Black and white interiors are impossible to ignore. They’re bold, versatile, and perhaps most importantly, they always allow the interesting architectural elements and fixtures to stand at center stage. This post covers 40 amazing kitchens that use greyscale to their best advantage. Here you’ll see a range of texture and decor options that take their minimalistic palettes to the next level – and there are plenty of great furniture and lighting ideas to consider too. If you love the look but don’t think you’re ready to remodel your kitchen, consider checking out our many black and white bedroom designs too.
Visualizer:Stanislav Lukianchuk
Traditional paneled cabinetry and a rich marble backsplash bring elegance and classic style to this otherwise very modern kitchen theme.
Designer:Mili Mlodzi Ludzie
This high contrast palette makes waves with its geometric design. The stools are from the One collection by Konstantin Grcic.
Visualizer:Vitaliy Pilipenko
Minimalism isn’t the only option for black and white kitchens. This one uses a variety of textures, tones, and decorations to create a memorable aesthetic overall.
Visualizer:Tomek Michalski
Wood countertops bring a touch of chic charm to this stark black and white kitchen. The chalkboard wall to the right allows space to play with color and decoration.
Visualizer:Wiktoria Ginter
Chalkboard paint appears in this kitchen too, this time just to the left of the microwave and stove. This chalkboard features a little weekly plan template to make life easier, but grocery lists and recipe instructions are fun ideas as well.
Designer:Jovo Bozhinovski
Futurism is such a concrete style. It makes sense to choose a neutral color theme since the larger elements are so difficult to change later on. Here, just switching the color of the chairs would make an incredible difference yet would remain easy to alter later.
Designer:n lab
Also featured in the previous kitchen, the chairs are the work of Verner Panton. They were designed in the 60s but remain just as impressively forward-thinking today. The unique dining pendant light also helps to anchor the space.
Designer:Poliform
This kitchen takes a more subtle approach to a futuristic aesthetic with a kitchen worktop that angles inward at the leg. In terms of color, notice how the black and white elements swap places for contrast.
Designer:Rado Rick
Everything about this kitchen takes a unique approach to form. It’s all about the angles! The clean black and white palette works well for this space.
Visualizer:Dasha Chevrole
A concrete accent wall brings just a touch of industrial influence to this smooth kitchen style. The stainless steel range hood furthers the look.
Via:Adore Magazine
All-white kitchens have their own benefits. Here, the residents could easily change out the black bar stools and pendant lights for a different accent color if they so wished.
Visualizer:Vlad Mishin
Curved surfaces meet crisp lines as a source of contrast that goes beyond the black and while color theme alone. The spherical brass chandelier underscores the warmth of the wood floors.
Designer:Atmos Studio
Fully custom cabinetry brings this kitchen into the future.
Visualizer:Oliver Wende
Chevron floorboards, a rustic sliding ladder, and classically-influenced chairs add just the right amount of traditional influence to this otherwise strikingly modern kitchen.
Architect:Techne Architects
Perhaps this kitchen remains minimalistic to allow the outdoors to take center stage. The view is certainly worth admiring.
Visualizer:Daniel Nagaets
Marble brings luxurious appeal to this open plan kitchen. While the living room remains casual and classic, it’s hard to ignore the luxurious materials in the background.
Visualizer:Tero Design
Simple, clean, and minimalistic – the interesting thing about this kitchen is how unbroken all of the surfaces are. Even the floor tiles are huge and contribute to its uncomplicated aesthetic.
Visualizer:Mockup Render
Typography makes a bold statement in this simple white and black kitchen. The motivational phrase on the wall is worth remembering if your recipes don’t always go as planned.
Visualizer:Anastasiia Andreichenko
We can’t let this post end without one more inspiring chalkboard wall. This one demonstrates the power of an artistic touch.
Visualizer:İbrahim Ethem kısacık
Let’s close out this post with a kitchen that goes big with classic details! The cabinet door panels and tasteful tile patterns gain a wonderful stylistic complement by way of vintage-inspired decor.
Visualizer:Bartosz Domiczek
Multiple rows of indoor herb planters above the kitchen island give homeowners access to plenty of fresh herbs to clip, and generally contribute to a nice aesthetic with the addition of decorative plants as well.
Visualizer:Lucas Filip
Black-on-black kitchens look gorgeous as well! This one uses different textures for contrast and depth. Nearby, a green rug and a wild vertical garden bring color to this dark and sophisticated style.
Visualizer:Gabriel Vel
Wood isn’t limited to classic style kitchens. Here, muted tones contribute a natural aesthetic without breaking away from the greyscale color theme used throughout.
Visualizer:Olesya Ligay
Here’s another kitchen that uses wood, this time as a point of warmth among an otherwise cool-toned white and black theme. The inset lighting above the range matches well.
Visualizer:Alexander Shabalin
White geometric patterns catch the eye immediately! The shadows between each panel compliment the black breakfast bar, grey chairs, and black backsplash.
Visualizer:Inuti
Minimalistic kitchens often benefit from some type of sculptural or otherwise eye-catching addition to serve as a focal point. This one uses creatively-routed kitchen island lighting as an eye-catcher. The Patricia Urquiola Last Minute kitchen bar stools also add to the minimalist beauty of this design.
Visualizer:Tamizo
Same technique, different approach – this kitchen’s focal point is yet another light, but this one stands out simply because of its contrast against the background. The stools used in both kitchens are from the Last Minute collection by Patricia Urquiola.
Visualizer:Minimal Architects
Color blocking is a technique that applies to black-and-white interiors too. This one uses an all-white kitchen island setup, but makes a dramatic impression with black chairs and pendant lights at the dining room table.
Designer:U Design| Visualizer:Julia Sultanova
Glossy surfaces contrast with the matte black wall using both texture and tone.
Visualizer:JW Renders
Gorgeous materials take this kitchen to the next level. Despite the modern theme and construction, brass and marble imbue it with plenty of classic luxury.
Visualizer:Who Cares Design
Subtle geometric influences bring this matte black kitchen to life. The standing white volume stands as a beacon of light, and offers a cool vertical garden and a few small regular containers to provide on-demand herbs for cooking.
Visualizer:Hoski
This kitchen occupies a very narrow space and benefits from its restricted color theme for a cleaner look. The greyscale canvas really helps to tie the space together.
Visualizer:Hoski
Here’s a look at the same kitchen, but this one forgoes the wall and replaces the wooden floors with highly polished marble ones.
Visualizer:Dekaa
While this kitchen doesn’t have a breakfast nook, the dining table does feel like an overall part of the design thanks to its self-contained “floor” that makes it look an extension of the islands.
Designer:Void Inc
Unique angles give this all-white island a distinctively ultra-modern aesthetic – but the window backsplash is the star of the show. It’s at just the right height to enjoy from the breakfast stools or even the sofas on the other side of the room.
Visualizer:AEM Studio
Black floors add character to the solid white kitchen surfaces. While this space would likely look wonderful year-round, the winter colors are a perfect complement for the palette used here.
Visualizer:Tamizo
It’s hard to go wrong with an all-white kitchen. The grey countertops are a nice touch. Black and white both show dirt quite easily, but grey is a little more forgiving.
Visualizer:Nefeli Kallianou
Strong textures play with the light and bring more variation to these matte charcoal cabinets. Many of the decorative vases and bowls reside on the greyscale spectrum to match.
Visualizer:Vitaliy Pilipenko
Dark wood is a traditional and striking choice that looks especially interesting paired up with the white and black cabinetry. Stools and the table add more wooden accents to the mix.
Designer:Snook Architects
Ultramodern architecture combines with black, white, wood, and glass to create a kitchen aesthetic that looks simple but hides tons of detail to appreciate.
We all have quirks and luxuries we would love to indulge. Yet agate doesn’t always work with interiors, emojis don’t always light up your kitchen, and marble and slate make for expensive kitchen benchtops. Create it in a coaster instead? Problem solved. These fifty-two coasters range from sophisticated and trending wooden, concrete and stone designs to that little Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings fetish you’ve found hard to satisfy. Looking snazzy and protecting your table at the same time, they do the hard work while keeping your surfaces pretty. Have a gander to find something for the Christmas stocking or a treat after a hard day’s work.
Colorful Agate Coasters
Inject agate coasters in rainbow colours onto your breakfast table.
Brown & Gold Agate Coasters
Go for the conservative touch in brown agate hues rimmed with gold.
Onyx Coasters
Onyx appreciates the most boring of dining tables in these gorgeous gradient squares.
Slate Coasters
Elevate your cups and your kitchen with these rough-edged pieces in slate.
Sandstone Coasters
Simple sandstone mimics wood in an earthy form matching rounded furniture.
Round Marble Coasters
Round hits the spot again in sparkling white marble, a bling addition to your kitchen or dining table.
Wood & Marble Coasters
Have the best of both worlds with one panel in wood, the other in striking grey marble.
Concrete Coasters
Geometric forms lie hiding in these concrete coasters, smooth, versatile, and ever-so-slightly industrial.
Concrete Gold Coasters
More than just a pretty face, these cream coasters with gold panels use concrete as their base.
Concrete Copper Heart Coasters
Find copper in the concrete jungle with these love-heart coasters, a perfect pairing for a romantic night in.
Industrial Style Metal Coasters
Want an edge of a can you can touch? Take the safer route with coasters in serrated-edge metal.
Radioactive Elements Glowing Coaster Set
Pander to your inner nerd with these glow-in-the-dark coasters for your computer desk.
Leaf Shaped Coasters
Bring the outside in with these leaf-shaped coasters, made for an oriental feast.
Fruit Slice Coasters
Twist the traditional coaster by making pop art fruit. These bold colours make a splash on the breakfast table.
Fleur De Lis Coaster
Celebrate a golden interior with these olden-age fleur-de-lis, coated in mock gold. If you are interested in the fleur de lis style, do check out our post: Fleur De Lis Home Decor , where we cover everything about this symbol.
Cute Animal Coasters
Stuck for Secret Santa? Please the crowds with these cute animal coasters in simple wooden designs.
Cat Butt Coasters
Turn your nose up at the drinks on offer with these cheeky, colourful designs for a cat fiend.
Wooden Elephant Coaster
Give the gift of memory with an elephant design surrounding your cup and decor .
Sheep Coasters
Visit a farm with these wooden cut-out coasters, a perfect way not to be a sheep.
Hedgehog Coasters
Get a bit prickly when guests arrive? Make your kitchen table cute with hedgehog coasters on display.
Pig Coasters
Be a little piggy every morning with these cute coasters and holder to keep you company.
Decorative Fish Coaster
Rather be living in the sea? Swallow water on a coaster from a fishbone.
Octopus Absorbent Drink Coaster
Another sea-bound creature, these octopi-loving stone designs work a treat with other octopus home décor .
Nautical Themed Glass Coasters
The seaside home can’t go past these intricate seashell patterns set in glass.
Nautical Sailor Knot Coasters
Want something slightly more trending? These electric blue sailor knots give just the kick you need.
Monogram Coasters
Represent your name on your coaster, not your necklace, with these monogrammed sandstone designs.
Personalized Wooden Coasters
Have an important occasion to mark? Personalised wooden coasters add that special touch.
Personalized Slate Coasters
Set you or your family’s name in stone with these personalised slate coasters, another treat for under the Christmas tree.
Drinks Are On Me Coasters
Add a lighter touch to cardboard with these pun-ny coasters, sure to raise a laugh at the bar.
Game Of Thrones Seal Coasters
Have some serious Game of Thrones watching to do? Make it an occasion, with your drinks set on GoT seal coasters.
Game Of Thrones House Emblems Coasters
The everyday fan will appreciate these handmade birch emblems straight from the Ukraine.
Lord Of The Rings Themed Coasters
Going, or know someone who wants to go, to New Zealand? Show them how to get around with these coaster maps of Middle Earth.
Harry Potter Coasters
No set of coasters is complete without Harry Potter. Show your love for the series with these wood-engraved gems.
Harry Potter House Coasters
Rather be in another House? Take your pick with these themed coasters, a perfect match for the true Harry Potter fan .
Star Wars Millennium Falcon Coasters
Go old-school with the Star Wars Millennium Falcon underneath your cup. The Christmas stocking is a perfect place for those mad on Star Wars home décor .
Superhero Coasters
Be a superhero every morning with these coasters on your breakfast table.
Emoji Drink Coasters
Want to express everyday emotions in emojis? Translate them to real life with these coasters in your kitchen.
Anatomy Coasters
The hipster studying medicine has the perfect gift – parts of the anatomy in simple, illustrated designs.
Brain Specimen Coasters
What happens to your brain after all that coffee? Think harder with these brain specimens as your object.
Cork Toast Coasters
Toast and beer can be perfect partners with these cork toast coasters, funny and absorbent.
Shotgun Coasters
The keen hunter will appreciate these cold-cast resin bullets underneath their whisky bottle.
Record Coasters
Go back in time with these clean tunes guarding your drinks.
Wood Slice Coasters
Create an oriental aura for small cups and bowls with these wood-slice coasters, each slightly differing in size and shape.
Pallet Coasters
The factory man’s stocking can’t miss these playful mini crate coasters.
Bamboo Coasters
Let your coasters match your placemats for an authentic Thai dinner setting.
3D Illusion Coasters
Geometric shapes confuse your morning coffee in these stylish wooden designs.
Geometric Laser Cut Wood Coasters
Cut-out in intricate geometry, these coasters add minimalist pizzazz to your breakfast table.
Geometric Wooden Coasters
Embrace the tribal with these multi-layered finds reminiscent of South-East Asia.
Organic Patterned Coasters
Drawn from original artwork, these basswood coasters absorb any spills from the night before.
Ceramic Stone Coasters
Try an easier-to-clean alternative in kaleidoscopic patterns on traditional ceramic.
Split Leather Coaster
Black, gold and ready to adorn the dinner table, these leather lookers add a little bit of shine under glass.
Leather Puzzle Coasters
Leather dining chairs would love these leather jigsaw designs with bold, white stitching.
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
