How do you feel about black walls in the home? It may seem like an unusual choice in an era where bright white and subtle pastels dominate the top design trends, but that’s what gives black so much appeal – it’s bold and daring, exuding a sense of sophistication anywhere. This post looks at three modern homes that use matte black and dark charcoal in abundance. Here, dark walls aren’t just an occasional accent but a fully unifying theme throughout each home. If you love dark walls, you’ll love these inspiring black living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchens, and more.
Visualizer:Now Design
Let’s start with a home that uses black-on-black design. Variations help define the boundaries of each part of the open plan living space, drawing attention to the white sofa or the warm grey dining arrangement. The furniture and accessories in each functional space sets a specific mood: the kitchen is luxurious, the dining space is moody, and layered textures around the sofa set a casual and comfortable tone.
Wood is normally a very humble material, but its exclusivity in this living room gives it a powerful presence here. It also helps warm up the appearance of the room.
Faux fire dances with intensity against its dark backdrop. It’s a nice decorative feature that likely adds great ambiance in the evening. It’s convenient because a faux fire like this one is easy to turn off when the residents want to pay more attention to the television.
This ornate antique cabinet stands out from its minimalist surroundings, almost like a gallery piece. Of course, its original intent as storage still applies and is sure to play a small role in maintaining the clutter-free appearance of the home.
The kitchen is perhaps the most streamlined feature of them all. Sleek cabinetry blends into the background easily but the backsplash catches immediate attention thanks to the light and shadow that dances across its glossy textured surface.
Cozy wooden slats and dark charcoal walls invite an instant sense of relaxation in the bedroom. Opening the shutters allows the resident to let the early morning sunshine in, but it’s not too bright or overwhelming.
The slatted wall even works to diffuse any glare that comes in through the window. It’s attractive but not too decorative, and makes a statement even without extra artwork or other ornaments.
Waking up in the morning is not as pleasant as it could be. Loud rings, beeps and tones shatter the silence – and your sleepy relaxation from the night before. Yet, alarm clocks have come a long way – and developed many more benefits than they might have had in the ‘80’s. These days, you can forgo batteries, charge your iPhone, create an art piece, or even tell the time in words with the help of new innovations. Our top 50 list of alarm clocks detail the new tasks your alarm clock can perform – in stylish, gift-worthy centrepieces to adorn the most basic of bedside tables. Take a peek to choose a differently-rising clock in the New Year.
Round Wooden Walnut Desk Clock
Roll out and up from the bed with this circular walnut clock, a perfect fit for your desk or office table.
Wooden Embroidered Clock
Inspired by the idea of creating connections, these wooden squares interlaced with thread are made by hand in Israel.
Minimalist Triangle Bamboo Clock
Made of bamboo, these nifty triangles shine the time, date and temperature via a green LED light.
Beautiful Wood & Paper Clocks
Available in a range of colours and patterns, wood and paper mesh together in many artsy designs for your living or bed room.
WWII Double Wasp Radial Engine Piston Desk Clock
Created using an authentic ‘40’s Double Wasp Radial Engine Piston, this clock was once part of American WWII aircraft artillery. Coming complete with past war scars and machine-gun pitting, each clock is custom made to order.
Gear Desk Clock
As this clock ticks time, its moving gears move in a different motion. A great gift for the mechanic in your life, this clock would be a fitting time keeper for a workbench.
Industrial Clock
Made of cast resin, this time machine looks like a spacecraft’s steering wheel, but acts like a clock.
Steampunk Style Desk Clock
Hand-painted to mimic metal, this complex creature could stake a claim amongst the widest collection of steampunk home décor .
Octopus Desk Clock
Go under the sea with this unique octopus clock, made of cold-cast resin with an antique bronze finish.
Nautical-Themed Desk Clock
Get prepared for underwater adventures with this golden diver helmet clock. Its thematic ticker is powered by quartz.
Flip On/Off Clock
Save precious snooze time by simply turning this alarm clock on its side. A simple flip turns it on or off.
Arne Jacobsen Bankers Table Clock
Made in Hong Kong, this white and steel piece with central red fixture is a great minimalist find.
Iconic Mondaine Clock’s Table Version
A Museum of Modern Art-honored design, this iconic clock design was officially licensed for $21 million by Apple - for their iOS 6. Make it your own, with a nifty night light and alarm included.
Rose Gold Finish Minimalist Desk Clock
Roll into travel mode with this stylish rose-gold desk clock. Its miniature size is a perfect fit for your suitcase.
Tube Clock
Inspired by a metal tube and extrusion ring, this Piet Hein Eek clock looks like it moulds materials together – but in reality tells a metallic version of the time.
Tumbler Alarm Clock
Defying gravity, this tumbler clock tilts and wobbles, but won’t fall down. Use it in the kid’s room, to wake them up for school time.
Architectural Desk Clock
Designed by Sung Wook Park, this mixed-material find raises a plinth on your bedside table.
Small Cuckoo Desk Clock
Cuckooing every half hour, this small wooden beauty turns off in the dark.
Concrete Desk Clock
Prop up a cement slab on your desk, for an industrial-looking office.
Concrete Brass Desk Clock
Take the diagonal path to time telling with this concrete and brass clock, a stunning addition to any modern home office desk .
Minimalist Scandinavian Clock
Create an optical illusion with this steel Scandinavian timepiece, a minimalist ornament for your bedside table.
Hourglass Clock
The sands of time run through this unique clock, which tells the time on two different axes.
Retro Flip Clock
Make your office a grandstand, as time flips through number panels from the ‘60’s.
Clock With Words
Displayed in five-minute intervals, this clock chooses words over numbers to tell the time. Gift it to the wordsmith you just don’t know how to buy for.
Whatever Desk Clock
‘Whatever’ time is engraved on this hand-crafted clock in a box design.
Crazy Eyes Clock
Sure to amuse the kids, this clock tells the time with its eyes – crazy, funny eyes.
Planter Clock
A small plant powers this clock, without the need for batteries. Save the environment and provide an office talking point - at the same time.
LED Table Lamp With Digital Clock
This functional piece lights up the details you need to see, while presenting the time you need to do it in.
Multi-Function Desk Clock With Wireless Qi Charger
This smart unit is more than just a desk clock. Incorporating a Bluetooth speaker, alarm, thermometer, music player and phone charger, the device itself is charged wirelessly.
FM Radio Alarm Clock With Bluetooth Speakers
Let a surround sound FM radio play sweet tunes to you in the morning. This alarm clock with Bluetooth speakers takes the hassle out of waking up.
Decorative Alarm Dock For iPhone
Create a nifty nook for your iPhone 5 with this clock designed to house and charge it. Although specifically made for iPhone 5, it can also charge newer models.
MoMA Notepad Desk Clock
Tired of straying Post-It notes? Combine your desk clock and notepad into one, with this fitting find.
Cute Cloud-Shaped Clock
Hang this little cloud on your desk or wall, to chase the bad work day clouds away.
Book Clock
Hide a clock inside your library for the office book lover to find.
Hard Drive Clock
Want someone to spend less hours in front of the computer? Speak to them in a language they understand – with a hard drive clock upon their desk.
BB-8 Alarm Clock
Inject some Star Wars madness into your office, with this lit BB-8 alarm clock in Santa’s wish pile.
Stormtrooper Clock
Stormtroop your way into a Star Wars fan’s good books, with this nifty clock-bearing addition to add to their collection .
Doctor Who TARDIS Projection Alarm Clock
Wake up a Doctor Who fan, with a flashing siren and TARDIS noise upon wake-up time.
Pacman Digital Desk Clock
Watch Pacman eat ghosts and the time with this retro desk clock for the modern gamer.
Sculptural Pyramid-Shaped Rotating Clock
An innovative way of showing the time, this constantly-rotating pyramid makes a perfect form every three hours.
Salvador Dali-Inspired Melting Clock
The Surrealist fan would appreciate this Dali piece come to life. A place in the home library or office would do it justice.
Art Deco-Style Clock
Made of walnut, maple and holly, this American-made timepiece is an inspirational addition to the office.
Antique Telephone Clock
Confuse customers and overnight guests with a phone that really tells the time. Play a phone ringing sound for some humorous interaction.
Cottage Chic Desk Clock
Love all things antique? This bird-and-flower design might tickle your fancy.
Antique Camera-Shaped Clock
Photography fans would appreciate this antique camera hiding the time in their home office collection .
Antique Brass Finish Clock With Rotary Dial
Walnut and brass adorn this antique rotary creation, a find for the lover of all things olden.
Victorian Desk Clock
Give the gift of gilt with this desk clock alluding to things Victorian.
Nixie Tube Clock
Choose a time or date display in these retro tubes.
Withings Smart Alarm Clock
Synced to your smartphone, this smart alarm awakens your senses with soft light. A soundtrack plays instead of bells, which can be a song or compilation of your choosing.
Bird Alarm Clock
This cute wooden bird hides all alarm clock necessities in one pretty package.
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
