There are all sorts of considerations to be made when planning a compact bathroom layout. A common concern is what size vanity for small bathroom design. Well, rules are made to be broken. If you covet a spacious shower cubicle then size down your vanity unit. If you want the freedom to spread out makeup, hair styling equipment, or daily vitamins, then size up and make compromises elsewhere. Wall-mounted vanities help make a bathroom appear larger but a full base offers a lot more storage. This is your personal space, so make it fit your lifestyle. Check out these 40 small bathroom vanity ideas along with decor tips and inspiration to help you design yours.
Designer:Sobol Design
A high-rise basin makes a large statement on a small footprint. This smooth stucco-like creation melds softly with a color-matched backdrop of 3D relief.
Visualizer:Yumo Architects
Stack it in slices. This muted apricot vanity storage unit holds fresh towels beneath a floating gray countertop. A tower shelving unit crowns the arrangement, creating display space for luxury lotions and cosmetics.
Visualizer:Orb
Mount it all to the mirror. This tiny vanity shelf and wall-mounted faucet are attached to a racetrack-shaped wall mirror to create a neat ensemble.
Visualizer:Anastasia Manovitskaya
Team a wooden vanity unit with a gorgeous green tiled backsplash and a brass modern wall sconce to create a rich aesthetic.
Visualizer:Omar Jamanov
Are you planning an industrial bathroom decor scheme? These metal drums make a cool alternative to the average unit. Fans of Andy Warhol will get a kick out of the Campbell’s soup can recreation!
Visualizer:Midjourney
Complement a farmhouse sink unit with a backdrop of shiplap. A dual-color finish will break up the effect and prevent your small space from appearing boxy. Shade your small farmhouse-style bathroom vanity with a hint of muted color to give it a bold presence in the wood-clad room.
Source:Sammy On State
Complement a small rustic-style bathroom vanity with a wall of exposed red brickwork or lightly whitewashed counterparts. Hang a modern black-framed mirror to sharpen the vignette.
Visualizer:Ira Lysiuk
Pedestal sinks have come a long way from their early utilitarian ancestors. They were originally loved for their space-saving design, which makes them continue to be popular today.
Visualizer:Anastasiya Loginova
Brightly color match a small vanity unit to the walls of your bathroom.
Visualizer:Igor Gamov
Make a small vanity area appear larger by extending the vanity mirror over an adjacent bathtub. The reflection will make the whole room appear brighter and more spacious. This is a particularly useful hack for bathrooms with no windows.
Visualizer:linie w przestrzeni
Meld your small vanity countertop with the backsplash material to create a bespoke look. This granite backsplash extends to the floor and the entire perimeter to achieve a seamless aesthetic.
Visualizer:Serj Fedin
Dramatize a small vanity area with mood lighting and modern art.
Visualizer:Muro Bureau
Add a strip of LEDs underneath a wall-mounted vanity unit to accentuate its floating effect.
Visualizer:Studio Proxy
Design constraints lead to creative outcomes. This narrow, awkward alcove makes a cozy home for a floating vanity. A contemporary, backlit wall mirror adds an intriguing glow.
Designer:Justin Humphrey Architect
Fashion a wraparound design to navigate a supportive column–or to give two people their personal space when preparing for the day.
Visualizer:RB Architects
Make your own add-ons. This small black bathroom vanity is extended with a floating shelf on one side and a tower of shelving on the other.
Visualizer:Juba Render
Create a spa-like experience with the low glow of atmospheric bathroom vanity lights and shimmering mosaic tiles.
Visualizer:LD Architects
Add an unexpected pop of color to a plain white bathroom scheme with a statement vanity unit.
Designer:Bellas Artes| Visualizer:Nurik Karanavidani
Complement a small, square vanity unit with a perfectly aligned column of storage behind the vanity mirror.
Designer:Bellas Artes| Visualizer:Nurik Karanavidani
Extend your mirrored bathroom cabinet all the way up to the ceiling line to maximize storage space in your small vanity area.
Visualizer:Yaroslav Priadka
Camouflage a small vanity area within a wall of textured stucco.
Visualizer:Anastasiya Korpaleva
Anchor a colorful vanity unit with a complementary wall treatment, like this coral pink painted framework.
Visualizer:Pujo.RS
Frame a small vanity area within an elegant archway. This large arch encompasses the toilet too.
Visualizer:Olga Bondar
When merging a white vanity unit with a white tiled backsplash, consider topping off the tiles with an uplifting stripe of color.
Visualizer:Quadro Room
This cuboid vanity unit solidly cuts out the corner of the room to define it from the toilet area. Bathroom supplies are cleanly stowed away inside.
Visualizer:Quadro Room
A wide sink will make your small space feel luxurious–it also widens storage space underneath.
Visualizer:Ngọc Thủy
Centralize a compact vanity area by tucking it between a WC and a shower enclosure.
Visualizer:Mahmoud El-Sa’idy
This neat little vanity unit features two shallow drawers in its base. Aside from the trap cutout, the drawers make perfect storage for small items of makeup.
Visualizer:Quadro Room
White marble sculpts a chic bathroom aesthetic. Gold fixtures add to the luxe look.
Visualizer:Fabolix Team
Pair a modern pedestal sink with a graceful freestanding faucet.
Visualizer:Studio Open
Install color-changing LED lights to recreate your vanity area at the flick of a switch.
Visualizer:Andrey Barinov
Pale pink hues create an intimate atmosphere with a hint of sweetness. This pink vanity unit sharpens up the sugary palette with a crisp metal framework.
Visualizer:Hi-light Architects
It’s convenient to mount a mirror above the vanity, but what if there’s a window or glazed partition behind? A tension pole mirror has you covered.
Visualizer:Svoya Studio
Small and succinct, this blue-gray dainty vanity says a lot in a little space.
Visualizer:Zrobym Architects
An integrated bathroom sink is easy to clean and can be more cost-effective than buying a sink and countertop separately.
Visualizer:365 Design
A natural wood accent shelf will give your vanity and bathroom a rustic vibe. Throw in rattan storage baskets and some indoor plants to complete the scheme.
Designer:Amir Navon, Galya Ben Asher, Moran Adir & Michal Gutman| Photographer:Gidon Levin
Lift a black and white decor scheme with a pastel pink interlude.
Designer:Yael Perry| Photographer:Itay Benit
Some space-saving vanity units include a towel bar, so you can tick that off the list too.
Visualizer:Julia Lyublyanova
Unite a wall-mounted sink unit with a freestanding drawer unit to make way for all of your daily essentials.
Photographer:Itay Benit
This metal stand design stylishly supports a basin while visually opening up the room. An ideal compromise for a small space.
A combination of industrial-style decor elements, modern red accents, and neoclassical finesse comes together to create this eclectic home interior. Designed by Oksana Dolgopiatova , the home interior is filled with unique pieces of interest that keep the eye exploring. A wide palette of red hues builds layering and depth in the living room, where accents range from raspberry to dark maroon. Raw concrete walls and gray soft furnishings counterbalance the warm interludes with cool expanses, while gold accessories add a luxe metallic flash. Rattan wall lights and layered textures add a burst of boho style to the master bedroom. Black decor features tip the luxury bathroom aesthetic into darker realms.
Photographer:Andrey Bezuglov
A red media console strikes the first note of color into the eclectic living room, followed by color-matched curtains and coordinating scatter cushions.
A tripod floor lamp adds a bright flash of gold to the decor scheme, which contrasts warmly against industrial-style raw concrete walls. Wooden floor tiles add natural texture and tone to the space.
The living room gains a neoclassical feel from a deeply decorative door trim. The traditional door frame is uniquely finished with a maroon color-blocked paint effect.
Beyond the feature doorway, decor is dark and shadowy. The combination builds drama and intrigue.
The paint effect around the door is asymmetrically offset to create added interest. The color contrast also draws attention to the raw texture of the bare concrete stucco.
Attention is drawn to the center of the lounge area with a plush round rug . A small sectional sofa draws around the gray rug in a cozy, L-shaped configuration. Display shelves are built in behind the couch to construct a light-permeable room divider.
A small, gold floor lamp adds a moody glow next to the red media console unit. Its soft illumination highlights the silky texture of the red and silver-colored drapes.
Behind the shelved room divider , there is a formal dining area. Maroon paintwork envelops a wall of panel molding to construct a rich focal point behind the dining set.
The pedestal dining table has a traditionally turned base. Metal dining chairs and an eye-catching dining room chandelier modernize the scheme.
A fluted flower vase adds a touch of en vogue texture to the room.
In the kitchen, a peninsula doubles as a casual breakfast bar. Raspberry red upholstered kitchen bar stools contrast brightly with gray cabinets and countertops. Natural wood tone breaks up the gray kitchen installation in the form of wall cabinets and peninsula facing.
Decorative door molding gives the home entryway a neoclassical flair. White marble tiles pour a luxurious vein across the entryway floor.
Maroon tassels cloak an entryway shelving unit. A decorative vase neatly adorns the top.
Glossy wooden units line one wall of the hallway, providing ample storage for coats, boots, and bags.
A small black stool and a round wall mirror make a convenient dressing area for the homeowner. An elegant gold wall sconce lights the way.
Matt black hardware gives the hallway storage units a strong contemporary aesthetic.
Inside the master bedroom, black decor accents become more prevalent. A column of solid black paintwork camouflages a nightstand by the pale upholstered bed . Sheer black curtains darkly frame the window.
A set of modern wall sconces bring in a boho essence with their wide rattan shades. A beige tasseled bed throw continues the theme.
Muted red paintwork draws a stripe of deep color around the base of the bedroom, while pale pink paint lightens the upper portion.
A small nook by the bedroom window is utilized as a comfortable reading nook. A cushioned bedroom chair, a small side table, and a slimline black floor lamp complete the ensemble.
The powder room is small but well formed. Art Deco-style tiles climb a narrow space behind the wall-mounted toilet, creating a column of striking pattern.
A tall vanity mirror reflects the patterned feature wall behind the toilet. The remaining walls in the guest bathroom are raw, industrial-style concrete.
Golden wall lights shine down on a matt white bathroom faucet that melds with the pale wall stucco. A quirky decorative vase in the shape of a bust holds a chic white flower arrangement.
Diamond-cut crystal glass forms a unique bathroom sink , which beautifully catches the light in the small, windowless room.
The master bathroom has a luxurious appeal with bold, black marble floor tiles and a fashionable racetrack-shaped vanity unit.
Ceiling-mounted bathroom mirrors get around the problematic window placement. Black window blinds darkly complement the black mirror fixtures and glossy vanity countertop. The illuminated mirrors negate the need for additional wall sconces above the twin bathroom sinks.
Brass bathroom faucets warmly contrast the black stone countertop.
A wall-mounted toilet and bidet set are installed at one end of the long bathroom layout, while a freestanding bathtub occupies the other.
Frosted glass panels accept borrowed light into the bathroom while maintaining a level of privacy.
A narrow black accent wall is situated behind the freestanding bathtub, which anchors it into the corner of the room. A brass bath tap adds a bright metallic accent.
On the floor plan, we can see that the generously sized apartment also contains two children’s bedrooms and a children’s bathroom. The kids’ wing of the apartment is accessed via the decorative doorway in the living room.
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
