Beige is a calm and soothing decor colour, However, without added detail, it can appear flat and unimaginative. Its peaceful qualities become mundane, resting in limbo somewhere between serene and stale. To stop you from falling into the flat-trap, we’ve brought together 40 inspirational beige living room designs that spark real visual interest. These are modern spaces splashed with fashion-forward statement pieces, such as contemporary furniture, showstopping lighting installations, stylish rugs, and eye-catching artwork. We’ll also discover en vogue textured wall panelling, trendy stucco treatments, and fabulous fireplace designs. There are ideas aplenty for complementary accent decor colours, and chic open plan room layouts to inspire your own beige living space.
Visualizer:梦太初
Bring in blue accents. This aesthetic living room delves into a blue accent theme with the largest furniture pieces of the room. However, you can do this much more subtly with elements that can be easily changed out, such as a rug, artwork, and drapes. Need some help in mixing and matching colors? Go check out our post on living room color ideas .
Visualizer:Asmaa Harb
Create a strong focal point. This textural living room wall decor gives the eye a place to focus within the light and floaty decor scheme. Panel moulding smartly frames the display.
Visualizer:Zhuo Yi Vision
Fashion a neoclassical living room aesthetic with decorative boiserie and deep crown moulding.
Visualizer:Louay Fayoumi
Make it all about the artwork. Whether your artwork introduces a hint of muted colour or sticks with a monochrome theme, make it large and in charge.
Visualizer:Blue Studio
Open plan archways form elegant vignettes by creating a graceful frame around the view of each living zone.
Visualizer:Anna Nutsubidze
Another living room with architectural arches , this time with a strong, rustic appeal.
Visualizer:Liana Nikitina
In this beige rustic living room , curves are replaced by striking wooden ceiling beams.
Visualizer:Roy Ghaya
Focus on a feature fireplace. This beautiful example is flanked on either side by colour-coordinated pottery.
Visualizer:Liana Nikitina
This feature fireplace communicates a more modern vibe with an extruded geometric design in the stucco.
Visualizer:Daria Maistat
Get into the minimalist mindset. A wall of recessed shelving, sunken into the stucco, achieves a smooth, fuss-free aesthetic.
Visualizer:Pujo Designers
Soften silhouettes in the room by selecting a deeply tufted sofa design and rounded motifs.
Visualizer:Noir Interiors
Add interest with wallcoverings. Beige walls don’t have to be blank. Select a modern wallcovering to bring in a touch of the unexpected.
Visualizer:DE&DE Studio
Cluster large light fittings. Why settle for just one when you can have several?
Visualizer:Idunic Studio
Smooth out the perimeter. Conceal clutter behind closed doors and blend drapes with the backdrop for a pristine approach.
Visualizer:Luklak Interior Design
Introduce succinct modern touches, like this colourful artwork, floor lamp, and unique coffee table.
Visualizer:Alexandra Sinițaru
Create a light-filled courtyard to welcome in an uplifting natural vibe.
Designer:Ksenia Bortsova| Visualizer:Svetlana Shadrina
Roll out a rounded theme with a curvy sofa, a round rug , and shapely light fixtures.
Visualizer:Roy Ghaya
Curate a sculptural setup. This inspirational beige living room design features extraordinary floor lamps, lounge chairs, and a cloud-like couch.
Visualizer:Zhuo Yi Vision
A beige decor scheme will never look bland with textured wall panels.
Designer:霸都VISION| Visualizer:霸都THES
Assemble a boho blend. Think natural materials, and live-edge silhouettes.
Visualizer:Nina Oganova
Drop in dark anchor points. This leather sofa , nesting coffee tables, bookcase, and designer table lamp completely transform the vibe of a beige room.
Visualizer:Pujo Designers
Turn up the luxe with marble wall panels, gold accents, and a show stopping living room chandelier .
Visualizer:Nur Mukanov
Construct a trendy slatted ceiling to bring a beige living room bang up to date. This fashion-forward living room design also features an en vogue boucle sofa and curved lounge chairs to boot.
Visualizer:Ekaterina Gracheva
You don’t need a lot of space to put your best foot forward. This living room design is small but perfectly formed with stylish statement pieces.
Visualizer:Nina Oganova
Oversized accent pieces install an undeniable wow factor.
Source:Cassina
A triangle of colour. If you’re not sure how best to introduce a splash of colour, apply your accent hue in a triangular formation for a well-spaced 3-point application.
Visualizer:Behic Ozurun
Establish a shapely theme. In this beige lounge, a curvy sofa design echoes an equally curvaceous fireplace and storage wall.
Visualizer:Z Vision
Expand vertical proportions. Double-height living rooms will always impress.
Visualizer:Shenzhen Benwu Design Team
Be brave with extraordinary accents, like this eye-catching zebra-print chair, and marble elements.
Designer:Jasmin Kodzha| Visualizer:Lines & Splines
Play with pattern. One of the safest ways to introduce pattern is in your living room rug. If you get tired of the look, it’s quick to change out. See more of this beige interior here
Visualizer:SILUETA GROUP
Bold and balanced, this living room features an understated layout with a pair of striking lounge chairs to frame the view.
Visualizer:ProzoraDesign
Make a cosy frame with a U-shaped sofa arrangement, gathered around a simple living room rug.
Designer:Sver Studio| Visualizer:Grigoriy Obolenskiy
A dash of the unexpected. Whether it’s a statement chair, coffee table, light-fitting, or all three, surprise your house guests with something extraordinary.
Designer:Elms Interior Design
Crown your beige living room with a coffered ceiling to call attention to generous vertical proportions.
Visualizer:Trang Le
Arrange an abstract art wall with a 3D effect.
Visualizer:晚星YT
Give extra love to lighting with a concave ceiling feature. Expand upon the lighting scheme with moody perimeter lighting and a fabulous floor lamp.
Visualizer:Mohammad Alomran
Open up your living space with edge-to edge windows. Choose black window frames to darkly contrast the light beige decor palette.
Visualizer:晚星YT
Style intriguing backdrops. Convert an unimaginative doorway into a graceful archway. Highlight a tower of shelving with ribbons of LED light. Add depth with 3D relief art.
Visualizer:Pigspace
Transform tricky layouts with focussed areas of lighting. This interior makes a split ceiling height into a positive feature with a strip of bright LED light.
Designer:Heidi Gubbins| Visualizer:Marina Vanteeva
Don’t confine artistic touches to the walls. Paint a creative ceiling or fetch in an unusual rug.
These three neoclassical home designs push firmly into the contemporary realm, leaving decorative molding, wainscotting, and intricate ceiling roses in a subtle supporting role of contemporary furniture pieces, area rugs, statement lighting, and succinct splashes of color. The first of our three featured home designs conveys a relaxed modern vibe with on-trend bouclé upholstery and fluted finishes. Home design number two is an uber elegant abode with luxe marble elements and alluring curves. Our third and final tour takes place in a nordic inspired space with mid-century modern influences. A stronger color palette gives this design a much bolder character, which confidently drives classic detailing into the periphery.
Visualizer:MIC Studio
White decor washes a sense of peace and tranquility through our first neoclassical living space. A modern tufted sofa , a geometric living room rug, and a fluted floating tv stand bring texture to the decor scheme.
A wooden coffee table adds a note of visual warmth on the white living room rug . Black and white scatter cushions provide pattern on the couch.
A white living room chair presents the bouclé trend.
Traditional crown molding, wainscotting, and boiserie panels make an elegant perimeter. A recessed frame of LED light draws particular attention to the decorative boiserie behind the sofa to create an atmospheric focal point.
Wainscotting is applied around a serving hatch that’s fitted with louver doors. A kitchen bar stool pulls up to the hatch to utilize it as a breakfast bar.
A piano area is set up by the living room window, where sheer white voiles blow romantically in the breeze.
The sitting area flows openly into the kitchen diner. Panel molding folds seamlessly around the walls to create one cohesive visual.
In the formal dining area, a wall of storage units is fashioned to include a decorative arch at the center. Shelving is installed inside to make an attractive display.
A modern wooden fruit bowl is perched on the breakfast bar area as a simple and practical centerpiece.
A red dining room chandelier contributes a splash of rich color to the decor scheme, which complements the wooden dining chairs. A beautiful ceiling rose surrounds its mount.
The chairs seat up to four diners at the round dining table .
Fluted glass doors provide entry to the kitchen. They also share natural light from the large dining room window.
A decorative vase holds a floral display as a pretty dining table centerpiece.
Inside the small kitchen, sleek white units help the compact space feel larger. Red cookware provides a bright and cheerful accent.
A floating storage unit makes good use of space at the back of the long dining room. A modern wall sconce emits soft mood lighting.
The neoclassical bedroom is decorated with the softest whisper of gray. Mini pendant lights fall daintily over chic bedside units.
In the master bedroom, a grand upholstered headboard is framed by beautiful boiserie. A glass wall light shines brightly above each bedside drawer unit.
The final bedroom contains a simple home workspace. A traditional desk is teamed with a modern desk chair and a contemporary vase. A yellow bedroom pendant light drops color at the opposite side of the room, where it spotlights a unique bedside table.
Designer:设计蓝冰
Curves rule in our second contemporary neoclassical home tour.
The star of the neoclassical living room is an inverted arch-shaped fireplace. Its white marble firebox extends all the way to the ceiling line.
The modern fireplace is located behind the living room furniture, leaving the opposite wall open for the TV.
Attractive boiserie panels frame the TV and a unique contemporary wall light.
A fluted media unit merges with a matching column. Fashionably fluted crown molding meets with traditional ceiling molding.
Moving over into the neoclassical dining room, we discover more trendy fluted finishes. A round pedestal dining table stands upon a textured base and a wall of open shelving is textured with fluted backing. LED strips accentuate the ribbed aesthetic.
Modern dining chairs seat a party of six.
An elegant dining room pendant light descends from a molded ceiling treatment that accommodates recessed spotlights in each corner.
A blue accent chair adds an uplifting pop of color to the white living room.
A partition wall separates the living room from a reading room. Illuminated cabinets store books behind fluted glass doors.
The small reading area is situated opposite the apartment’s elevator doors.
In the bedroom, a yellow ochre headboard makes a warm focal point. A modern rug lays down bold pattern.
Visualizer:Mirish Mirzayev
Finally, we come to our third neoclassical home design, which is influenced by nordic and mid-century styles. A modern living room chandelier drops over a bright blue rug and a bold dual-color modular sofa.
A coffee table contrasts the blue living room rug with cool stone curves.
Striking modern artwork colors the walls with deep blue bands.
An archway leads into a formal dining room with mid century modern furniture .
The wooden dining table delivers a trendy racetrack-shaped silhouette. An arched window draws attention with a stark black frame.
An assortment of decorative vases assemble a relaxed centerpiece.
The archway into the kitchen diner perfectly frames a white marble kitchen island.
Rich wood tone kitchen cabinets provide a warm backdrop for the white marble island.
The kitchen island houses the hob so that the chef may look out upon the dining table whilst preparing dinner.
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
