Although the popularity of Scandinavian design has seemingly reached an apex in recent years, the truth is that the elements of minimalism and functionality that make up the ethos have been around for much longer. No matter what type of home you have, taking elements of Scandinavian design and making them your own can be an extremely effective way to make your home a bit more comfortable, modern, and organized. In the five apartments featured here, we see the simple, calming elements that make this design style so appealing but also the warmth and practicality that make it so accessible. Take a look below.
Visualizer:LVI Studio
This first space is a bright and spacious loft-style apartment. The main living area is overall simple, with common, friendly elements like indoor house plants and a cushy sofa.
However, the Scandinavian elements are also apparent right away, most clearly in the stunning, minimalist chairs chosen to create a conversation space in the common area.
The open plan from kitchen to living room to dining make the apartment feel large, while loft-style windows let in plenty of natural light.
But even in a somewhat minimalist design, personality shines through in elements like a starburst sputnik chandelier or carefully decorated tabletops.
Tall ceilings with beam elements are enviable while the arrangement of furnishings still gives the overall effect of coziness, which is certainly important in the Scandinavian style and culture.
By placing decorative elements on the floor rather than on shelving, the walls are kept mostly bare and the ceiling feel even taller and more regal.
The Scandinavian style chairs in the dining area are a beautiful complement to those in the living room, taking on many of the same shapes but in a lovely wood construction.
The bedrooms are perhaps the simplest spaces in the apartment, again with mostly bare walls and not much square footage. Cozy bedding textures and a spring or two of greenery is all you need to find a peaceful night’s sleep in here.
The small bedrooms do benefit from plenty of natural light, which both the occupant and the petite planters benefit from.
Even a nursery can take advantage of the simplicity of the Scandinavian style, with carefully chosen toys and just a bit of warm decoration.
A white and gray bathroom with a deep tub finishes this particular apartment. Simple, clean, and modern.
Visualizer:Thi Cao
This next apartment has a more traditional home design, moving away from the loft style. Yet, the space still shared many elements with the first apartment, such as the inclusion of plant stands and a comfortable couch.
The white and gray color scheme is certainly simple and easy to understanding, with splashes of natural green throughout.
The use of unique coffee tables like these round, nesting tables is modern but also practical, giving more surfaces for resting drinks or books.
The dining room pendants in use here complement the kitchen pendants over the breakfast bar and add a warm glow to the space.
Wooden kitchen bar stools with black accents draw the eye to the uniquely patterned floor in the kitchen – a fun and daring element in an otherwise simple design.
A closer view of the unique kitchen pendant lights shows that they are a bit offset from one another and do not match exactly, which adds a bit of whimsy to their effect.
Visualizer:Aleksandr Andreychikov
The next apartment is a nice bridge between the first two. It does feature elements of a loft (including an actual lofted space) but also brings to mind the simplicity and warmth of a more traditional space.
The use of the timeless Eames Eiffel Chair in the dining space may not be groundbreaking, but the pretty colors chosen are certainly nice.
In the kitchen unique wall shelves are both practical and lovely, certainly in line with the Scandinavian ideals.
The stairway up to the lofted bedroom is a bit sturdier than some of the loft entries that we see, which is nice.
always add an artistic touch to a home and can be filled with virtually any color depending on the season.
Of course, no home would be complete with a warm and welcoming place to break bread.
Visualizer:Tu Nguyen Hoang
The next apartment uses many elements of the Scandinavian style, including natural wood, cool, neutral tones, and clean lines. In the living area, a Swiss cheese plant really livens things up.
Floor lamps are a good way to give homeowners some choice in how a space is lit. The AJ Floor Lamp is a good, simple example.
The use of mirrors in the entryway is both practical (making sure your hair looks all right before going out) and design-friendly (making a small hallway feel much bigger).
A white tile bathroom with a caged bulb pendant light is a perfect serene way to finish this home tour.
Source:Erik Olsson
The last apartment takes us back to the stark white with black contrast look that is somewhat common in the Scandinavian style.
An Areca Palm in the living room gives just a subtle hint at tropical.
The light wood floors are almost an afterthought but have quite a bit of character in this space.
White cabinets act as the perfect perch for plants and a few trinkets.
Glass wall separate the bedroom from the rest of the apartment, giving the illusion of more space and possibility of more privacy.
Natural light is allowed to flood in from two directions with the glass walled design, even though the room itself is quite small it feels large.
Cool grey walls are a welcoming, cozy color for a small bedroom.
The dining are features large wall clocks as well as other rustic elements from a wood table to amber glass lights.
Indeed, the dining room is a bit industrial style with its use of these black chairs and exposed wiring. The industrial style lighting is quite chic and modern.
The kitchen is not nearly so industrial, with white cabinetry and wood countertops.
A black and white tiled bathroom is small but also modern and perfect for this not-so-spacious apartment.
Home is where the heart is – but is the kitchen the heart of the home? The place where we start our mornings, enjoy lunch with friends and gossip over dinner, the kitchen is full of sights and smells that make a house a home. These 40 kitchen clocks celebrate the heart of the kitchen, whilst adding in functional features. Want to plan your weekly meals? Build a clock into daily chalkboard menus. Need to lock away your secret herbs and spices recipe? Find a spot in a secret clock compartment. Cook up a culinary storm, with these crafty clocks on the wall.
Chef Kitchen Clock
Feel like your household should have a full-time chef? Buy one in the form of a clock, with this surprised, hand-painted fellow in plastic casing.
Retro-Style Mum’s Kitchen Wall Clock
Let Mum know you appreciate her cooking. This retro-style metal clock is raised almost three inches off the wall and bears well-seasoned compliments.
Cutlery Kitchen Wall Clock
For something a bit different, this cutlery clock is certainly crafty. A stainless steel face and silent quartz clock means it tells the time without getting in the way.
Black Cutlery Kitchen Clock
Fancy it in black? This version changes its centre, for a nifty fit in a monochrome décor.
Wine Bottle Wall Clock
A splash for the pasta, a sip for the cook. Dinner and wine are famous companions – as are these 12 wine bottles, beautifully metallic and hand-painted.
Wine Time Pendulum Kitchen Clock
It’s always wine o’clock somewhere in the world. This hand-painted resin design lets your glass swing under your next bottle, pendulum-style.
Wine Theme Glass Wall Clock For The Kitchen
Its time to spice up reading a clock. Perfect for the wine lover, this hand-made Hungarian glass time teller sets the scene in grayscale – with a two year warranty.
Coffee Or Tea Clock
A cup of tea or coffee can solve most problems. Hang this monochrome round over your kitchen table when a friend comes over.
Life Between Coffee & Wine Clock
Two of life’s essential ingredients, coffee and wine are celebrated in this lithographic print mounted on wood. Finished by hand, it’s ready to hang in your drink-lover’s kitchen.
Modern Frying Pan Kitchen Clock
Have a row of saucepans for a clock to accompany? You’re in luck with this iron find, a non-toxic option with forks and spoons acting as hands.
Frying Pan With Egg Clock
A bigger fan of frying an egg? Running on AA batteries, this unusual design has all your guests guessing.
Oversized Cutting Board Wall Clock
Is your family chef a master chopper? These large wall clocks mimic their favourite wooden tools, with faces full of Roman numerals.
Distressed Kettle Metal Kitchen Clock
Don’t like wall hangers? Dare to be different, with this teal-painted metal teapot in an antique, rustic finish.
Teapot-Shaped Pendulum Kitchen Clock
For those who love old kettles and wall-hung time, these unique teapots offer two dreams in one. Set their golden metal frames on your kitchen walls, as a pendulum counts family moments.
Pouring Teapot Black Kitchen Clock
Make the teapot modern again. Made from acrylic diamond, this closely-adhered design reverses its colors in white or gold.
Tea Cup Wall Clock
Think a coffee cup can’t hold a quartz clock? Think again, with this tri-color design blending with the hues in your wall.
Coffee Cup Wall Clock
Want your cup to boast an antique face? These unique coffee mugs paint around the ticker, whilst it sits on a saucer.
Toast Clock
Kawaii design is world-famous for being crazy. This Japanese-made toast clock is no exception, hanging in vinyl chloride and plastic.
Fruit Clock
Lemons are essential to great Mediterranean and Mexican cooking. Add some zest to your cooking time, with this plastic clock on the counter.
Lemon Clock
Want your lemon to look more abstract? Place a half in the centre, use larger-than-life hands, and place yellow numbers and splashes to display the time.
Pineapple Clock
Pineapple clocks can look artsy, too. This twelve-inch clock painted on wood mixes the Hawaiian fruit with style.
Food-Themed Clock
It takes many ingredients to keep a family happy. This US-printed wooden clock celebrates the food that graces your table.
Sweet Treats-Themed Clock
Looking for something sweeter? Printed on the same wood, this clock makes us think of treats we’re not supposed to have.
Picture Frame Kitchen Clock
Photo lovers will rejoice in this clock’s design. Able to hold pictures of your family, favourite ingredients or holiday snaps, it’s a piece that’s themed whichever way you desire.
Whiteboard Kitchen Clock
Need to explain how long your dishes take to cook? Section out time visually, with this hanging whiteboard’s writing space.
Whiteboard Kitchen Wall Clock
Designed by Martí Guixé for Alessi, this aluminium clock combines functionality and style. Set on a minimalist face with blending hands, it comes complete with marker.
Weekly Chalkboard Clock
In the family kitchen, there’s always something to do or buy. Make sure your weekly menu gets made, with this chalkboard to-do list in a wooden frame.
Digital Kitchen Wall Clock
Perfect for an industrial or minimalist interior, this savvy clock is more than just a pretty face. Featuring adjustable brightness, countdowns and alarm clock settings, it can act as a back-up when your phone no longer charges.
Retro Kitchen Wall Clock With Timer
Need an egg timer, but don’t like the clutter? Integrate one into your kitchen’s clock, with this red plastic contraption with one-hour timer.
Retro Kitchen Clock With Timer & Temperature
Go one step further with your functional clock. This sunshine yellow design features a one-hour timer and temperature gauge.
Multifunction Food Scale With Clock
Weighing your ingredients is essential in baking. Make your clock pull its weight, with this counter-scale doubling as a sitting or hanging clock.
Calendar Flip Clock
The date can be as important as the time. Remember your next family gathering, with this oversized display with nifty flip function.
Large Kitchen Wall Clock (No Dial)
Make your kitchen clock a work of art. This simple, black aluminium design does away with a face and numbers.
Ikea Skoj Wall Clock
For a more traditional look, this cream and grey square offers all the benefits. Made from tempered glass, it’s extra resistant to your splatters and flying spoons.
Colorful Kitchen Clock
Wall clocks not colourful enough? This handmade acrylic design shouts visually but remains silent by using classic quartz. Enjoy the style of a mid century modern clock with a touch of modern edge.
Geometric-Patterned Kitchen Clock
Make colourful clocks more contemporary. Another handmade item, this Israeli-made wooden time-teller uses rose, taupe and mint to mandala-esque effect.
Minimalist Round Kitchen Clock
Place a giant stop sign near your kitchen. This strawberry-faced clock ensures visual impact in quartz silence.
Scandinavian-Style Wooden Wall Clock
Match your Scandinavian home décor, with this simple oak clock. Etched time trackers and brass hands form a design to pass the test of time.
Large Kitchen Clock
Want the standard black and white design? This thirteen-inch round number is easy to install - with a money-back guarantee.
Secret Compartment Wall Clock
Have a special recipe you’d not like shared? This thick plastic clock has a secret compartment to store your ideas.
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
