Living in a studio apartment is perhaps no one’s dream. But for the urban professional or studio, it may be nearly impossible to find a place that is both affordable and spacious. Luckily, the right design team can turn even the most cramped-seeming studio apartments into comfortable and even stylish homes. The five apartments featured in this post have only one room, and still manage to include space for sleeping, eating, cooking, and even entertaining. With a little bit of creativity and the right furniture, it is possible to live comfortably in a studio.
Visualizer:Top Lab Interiors
A studio apartment can feel incredibly spacious with the right furnishings and layout.
By putting a small dining table in the kitchen, it is even possible to comfortably entertain.
Light, neutral colors as well as a few decorative vases help to keep the space feeling open.
Creative storage solutions, such as a vertical bicycle, are an absolute necessity.
Smooth surfaces on the walls and floor as well as recessed lighting gives just a little bit more room.
This little office nook gets enough natural light that it doesn’t feel claustrophobic.
Keeping decor minimal with custom neon art is another way to keep the space from feel cluttered and small.
Everyone will love how they look in this ring light mirror.
You can see how many distinct areas are made out of a relatively small space.
Visualizer:Arch Ants Studio
This little loft in Kiev, Ukraine is just 45 square meters.
An exposed brick wall is always a nice industrial touch for a studio.
Shades of gray throughout the apartment keep the design feeling sturdy and a bit serious.
The industrial style home decor is visible in a few ways here, including the Edison bulb lighting and the vault detail on the door.
The cozy gray sofa opens up for lounging and even sleep.
The cool pendant lights in the dining area are standout decor features.
Another cool lighting feature in the bathroom hangs overhead.
Even without a built in soap dispenser , the bathroom is incredibly sleek.
Visualizer:Polygons
The third apartment in Lyiv measures just 29 square meters.
Despite its small size, the apartment houses a living area, kitchen, work space, and bedroom.
A ladder leads up to a lofted storage space while elegant wine glasses indicate plenty of room for visitors.
The work area is surprisingly spacious.
Wood kitchen bar stools take the place of a formal dining area.
A glass shower stall with built in shelving is the ideal solution for a small bathroom.
A black tile backsplash gives the bathroom a modern edge.
The design clearly uses every inch of space in a practical and creative way.
Even a small balcony is accounted for in the plan.
Visualizer:BEZMIR NO
More deep colors in the fourth studio give it a heavy, masculine feel.
Small concrete planters on the coffee table lend a splash of vibrant color.
A mounted television is a must in a small space.
Sliding glass doors offer separation without closing things off too much.
The bedroom, too, is gray but in lighter, cozier shades.
offer a clutter-free lighting solution.
Soft gray curtains are perfect for a bedroom to dampen sound from concrete walls.
Another mounted television and a few more indoor plants are a breath of fresh air.
A cool gray bathroom completes this studio tour.
A few views of the layout of the apartment.
Each square meter is used carefully.
Architect:Demirce Architects| Visualizer:Anna Fedyukina
The final studio is a student apartment concept for a hotel in Turkey.
Bright colors and natural materials give this studio a hip and inviting feel.
Carrying the color scheme through to the bathroom makes it all feel unified and therefore bigger than it is.
We’ve all seen the world’s most famous landmarks, whether we’ve been there in the flesh, or simply sitting before a TV screen. We owe these beauties of the world to our best minds – our Frank Lloyd Wrights, Gaudis, and Norman Fosters – and chances are, you know a mind that’s studied theirs. These forty prints and posters celebrate the architectural genius that goes into building an Eiffel Tower, Burj Khalifa or Guggenheim, and the famous names that created them. Whether framed in Mondrian-inspired grids, coloured in blocks or simply sketched in black and white, these pieces are for the creative people you know creating inspiring buildings everyday.
Iconic Buildings Poster
Want to scratch up on your knowledge of world architecture? This nifty black and white poster shows our most iconic buildings, in gradations from tall and slender to thick and wide.
A History Of Architecture Canvas Print
Commit images of the world’s best architecture to memory, with this printed canvas find. Its fine poly-cotton blend is printed with Epson archival inks and backed with wall-hanging hardware.
Black & White Architectural Art Prints
Want to recognise famous buildings by the cities they’re built in? These black and white sketch-look prints show iconic buildings in iconic locations.
A to Z Architects
See the stretch and scope of what a building can do. This framed, coloured print takes you through the alphabet of famous designers.
Alphabet Of Architects
Federico Babina thinks outside the box when it comes to architecture. Using letters to designate the names of their makers, these colourful posters would look a dream on the architect’s bedroom wall or perhaps hung above a mid century modern sofa .
If Artists Were Architects
Federico Babina strikes again, with this set of posters on mock-vintage paper. Using famous artists’ paintings to create new buildings, he envisions what their creations might have been had they been ‘archists’ instead.
If Famous Buildings Were Animals
Another by Babina, these block colour posters make animals out of architecture. See a crocodile in the Sydney Opera House, a giraffe in the Eiffel Tower and a snail in the Guggenheim New York.
Famous Architect Plans
Look at famous buildings in an unconventional way. These earth-toned posters, the last by Babina, look at architects’ designs from a bird’s eye view.
Photographic Letters of Architecture
Go through architecture’s alphabet with the letter as the hero. These striking pops of colour show photo representations in the middle of their letters.
Famous City Buildings Posters
Travel the world with one look at the wall. Frame the sights of London, Berlin, Paris or Milan in black frames and block iconography.
Abstract Russian Cathedral on a Whale
Moscow Cathedral never looked so abstract. This monochrome representation on a blue-backed whale turns Russian architecture on its head.
Islamic Architectural Art Print
The domed roofs of the Middle East are a sight to behold. Dulled in greyscale with their iconic gold steeples, this skyline takes you straight to the streets of Tehran.
Mosque Architectural Art Print
The white and gold of Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque never ceases to amaze. Hang this print on your wall, as you dream of your next desert holiday.
Indian-Style Architectural Sketch Art Print
Built by the Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799, the Hawa Mahala or ‘Palace of the Winds’ shows its form in this sketch print. Hang its form in a monochrome dining room for a beautiful piece for conversation.
South-East Asian-Style Architectural Print
Recreate your Thai escape with this iconic image of a waving Buddha. Its yellow sash could pop similar accents in your interior.
Chinese-Style Architectural Print
Red, white and black are symbolic in Chinese culture. Place this traditional gate with hanging red lanterns in a monochrome living or dining space.
San Francisco Buildings
San Francisco is famous for its skyscrapers. Back them on an art deco background to make your lounge or bedroom shine.
New York Buildings
In love with New York? Set its iconic towers on black backgrounds with striking pops of colour, to set your dreams of travel alight.
Chrysler Building Vintage Black & White Architectural Print
The circular forms of New York’s Chrysler Building stretch to the sky in this vintage print. Cover your hallway or entrance with its low-key, iconic image.
Framed Guggenheim Modern Architectural Art Print
The Guggenheim knows how to frame its artworks, and so does this representation. Framed in solid wood with a contemporary, scooped profile, this print is coated with gesso and premium shatterproof acrylic.
Creative Guggenheim Architectural Poster
Know someone who wants to create the next Guggenheim? Stir up their creative juices with this inspiring greyscale poster.
Modern Architecture Canvas Print
Bring architecture to the 21st Century, with this idealistic sketch of a designed home and 911.
Architecture-Themed Canvas Art Print
Love Jenga and architecture too? This canvas-bound greyscale combines the two in this forest scene.
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Falling Water
Usually set in its iconic waterfall setting, Frank Lloyd Wright’s evergreen masterpiece is here set in green. Revere its design for its angular forms in this Spanish-made print (sold without a frame).
Solid Colour Framed Architectural Art Prints
Want a pop of colour for your living room? These off-the-beaten-track architectural masterpieces deserve a space on the wall.
Fictional Floor Plans
Looking to design your first home? These fictional floor plans by a German architect could help visualise your space.
Vintage Architectural Prints
The Church of Saint Agustin looks as vintage in this print as it does in real life. Hang this handmade reproduction on a pastel living room or kitchen wall.
Framed Lego Patent Art
Some of the world’s best architects were surely Lego-building children. Celebrate the iconic toy, in this colourful print framed in solid wood.
The Deck Builder
Society forgets the minds that made design reality. This art deco image of a deck builder is an eye-catching reminder of the steps great architecture takes.
Modern Architecture Canvas Print
Will your guests recognise the first twisted skyscraper in the world? Sweden’s Turning Torso is a sight to behold on this grayscale canvas.
Abstract Black & White Architectural Print
Roof cavities are a feature of great architecture. Think of the Pantheon and Nanjing’s Massacre Memorial Hall when you look at this print.
Abstract Architectural Canvas Print
Want to see your city more simply? Use eggshell and white to create a series of blocks mimicking its layout.
City Art Print
Raise the city a little higher, with buildings showing their levels. Muted in colour, this sketch shows a fictional city close to Frankfurt or Berlin.
High-Detail City Poster Of Budapest, Hungary
Drawn with a single technical pen, this city map of Budapest by a Hungarian architect is full of beautiful detailing. A spot on the wall in your living room or library will have you gazing for hours.
Framed Le Corbusier Wall Art
Le Corbusier was an icon in many a Swiss man’s eyes. Take his image in black, white and red with a simple white frame.
Architect Portraits
Not sure what the world’s most famous architects actually look like? Learn the faces of Gehry, Niemeyer, Zumthor and others in this striking collection of simplistic colour prints.
Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Sometimes it’s chairs, not buildings, that take the credit for good design. See the best mid-century seated inventions in this eggshell and mustard poster.
Designer Chair Poster
Prefer them set in blocks instead? This sixties’ style print highlights the most popular seats of the day.
Eames Chair Patent Posters
Eames’ legacy had to start somewhere. These blueprint patent posters show how he protected his most famous works.
When a stylish couple wants to settle down and start a family, it can be a challenge to marry the design ideas of the adults with the needs of a child. In the three apartments featured in this post, designers have found a way to do just that. A playful kid’s room need not fall victim to a deluge of toys. Rather, choosing the simplify and keep things organized while incorporating playful, colorful, and interactive elements will make a space that is fun for the children and still attractive to the adults. Take a look at the three apartments below to get ideas for your own family space.
Visualizer:Espace Team
An open living room with clean lines doesn’t need a ton of space to feel big.
always brighten up a space that is otherwise largely neutral
When the living area flows into the dining room, everything feels bigger and it is easy to entertain.
Natural wood features give an otherwise modern space a bit of a rustic feeling.
Incorporating a child’s bedroom does not have to mean sacrificing design, as seen here.
The cozy sleeping area easily accommodates sleepovers with its sectional design.
Opposite the sleeping cubby is a drawing wall, inspiring creativity in anyone who comes into the room, as well as a unique table lamp that adds a pop of color.
For the parents’ room, the theme bends towards tropical.
A leafy accent wall provides the perfect backdrop for an Eames House Bird replica .
The wood beam ceiling is another natural, yet modern, element.
Designer:Nataly Solovey
This next home also features the spacious flow of an open floor plan.
An overstuffed sectional sofa in the living room is positively inviting for parents, children, and guests alike.
Using custom shelving to create a divider wall is creative and practical.
The design here goes to show you don’t need a mansion to have a cute (and useful) kitchen island.
Even a smaller home can have room for a home office if things are arranged right.
Nothing makes an otherwise empty corner inviting quite like a comfortable reading chair .
help to define the dining space within the kitchen area.
Vibrant green chairs at an extendable dining table add life to the neutral color scheme in the dining room.
Moving into the little girl’s room we get pretty pops of pastel pink.
A pint sized teepee is a perfect hideout for kids of all ages.
Despite the color scheme, this room doesn’t get too girly.
Many bedtime stories are sure to be read on this beautiful plush pink sofa.
And every little girl should be encouraged to dream.
Of course, dreams won’t get you too far if you don’t have place to study.
The purple from the little girl’s room carries over into the accent throw in the master bedroom.
Gray and purple make perfect bedfellows. The unique bedroom pendants that dangle overhead are the Secto Pendants by Seppo.
A simple platform bed keeps the room looking sleek.
Smaller spaces call for an absolutely organized closet.
Tiled bathroom walls give a warm, unified feeling.
The neutral colors throughout the bathroom make it feel comfortable and zen, which is exactly what you want.
You can see in the floorplan just how well the space is utilized in this design.
Architect:O.M. Shumelda| Designer:O.M. Shumelda
In this final apartment for a small family in Lviv, a large dog sketch takes center stage in the living room.
The yellow sofa and striped rug give the design a chic feel while custom wall storage adds practicality.
Lucite dining chairs are highly modern and make the space that much more open.
A white and wood kitchen is perfect this the amount of sunlight streaming in.
The kids’ room here features a unique double desk for twice the homework.
Sleek wood floors are stylish while also easy to clean.
A unique bed from and kids night light bring a sense of childhood wonder into the space.
The parents’ room has its own sense of playful that many white bedrooms might not accomplish.
Track lighting is modern and creative in this bedroom setting.
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
