The perfect lighting can make a huge difference in any room. Overhead fluorescents can easily send you into a self-confidence tailspin while the perfect soft bulb can make you feel like a million buck. The 50 lamps featured in this post range from the classic to the whimsical, from industrial to minimalist and from those meant for the study to those for the nightstand. Indeed, some are based on classic lamp designs that have withstood the test of time. Use them to make sure you look perfect while you pore over your homework or just to make the bedroom a little more magical. When you change the lighting in a room, it can change the whole look for things. Each one offers a certain special ambiance that may be just what your home (or office) is looking for. Plus, they’re all for sale right now, so shop away!
This industrial style table lamp would be perfect for a like themed loft.
An Edison bulb design makes for a hip edition to any table.
The Brewmeister Industrial Table Lamp includes an upcycled beer bottle as its light source.
Yet another lamp suitable for an industrial style room. Do check out our post on
industrial style lighting
for more lamps of this kind.
The 3d spiral shape on this LED lamps is actually an optical illusion. It’s flat. It is also a pretty cool nightstand lamp.
An Iron Man lamp is a stylish addition to any comic aficionado’s home. Could be a great
bedside table lamps
or an conversation starter in the living.
This pretty cherry blossom lamp will remind you of spring all year long.
How jaunty is this Jeeves hat lamp!
Reminiscent of a bubbling cauldron, this lamp casts a decorative spell.
This adorable hedgehog lamp withstands hits and heats and is washable - perfect for a kid’s room.
Choose your own polar animal design to go atop the ON Lamp LED base.
A portable, rechargeable table lamp that offers warm light anywhere you need it.
The pleated Chantilly Lamp is inspired by custard and casts an array of soft, pastel shades.
The sustainable Egg of Columbus Lamp is made from recycled cardboard but remains moisture resistant.
The clean design of the eco-friendly Pulse lamp turns a boring glass jar into an illuminating force.
The S7 bedside lamp is completely flexible so you can twist, turn, and reconfigure it how ever you like.
The LAMPAT lamp is powered with LED bulbs in addition to being dimmable. It serves as a great power saving desk lamp.
This Compasso LED Desk Lamp has a gritty edge.
The Hatha LED Desk Lamp by QisDesign is made from silicone rubber and zinc alloy so it can bend and flex to provide light at different angles.
Winner of the Red Dot design award, this clamping lamp is made from North American Hardwood and powered by LED lights.
A book rest lamp is a perfect addition to a bedside table.
This drippy Liquid Lamp is sure to start coversations.
The Phrena Table Lamp uses its simple but elegant design to go from completely flat to glorious 3D
The Beehive Table Lamp is quite elegant and perfect for a minimalist design.
This modern desk lamp, called the Studiolise W084t has an appealing retro flair.
You can put together your own bamboo desk lamp and be assured it is completely eco-friendly.
This simple copper wire frame Agraffe table lamp was created by designer Giulia Agnoletto.
The Tolomeo Micro Lamp is one of the most iconic lamps ever designed. Perfect for bedsides as well as workspaces.
The Type 75 Anglepoise Mini Desk Lamp is iconic in its own right with its matte chrome finish being exceptionally stylish.
The Modo Table Lamp is a bit playful in its design with a tinted glass globe and Edison bulb.
The Duli Desk Lamp in both gray and yellow has a certain playful industrial feel to it - like Legos for adults.
The Silva LED Table Lamp is ideal for an office space.
Recognizing that not all situations call for the same type of light, the Otto Watt lamp can switch from cool to warm with the use of a diffuser.
The Luceplan Fotrebraccio Table Lamp has an architectural style that is quite attractive.
The Woodspot Table Lamp uses its wood design to diffuse light from its interior bulb, creating a warm and flattering glow.
This lamp serves many functions: light, valet tray, and device charging station .
Another lamp, known as the CARRY, with valet tray attached, which includes a rocker switch and USB outlet.
This wireless charging lamp is ultra futuristic. If your phone is supported, you can eliminate the need for a clutter of wires altogether.
The Cromatica Bluetooth Speaker + Lamp provides a source of warm sound and warm light, allowing users to program the light to change along with the sound.
For a more retro look, this speaker lamp base is a good choice.
This ultra simple modern style table lamp is perfect for any minimalist home. It is available in both black and white.
The aptly named Seagull LED desk lamp includes lighting adjustment possibilities that cause the lamp’s “wings” to flap depending on the setting.
This minimalist LED lamp, the BE Light uses a hinge design that lets it extend up to 33.4 cm or fold down less than 2 cm, cutting down on storage space.
What’s cuter than a touch activated lamp that looks like a dog!
The Extended Reach Lamp is perfect for precise lighting in many different settings. It contains 42 bright white LEDs that can be folded into and out of place easily.
This nesting owl lamp is a perfectly adorable addition to any home office or child’s bedside. If owls are your thing, be sure to check out our feature on
owl home decor
.
A large glowing egg provides suitable beautiful, glowing light.
This Large Ship’s Lamp by Stelton is the only non-electric one in the mix.
Called the Trapeze Desk Lamp, the rotating lamp head makes it easy to focus this light anywhere you like.
The designer AJ Lamp, by Arne Jacobsen, remains a classic and stylish piece to this day.
When you have a home perched atop a hill in South Africa, chances are you may get some truly spectacular views. But in this home, from the team at Nico van der Meulen Architects , the views are nothing short of amazing. The Johannesburg home was designed for a family and is located at the foot of a local nature preserve. In order to maximize the views of this stunning landscape, attention was placed on opening up the North side of the home with plenty of glass of outdoor entertaining areas. The resulting home is a testament to its architects, with its unique exterior and open, welcoming interior the best of what a home can really be.
The house’s exterior has been described as “sculptural” and for good reason. Contained within these morphed steel forms is 1100 square meters (11840 square feet) that is anything but modest while still maintaining a sense of open simplicity.
In a climate like South Africa, both heating and cooling are essential, but sustainability was also highly desired. The result was a water-based system that runs through the polished concrete floors. This system provides both heating and cooling with minimal environmental impact.
The architects of this home are particularly well known for their ability to merge indoor and outdoor spaces, which was an essential requirement from the client as well. The living room and lanai become one space by virtue of frameless folding glass doors. When open, moving inside and out is simple and when closed, the view is still lovely. Outside, a floating pavilion and sloping garden create a serene space for entertaining, only made more inviting by a cantilevered koi pond and its north facing views.
The entryway of the house is also quite interesting. Natural timber in a herringbone pattern softens the look of the steel exterior, making the house a bit more warm and welcoming. Meanwhile, diagonal strips of light toward the entrance actually serve to guide guests to the gate.
This beautiful hilltop home from Bligh Graham Architects is a sight to behold both inside and out. Its varied volumes connect seamlessly, emphasizing outdoor spaces, natural light, and of course, wood finishing. The wood throughout the home is not perfectly matched to every other room. Instead, the different shades complement each other with each different piece emanating its own warmth and style.
When you have a house that’s perched on a hill, it’s important to maximize the views from all angles. The easiest place to do this, of course, is outside. A large pool deck and glassed in staircase make this outdoor entertaining space aesthetically pleasing from the outside as well as a spectacular place to enjoy from the inside.
The main living area is quite cozy and warm for such a modern home. While clean lines wind their way through the design, built in bench seating is welcoming and playful and also provides ever-necessary storage space under the seats. Hinged windows open up for fresh air circulation while transom windows along the outer edges of the room let in even more afternoon sun.
This home is particularly suited to those pursuing the creative life, with inspiration all around. The art studio is perfect situated in an upper level with windows that peek into the surrounding trees and a large open space that looks outside. It’s en plein air without being completely exposed to the elements.
The kitchen and dining area is the final space where things - and people - come together. A large open kitchen with a modern styled island and breakfast bar, plus a huge outdoor dining area with grill and fireplace, make this an ideal home for hosting a dinner party or an unveiling of your most recent masterpiece.
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
