Colorful decor brings energy, character, and fun into a home interior, so why not take it to the max? This vibrant collection of colorful living rooms provides a powerful palette of inspiration and includes tips and ideas on how to decorate your very own. We’ll take an adventurous journey through contrasting hues, ombre paint treatments, and fabulous wall murals. We look at ideas for statement wallpapers, eye-catching living room artwork, unique area rugs, and colorful accent furniture for the living room. Amongst these, you’ll find concepts that illustrate how to incorporate a colorful approach into many interior styles, such as a cool industrial space, a laid-back boho blend, or a colorful eclectic decor scheme.
Designer:Karim Rashid
Multicolor metallic mashup. This colorful contrast is like a candy shop of sweet sugars and bright foil wrappers. Bold black anchor points add weight to the aesthetic.
Designer:Dabito
With an easy eclectic aesthetic, anything goes. A yellow sofa, pink lounge chairs, a teal pouf, a multicolor rug… Whatever pieces you fall in love with, they’ll find a home here.
Visualizer:Noz Design
Amazing ombre. Colors melted together with airbrush edging culminate in a stunning ombre effect. This gorgeous feature wall is accentuated with a pink color-blocked doorway and a striking blue shelving unit.
Designer:Gili Unger
Botanical murals. Mother Nature is all about color, so why not take a leaf out of her book and paint a botanical wall mural in the living room.
Visualizer:Art Group by Vasilkova Dar
Dominant art installations. Curious, quirky, and colorful, this mesmerizing art installation snakes around a skylight, down the wall and across the floor to become a unique rug.
Designer:Johnson Hartig
Gallery life. Curate an explosion of color with an eclectic art wall. In this gallery-inspired living room, colorful paintwork makes its way down onto bespoke coffee tables.
Visualizer:Daria Zinovatnaya
A taste of the tropics. Palm fronds grow a colorful decor scheme in this home. A fuchsia pouf draws out their hue.
Visualizer:Ewelina Makosa
Succinct accents. In a spacious, cool concrete industrial interior, place colorful accents sparingly. Blank space allows bold pieces to breathe and prevents visual overwhelm.
Source:Cassina
Enter the world of wallcoverings. There is an abundance of patterns, themes, and colors to choose from in the world of wallpaper and luxury wallcoverings. Dive in to make a real splash.
Designer:Noz Design
Dripping with vibrancy. If wallpaper isn’t your thing, how about creating a bespoke paint effect? This vibrant orange feature wall drips with a rich metallic gold overlay.
Visualizer:Noz
Pattern and color clashes. The brave at heart will appreciate the added dimension that pattern brings to a colorful eclectic living room scheme. Clash till your heart’s content.
Designer:Guilherme Torres
Big and bold. Be it enormous works of art, a large and colorful sofa design, or a huge vibrant rug, oversized elements make a statement.
Visualizer:Giuseppe Baratto
Another example of how large artwork can transform a simple space. Without these three commanding pieces of modern art, this living room would be a basic white box.
Visualizer:Ilkin Gurbanov
Combine color with creative touches, like this unique living room pendant light and shapely nesting tables.
Visualizer:Maria Puzanova
The color split. Slice your living room down the middle to make blocks of color contrast, like this burgundy and monochrome split.
Designer:Guilherme Torres
Lights, color, action. Color comes alive under the right lighting, so approach both your palette and your illumination with the same zeal.
Visualizer:Cassina
The accent color triangle. Safely introduce a bright accent color by following a 3-point rule, or a triangle of color.
Visualizer:Elemental Design
Color blocking and painted arches present an abstract aesthetic in this orange living room.
Visualizer:Lanre Alao
This color-blocked living room concept delivers a more subtle approach. The subtlety in background colors allows bolder pieces in the foreground to hold due attention.
Designer:Guilherme Torres
Helped along by nature. Allow a green garden view to serve as a jumping off point for a colorful living room scheme. Contrast the vista with red and pink furniture.
Designer:Laura Hunt
Go all in with bright couches, contrasting cushions, and a colorful living room chandelier .
Visualizer:Kateryna Titova
Muted saturations build colorful surroundings with a calm undertone.
Visualizer:Design Studio “ЭТА”
Cool contrast is key. Play with shades to find interesting combinations, like this cool teal, butter yellow, and muted brick red palette.
Visualizer:Anjey Babych
Big and beautiful. Be brave with oversized prints to bring in vibrant focal points.
Visualizer:Serj S
Have fun with an assortment of fabrics.
Visualizer:梦太初
With or without wall color, a multicolored modular sofa establishes a fun palette.
Visualizer:UDesign
Luxurious color inclusions. Use color to pick out the hero pieces in the room, such as a designer lounge chair, sculptural sofa, or unusual artwork.
Visualizer:Vóc Nguyễn
Deep and dreamy. Deep teal and a dreamy mauve make a soothing combo.
Visualizer:Ngọc Thủy
Color-blocked wall paneling. Apply color-blocked paint effects over panel molding to achieve a 3D effect. In this example, the wall color transitions behind a piece of wall art to sharpen the look.
Visualizer:Reutov Design
Tone on tone. Layering different shades of the same color creates saturated depth.
Visualizer:KPLV Studio
A home library adds its own wall of color.
Visualizer:Pavel Alekseev
Construct a color-focussed loft interior with quirky artwork and glossy edging.
Visualizer:Sergey Krasyuk
Bold balance. Eye-catching artwork receives balance from a multi-tonal blue couch arrangement here. Charcoal gray walls make a dark backdrop for the brighter elements.
Visualizer:Alina Anufrieva
Frame large windows with drapes of rich color.
Designer:Nina Prokopenko| Photographer:Andrey Bezuglov
Create a color-blocked ceiling treatment.
Photographer:Maxim Maximov
Make a fresh Scandi scheme with simple furnishings and a knocked back wall color.
Visualizer:Vittorio Bonapace
Paint bold borders with a contrasting flash.
Designer:Noz Design
Shout loud with shocking pink. See more ideas for a pink living room .
Visualizer:Mariia Ternova
Take a trip to Mexico with sugar skulls and sombreros.
Designer:Dasha Vasilkova & Dasha Soboleva| Photographer:Sergey Krasyuk
Cut a sharp design with bright geometrics.
A refined decor scheme of crisp white, beige, and wood tone fashions an elegant aesthetic with underlying warmth. Visualized by Kamran Karimov and Yasemen Karimova , this spacious modern villa is located in Doha, the capital of Qatar. A double height living space builds a luxurious first impression, which filters through into an open plan dining room with a boho vibe, and a stylish staircase design with a courtyard in its base. An enviable home office is furnished with a unique desk, whilst each bedroom design is equipped with made-to measure storage units and individual character. Floors plans are included at the end of the home tour.
In the open plan living room, a round rug makes the foundation for a centrally situated modular sofa arrangement.
A round coffee table nestles onto the textured rug. A trio of globe pendant lights fall from the double-height living room ceiling.
Two stories of tall windows spill glorious sunlight over the ethereal white and beige decor scheme. A subtle TV mount is atmospherically lit around its edges by recessed LED strips.
Scatter cushions and cosy throws add tonal contrast onto the soft modular sofa design.
drop splashes of greenery into the neutral decor palette.
Limestone tiles clad a feature wall that draws the eye over toward a bespoke modern staircase design.
A macrame wall hanging introduces a boho essence to the open plan formal dining area.
A small courtyard design is built into the base of the staircase design. Barrel cacti grow an architectural mini landscape.
Clear glass balustrades give the staircase a lightweight appearance. The glass panels brightly reflect sunlight from the windows opposite.
The open layout draws around in an L-shape, which assists in zoning the sitting area from the dining spot. Two large dining room pendant lights make an eye-catching statement above a modern table.
are paired to create a striking centrepiece on the wooden dining table . Abstract artwork brings muted colour to the subtle decor scheme.
Upholstered chairs seat six at the rectangle dining table .
A small galley kitchen runs directly off the eating area. Wooden kitchen cabinets extend to the ceiling to make full use of the generous ceiling height.
In the modern home office , a unique desk puts a shine on the decor scheme with a lustrous gold support leg.
The modern home office desk is positioned in the centre of the room. This layout leaves space for a wall of built-in bookcases and a TV wall opposite.
Ornaments are interspersed amongst the tomes to curate an attractive arrangement.
A simple white table lamp adorns the extraordinary desk design. See more ideas for table lamps .
Quirky artwork decorates the office walls.
An upholstered desk chair creates a comfortable seat for work or reading.
A grey bedroom is highlighted with pale yellow accents. A yellow shelf unit slices a bright accent above the bed. Black and white artwork and small sculptures add to the focal point.
LED perimeter lights are recessed into a drop ceiling to create a warm ambience.
A narrow shelving unit threads a yellow accent onto the adjacent wall. A floor reading lamp and a small upholstered chair fashion a bedroom reading nook. Fun sports illustrations add a youthful vibe.
Layered pillows give the upholstered bed a plush and inviting look.
descend upon a wooden bedside table. Sheer white voiles provide a light translucent background.
At the foot of the bed, a kid’s workspace connects with a wall of storage.
The desk merges directly into a bank of built-in wardrobes. A column of shelves offers an aesthetic feature. A floating shelf above the desk displays indoor plants.
The master bedroom is decorated with a wood-clad headboard feature wall, which gives the space a rich and sophisticated aesthetic. Rattan bedroom pendant lights are installed on each side of the bed, hanging low toward a pair of unique bedside tables.
The upholstered bed provides a softly rounded look, which is complemented by the cylindrical pendant lights and a round-backed chair.
Greige drapes frame the large bedroom window.
A bedroom chair and a small side table make up a comfortable reading area. The chair marks a transition between the sleep space and an ensuite bathroom.
Mature indoor plants add an extra layer to the subtle room division.
A frosted glass panel obscures the toilet from view of the bed. A vanity table is tucked into the wall of wardrobes to double as both a makeup table and a desk.
Behind the obscure glass panel, large format limestone tiles clad the toilet cistern concealment wall. Recessed shelves feature a textural wood backing.
The guest bathroom offers a relaxing neutral decor scheme under the soft illumination of mini wall sconces . A modern bathroom vanity features an integrated basin for a streamlined look.
A fitted bathtub is situated directly below the window, where it basks in sunlight by day. By night, the tub and over-bath shower are atmospherically lit by perimeter lighting.
Neat shelving nooks are built into the wall at the foot of the tub, providing handy landing spots for daily toiletries.
Another shelving nook is included within the toilet cistern concealment wall, making a decorative point below a built-in storage cabinet.
Matt black bathroom fittings boldy punctuate the light decor palette.
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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
