Lofts are known for their tall ceilings, wide open spaces, and industrial details. But loft designs vary from the ultra modern to the eclectic, and the people who live in them transform these similar architectural spaces into designs that reflect their lives. So take a tour through these 4 lofts and get a peek inside the chic and sophisticated loft-lives of everyone from world travelers to ballerinas. It’ll inspire you and leave you dreaming.
Designer:Ilya Garbuzov
This eclectic loft was designed for a man who appreciates art, loves to travel , and adores his cat. There’s plenty of plush oversized seating for his feline friend which fits perfectly into this giant space.
We love how everything here is oversized. From the couches to the art, the windows, and the lamps. These massive pieces bring this lofty space back down to a cozier level.
This loft sits right up near the treetops, and we love how they’ve brought the outdoors in with these leafy plants by the windows. The greenery is also a great contrast to this beautiful Persian rug, and all the warm colors and woods scattered through the space.
This fireplace is incredibly beautiful. We love the spherical shape, how it creates a wonderful reading corner surrounded by bottles of wine, and how the cool metal contrasts with the fire. It’s a stunning piece of art that fits perfectly into this eclectic loft.
This loft is the perfect place to kick back with a strong drink, enjoy good company, and admire all that surrounds you. We bet there will be some pretty fun parties at this loft.
And if the inside didn’t convince you of that, this deck sure should. The hanging lights play on the whimsy of this eclectic loft, and the stunning woods bring you off to a far away exotic land. We love the contrast of the stark white an the woods, and how they’ve created privacy with the greenery around the sides.
Visualizer:Pavel Alekseev
This loft was designed for a young creative family, and you can see that in all the creative design solutions and decisions. We love the metal fireplace and tv surround, and how they’ve mixed that with the warm handout wood storage underneath.
This place may look serious from the cold, gray, and modern design choices but it’s also whimsical in a modernist way. We love the mix of tweed, and patterns in the couch and how the entire loft looks futuristic.
Here you can see more traditional elements of a loft: tall ceilings, giant windows, and exposed beams and pipes. They’ve definitely played up these elements in this modern loft.
From here you can see those amazing windows, and the classic loft exposed brick. We love how they’ve played on this in their own way here, framing the brick in this dark metal that looks like supportive beaming. It ties into the rest of the space’s metal while mirroring the lines of the windows.
Finally, a pop of color! Yellow and gray is an incredible choice because they’re so opposite, and we love how the yellow they’ve chosen is inherently warm yet has a cool undertone that matches the gray perfectly.
These chairs are incredible. They’re whimsical and modern like the rest of the space. We love the curved edges, these vintage looking straps, and how the metal looks brushed and aged.
Two main spaces of the home are separated with different flooring. The gray, stamped and distressed concrete floor of the living room mirrors the industrial feel. But this colored, almost marble looking tile is a fun modern twist on something normally organic.
We love how the tiles are different colors. One color would have been enough of a surprise, but this myriad of colors is just the kind of ‘pop’ this home needs for a young creative family.
The bold colors against this very rusty and metal built in is quite the contrast — but opposites do attract.
These tiles make the room feel massive with their mostly white surface reflecting tons of natural light.
This is fun — from the colorful tiles, to the wall mural, to this statement piece of a lamp. This space is super modern, chic, and best of all fun.
We love the white-washed brick in this space. It carries the brick from the living room but at the same time gives it it’s own character.
No detail went unattended in this space. From the chairs we mentioned before, to those stools with the studs around the sides, and the kitchen cart that’s bright and yellow like the backsplash. This space is edgy, funky, and artsy from both afar and up close.
Visualizer:Elena V Nedelcu
This giant loft was designed for a ballerina, and the space is the epitome of girly, shabby-chic. From the white on pink combination, to the antique details against the lofty and industrial structure, this space perfectly contrasts and compliments.
First off, the knotty wood with pink undertones is fabulous, and we love how this blush color is reflected in the rest of the space. This space is big and airy but has lots of layers, whether it’s the way the tables are staged or the dispersed antiques.
These incredible windows define this loft space. They’re not only massive, but they’e got tons of character. They’re wooden, white washed, and yet industrial despite their country-like makeover. They look old yet new, just like the rest of the space.
This loft is big enough for a dancer to push all that beautiful furniture to the side and dance the night away. We love how the space, while scattered in treasures, feels open and filled with possibilities.
Everything to the smallest detail was thought of here. Like this wonderful sculpture which once again plays on the airy feel of the room, to the blush tinted accents.
Up close you can see the grainy, knotty, pink wood that defines this loft.
With big open lofts you often have to define and create the spaces you need. This dressing area is a great example of doing just that, and you could do this yourself with a separator to create a reading nook or even a little home office.
The bedroom part of the loft is just as dreamy as the rest. That bed looks like the perfect place for a ballerina to kick back and relax after a day on her feet. We also love how the ceiling comes down here, creating a cozy nook in an otherwise lofty and large space.
Visualizer:Tharik Mohammed
This space looks like it was designed for a man who appreciates the finer things in life while still wanting to remain comfortable. That’s reflected in his wardrobe of leather jackets, and pieces like that big armchair covered in leather, and bolstered up by weathered wood. It looks old yet modern and regal.
Black, gray, wood, and pops of white are the theme of this space. We love the dark gray cabinets against the exposed plywood walls, and how they’ve backlit the dark backsplash.
The use of mirrors in a space are great to reflect light, or bring the outside in — just like they’ve done here. The mirrors add greenery from the garden to this very metallic and otherwise dark space.
The contrast of the stunning green and these cool grays is fabulous, and we love how the floor to ceiling windows bring that right inside from this angle. The skylight in the bathroom is also a clever solution to a room that’s otherwise cut off from the light in the rest of the loft.
Exposed plywood doesn’t have to look messy, intact it looks quite chic here despite it’s low budget.
And the exposed plywood was also used for the loft to tie the spaces together, and add a bit of organicness and color to the dark corner.
Just because a space is small and modest doesn’t mean you can pack it in style. With small spaces it’s actually best to be very intentional with your design to not only maximize the space at hand, but determine where your eye falls in the room. Instead of focusing on the size, give the eye the ability to look upwards or focus on the stunning little details. So take a look at these modest bedrooms to get some ideas as to how you could create your own upscale, sophisticated, and functional small bedroom .
Visualizer:Lê Hoàng Nhật Nam
This bedroom is small, but has all you need plus style. We love the cool grays, warm woods, and browns that make this space feel warm and inviting yet chic.
Plus, when you need it, the bed folds back up. A murphy bed is a great solution to a small room and can still be done in a way that looks great while still being functional.
The shelves in this space are so chic. We love the dark wood contrasted against the honey colored wood of the murphy bed.
This blue gray wall is a wonderful accent to the warm, brown, color pallet reflected in the rest of the room. You might think a dark color like this would make the space smaller, but the blue tones add depth and the rest of the colors are mostly light and pop off of it with contrast.
And with the bed back up, this space is a self contained office.
The surround may make this bed look like it’s also a murphy bed, but in fact it’s just a beautiful surround with book shelves. We love the warm woods and creams in this room because it make it feel light and fresh for such a small space.
The tall curtains draw your eyes up and away from how little width this room really has. The mix of the blue and gray against the warm colors of the rest of the space also looks really sharp, and the fabrics they’ve used add a very expensive feel.
Just because you have a lot to fit inside a small space doesn’t mean you should compromise on style. We love the fabrics, colors, and small accents like the styling of the bookshelf and the drawn curtains by the window.
Modern, chic, yet compact, this space boasts all you need and more — from the hidden storage under the bed to the wonderfully crafted headboard.
Covered in throw blankets , surrounded by rich wood, and bathed in soft natural light, this bed looks like the perfect place to rest your mind after a long day.
This space may not be large, but it’s packed with sensibility and style. The glossy brown accent wall reflects tons of light, and the white on wood closet not only looks great but holds everything you could need inside.
This floating vanity and shelf adds extra space without taking up much room visually.
The small details like wooden cabinets on the inside, to bushed metal hardware make this space feel tasteful and expensive.
The details matter, and they’re what make these tiny spaces really shine. We love the fabric on the vanity seat and how it matches the bed spread — it’s such a nice touch that adds continuity and a real sense of intentional design to this room.
The contrast of dark and light also really works in this small space because they’ve achieved it on so many levels: shiny and organic, light and dark, cool and warm. The elements in this space are constantly complimenting and contrasting each other which takes the focus away from how small the room really is.
Visualizer:Yaroslav Kovalchuk
This bedroom is masculine and filled with plush fabrics that make it feel like a million bucks — from the rug to the velvet throw.
This headboard is phenomenal. The light wood going vertical draws the eye up and away from the narrow space, and the color just pops against that graphite gray.
What’s even better is how they’ve carried the wood up onto the ceiling to continue drawing your eye around the room, and make you feel like you’re in a den of design.
From this angle you can really see how the wood carries through the space, drawing your eye up and around and eventually out to that stellar beach view.
Modest sized rooms need impeccable styling, and thats been done here. From the pop of color in the books to this fantastic brushed metal and linear bedside table lamp .
The plus rug against this tweed, very tightly stitched bed is a great juxtaposition that adds so much dimension to this small space.
Visualizer:Eke Interior
This final bedroom is a great example of very intentional design. Everything here works — from how the line of the shelving/desk/reading nook/bedside table frames the room to how it’s actually amazingly functional and smart.
We love how modern has been mixed with a bit of vintage here. From the spooled chair at the desk to the lamp attached to the wall. These small accents add flare and a real elegance to this otherwise stark and cool space.
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
