Living rooms are where family life unfolds and where friends and extended family come to visit. Of all the rooms in a house, our living room is where we ought to put our best foot forward and show off our own personal sense of style. Sometimes it’s difficult to envision the end result though, so we’ve put together a collection of 51 aesthetic living room designs that overflow with unique ideas. In this inspirational gallery, you’ll find creative and colourful spaces that communicate fun and frivolity, airy minimalist living rooms that exude tranquillity, large luxury living rooms with double-height ceilings, bold mid-century modern mixes, and many more.
Photographer:Philippe Le Berre
Fun, quirks and color. When it comes to conveying individual personality in a living room, nothing does it quite like a neon green dinosaur statue and shocking pink wall art. Swathes of gallery white allow artistic room details to breathe and bloom. Need some help in mixing and matching colors for your living? Go check out our post on living room color ideas .
Visualizer:NH Studio
Celebrate high ceilings. Lofty living rooms should be filled with an impressive light feature, like this stunning, oversized sputnik chandelier .
Designer:Studio Guilherme Torres
Abstract and oh-so colourful. Bold artwork and an eye-catching woven rug create waves of colour, whilst white walls and brown leather chairs bring calming, neutral counteraction.
Designer:And And And Studio| Via:Dwell
Art displays and colour play. A narrow ledge becomes a device on which to display art in this space. Accent living room chairs and sofas pull colour inspiration from the artwork, whilst a striped living room rug complements the linearity of the slimline shelf.
Photographer:Nickolas Sargent| Source:Douglas Elilman
Floral fun factor. This red living room sends out cheerful summer vibes with a giant daisy-shaped coffee table and flower motif round side tables , alongside bright, inviting scatter cushions and a rainbow rug.
Designer:Walton A E
Open up the layout. A four-sided lounge seating arrangement feels cosy and is ideal for conversation, but consider opening up the aesthetic with a backless bench that allows the eye to travel straight over. It will make the sitting area appear far more welcoming than a fully closed-in arrangement. A busy wooden coffee table with decorative bowls and books add to the look.
Designer:Robert McKinley
White and bright. When blessed with large windows and a sunny aspect, white walls and ceilings will amplify the ethereality. In this example, a white globe pendant light blends quietly with the clean scheme, and a woven area rug places a white accent onto the darker floor.
Designer:Ticiane Lima Arquitetura & Interiors
Work the room. A corner sectional sofa arrangement draws attention to a fabulous corner window feature in this room.
Architect:Fooman Architects
All hail the hero. Neutral decor schemes don’t have to be plain or boring. Picking out just one hero piece can transform an understated space from “meh” into amazing. This mesmerising little piece is Frank Gehry’s Wiggle chair .
Designer:Liang Architecture Studio
Use a unique modern chair , side table and living room lamp to create an appealing reading corner.
Designer:Melanie Burstin
Make it natural. Warm wood tone, a natural woven large area rug and soft white walls make a peaceful setting. Add in a mature indoor plant for a fresh spray of lush greenery.
Visualizer:LUÍS FERNANDO
Bright and botanical. Cool grey, white and oak get an uplift from a plethora of small plants in this botanical themed living room.
Visualizer:roomdesignburo
Create balance. This time around, indoor plants are used to balance out two different sized arches. A bushy shrub widens the effect of a small arched window to bring it into balance with the larger door arch.
Designer:Wu Zhenyu
Tiptoe through texture. A serene neutral lounge will benefit from changes in texture, such as wood panelled wall sections, ceiling cladding, or a textured rug.
Visualizer:Shexia Space Design
Round and around. Wrap a curved sofa around a circular coffee table to create a fluid layout with no sharp corners. A round living room chair will add an extra curvaceous flair.
Visualizer:Shexia Space Design
Cosy courtyards. This luxurious living room features a linear modern fireplace that’s installed in a courtyard situation. Natural light rains down from a skylight onto the raised hearth and a graceful green shrub.
Visualizer:Dua Abukhalaf
Lofty arches . Not everyone gets to have a vaulted ceiling like this, but if you’ve got the height, then flaunt it.
Visualizer:Dulce in piro
Golden brown and black. This deep colour combination is a rich upgrade on a neutral idea. Light walls and flooring prevent the palette from appearing dull or dowdy. The circular chandelier helps anchor the space.
Visualizer:Vizer Studio
Sculptural snapshots. Create dazzling moments of movement across your room layout with enthralling art, sculptural furniture and creative lighting installations.
Visualizer:hilight. design
Light up your life with a stunning living room chandelier . This modern chandelier makes the perfect foreground to a black statement wall with backlit shelving. See more seductive interiors with statement chandeliers in this formal living room .
Visualizer:UDesign
galore. Massive pieces of wall art decorate a room without a single strip of wallpaper or panel moulding. Throw in some plinths and classical busts to complete your masterpiece. See more inspiration for interiors with art .
Visualizer:Anthony Flores
Casually cushioned. Many tufted sofa designs can appear a little stuffy and uninviting but sectional sofas like this cushiony soft design could not look more cosy. Add scatter cushions and throws in complementary tones for extra appeal.
If you’re looking for something a little different, then check out this fabulous Sofa Twist by Nina Edwards Anker.
Visualizer:Shexia Space Design
Create a mood. Use atmospheric lighting to transform the mood of your room at the flick of a switch. Think recessed perimeter light strips and chic modern wall sconces.
Designer:Otto Felix
Rustic and rebellious. This modern rustic scheme goes against the grain with a combo of ultra rugged rock walls and high-end designer furniture.
Visualizer:Viktoriya Petrukhina
Pastels in perfection. Rosy pink, chalky aqua and pale pistachio fashion a gentle colour scheme that’s buoyant and bright. A black wall light disrupts the subtle palette, giving it a modern edge.
Designer:Form8 Studio
A gel of jewel tones produces rich results. Use colour-blocking and plush fabrics to achieve a sumptuous scheme.
Designer:balbek bureau
Elevate and innovate. Layout lacking a little oomph? Give your sofa its own stage with a platform floor, and cover with colourful carpeting.
Designer:Turkel Design
Connect with nature. Appreciate the natural panorama from the comfort of a built-in window seat. Then, bring in a slice of nature without losing any living room floor space by installing a lush vertical garden wall that will complement the vista.
Visualizer:D3 Design
White neoclassical decor with blood-red accents creates double the drama.
Visualizer:DD Visualization
Glass sided sophistication. Making room for outdoor space on each side of your living room, even if it’s just a sliver, will give your lounge a light and airy outdoor feel without the chilly breeze or pesky bugs.
Visualizer:Metod Kulčar
A cavern in the woods. Rural living at its largest.
Visualizer:Gedeon Render
Gorgeous garden rooms. If you have a well-groomed garden then roll it out for all to see. Install multi-aspect, floor-to-ceiling. living room windows for a fully immersed experience.
Designer:Anna Flanders
Even a small concrete yard makes a valuable addition to a modern living room. Glass bi-fold doors facilitate a seamless connection that will instantly increase your floor space. This particular arrangement also dares to ditch the TV and places an impactful art piece on the floating tv stand .
Visualizer:Dương Phan
Tan and texture. Fluted wall panels add interest to cool white walls, whilst tan furniture upholstery injects heat.
Designer:Sergey Makhno Architects| Visualizer:Grechko Maryna
Such a relief! Relief artwork makes a decorative addition to smooth microcement walls, which proves particularly effective over a modern fireplace.
Visualizer:Tamara Batsmanova
Complementary curves. A racetrack-shaped book nook, and round-backed lounge chair and a curved sofa design fashion a full and flowing layout around a circular coffee table core.
Visualizer:NOM Bureau
Reserved and reposeful. A subdued neutral scheme gains fashion-forward interest from white clay plastered walls, without losing its restful essence.
Visualizer:Kaminskyi Interiors
Wood clad and wild. Smooth wood grain panels encase a modern living room with warmth, whilst mature indoor plants spring up a wild vibe.
Visualizer:Kyle Dickens
A wealth of wooden window shutters install warm repetition against pale grey paintwork. See how this interior design was inspired by the original room .
Visualizer:Elemental Design
Dual-purpose decor. This double-duty bookcase works as a warm tan decor accent and as a visual divider between the lounge and adjacent dining space.
Visualizer:Roman Kolyada
Shade melt. A dark ceiling makes high ceilings feel closer & cosier in a spacious modern living room . Fade the colour to lighter shades as the eye moves down, and finish with bright bursts of anchoring colour at ground level. Hang long glass pendant lights to drip through the melt.
Source:B&B Italia
Set an industrial vibe with concrete living room decor. Smooth out the aesthetic with sleek contemporary furniture.
Visualizer:Victoria Chimak adze
A mezzanine gives you more. More space, more function, more style. See more double height living rooms .
Visualizer:Igor Sirotov
White on white decor never fails to meet the expectations of a calm minimalist living room plan. This low-set sofa design takes simplicity a step further, looking like it has sunken partially down into the milky white floor.
Visualizer:Orlando Soria
Mid century modern with a tropical touch. Palm plants and velvety teal accents give this mid century modern living room a touch of tropical glamour.
Basketweave and natural timber elements fashion an earthy, rustic living room .
Visualizer:Romas Noreika
at its finest, this fantastic one-of-a-kind space features a glass walkway and wall that expose the ductwork of the building.
Designer:Lotta Agaton| Photographer:Pia Ulin
Black and white accessories, mixed prints, and friendly indoor plant displays make a laid-back Scandinavian living room .
Visualizer:Puzzle Studio
Pull in a powerful plane of colour with horizontal horizontal color blocking . The horizontal stripes in the black and white rug adds to the effect. A small side table houses the living room table lamp , a planter , and some books .
Visualizer:Naira Omar
Sink deep into relaxation with a sunken conversation pit. This luxury living room takes the concept up a notch with an amazing poolside position.
Orange is not a subtle colour. Orange brings heat and vibrancy to the dullest of interior spaces and is often best used in moderation. With that said, the brave and the bold will reap the reward of fashioning larger colour saturated volumes when balanced by softer surroundings. Solid orange accents add fun vibes to these three striking home designs, from unique colour-blocked kitchens and hallway storage closets to a welcoming bright orange entryway and two tonal orange bedroom decor schemes. We’ll also find design inspiration for a colourful and creative kid’s room, an orange accented music room, and a stylish home workspace with an abstract shelving wall.
Designer:DVEKATI| Photographer:Vasiliy Khurtin
An entire volume of orange kitchen cabinets and a colour-blocked surround create a colour saturated feature inside our first home. A cream and blue accent rug provides light contrast in the adjoining dining zone.
A hand-painted vase provides a colourful table centrepiece beneath a simple silver dining pendant light . The deep window sill has been reimagined as a cosy window seat with novelty cushions.
A small lounge area ends of the compact living space. An indoor plant makes a textural addition beside a plain grey modern sofa. A small potted cactus is displayed higher up on a green colour-blocked corner shelf.
The orange kitchen is part of an isolated cube module within the apartment floor plan.
A wooden step stool allows the youngest members of the household to help out. The orange kitchen is a bright and attractive visual that attracts attention and ignites young imaginations.
Sleek handle-free drawers and cabinets conceal oodles of storage space within the orange “cube”.
When at rest, the orange cube is a solid, composed volume.
A split floor treatment creates visual zoning between the main living space and the hallways to the home entry, bathroom and kids’ bedroom.
A couple of understated concrete planters provide homes for a little greenery in the orange kitchen design.
The parental bedroom is situated just off the kitchen and dining areas. The bedroom provides extra play space for the little ones before bedtime rolls around.
A blue bedroom decor scheme makes cool contrast with the hot orange kitchen area, but ties in with the blue dining room rug .
The side of the orange module is an extension of the kitchen itself, with added food storage units and a smoothly integrated fridge-freezer.
More storage spaces tuck into the opposite side of the kitchen cube.
Inside the blue bedroom that serves as the master, a unique furry bedcover looks alive. A modern wall sconce illuminates one mismatched bedside table, whilst a coordinating glass pendant light brightens the other. See more inspiration for bedroom pendant lights here.
Geometric pattern makes a three-dimensional effect across the headboard.
The bed doubles as a trampoline for the kids when mum and dad aren’t watching.
In the kids’ room, a high sleeper makes more room for fun. A bear-themed round rug brings a friendly face to the kids’ play area, whilst a foldable foam mat doubles as a pouf.
A combo of bold colours makes a kid friendly design.
Designer:Anastasiia Balobanova
Our second orange infused home design is a more sophisticated space with linear modern furniture and black accent pieces.
The studio apartment features a glass walled bedroom nook, which lets in unobstructed natural light from the living room window. A pure white bed set blends with crisp white walls so that the sleeping area all but disappears from plain sight.
In contrast, a solid, bright orange entryway loudly demands attention.
Opposite the lounge area, a one wall kitchen spreads a bright orange accent that fills the apartment with uplifting energy. A black kitchen island and matching black bar stools provide stark contradiction against the burst of vibrant colour.
Hanging plants overflow an underlit kitchen shelf, which rains bright illumination down over a luxe white marble backsplash and coordinating countertop.
A black framed mirror breaks the expanse of orange in the short hallway that leads to the home entry door.
A small bedside table is built into the side of the sleeping book for setting down a glass of water and storing a few good books and a nightlight.
Inside the bathroom, the orange accent colour moves to the ceiling.
A floor-to-ceiling mirror reflects the orange accents from behind a modern pedestal sink .
Visualizer:Between The Walls
Our final design features an irresistible orange hanging chair , which is sure to be the most loved spot in the home.
Linear dining room pendant lights group above the table, creating a cool square arrangement. Orange wall art and matching seat cushions make a colourfully coordinated ensemble.
A square coffee table ties in with the dining room light installation.
Square modern wall sconces light the balcony, where orange outdoor chairs continue the fun, colourful vibe.
Sliding glass doors create a feeling of constant connection and light.
The glass doors lead to a well-equipped music room. Orange wall units heat up a grey and white decor scheme.
provide opportunity for creative collaboration.
In the bedroom, a slightly muted shade of orange dresses the upholstered bed and paints a statement wall.
Indoor plants grow contrasting greenery.
A clean white pouf pulls up to a jet black console unit, where orange art steals the spotlight. See more inspiration for bedroom wall decor here.
The final bedroom features a home workspace with a creative abstract shelving wall.
A black and white chevron bedroom rug makes playful contrast with a cushioned orange bedstead.
Fresh white walls allow the bolder accents in the room space to breathe.
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
