Vast, slick, and all round magnificent, these luxury house exteriors stand out as examples of private residential architecture at its finest. We’re looking at everything from clean cut white & wood linear beauties and nature loving modern palaces, to unique sculptural creations and concrete Brutalist style abodes. Whatever your dreams or style aspirations are, there’s a lot here to light a million sparks. Check out amazing swimming pool designs, gravity defying cantilevered decks, sweeping sun terraces, and some truly stunning locations.
Architect:Jason Thomas| Visualizer:The Craft
A complex of cuboid volumes land around an impressive terrace for entertaining. A covered outdoor lounge is attached to the main mass, whilst an exposed fire pit nestles into a niche created by two volumes and an outdoor bar hooks up to the pool house. Green roofs on the outermost volumes integrate the build into the gardens green borders.
Architect:Spasm Design
Speaking of green borders, this ribbed sandstone house design includes a lengthy planter fused along the whole length of its upper floor.
Visualizer:Igor Miranda
Cantilevered from the cliff, raised on stilts from the rockface, great linear slabs push out into the blue. Exterior lights beam to highlight the split between floors and canopies.
Architect:Original Vision
Villa Amanzi looks out over a cliff in exclusive Cape Sol in Thailand. Its swimming pool probes forth on the landscape, seeking to join the sea. See more pictures here .
Visualizer:Torquatoregis
This chic modern house exterior uses glass to reveal the heart of the home, and to open the upper floor up to the stars. Privacy walls cover the glazed lower wings of the house, whilst wood clad interior walls hide away private quarters on the second story.
Visualizer:Tabarq
Swirling, curling lines draw a welcoming driveway, a rounded reflection pool and a curvaceous abode that embraces itself and its stunning setting.
Visualizer:Ioan Ralea-Toma & Vlad Andrei Popa
Like a souped up lifeguard lookout station, this luxury beach home surveys the sea and coastline through four sides of glass. The rooftop pool deck is more reminiscent of a luxury yacht, complete with ‘control room’.
Visualizer:Vantage Design Group
From yacht to Starship Enterprise, this sweeping futuristic concept includes a horseshoe pool and living area, and a rooftop driveway.
Architect:SAOTA
As though one massive garden room, every wall of this L-shaped living space retracts to adjoin with its green outdoor space or breathtaking view over the front terrace.
Via:HD
The Orum House stands on a 1.6 acre lot. An impressive swimming pool and 6000 square feet of covered terraces & outdoor decks increase the indoor living space of a central Y-shaped mass. More images here .
Architect:Guz Architects
An exterior staircase is suspended on string-like balustrades into a verandah living room with an acrylic sided swimming pool. Open sided outdoor rooms were designed to encourage interaction between family members and to embrace the tropical climate of Singapore. A rooftop garden crowns the lush urban oasis. More images of this beautiful home here .
Architect:Superhouse
Slick linear architectural form echoes the pristine coastline. Bedroom suites line up to enjoy the viewpoint from second story glass cubes.
Architect:SAOTA
An enormous V frame holds up the open top story of this spectacular abode, which melds into a shuttered volume of bedrooms. Sharp overhanging eaves shelter the living areas from direct sunlight.
Architect:SAOTA
A massive pool floods around the perimeter of this tropical home design, making outdoor living areas into peaceful rafts.
Architect:SAOTA
Concrete steps cascade to a glowy crossing of stepping stones. Theatrical, magical, and monumental.
Visualizer:Massar Studio
Wooden planes cut through white structure, and hang a warm backdrop for an elongated sun terrace.
Architect:FGMF Arquitetos
Pretty boxes on the hillside, stacked, tacked and tucked back from a second family living space built by the pool.
Architect:Estúdio Cláudio Resmini
The 1200 square metre South Lake House renovation project in Brazil preserves the original triangular form of the uppermost floor, held in structural independence from the rest of the house. See more of this impressive mass renovation project here .
Architect:Di Frenna Arquitectos
Man-made in nature, Casa Entreparotas was built on a site with existing plantlife and a babbling stream in México. The jungle atmosphere inspired a palette of stony colors for the home exterior, like a lost ruin. A series of routes were incorporated to circulate the vast house and wild borders. Explore more of this home here .
Visualizer:TABARQ
However, if you really want to blend with the natural habitat, you can’t go much further than rooting a huge tree right on your roof.
Visualizer:Tabarq
Like a modern play on a colonial home, this home exterior is imposing and dignified. Its elevated position puts it up on a pedestal, right where it belongs.
Architect:Octane Architect & Design
Architect:SAOTA
Long lines look sublime, especially when accentuated with a straight and stretched outdoor pool.
Architect:Studio Mapos
The layout of this 4000 square foot family retreat in Hampton Bays incorporates the latest strategies in sustainable design. The existing tree arrangement and natural fauna of the site was protected, and a green roof helps pay back a chunk of what was removed. More images here .
Architect:Charles Wright Architects
A terrific take on a treehouse, this geometric marvel skims the top of tropical palm trees.
Source:The Pinnacle List
Differences in heights, scales and views allows residents of this stunning modern house to revel in the sun and sea breeze, and views of the ocean and forest.
Visualizer:Mercurio Design Lab
This amazing concept pulls the entire house into a dramatic lean over its own pool area.
Visualizer:Renjith R
Ebony black and dark walnut volumes wedge against a rugged rock face. A man-made waterfall sets the soundtrack.
Architect:Hype Studio
Peekaboo. Wooden shutters can either open up this house, or put on its armour.
Visualizer:Alexandar Zhidkov
Pushing the envelope, this outstretched living space teeters on a wedge.
Architect:ShubinDonaldson
Colossal and concealing a courtyard, fully touring this home could take quite a while.
Visualizer:Ruslan Latypov
Neat as a pin, white, wood and greenery slice around each other to form multi level decks and living spaces.
Photographer:Daniel Koh
Vines reclaim the forest atop a structure of stone columns, wooden decks and glowing light.
Visualizer:Skene Catling de la Peña
Named Britain’s House of the Year by the Royal Institute of British Architects, the Flint House adapts to its landscape with an extraordinary stepped profile and a rugged material composition. More images here .
Visualizer:Adam Spychała
This brutalist house exterior is elevated on a remarkable concertina base. Warm wood panelling peeks out of the concrete diamonds.
Architect:Studio Hu’mane
Not all modern exteriors have to be concrete/white/stone. Traditional red brick is still in business.
Visualizer:Nico van der Meulen Architects
A sculptural house exterior of morphed steel maintains a sense of open simplicity. More of this here .
Visualizer:Andrea De Cet
The pool beats a blue carpet to the front of this house, where we glimpse a tree growing through the living room ceiling.
Visualizer:Nomo Studio
Like sails on a boat, crisp white volumes appear to turn in the open breeze.
Architect:Walker Workshop
Glass balustrades disappear so that two layers of vast terraces can drink in the setting. More images here .
in Mexico is a stunning luxury holiday destination, which also featured as the picture perfect location for outrageous Netflix series ‘Too Hot To Handle’. Everybody on the show was equally photogenic, and very single. The twist? To win the $100,000 prize fund, the scantily clad contestants could flirt as much as they liked but kissing and ANY X-rated touching were completely off-limits! The cast and crew spent 30 days on the shores of the prestigious Punta Mita Community in Los Ranchos, making use of twelve en-suite bedrooms, accommodations for twenty-seven, and spacious indoor/outdoor areas.
The cast of Too Hot To Handle may have been feeling the tension, but Casa Tau’s open-air estate is all about relaxation.
The property centers around a majestic Higuera Blanca tree, one many native trees on the plot. The greenery is a leading design element of the villa, along with traditional thatched roofs.
Spacious lounge areas allow large vacation groups to gather together both inside and out.
This gorgeous large open air lounge looks across a hot tub and heated infinity pool. Vibrant cerise and cobalt blue accent cushions fill up an enormous sofa and scattered armchairs. Solid wood and stone coffee tables fill the centre floor.
The thatched roof creates an idyllic beachy ambiance, whilst the crisp architecture gives the place a clean modern edge.
Steps lead down from the outdoor lounge toward a sun terrace and a lawn, the perfect place to enjoy cocktails at sunset.
Paths cross beneath a glorious luxury pergola, built from solid wood.
The interior spaces are decorated in soothing earth tones. Creamy walls and rich wood tone pull together beneath decorative arching ceilings. The air conditioned living room features an open plan lounge, kitchen, diner arrangement, along with a games area for ping pong and pool.
Copper and warm wood colour the kitchen, alongside black stone countertops, dark wicker bar stools and shining stainless steel appliances. The well equipped kitchen can be stocked with groceries–or the two chefs and five cooks that are onsite can whip up something even more amazing.
The same wicker stools have been placed at an outdoor bar. A set of decorative wall mirrors reflect the tropical gardens surrounding it, whilst unique planters bring plantlife right up onto the terrace.
A stylish wicker chair and macramé wall hanging make a relaxed vignette in one of the many bedrooms. The bedrooms are divided between the main house and two guest houses, which is ideal for couples with children, or guests who desire that extra level of privacy.
Many of the bedrooms are styled with 4 poster double beds that build grandeur all by themselves. This one is freshened with summery yellow and aqua blue accents. Unique bedside tables and lamps balance out the room.
Gathered woven baskets create a beautiful handmade art wall.
Small sitting areas weave throughout the property; quiet spots in which to enjoy a casual breakfast, or just play a game of cards.
The ensuite bedrooms have two private showers, one indoor and one outdoor.
Each room is a little different, featuring a unique 4 poster bed or alternative accent colours.
Rope bedroom pendant lights add a maritime touch to the comfortable decor, linking the interior with its glorious ocean views.
Blue pendants and a pair of blue wicker lounge chair s contrast with fresh yellow accent pillows. A blue runner neatly trims the foot of the bed.
Fanciful floral decorations colour this headboard wall, beside the soft glow of an uplighter wall sconce .
Wooden shutters draw back to let in Punta Mita’s beach air.
Perimeter lights set the attractive ceilings all aglow.
Wall mounted TVs provide digital entertainment inside of the bedroom suites, just in case the media room, full gym and spa, billiards, regulation Bocce court and water activities aren’t enough.
A ceiling fan whirs away in the lofted ceiling space of the bedrooms to keep them comfortable.
Twin bedroom chairs furnish a twin bedroom. A floating wooden media cabinet divides the space.
Whimsical bird sculptures swoop over this colourful scheme. An unusual area rug throws multicolour pattern across the floor.
Coral bed cushions brighten a small twin room.
Symmetrical layouts build a calming feeling of balance.
Inside the ensuite bathrooms, the illumination from modern bathroom vanity lights pools onto a black stone backsplash and matching sink.
Wooden vanity shelves and towel racks match solid wooden doors and window shutters.
Twice-daily housekeeping and laundry services keep the bathroom linens fresh and stocked.
Natural stone builds outdoor shower enclosures.
A luxurious bathtub is embraced within the curve of a rustic stone perimeter. A blue-green hammock is strewn across the space.
Another luxury bathtub offers bubble baths by twinkling candlelight.
A twenty-four-hour butler service is on hand to serve drinks on the terrace or in the pool.
Casa Tau’s well-equipped terrace has an alfresco dining area, its own stone pizza oven and a barbecue. The enormous outdoor dining table is surrounded by 14 outdoor chairs here, but the terrace can host around 20.
An outdoor fire pit blazes at the heart of a pool water moat.
Swing chairs, sunloungers, hammocks and intimate seating areas are set up all around the green grounds of the villa, by mesmerising beach panorama.
Lolling palm trees provide cooling shade over the outdoor seating.
The sandy beach climbs all the way up to the villa.
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
