Our computer workstation setups are one of the most important areas of our homes. They’ve become the place where we spend the most time–even surpassing our beds. However, these spaces often aren’t given their due attention on the design front, and some aren’t even optimised for comfort. Could you pull your workstation out from a neglected dusty corner with some fresh slick aesthetics? Should you soup up your user experience with new tech and ergonomic additions? We’ve whipped up a collection of 50 workstation setups that we really like, and we’re sure that you will too. Log in and get set to reprogram how you think about your home workspace.
Designer:Sebastiaan de With
We wouldn’t know whether to look at our Surface Studio or gaze out at the water if we had this spectacularly situated workstation. See more workspaces with views that wow!
Designer:Jeff Sheldon
All present and correct. Each piece of tech is homed on warm timber and cognac planes across this desk, including a set of rather beautiful speakers .
Designer:Daniel Gallegos
Alternatively, camouflaging your tech and desk in the same colour as your walls can make a workstation setup become less intruding upon a combined living space.
Designer:ghostpepperwings
Carl Sagan and Neil deGrasse Tyson inspire the owner of this somewhat unconventional rolling sit/stand workspace.
Designer:Andres Daniel Jasso
Simple black and white accessories cut down on distractions. Chrome accents shine up the sharp aesthetic.
Designer:Oliur / UltraLinx
Black drawer towers give symmetrical balance to this modern home office desk . Monochrome art translates bold symmetry to the wall space above.
Designer:Michael Soledad
Pyrography depicts the home owners’ passion and adds attractive natural tone to the room. A wooden headphone stand blends elegantly with the surroundings.
Designer:Ferik Tantomi
An ultrawide monitor spans a large stand with storage, under which the keyboard can tuck away when not in use. Indoor plant s make up for a grey city view.
Designer:SpawnPoiint
The bulk of an ergonomic computer chair is counteracted by a sleek rustic chic desktop.
Designer:Fatih Arslan
A minimalist home office is all productivity and no nonsense. Even the desktop plant is on the minimal side.
Designer:maxklein
The owner of this “machine learning workstation” has opted for deep toned timber accents on black, with industrial style coat rack and corner shelves from Vasagle. A sleek wooden swivel chair completes the look.
Via:read01
An L-shaped arrangement works well in separating off a workspace within a lounge, particularly when the back edge is raised to obscure the view of office clutter.
Visualizer:Home Cult
If your workstation is going to be used for music and mixing then you’ll want to invest in some acoustic foam panels . Together, these panels form a textural feature from desk to ceiling.
Designer:Jonathan Morrison
Pretty and pretty practical too. This light and colourful space is equipped with a vertical monitor that’s perfect for editing code, plus an ergonomic split keyboard for comfort.
Designer:julegit
With a monitor packed desk, the only place for a mic to go is up.
Designer:xelji
make a quirky addition to an artistic workstation. KAWS art might not be within everybody’s budget, but a similar effect could be achieved with other colour block figurines of your choosing. Grab a can of spray paint and get your DIY on.
Designer:Jonas Grossecappenberg
make intriguing art over this hard working desk space.
Photographer:Mark Jardine
This L-shape area is split evenly between computer based design and a more traditional drawing board for hand-drawn concepts. A black Herman Miller Embody chair chair blends with dark flooring and a grey rug, whilst the crisp white desk becomes one with the walls.
Via:Satechi
One for the perfectionists. Right angles and a clean desk pad are key in this obsessively neat setup.
Via:Satechi
There’s seamless continuity between Apple devices, so make sure you get the best out of your bunch by purchasing a mount for your laptop screen too.
Designer:Miso122
With all of this heavy tech around it’s nice to have a little floral fancy. Just one delicate touch utterly transforms a bulky layout.
Designer:rrogersca
Just like a technological garden, everything in this workstation is popping up on stalks. A widescreen monitor, laptop, tablet and even a desk lamp grow to their full potential on slender black stems.
Designer:Connell McCarthy
A stylish ergonomic desk chair is the lead of this studio, supported by a band of musical equipment.
Photographer:raw_reflex
Digital inspired artwork makes a cool addition to this rustic timber double workstation.
Designer:rrSpitfire
The table lamp here is actually an Ikea Symfonisk speaker , which has WIfi capabilities and a choice of white or black colourways.
Designer:the_waxen_pith
This directional desk lamp takes up minimal space. See more ideas for table lamps .
Designer:ArkhamL
A wall mounted monitor is another space saving winner.
Designer:originalposeur
offers a trendy approach to the workstation setup. Pop a bright or patterned cushion on the chair and include a plethora of indoor plants to get the homey feel.
Source:Histórias de Casa
In fact, indoor plants make great workstation companions no matter what trend you choose to follow.
Designer:robbye91
This workspace of a product manager fits right up against the living room TV wall, which is actually a plus. TVs can offer awesome extra monitor space whenever needed.
Designer:BaldGuy_
Speaking of making space, check out this workstation pegboard wall that stores spare cables and headphones within easy reach and without tangles.
Designer:daphenejtor
If you’re going to have a beautifully unique setup then you’ve got to have beautiful speakers and unique coffee mugs too.
Designer:ThierryXL
Monitors feel like bright windows in a compact home office nook.
Designer:phx1991
A jumble of tech could look like a hot mess, however, colour coordinated yellow speakers and a golden elephant figurine pull the muddle together in one cohesive sweep.
Designer:Phat_Suspekt
Sometimes plants provide the greenery, and sometimes you need to go all out emerald.
Designer:perplex1
A blast of blue might remind you to get out and look at the sky once in a while.
Designer:Twinskunk
Why be pinned down? Use desk lights to change your colour theme whenever you want.
Designer:Guessers1
Light up your love of tech by installing shelf lights too.
Designer:SynSlav3
Another luminous labour of tech love.
Designer:RamesesB
Popping in pink.
has that wonderful mix of warm meets cool, sweetness meets soothing. It’s an emotional colour combo that feels like a happy hug. It is also a very youthful palette, so how does it translate into a more elegant modern interior? This collection of four pink and blue home interiors illustrate how to put together room designs that are not only vibrant and colourful, but have an air of refinement too. These homes are also all anchored at the smaller end of the residential scale, and so effectively illustrate just how much colour can be poured into tighter proportions without flooding the sense of space or calm.
Designer:Lextav Studio| Visualizer:Martin Kováčik
Gentle pink meets peacock blue in this elegant modern living room. A set of botanical prints bring added accent tones to a misty grey wall, and also work to anchor the sofa in its central alignment.
An ottoman coffee table fits into the elbow of the L-shaped sofa design. A silver grey rug holds the arrangement together.
With the couch pulled forward from the windows, a spot opens up behind for a home workspace and a music area.
An upholstered bench takes the blue accent into the music corner. Pink panels colour the wall.
Wood slats are used throughout the interior to build added textural interest and to establish zoning.
A grey slatted panel marks out the home workspace, making it a small room within a room. A light oak effect desk matches with the lightness of the laminate floor. A comfortable grey desk chair is colour matched to the subtle wall shade.
More grey slats and a perpendicular full length mirror make a big feature of a small white entryway table .
A built-in entryway bench with shoe storage and custom closets fill the other side of the hallway. Grey and wood grain panels build a sleek mount for a set of stylish coat hooks.
Visualizer:Man Studio
Blue dining chairs set down a core colour in the small open plan of our second home tour.
A matching blue kitchen runs alongside the small dining table , under plain white wall units that lighten up the look.
The tiny white and blue kitchen makes up for lack of floor space by extending storage all the way to the ceiling line.
Sugary pink hallway decor forms a delicious colour clash with the neighbouring bright blue kitchen.
Pink pegboard panels decorate the walls of the hallway. An entryway bench is finished in the same shade to achieve a fully saturated scheme.
Yellow exterior paint and coordinated modern outdoor chairs bring sunshine to the balcony even on rainy days.
A glass room divider shields the sofa from front door draughts, and forms a mini entryway to the bedroom.
Inside the bedroom, a pink and blue storage wall infuses the room with vibrant colour. A white KAWS figurine is given prime position inside a contrasting pink accent niche.
Another Star Wars themed Star Wars themed KAWS adorns one of the glossy grey bedside cabinets. A bespoke tufted headboard spans the set of bedroom furniture, uniting the bed and bedsides into one consolidated piece.
The cool grey and white bed set grounds the scheme and allows the stronger coloured pieces to shine.
A modern rustic vanity table complements the wood flooring.
A black vanity mirror ties in with the slender black framework of the dressing table. A low plant stand brings an indoor plant to the vanity ensemble.
The shower room/utility is located just off the home entryway.
Dusky pink paintwork drops a soothing muted tone over the small room. A neat bathroom vanity light illuminates not only the bathroom sink but the whole of the compact space.
Clean white tilework brightens the space.
Floor plan.
Visualizer:Ślusarczyk 3D
We enter our third featured home tour via an elegant white kitchen design, and a small dining table encircled by powder pink chairs.
Gold accents bring luxe to the little living room, in the form of a gleaming sputnik chandelier , gold side tables and picture frames. A white console table adds a pop of white to a deep prussian blue wall.
Gold hardware makes the plain white kitchen into a refined culinary space.
A tall mirror breaks up the dark blue accent wall, which wraps around to cover the entry door into the bedroom too.
The headboard wall of the bedroom is painted with a colour blocked effect that visually widens the room. Blue glass bedroom pendant lights , blue wall art and matching bed accessories tease out the accent shade.
A plush blue and gold chair sits regally at the makeup table.
Stunning blue decorative floor tiles meet glossy white marble in the bathroom.
The wonderful tiles make a second appearance in the home entryway, where they’re reflected in full length closet mirrors. A built-in entryway bench and a glass panel work together to partially screen off the kitchen.
Visualizer:Lux Tenebris
Our final pink and blue theme plays upon great expanses of white.
White marble backs a blue kitchen design, and tops a dining table surrounded by blue cushioned chairs. A copper faucet pops against the paleness.
Under cabinet lighting accentuates the luxe kitchen backsplash .
Bleached wood treads and risers cap an open sided staircase design that’s packed with storage beneath.
The staircase leads to a bright mezzanine living room.
The copper accent follows on upstairs in a modern pendant light and small small coffee table set.
The bedroom is out of this world with a cosmic moon mural and fabulous blue and copper marbled pillows. A celestial globe pendant light shines over each bedside.
Geometric pink panels make a tactile backdrop.
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
