Food is seductive, so your kitchen should be too. Create sultry allure with a kitchen design that walks on the dark side of decor. It will reward you with a sense of ceremony around meal times, an air of sophistication, and a confident wow factor that is sure to impress dinner guests. This collection of 40 dark kitchen designs offers a delicious slice of inspiration for decor schemes with breakthrough accent colors, eye-catching focal points, futuristic styling, sleek breakfast bar designs, and elegant kitchen islands. We’ll also take a look at cool kitchen lighting, chic kitchen bar stools, flooring inspiration, wall art, and attractive open shelving displays.
Visualizer:Yurii Chaikovskyi
Restrained highlights. Dark surroundings allow this sleek white marble kitchen island to stand out as the shining star of the show. A matching marble table draws the eye to a neighboring dining spot.
Visualizer:Andrey Vladimirov
Create a colorful heart. In this matt black kitchen design, a fiery red center section makes a hot focal point. Two kitchen bar stools draw out the bright accent.
Visualizer:Design At Sketch
Go bold in scale. A massive extractor hood hangs heavily above a central kitchen island in this layout. Its scale demands attention in the darkness.
Visualizer:Gabriel Gehrke
A light interlude. Matt black cabinets and wall paint sets this small kitchen flat into the background of an open plan living room. A light wooden countertop and upstand bring it to life.
Designer:BIG Design| Source:Vancouver House
Push the boundaries of design. In this modern kitchen , a curvaceous island design makes an impactful statement with high-end flair.
Visualizer:Who Cares Design
The best of both worlds. Teaming black kitchen cabinets with a fresh white wall decor creates a bold aesthetic that maintains an airy atmosphere. See more black and white kitchen ideas.
Visualizer:Visual Method
Futuristic flair. You may not have the budget to remodel the windows of your home to look like this futuristic abode but a geometric island design speaks volumes.
Source:Modulnova
Define the breakfast bar. When the rest of the kitchen is a cohesive arrangement of black units and countertops, pick out the dining area with a contrasting bar surface.
Visualizer:Polyviz Studio
Another contrasting breakfast bar design.
Architect:Chamberlain Javens Architects
Play with materials. It’s possible to add interest to a black kitchen purely by switching around materials. This striking black marble kitchen island stands out beautifully against plain black units.
Visualizer:Valentinstudio 3D
Just a touch of bright teal is enough to completely transform the look of a dark kitchen.
Visualizer:DWARF studio
Use light to spell luxury. Here, we see wine storage walls under glowing illumination. A textured backsplash is highlighted under a ribbon of LED light.
Visualizer:Aleksey Demchenko
A cut above the rest. In this black and gold kitchen arrangement, a slice of gold cuts away from the black kitchen island to create an extraordinary feature.
Visualizer:33bY Architecture
In this shining black and copper kitchen , metallic kitchen units are complemented by stunning light fixtures and matching copper bar stools.
Visualizer:Alina Nykonets
Raw and rugged. Naturally rough around the edges and impressive to behold this rock-based kitchen island gives the design scheme real weight.
Visualizer:Alexandr Tyan
Sculptural light show. A black background allows light fixtures to draw attention, so branch out with unique sculptural designs.
Visualizer:Evgenia Belkina
Curves and curiosities. Add intrigue with unexpected cutaways in sleek cutaways. This curvaceous breakfast bar framework displays sculptural art. A piece of wall art echoes the smooth lines with its mount.
Visualizer:Caio Rodrigues
Bright zoning. A red finish draws attention to cabinetry around the window in this dark kitchen design. Clean white tiles set the prep area apart from dark appliance housing units. The upholstered bar stools provide comfortable seating.
Visualizer:Aeroslon
The freestanding effect. Surrendering plinths in favor of exposed legs gives a heavy black kitchen design a more lightweight look.
Designer:Joanna Laajisto| Photographer:Mikko Ryhänen| Source:Lundia
Open kitchen shelving can be stacked with both decorative and useful kitchen paraphernalia to brighten a dark kitchen.
Visualizer:Alessandro Isola
A gravity defying cantilevered dining island gives the room an open and spacious appeal.
Visualizer:Yan Baev
The dramatic divide. Use all black kitchen decor and appliances to create a color-blocked saturation of color at one end of the room, whilst the dining area is finished in a high contrast white scheme.
Visualizer:HDR Designer
Stacked to last. Double and triple bank wall units to take storage space all the way up to the ceiling. Planning extra storage space now will serve you well into the future.
Visualizer:Anna Fedyukina
Natural wood elements, a stack of books, botanical displays, cozy lighting, and a chill out corner creates a welcoming boho vibe in a dark kitchen.
Visualizer:Plasterlina
Here comes the sun. Solid yellow or orange accents make a warm and cheerful interruption in a dark setting.
Visualizer:Julia Sultanova
Bank it. Create solid banks of black units and white counterparts to play with the perception of space.
Visualizer:Polygon
Think outside the box. A smoked glass case around the extractor and island lighting makes a unique feature in this dark kitchen diner.
Visualizer:Javier Wainstein
Never drop the theme. Even the kitchen island lighting is darkly finished in this example.
Visualizer:Emotion School
Introduce industrial charm.
Designer:Elena Torceva| Visualizer:Anastasiia Reznichenko
Just a glimpse of gold is enough to promote a look of luxe.
Visualizer:Mirish Mirzayev
Arrange light wooden inserts around the dark kitchen to create a rustic cubist charm.
Visualizer:ArtPartner Architects
Living linearly. Long wall shelves, a built-in planter, and a linear suspension light creates a long, streamlined appeal.
Visualizer:Studio M6
This stone kitchen island and feature wall looks like it’s been a part of the property for centuries.
Visualizer:Anastasia von Off
Cool gray and cognac make a tasteful pairing.
Designer:J.C design studio
Raw concrete builds a moody aesthetic.
Visualizer:Giant Ant & Thành Kiến
A series of distinctive design choices gives this kitchen a personal touch.
Visualizer:ArtPartner Architects
Thread black accessories all the way through, from the pendant lights to the knife holder .
Visualizer:buro511
Build black marble and moss green majesty.
Visualizer:Nazar Tsymbaliuk
Relax a formal kitchen design with a loose light fitting.
Visualizer:Emrah Ugur
Employ metallic finishes to reflect natural light into the dark space.
With a focus on muted colour palettes, natural materials, and simplicity, the Japandi interior style perfectly melds Scandinavian and Japanese style principles. Wood, wicker, bamboo, cane, cotton and linen textiles blend rustic warmth with functional minimalism to fuse form and function. The two beautiful Japandi interiors we feature here, each exhibit stylish flair and engaging vignettes. Our first home design has a succinct layout with distinctive elements. A custom-made media storage wall dominates a small but memorable lounge area, and a narrow bedroom is both rustic and sumptuous. The second home we visit has an industrial edge. Raw concrete ceilings counterbalance a smooth living room scheme that oozes restful energy.
Visualizer:Lyubov Orlova
A unique small sofa living room rug places geometric pattern inside our first Japandi space. A set of round coffee tables provide an earthy wood tone anchor.
Bespoke storage units make a flush surround for a frame TV. The units stretch from floor-to-ceiling to achieve a flat, seamless finish.
A carafe and glass tumblers set has a geometric silhouette to complement the living room rug design. Instead of the typical coffee table book stack, a chic wooden book holder neatly displays current reading material.
Wood chevron flooring achieves a trendy, high-end look.
A curvy media console unit underlines the TV. Its fashionably fluted finish provides further texture to the small living space. A decorative ceramic vase adorns the top of the media unit, along with a small table lamp and an incense holder.
Linen drapes gently diffuse the light, preventing glare on the TV screen.
A wooden floor lamp adds mood lighting in the corner of the living room.
The tripod floor lamp also provides focussed reading light over a low, Japanese-style chair. A moulded plywood magazine rack provides a quirky yet elegant storage solution. This appears to be the Offi magazine stand by Eric Pfeiffer.
A woven floor vase filled with dried pampas grass makes an earth vignette in the window.
A Japanese-inspired dining room pendant light hangs low to the round pedestal table.
Simple Scandi-style white kitchen cabinets hug the wooden dining table in an L-shaped formation. Wall units are double-banked to take full advantage of vertical wall space. Integrated appliances carry a clean white finish to blend seamlessly with the white minimalist kitchen design.
Four rounded chairs encircle the small wooden dining table.
A wooden fruit bowl and a clear glass vase make up a simple dining table centrepiece.
Chopping boards and cooking utensils bring wooden accents to the crisp white kitchen. A Japanese teapot boils on the hob.
The master bedroom has a cozy rustic appeal with sumptuous touches. 3D relief art provides eye-catching bedroom wall decor . Warm layers of blankets and pillows make up a plush and inviting bed set.
Beside the upholstered bed , a chunky wooden table holds a ceramic bedside table lamp .
Natural linen curtains dress the bedroom window.
A linen pouf is teamed with a modern makeup table. The vanity table’s slender gold frame prettily catches natural light from the window.
Designer:Yan Popov| Visualizer:Edgars Zeimanis
This 84 square metre home has a Japandi interior with an industrial-style twist. Raw concrete ceilings create a rough and rugged grey canopy, which counterbalances the soft neutrals and smooth fabrics of the decor scheme below. A wooden coffee table set provides a curvaceous core for the lounge, whilst the couch offers a linear minimalist look.
The TV wall is a simple mount, lit around the edges by recessed LED strips.
The TV is set back within its mount to achieve a streamlined finish.
A rustic wooden media console unit adds a warm accent to the minimalistic space, whilst a geometric living room rug introduces a contemporary pattern. A wooden floor lamp stylishly complements the earthy Japandi aesthetic.
A small sitting area is situated inside the home office as a place for contemplation and rest. A floor lamp makes the couch into a comfortable reading nook. Muted green scatter cushions add a subtle flash of colour onto the couch. A grey rug lays down an island of soft texture underfoot.
A wooden coffee table provides a convenient spot for a cup of coffee or reading material.
Over by the window, a wooden desk is teamed with a rich cognac leather chair . A vertical radiator warms the workspace.
Storage units hide office supplies away behind attractive rattan doors.
Creamy stucco walls give the apartment a simple yet warm aesthetic. Oak flooring is applied throughout to achieve a cohesive flow.
In the home entryway, decorative wall hooks dot the stucco. A wide, frameless mirror makes the small area appear spacious and light.
The wooden coat hooks make whimsical wall decor above a small entryway bench and a narrow shelving unit.
In the entryway, the oak laminate flooring is swapped out for durable, easy-clean tiles.
Moving back through the living room, we come to a formal dining area beside the kitchen. A modern wooden dining table is matched by six stylish wooden dining chairs . A tall glass vase is filled with green foliage to make a natural centrepiece.
Two rattan pendant lights illuminate the length of the table.
The wooden kitchen sweeps around the dining area in an L-shaped installation. Rattan unit doors add texture up top.
In the bedroom, a mini bedroom pendant light glows above the bedside.
A wooden platform bed speaks of Japanese aesthetics.
A plain stucco wall holds nothing but the TV.
Wood-slatted doors make the wardrobe an eye-catching feature.
The bathroom is small and succinct with flush-fitting storage.
Recessed shelves supply the bathtub area with toiletries.
LED lights glow beneath a contemporary vanity unit and round mirror .
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
