with exposed ducting running the entire length of the countertop.
A blue bread bin and canisters match with the blue kitchen tiles. Open kitchen shelving lets the exposed red brickwork show through rather than obscuring the industrial feature behind solid wall cupboards or tall larder units. A wooden worktop matches with the wooden floors that run throughout.
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
