Been itching to go on an animal safari, or take a trip to the farm? With a bevy of animal sculptures decorating your interior, you can bring the jungle and grasslands to your front door. Celebrate the majesty of the panther, with a decorative sculpture in black Swarovski crystal. Teach the kids how to chill, with a bendable wooden monkey hanging off their front closet. Take a pen off your new office companion – a wooden, open-mouthed hippo. Get creative and animal-happy with our top 50 selection of animal sculptures, statues and figurines.
Panther Figurine
Crouching tiger, hidden panther. Gift your office desk the ornament of a lifetime, with these cool cats holding down your paper.
Panther Swarovski Crystal
Panthers spell luxury, and this Swarovski sculpture is no exception. Descending down a ledge of black spot granite, its Moroda crystal beams bronze and metallic blue.
Modern Leaping Panther Figurine
Want it bluer than blue? Made in France from full lead crystal, this panther is fully crafted by hand.
Golden Jaguar Figurine
Who’d want this jaguar to change its spots? This resin cat statue is coated in black glass and gold.
Fluid Cheetah In Motion
Cast in resin with an antique silver finish, this cheetah runs from aristocratic hunters.
Steampunk Cheetah Statue
Feeling animalistic about your steampunk home decor ? This antique brass cheetah uses Victorian gears, valves and hinges to convey her prowess.
Crouching Lion Statue
Throw bad business to the lions, with this silver king of the jungle straddling your desk.
Bronze Lion Sculptures
Prefer to celebrate the lion’s majesty instead? This ten-inch statue would look a treat inside a bookcase.
Firefox Figurine
Before Google Chrome, there was Firefox. Bring this long serving browser’s mascot to life, with this handmade fox figurine in red.
Glass Fox Figurine
Make foxes out of glass. Containing no dyes, paint or decals, these pure glass sculptures inspire your inner cunning.
Walter Bosse Brass Fox Figurine
Viennese master Bosse wanted his bronzes to create happiness. Exhibiting perfect patinas and polished, golden surfaces, they come resplendent and delightful inside velvet bags.
Wolf Wine Bottle Holder
On the hunt for a unique wine holder ? This thirsty grey wolf can be at your assistance.
Wolf Head Sculpture
Think outside the square for your next sculpture. Originally sold in English galleries, these ceramic polystone heads by designer Matt Buckley make striking feature centrepieces.
More Animal Busts
Using the same resin and stone, Buckley extends his range to include the lion’s mane, gorilla’s snarl, tiger’s roar and more.
Miniature Plywood Eames Elephant
Legendary designers Charles and Ray Eames have been long influential. These elephants exhibit their famous mastery of plywood, in a 3D form.
Cute Red & Black Ceramic Elephant Figurines
When the owners are away, the elephants will play. These black and red ceramics would look great amidst the kitchen shelving.
Elephant Figurines By Jonathan Adler
Pick up some pieces of elephant decor . These trunked creatures are designed by Adler, handcrafted in Peru out of high-fired stoneware.
Polar Bear Family Figurine
Go further South with these Antarctic polar bears, handcrafted as a family in eggshell white resin.
Polar Glass On Ice Blown Glass Figurine
Want to see a balancing act? This dancing-on-ice-cubes polar bear is handmade by Kevin Prochaska. Made with hand-blown glass, borosilicate crystal and 24-carat gold, its gold foil trim ensures it’s a piece to remember.
Kay Bojesen Monkey
Monkey around with this Scandinavian find. Made in Denmark from a classic 1951 design, its 31 parts in limba wood and teak form a major Danish television personality.
Jonathan Adler Gorilla Figurine
After another Jonathan Adler piece? Pared back to the gorilla’s most basic form, this stoneware ape is given texture by artisans.
Bronze Rhino Sculpture
Step it up a level with a sculpture in bronze. This sleeping rhino is 100% handmade, investment-casted and polished.
Kay Bojesen Hippo
Born in 1955, these funky desk organizers are a classic in Denmark. Pop them inside a Scandinavian office to collect your stray pens.
Kay Bojesen Bear
Want a bear, but don’t want it cuddly? These hand-crafted figurines hit the mark – or you can find cheaper replicas at AliExpress .
Minimalist Pig Figurine
Take a twist on the classic piggy bank . Handmade in Russia with native linden wood, it’s a great gift for your little one learning to save.
Oscar the Dog by Hans Bolling
Another Danish creation, this wooden dog almost comes alive. Able to sit, crawl, beg, stand and sulk, Oscar’s iconic form has let his personality shine through the decades.
Kay Bojesen Dachshund
Want something more static? This walnut wood dachshund adds character to your bookshelf.
Balloon Dog
Bring your carnival memories home. Inspired by culture-spoof artist Jeffrey Koons, the original form of this cast resin dog sold for US$58.4 million.
Ceramic Minimalist Cat Figurines
Love cats instead? Buy this family of four for your kitchen or hallway table.
Sleek Cat Figurine
Love minimalism and cat decor ? This porcelain kitty faces away from your gaze and towards interior style.
Kay Bojesen Painted Zebra
One of Kay Bojesen’s first exotic animal sculptures, this 1935 design is still hand-painted to this day.
Jonathan Adler Llama Figurine
Have a Peruvian or Bolivian to buy for? Buy them the animals they recognize, in these matte-glazed sculptures of their highland friends.
Geometric Deer With Copper Horns
Feeling your hall table could hold something deer? This sculpted white Bambi with resplendent copper horns makes the natural seem refined.
Deer Herd Pieces
Get the whole flock. These white ceramic prancers stretch their necks, eat and relax upon your holiday mantelpiece.
Abstract Minimalist Ceramic Deer Figurines
Looking for something a tad more minimalist? This muted-hue set of three create comfort in numbers.
Jonathan Adler Deer Figurine
Make your deer more artistic. Designed by the prolific sculptor Jonathan Adler, its ceramic-based, matte-glazed form could easily grace your dining room table.
Minimalist Abstract Deer Figurines
For something more whimsical, you can’t go past these monochrome figurines. Hand-polished, hand-crafted and moulded in resin, they’re a perfect wedding ornament or motif for two.
Giraffe Figurine
Go deeper in the jungle with these long-necked giraffes. Available in black or white, their resin finishes speak geometry.
Handmade Giraffe Figurine
Get the sculpture all the neighbourhood will talk about. Sculpted in metal and braided in iron, these handmade giraffes make a striking orange centrepiece.
Metal Bull Sculpture
Put the bull inside the china shop. This iron-bar bull is painted brown and red for rustic effect.
Bull & Bear Figurines As Bookends
Bring the world’s metal bulls and bears together, to safeguard your book collection.
Metal Wire Horse
Love the image of a horse running wild? So did this Maryland, USA designer, who used a strand of aluminium wire to handcraft this creation. Stand its weather-safe form outside.
Minimalist Horse Drinking Water Sculpture
Capture the graceful elements of nature. This sculpture of a horse drinking water, made with photosensitive resin, reminds us the simplest tasks can be the most metaphoric.
Unicorn Figurine
If you can be anything, always be a unicorn. Cast in pewter with a Swarovski crystal middle, this mythological creature is beloved as much by Silicon Valley VCs as it is by little girls.
Ceramic Seahorse Figurine
Add to your nautical home decor with this ceramic seahorse, a perfect sculpture for beside your washstand table.
Octopus Figurine
After an animal-inspired tea light holder ? Add to your octopus home decor with this aluminium and iron lantern-bearing creature.
Hand-blown Glass Tropical Fishes
Looking for an ornament for beside the bath? Choose from a wide array of these hand-blown glass fish.
Minecraft Animal Figures
Get nerdy with your sculptures. This pack of six includes a passive and pixelated pig, sheep, cow, chicken, ocelot and tame wolf.
Dragon Knife Sculpture
Introduce the underworld to your interior, with this unique knife statue. Crafted in polyresin, its painstaking detailing could have a place upon your bookcase.
Steampunk Dragon Figurine
Another piece of dragon decor , this sculpture doesn’t disappoint in Victorian cold-cast bronze detailing.
No matter how big your home, you want to be able to maximize your use of the space. In a larger area, this is a bit easier to do with the careful placement of furniture and organized storage solutions. However, as a home gets smaller, space-saving solutions have to get a bit more creative. One way to maximize space in a small home is through the use of levels. We see this often in lofted bed designs, but there are myriad ways to use vertical space to keep a small home organized and feel spacious. The three homes featured in this post are a bit undersized, but in their design, certainly don’t feel that way.
Visualizer:敦强 陈
The first home featured is a studio apartment that takes full advantage of natural lighting and a color theme to create an open, comfortable space.
It can feel like a challenge to pack an entire life into what is essentially one room, but this design manages to do it elegantly.
The way that vertical space is used is particularly interesting, staring with the bed, sitting above floor level, and creating a shelf from there that extends around the apartment.
A smaller bed for guests, or a child, can slip out from underneath the larger bed for extra sleeping space (and of course there’s always the sofa, too).
Furniture is also used to create different levels with chairs, sofas, and coffee tables nesting underneath one another. Further, decorative vases and the AJ style table lamp create levels even on top of the furniture.
A cozy setup near the window can double as either a breakfast nook or a home workspace.
The bed is not really separated from the rest of the living space, but an interior window gives the illusion of separation for the glass wall bedroom , which can be nearly as powerful as a wall. The swing arm wall lamp near the dining/workspace is good option when you need the light to double up as a task lamp.
Natural lighting is paramount in a small space and is allowed to stream in here.
A nearly organized kitchen is also key.
By keeping the entire apartment’s design to white, gray, and wood, the space is allowed to feel more open.
Common in certain parts of the world no matter what size the home, a washing machine in the kitchen is another space-saving tactic here.
Finally, a carefully designed entryway ensures that any guest does not feel cramped upon his or her arrival.
Visualizer:Andrey Kabanov
The second apartment measures 60 square meters (646 square feet) and uses a somewhat similar color scheme. In the main living area, the eye is immediately drawn to the minimalist large wall clock .
An overstuffed modern sofa and angular modern coffee table play well together in the main living area.
This apartment certainly has a more industrial feel than the first, with concrete walls and quite a bit more black, especially here in the kitchen.
The kitchen pendant lights and kitchen stools are a bit contrasting, with the lights more industrial and wooden stools a bit rustic.
Mounting a television to a concrete wall is no easy feat, but it is worth it for the sleek design appeal.
This apartment also benefits from a separate bedroom, where design elements are carried through.
In particular, the chevron flooring and accent wall unite the bedroom design with the main living area.
A tripod floor lamp is another sleek touch.
The Eames Bird replica is a stylish and on-trend element as well.
In the bathroom, a shiny faucet and simple soap and lotion dispensers lend their minimalism to the design.
A beautiful laundry basket is a must for a beautiful bathroom – as well as keeping things organized.
Overall, the sleek gray theme works well in the bathroom, creating a clean, modern feel.
Designer:Anthill Studio
The final apartment measures 55 square meters (596 square feet).
While indoor planters are not among the space-saving elements, this apartment takes storage solutions to another level.
Pocket doors between rooms are just one way to save space in a small apartment, eliminating the need for the door swinging area.
A stylish ergonomic chair is an important element for a home office…
…and you wouldn’t even know that it’s nestled right up against a modern murphy bed.
A simple sofa sits beneat tons of storage space in the way of overhead cabinets, again maximizing vertical space.
Light wood is used once again, which allows for a variety of colors to come in as decorative elements.
Seating and storage are plentiful in this small space.
The entryway features two folding shelves that can be sued for storage or seating upon entering the home.
But they fold out of the way entirely when not in use.
A tiny sewing room is a creative haven in this small apartment, with plenty of space for notions.
A second bedroom with an elevated bed is ideal for book storage.
But underneath the bed, more storage abounds.
A bit of color in the kitchen is a lively touch.
Finally, a hidden ironing board is both stylish and extremely functional.
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
