4 Super Tiny Apartments Under 30 Square Meters [includes Floor Plans]

Small apartments present several unique structural limitations – lack of storage, insufficient lighting, and cramped floor plans are just a few of the most common restrictions. The four apartments highlighted in this post turn those obstacles into sure strengths. They each carve out their own distinctive styles, no doubt influenced by the requirements imposed by their compact floor plans . From dressing up windows to coordinating color themes across a studio floor plan, these inspiring spaces offer a variety of techniques to try. If you’re working with a home less than 30 square meters in size, this post is for you.

Visualizer:Natalia Ustinova

This final apartment squeezes in at 28.7 square meters and manages to feel warm and comfortable despite its minimalistic style by using layered fabrics and organic accents wherever possible. One of the most modernistic features has to be the series of triangle-shaped lights studding the ceiling – bold yet functional.

Visualizer:Lyudmila Ermolaeva

This apartment for a young man includes all the necessities within a compact space of only 17 square meters. Strategic accommodations include a sofa that folds out into a full bed, furniture that transforms to serve multiple purposes, and smart integrated storage to make the entire space feel more streamlined and cohesive. The interior feels homey and highlights the personality of its owner through an abundance of books, artwork, and decoration.

Without much natural light, the material theme goes from light white matte to glossy white paneling to preserve as much illumination as possible.

A partial wall provides the office with just enough privacy. Hidden spaces like these are always a great candidate for a fun accent wall – this one features New York City street names.

Hallway walls feature even more typography. This time, the theme expresses greetings in a variety of different languages.

The kitchen feels especially open and spacious. The angled corners help preserve as much of the walking path as possible.

Notice anything different? The dining table folds up and down for convenience.

A series of racks holds silverware and a lovely collection of copper pans. Combined with the farm-style stools and distinctive floors, the aesthetic seems like a contemporary take on rustic kitchen design.

Here, you’ll notice that the triangle lighting motif continues all across the ceiling and even continues between rooms.

The entryway, on the other hand, remains purely minimalistic.

Back in the living room, a little industrial urbanism takes the form of a pipe-and-board shelving system and entertainment center.

A curtained niche offers privacy in the bed area and hides convenient storage tucked neatly underneath.

Light pinkish mosaic tiles emphasize the warmth of the floor, giving the bathroom a delicate and relaxing effect.

Plus, it boasts an inspiring and compact layout. Pendant lights provide a decorative touch without taking too much space, balanced by decorative and useful containers below.

Visualizer:Ins Design

This studio apartment accommodates a young couple by consolidating a variety of activities within a single room. The main area serves as a bedroom, a gym, and an office – the bed even lifts up into the wall niche to provide more space for entertaining guests. The young residents can claim more space for entertaining by folding the bed upward into the wall niche.

Neutral walls and exotic wood accents make it easy to adapt the decor later.

In such a small space, every detail counts. Certain iconic furniture styles can make a statement much like a sculpture or a painting – the stunning red Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen is one of those pieces.

The entryway keeps things light and organic, with playful tiles to spark curiosity and beckon guests inside.

Bam! Fire-engine red changes up the tone and instantly energizes the spirit. Scattered reflective tiles glitz things up a bit.

Subtle floral motifs give the shower a touch of elegant appeal in contrast to the incredibly strong lines that traverse the bathroom.

Very striking!

But perhaps most impressive of all, the layout itself is quite ingenious. A corner-cut shower, above-washer cabinetry, and tall towel rack/warmer suits all its essential purposes without feeling cramped.

Visualizer:Christine Rogachev

Clocking in right at the 30 square meter mark, this small apartment design smartly suits the needs of a woman with an active lifestyle and does so without sacrificing an ounce of personality or style. The interior theme is bright and energetic, flavored with strategic bursts of fire-engine red. It’s serious but laid-back and offers plenty of playful details to admire.

A cozy wood-clad office features plenty of built-in storage, and enjoys the benefits of the large window. The residents can get a little privacy or darken the room by pulling the heavy blackout shades.

Even the television niche conserves a few inches of usable floor space.

Blue accents brighten the grayscale living room theme. These little considerations are especially important due to the lack of natural light.

With its position facing a mirrored closet, the home gym lets the residents check out their weight lifting form for better safety and results.

The office chairs are from the Tonon Up series by Martin Ballendat.

A compact yet efficient kitchen occupies the small space beyond the smoky glass door in the living room. Wood and glossy white surfaces make it feel comfortable and welcoming despite its restricted footprint.

Blue-tinted glass and a wavy accent wall help this bathroom feel more refreshing and easy on the eye.

A dining room can be the crown jewel of a home. It’s where guests gather for carefully prepared meals, where friends tend to linger during special gatherings, and where the family comes together to discuss important matters of the day. Nordic countries treat this space as the heart of the home where family snuggles up to a hot meal next to the people they love most. This post contains 32 gorgeous Scandinavia themed dining rooms in a variety of styles, from rustic country charm to streamlined modern minimalism. Endless Scandinavian-inspired dining room inspiration awaits.

Visualizer:INT2

Fun coffee diagrams and a plus-shaped wallpaper pattern add tremendous charm to this candid dining room visualization.

Visualizer:Evermotion

The final dining room aligns with its angled window to utilize the maximum amount of light possible.

Visualizer:Daniel Reuterswärd

This dining room incorporates furniture from a number of Scandinavian designers. The list of stars includes Anre Jacobsen’s Drop Chair and Wegner’s CH33 chair, mixed in with a little mood lighting by Søren Rose.

Visualizer:Blackhaus Studio

Gorgeous! This room demonstrates the transformative power of light and shadow on warm wood surfaces. The unique dining pendant lights you see here are the Caravaggio P4 pendants.

Visualizer:Trung-Chung Nguyễn

Wainscoting, reclaimed box shaped shelves, and button-handled cabinetry give this kitchen and dining room a warm and traditional appeal.

Visualizer:Bartosz Domiczek & Szymon Tworz

Tucked into a corner under a breathtaking skylight, this dining setup really embraces and elevates the Nordic sunny interior style.

Visualizer:Sergey Harenko

Note the small nod to the ubiquitous hunting trophy on the upper left shelves – with a few twigs and an appropriate base, this little accessory would make for a fun weekend project.

Visualizer:AIM Studio

Open cabinetry brings to mind Nordic kitchens in a big way. Here, they echo the strong lines of the cabinetry and the over-table cantilever lamp.

Visualizer:Bruno Tarsia

The vaulted ceiling and mix of classic chair styles takes this eclectic dining arrangement to the next level.

Visualizer:Andrey Marchenko

If you’re going for Scandinavian influence, it’s hard to go wrong with white walls and natural wood tones. This dining room mixes things up a little with a dark gray wall. The chairs are from the Merano collection by Alex Gufler.

Visualizer:Diffuse Virtual

Distressed surfaces and modern materials come together in a fascinating duel of styles. Blue and yellow accents draw the eye to the works of art – both printed and functional – found throughout the open layout.

Visualizer:Fabryka Wnętrz

Concert posters infuse this dining room with the personality of the owner, set against a backdrop of smooth wood paneling.

Designer:Kingston Lafferty Design

Chairs by Verner Panton and Hans Wegner represent the Nordic design philosophy quite well. Painted table legs and coordinating Eames chairs help tie the aesthetic together.

Visualizer:Mohamad Fawzi

Very stylish! This Scandinavian-inspired dining space incorporates dark wood and crimson accents as a powerful counterbalance to the smooth white surfaces employed throughout.

Visualizer:Thomas Deffet

This dining room is tucked into the cozy kitchen area, gently illuminated by a pair of coral-tinted pendant lights.

Visualizer:Orange Graphics

Hee Welling designed these smooth modern dining chairs at his studio in Copenhagen. The pendant light is the result of collaboration between Bertjan Pot (based in the Netherlands) & Marcel Wanders.

Source:IKEA

Our first dining room is perhaps the most accessible, as most of the furniture and decor comes from IKEA. The modern dining chairs in black are from the Esbjörn collection, and the wing chair in the background is part of the Strandmon line.

Visualizer:Kaan Kılıçay

Here’s another dining room that utilizes the amazing galvanized chairs by Xavier Pauchard – this time, they blend seamlessly with the grayscale theme surrounding the natural wood-and-white table.

Visualizer:Orange Graphics

Geometric chairs (by Konstantin Grcic) bring this modernist dining room in line with one of today’s most imitated trends.

Visualizer:INT2 Architecture

Charismatic artwork and eclectic chairs give this simple grayscale dining room a distinctive personality. The half-painted chair offers a design project to try over the weekend – a brush and a can of paint is all you need.

Architect:NORM Architects

More classic Wishbone chairs soften this ultra-minimalistic dining room with a touch of organic flair. The lamp is a rather famous IKEA piece from the Maskros line. It’s hue matches that of the white dining table .

Visualizer:Nguyen Phan

Within this classic kitchen, Scandinavian-designed chairs help establish a solid identity. The dip-painted chairs are the work of Michael Thonet, and the accent chair at the head of the table is a classic Scandinavian style.

Visualizer:Kaan Kılıçay

This dining room takes on a decidedly modern aesthetic, paired with contemporary composite materials and perfectly coordinated dining furniture.

Designer:ReFL Studio

Bright, spacious, and open – this dining room combines a traditionally inspired spindle back dining chair with a collection of Eames seats.

Visualizer:Koj Design

Galvanized steel chairs have remained popular all over the world, and certainly made their mark in the Scandinavian design scenes as well. Here, they join a traditional table setup surrounded by pristine modern materials.

Visualizer:Yarko Kushta

Here, both sets of dining chairs represent the work of Danish designers. Hans Wegner designed the seating in the foreground, and the taller chairs against the wall are the work of Arne Jacobsen. The rest of the room takes strong cues from the chic and dressed styles attributed to Scandinavian interiors.

Visualizer:SUN World

Classic leather furniture stands out from its backdrop of minimalistic white surfaces. The dining chairs exhibit the best combination of modern form and classic materials, while the butterfly lounge chair in the back stands alone as an icon of mid-century design.

Visualizer:Alex Koretsky

This dining arrangement keeps things extra low profile to preserve emphasis on the incredible window view. The unfinished wood legs are perhaps the most substantial part of the arrangement but blend seamlessly into the light floor below them.

Visualizer:Pascal Faller

Simple, monochromatic, and just warm enough to keep guests gathered around for conversation after a heavy meal.

Visualizer:Nicolas Jouslin

Minimalistic and outfitted in simple eggshell white, this dining room draws attention to its dining arrangement exclusively. The table feels welcoming with its light and warm wood tones. Giancarlo Piretti designed the translucent folding chairs in 1967 and they remain just as much of a modern masterpiece today.

Visualizer:Annete Manuilova

Bold wood paneling marks the transition from the carpeted living room to this distinctive dining room, cheered up by bright pops of yellow throughout.

Visualizer:Victor Serdobintsev

This dining room brightens its modernistic grayscale interior with a set of curvaceous Wishbone chairs, an iconic style by the famous Danish furniture designer Hans Wegner.

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