Just because a space is small and modest doesn’t mean you can pack it in style. With small spaces it’s actually best to be very intentional with your design to not only maximize the space at hand, but determine where your eye falls in the room. Instead of focusing on the size, give the eye the ability to look upwards or focus on the stunning little details. So take a look at these modest bedrooms to get some ideas as to how you could create your own upscale, sophisticated, and functional small bedroom .

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Visualizer:Lê Hoàng Nhật Nam

This bedroom is small, but has all you need plus style. We love the cool grays, warm woods, and browns that make this space feel warm and inviting yet chic.

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Plus, when you need it, the bed folds back up. A murphy bed is a great solution to a small room and can still be done in a way that looks great while still being functional.

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The shelves in this space are so chic. We love the dark wood contrasted against the honey colored wood of the murphy bed.

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This blue gray wall is a wonderful accent to the warm, brown, color pallet reflected in the rest of the room. You might think a dark color like this would make the space smaller, but the blue tones add depth and the rest of the colors are mostly light and pop off of it with contrast.

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And with the bed back up, this space is a self contained office.

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The surround may make this bed look like it’s also a murphy bed, but in fact it’s just a beautiful surround with book shelves. We love the warm woods and creams in this room because it make it feel light and fresh for such a small space.

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The tall curtains draw your eyes up and away from how little width this room really has. The mix of the blue and gray against the warm colors of the rest of the space also looks really sharp, and the fabrics they’ve used add a very expensive feel.

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Just because you have a lot to fit inside a small space doesn’t mean you should compromise on style. We love the fabrics, colors, and small accents like the styling of the bookshelf and the drawn curtains by the window.

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Modern, chic, yet compact, this space boasts all you need and more — from the hidden storage under the bed to the wonderfully crafted headboard.

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Covered in throw blankets , surrounded by rich wood, and bathed in soft natural light, this bed looks like the perfect place to rest your mind after a long day.

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This space may not be large, but it’s packed with sensibility and style. The glossy brown accent wall reflects tons of light, and the white on wood closet not only looks great but holds everything you could need inside.

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This floating vanity and shelf adds extra space without taking up much room visually.

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The small details like wooden cabinets on the inside, to bushed metal hardware make this space feel tasteful and expensive.

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The details matter, and they’re what make these tiny spaces really shine. We love the fabric on the vanity seat and how it matches the bed spread — it’s such a nice touch that adds continuity and a real sense of intentional design to this room.

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The contrast of dark and light also really works in this small space because they’ve achieved it on so many levels: shiny and organic, light and dark, cool and warm. The elements in this space are constantly complimenting and contrasting each other which takes the focus away from how small the room really is.

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Visualizer:Yaroslav Kovalchuk

This bedroom is masculine and filled with plush fabrics that make it feel like a million bucks — from the rug to the velvet throw.

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This headboard is phenomenal. The light wood going vertical draws the eye up and away from the narrow space, and the color just pops against that graphite gray.

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What’s even better is how they’ve carried the wood up onto the ceiling to continue drawing your eye around the room, and make you feel like you’re in a den of design.

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From this angle you can really see how the wood carries through the space, drawing your eye up and around and eventually out to that stellar beach view.

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Modest sized rooms need impeccable styling, and thats been done here. From the pop of color in the books to this fantastic brushed metal and linear bedside table lamp .

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The plus rug against this tweed, very tightly stitched bed is a great juxtaposition that adds so much dimension to this small space.

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Visualizer:Eke Interior

This final bedroom is a great example of very intentional design. Everything here works — from how the line of the shelving/desk/reading nook/bedside table frames the room to how it’s actually amazingly functional and smart.

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We love how modern has been mixed with a bit of vintage here. From the spooled chair at the desk to the lamp attached to the wall. These small accents add flare and a real elegance to this otherwise stark and cool space.

These three luxury homes all employ an important unifying factor: intimate communication with the immaculately sculpted courtyards that surround them. Each one offers visual and physical freedom to transition between indoors and outdoors with very little effort – allowing residents to enjoy the best of both worlds. These homes also share similar stylistic choices, emphasizing unfinished concrete and expansive glass walls throughout. Streamlined interiors remain modern and minimalistic yet still express their own distinct personalities through the careful arrangement of furniture and attractive accent materials. If you’ve been scouting for incredible architecture inspiration, these properties just might spark some fresh ideas.

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Visualizer:Vicnguyen Design

This tour begins with classic mid-century style architecture given a modern interpretation. Tall pillars hold the cantilever portions of the building aloft - a hulking task for such slender beams.

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The lines between the indoors and outdoors are not strict: it’s hard to tell where one ends and the other begins. Here, it’s possible to see through the main living areas and out toward the other side of the yard. A covered patio provides the best of both worlds, outfitted with modern outdoor chairs tucked into partial shade.

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On the main floor, dining and living areas merge seamlessly with the outdoor patio areas. Sliding doors provide protection against the elements – otherwise, the space is entirely open and invites a cool breeze to soothe the soul.

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Light wooden elements keep the interior feeling free and natural. The entire living space is elevated by luxury details like the Lindsey Adelman chandelier and the Arco floor lamp .

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Back outside, a contrast of materials and forms helps the home blend into its surroundings a little more naturally, despite its impressive modern presence.

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Visualizer:Mario Maleš

This minimalistic villa enjoys a unique layout as well. Flanked by gardens, the interior is open to the landscape. Glass and wood make up the overall material theme, further reinforcing the smooth connection between the home and its surroundings.

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A decorative wall separates the living room from the rest of the ground floor.

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Everything about this home feels open, but options for privacy still play an important role.

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Guests are sure to appreciate the entertainment-friendly layout. People who prefer swimming won’t feel separated from the socialites indoors thanks to these incredible glass walls.

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Simplicity rules the kitchen. Each form is refined, without a single unnecessary detail to distract from its connection with the garden outside.

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Forgoing a traditional backsplash, this kitchen uses a long and low window to illuminate and open the counter worktop.

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Vintage furniture, like these stools from Harry Bertoia’s 1950 wire collection, keeps the entire arrangement grounded.

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Of course, the pool stretches past this part of the home as well. Water seems to complete the very relaxing aesthetic this home has going for it.

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A bridge over the pool makes it easy to cross over without obstructing the lane while swimming laps.

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Visualizer:Serhii Seinov

Finally, the fourth home frames its courtyards with concrete and wooden elements just like the other homes. The difference here is the exceptionally tall windows that reach toward the apex of the living room atrium – allowing residents to enjoy the sky and the gardens alike.

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This home boasts some unique decor, but its structural creativity is even more fascinating. Major walking paths follow the gap of the atrium and the gathering spots shelter under a lower ceiling.

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Furniture choices demonstrate a mixture of simple forms and creative sculptural pieces. A handful of a bright color accents brighten the mood.

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Collectibles and sculptures remain in their own designated areas. While other homes do pull off the highly decorated look quite well, this kind of organization ensures there aren’t too many different elements competing for the eye’s attention.

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Gigantic oversized pendants help fill some of the empty space in the atrium void. The hanging position doesn’t block the view – an important consideration in a home like this one.

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But where this interior really shines is its layout and creative architecture. Unusual angles play with perspective, guiding the flow of movement and energy throughout the home.

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The kitchen occupies a covered space beneath the stairwell that leads to the private areas on the second floor. Strong black and concrete lends the space an industrial feel, softened by the elegance of wood drawers.

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Flanked by tall windows on either side, this crucial family space feels open and central despite its location at the corner of the house.

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Note the angle of the mezzanine hallway above, and how the angle of the kitchen island reflects a similarly rebellious path.

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Visually stimulating, the stairwell suddenly transitions to an enclosed space while preserving the shape of the treads. It even looks a little like an optical illusion at first.

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Actually, the mezzanine level does a fantastic job of putting residents and guests in visual contact with any part of the main floor where others might be hanging out.

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This layout is dynamic and surprising from every angle.

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Decoration remains spare but there’s no reason to clutter a kitchen as beautiful and engaging as this one.

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In fact, the empty space is just as important as the material forms.

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Even the bathroom makes an incredible statement. Who wouldn’t want a skylight over the shower? Such a cool feature!

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This collection of deeply aesthetic bedroom designs are sure to fill you with inspiration for your next dreamy decor scheme. There is something here for everyone, from cool white minimalist spaces and clean abstract bedroom interiors to earthy botanical bedroom designs and rustic hideaways. We’ll discover a plethora of novel headboard wall ideas, beautiful bedsteads and accompanying bedroom furniture, as well as bedroom lighting inspiration and creative layouts for unusual floor plans. Bedroom decor is important in many ways, whether you are carving out a restful place for relaxation or a personal space in which to revel in your true style, this is an area in which to push boundaries and be bold.

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Visualizer:Sergey Makhno Architects

Steeped in entrancing texture, this nomad bedroom design is warmed through with rich earth tones. Low relief sculpture extrudes from a red clay headboard feature wall to create bedroom wall art above the pillows. An artistic bedroom rug design brings in a touch of the wild.

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Visualizer:Yana Prydalna

Big and beautiful, oversized bedroom pendant lights create an attention grabbing statement in a relaxed bohemian bedroom. A large macramé wall hanging makes ideal decoration between.

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A bedroom lounge area sets up a functional and luxurious addition. These two bedroom chairs are the bedroom chairs Easy chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret. You can see more images of this gorgeous Turkish villa here .

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Visualizer:móto Design

Japanese vibes exude from a floor bed design and accompanying indoor plants. A feature wall of rugged rock face and a zen courtyard intensify the look.

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Visualizer:ArtPartner Architects

Another dramatic rockface feature wall contrasts with this smooth bedroom decor scheme, where wood effect panels clad the remainder of the modern space and matching beige upholstery wraps the floor bed.

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Visualizer:NI.acki

Botanical beauty abounds here, with indoor plants and sweeping garden views. Natural materials furnish the space to complement Mother Nature’s own palette.

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Visualizer:OFFICE4 Architects

A meld of Mother Nature and modernism. This plant kissed bedroom design features a floor to ceiling headboard feature with three-dimensional modern abstract tiling and climbing ivy.

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Visualizer:Diego Drews

Cool concrete and warming wood tone. A concrete coffered ceiling makes a weighty crown for a light oak and white-walled decor scheme. A built-in bench seat threads a line of pillowed comfort alongside the bed.

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Visualizer:Nina Semenkova

Neoclassical, pale and serene. Modern glass pendant lights echo classical window arches in this elegant neoclassical bedroom design, which draws the eye up toward deeply decorative crown moulding.

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Visualizer:Korry Chan

Carve out curves. Shapely render takes away sharp edges and jarring outlines to smooth a delicately dreamy border. A perfect accompaniment for arched windows and modern arched furniture.

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Visualizer:Maurício Coelho

Light and laconic. Microcement ceilings melt into coordinating walls that flood into the floor and matching bedsides here, moulding one continuous, peaceful meld.

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Visualizer:Katerina Shahmanova

Overlapping wooden planes build a bespoke headboard with modern rustic vibes. Elongated mini pendant lights drip metallic accents low over contoured round side tables .

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Visualizer:Jasmin Kodzha

Wooden walls and warm lighting. This fully wood clad bedroom design is lit with an eye-catching modern chandelier at its centre, whilst mini wall sconces and bedside table lamps provide task lighting and backlit bookshelves brightly illuminate a bedroom workspace.

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Visualizer:Shahan Saheed

Floating wardrobes and decorative shelving. This serene bedroom is furnished with a wall of wardrobes that are cut through with a decorative recessed shelf nook. The fragmented design gives the full storage wall a lighter look and provides opportunity to display accessories or treasured items.

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Visualizer:Oktobianto DP

Rounded decor shapes a welcoming aesthetic, from rounded bed frames and racetrack shaped mirrors to curved dressing tables and desks.

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Visualizer:iMax Studio

Bright colour and botanicals paint a tropical appeal. Neoclassical details balance out the fun factor with a sophisticated air. Circle chandeliers add in halos of luxury.

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Visualizer:Lera Brumina

Mid-century modern lines fashion a laid back look with a dash of panache. Muted colours move away from the mundanity of pale neutrals whilst maintaining a sense of calm.

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Visualizer:Hamed Hosseinpour

Breezy blue accents and sand coloured design elements evoke memories of coastal adventures and lazy days at the beach.

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Visualizer:Viktoria Shvachka

Olive green and terracotta shades team with an abstract feature wall in this arty bedroom . Classic panel moulding builds a smart surround.

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Visualizer:Konstantin Kupreev

Three-dimensional tiles create an extruded effect across this feature wall. LED strips highlight the walls texture and depth from the ceiling line. The upholstered headboard has been lengthened to fill the width of the room for a fully fitted, streamlined effect.

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Visualizer:Applicata studio

Grey, gold and modestly glamorous. This elegant modern bedroom design is textured with a fashionably fluted wall covering, whilst gleaming gold pendant lights hang like jewellery on either side.

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Visualizer:Alex Arkhipov

Render a restful microcement refuge. A smooth swathe of microcement is not only restful on the eye but takes away the need for paint touch-ups.

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Visualizer:ON Design

Meditate under a mandala. This low relief mandala wall sculpts out a zen spot for peace and reflection, in the comfort of a pillowy soft upholstered bed frame.

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Visualizer:Aleksandra Nuzhnaya

A boho style bedroom instils a worldly, well-travelled aesthetic through tribal rugs used as either floor coverings or wall hangings and plentiful tropical plants to feather the edges of the layout.

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Visualizer:Alesya Kasianenko

Serene circles and collected curves. A huge globe pendant light hovers like a full moon from a domed ceiling rose. A round bed reflects the outline of the rose, whilst a circular rug, ottoman and racetrack-panelled headboard accentuate the curved shape theme.

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Visualizer:Artem Trigubchak

Black and white accents make simple accompaniments to a mid-century modern bedroom, adding bold contrast.

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Visualizer:Artem Trigubchak

Another black and white emboldened scheme, this crisp bedroom design gains added punch from a piece of dominating abstract wall art.

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Visualizer:Butterfly Studio

Reflect and reinforce. A large mirror will reflect a statement bedroom chandelier , doubling its effect. This round mirror also reflects in the colour of accent artwork on the opposite wall. The white bed frame and the bedroom pendant lights stands out distinctly against the pale hued background.

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Designer:ArtPartner Studio| Visualizer:Illya Kovalchuk

Bridges and banding. Fluted banding bridges over the upholstered bed here to create an effective wraparound that contrasts against a raw concrete ceiling treatment.

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Visualizer:SK Interiors

Indulge in high-end wallpapers without breaking the bank by fashioning framed wallpaper panels. This bird and botanical print makes a graceful addition to either side of a stylish contoured headboard.

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Visualizer:DE&DE Studio

Gorgeous greys. Charcoal and shades of pewter create areas of light and shade in this moody bedroom decor scheme. A modern linear suspension light illuminates the darker section of the room, where it highlights a pair of tiered side tables.

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Visualizer:Miroslav Laurov

Creative contours. These unique wooden wall panels feature a cracked, contoured surface effect. Cosy throws add ripples across the bed and an end of bed bench .

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Visualizer:Ngọc Thủy

Give neoclassical elegance a colourful twist with modern colour blocking. The crash of decor styles causes a cool juxtaposition that works effectively behind an understated neutral bedstead.

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Visualizer:Gray Vision

Dots and dashes. Spotted wallpaper and round lights dot this bedroom layout along a dash of black industrial piping, which adds an individual edge.

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Visualizer:Prosvirin Design

Blush pink and plump pattern. Rose gold accessories complement blush pink elements in this uniquely detailed boudoir with a plump, patterned feature wall. The tufted bed plays well with the overall scheme.

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Visualizer:Innoi Design

create a garden view, even in the big city. Metallic gold planters add a rich light-reflective lustre.

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Visualizer:Luklak Interior Design

Yellow decor accents replicate the sunshine on a grey day. Oak effect furniture lines a white bedroom with warmth and subtle texture.

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Visualizer:小主 小主

Banks of burgundy and green create a rich clash. A tower of tall green shelving balances out long green drapes in this room, whilst a wall hung headrest ties in with the wardrobes and vanity stool.

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Designer:MS Design Studio

This yellow interior design carries a tribal appeal. Painted plates offer a colourful contribution above the bedside table.

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Visualizer:Mai Trang Nguyen

Concentric circles and creative lighting. Low relief panels appear like snapshots of raindrop splashed puddles behind unique dual-ended light fixtures.

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Visualizer:Alesya Kasianenko

Etched, glassy walls cause light reflections across this cool bedroom design, where a sleek white floor bed design is lit by a quirky Star Wars themed lamp.

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Visualizer:Catherine Amato

The wonders of wood are boundless. This spacious bedroom design is styled with a custom-cut headboard that travels the length of the room and merges into a desk design in front of the window. A bespoke wooden bookcase neighbours wood slatted closet doors, and handcrafted woodwork provides art over the bed.

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Visualizer:Ahmed Alaa

Feathery final touches. Dried white pampas grass makes a soft bedside adornment, whilst a feathered pendant light shade adds soft illumination at the opposite side.

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Visualizer:Giorgos Tataridis

Faux brickwork panels and a concrete create an industrial bedroom . Glamorous gold light fixtures and a sophisticated wingback chair take the look upmarket.

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Source:Ivy Muse

Whitewashed brickwork, slimline furniture and a plethora of plants make up a tranquil minimalist bedroom . Blush pink accents add a hint of sweet warmth.

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Visualizer:Pavel Pisanko

Black and white pattern and light oak elements form a crisp Scandinavian bedroom decor scheme. A Scandi style rocking chair completes the look.

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Visualizer:Horizon Render Vizualization Studio

Mesh modern and traditional elements for a trendy transitional bedroom design. Mustard and gold elements elegantly enrich a misty grey backdrop.

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Visualizer:Archiplastica

Industrialist style with a touch of art. A creative geometric wall feature interrupts this concrete bedroom , where an LED ribbon adds cosy illumination.

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Visualizer:Tomas Sciskala

Exposed wooden beams in vaulted ceilings easily lend themselves to a rustic bedroom design.

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Visualizer:Stanislav Borozdinskiy

This white floor bed design smooths into the matching white flooring like spilled milk.

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Designer:Hadi Teherani architects| Visualizer:xoio

Is there anything dreamier than gazing at the stars?

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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Visualizer:Huso

18. Create a Modern Dark Kitchen with Gradients

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Visualizer:Sasha Zolotukhin