Even those without a green thumb can appreciate the beauty of houseplants – if you’re one of those people, this post is for you! We’ve compiled information on 51 low-maintenance plants ranging from tiny succulents all the way to small trees, something for every skill level. This outdoorsy touch is a great way to boost mood, add color to your interior, and build up gardening skill. Many people even enjoy keeping houseplants to purify the air, but it’s important to consider some important caveats to that NASA study everyone keeps mentioning – with that in mind, this list focuses on attractive aesthetics and easy maintenance only. Enjoy the search!
Chinese Money Plant
Pilea peperomioides, commonly known as the Chinese money plant, has such a distinctive look with its round coin-like leaves and straight stems – they look gorgeous in short pots like the one pictured. These hardy plants grow quickly with a once-a-week watering (depending on the temperature in your home) and will happily thrive in bright spaces but don’t require direct sunlight.
Oxalis
Oxalis triangularis, or false shamrock, is a houseplant native to Brazil, known for its bold and vibrant coloration that can range from violet to crimson. The included link is for the bulbs only but should sprout within a week and may even bloom into lavender flowers within 10 weeks. These look great in a light colored pot. Oxalis requires multiple hours of direct sunlight each day so they’re perfect for a sunny spot in the garden too! Like many houseplants, this one is isn’t good for pets to nibble on, so always exercise caution when choosing placement for display.
Croton
Croton is a plant with countless leaf patterns and colors to choose from. The beautiful croton “Petra” features variegated leaves that shift from deep emerald green to bright oranges and yellows, sure to capture attention. Crotons get a reputation for being high maintenance but these plants will thrive if two important needs are met – they need to be watered frequently, and they require all the sun you can give them. Give your croton a grow light if you cannot provide multiple hours of direct sunlight every day.
ZZ Plant
Zamioculcas zamiifolia grow tall and substantial to make a brilliant impression in any room. They’re easy to care for, preferring bright indirect light and small amounts of plant food.
Snake Plant
What most people know as the snake plant or mother-in-law’s tongue, but officially known as Sansevieria Laurentii, is an exceptionally hardy and distinctive plant with high-contrast banding that is impossible to ignore. These plants grow rather tall and make a great statement piece for low tables. Snake plants are tolerant of low light and irregular watering, considered nearly indestructible by many.
Fragrant Gardenia
Growing a gardenia indoors can be a little tricky, but the payoff is tremendous! These plants require plenty of bright light throughout the winter, but need to be protected from scorching under direct sunlight in the summer. Regular fertilization and misting will make them even happier. Your efforts just may be rewarded with fragrant white blossoms that make all that care and attention totally worthwhile.
String Of Pearls
What a unique houseplant! Guests are sure to comment on the grace of your beautiful Senecio rowleyanus as its delicate tendrils of round beads overflow its planter. These are great for hanging or draping over a pedestal, preferably in a location just out of the reach of direct sunlight. Plant in loose cactus soil and be careful to avoid overwatering for best results.
Ponytail Palm
Beaucarnea recurvata can grow to around 6 feet tall indoors – but don’t worry, this species is slow-growing and will give you plenty of time to figure out the logistics of having such a large houseplant. They’re sensitive to overwatering and can survive a little bit of neglect, especially because their large bulbous stem stores water for times of drought. Your ponytail palm might even decide to send up “pups” that you can choose to propagate, or allow them to grow into a secondary stem to give your plant a bolder look.
Inch Plant
Tradescantia zebrina is a plant that you might know by a number of other names including inch plant, zebra plant, or just zebrina. But no matter what you call it, this plant is beloved for its vibrant variegated leaves that alternate between green and purple. They thrive in bright indirect light and need infrequent watering, but they do appreciate higher humidity so give your plant an occasional spritz to keep it happy. Fast growth requires enough fertilization to keep up.
Parlor Palm
Chamaedorea elegans is known for being one of the most beginner-friendly palm houseplants available. They do best in bright indirect sunlight with well-drained soil but they’re quite adaptable and can tolerate lower light conditions as needed. These plants are slow-growing but will eventually provide the perfect opportunity to show off your larger planters. There is no need to prune these low-maintenance beauties.
Dieffenbachia
Looking for a stunning fast-growing plant for a home without pets and children? Dieffenbachia will quickly grow to steal the show if provided with partial sunlight and well-drained soil. Unfortunately, this easygoing plant is highly toxic to dogs and cats – and humans too. If you have a safe place to grow this plant, you will be rewarded with large leaves in a variety of green and cream hues.
Tillandsia
Succulents from the Tillandsia family are some of the easiest to care for – outside of an occasional misting, they’ll take all the water they need right from the humidity in the air. Another benefit is the lack of root system, making it easy to create fascinating arrangements like the cool sea urchin shell planters above. Pictured are Tillandsia oaxacana, one of the most common and easy to care for species of Tillandsia.
Donkey Tail Plant
Silver Pothos
The famously easy-care pothos is available in a wide variety of colors and patterns – great for anyone who wants to diversify their plant collection without straying too far from the lower maintenance options. Scindapsus pictus “Argyraeus” features a soft satiny sheen accented with a dappled silver pattern that covers each leaf. This plant thrives on neglect and will produce long trailing vines even if you tend to skip a watering day every now and then.
Grafted Ficus Bonsai
Are you looking for a small desk plant sure to spark conversation? Ficus microcarpa “Ginseng” definitely has a very distinctive look to it. These plants are extremely forgiving, easily tolerating conditions ranging from low to bright light (but not direct sunlight) and can live through irregular watering for the most part. They are a wonderful addition to any office environment.
Money Tree
A properly-placed money tree is said to bring good fortune and prosperity, making it a popular wedding or housewarming gift. This attractive houseplant features showy leaves that branch out in an umbrella pattern and the woody trunks are often braided for a decorative effect. The thick stems store water so you won’t have to worry about forgetting a watering day or two. These plants grow fast but can be kept to a modest size through careful pruning.
Alocasia Polly
Shapely edges and high-contrast veining make the Alocasia Polly an especially striking plant that provides big visual payoff with proper care. It prefers to have dappled or indirect light, but lots of it. Too much light can give the leaves sunburn or cause them to become paler. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Keep in mind that this plant may drop its leaves if it becomes too cold in the winter. But don’t throw it away! It will snap out of this dormancy state when springtime comes around. You can prevent dormancy by keeping your home warm and by supplementing lighting with a grow light.
Trailing Jade
The pleasant Peperomia rotundifolia is a trailing houseplant that grows best with bright indirect lighting and well-drained soil. It doesn’t like to be overwatered and prefers for the soil to dry out completely between waterings. For the best decorative pop, place your Peperomia rotundifolia on a shelf where its vines can dangle or trail them across a windowsill.
Aloe Vera
Besides being a popular ingredient in skincare products, Aloe plants are also extremely easy for even the most novice green thumb to keep alive. Plant these hardy ornamentals in cactus soil and place in a bright area for best results. They also make great gifts for friends who have trouble with other plants! They look great in just about any type of container and within any type of interior. They’re just that flexible.
Watermelon Peperomia
This peperomia features an apt name, with its gorgeous light and dark green stripes reminiscent of a ripe watermelon. Peperomia argyreia features round flat leaves that grow in a compact format for a dense and healthy appearance. Choose a setting with bright to medium light levels and never skip watering – this plant loves moisture and would benefit from a soil mixture rich in peat moss and perlite.
Red Aglaonema
Aglaonemas, also known as Chinese evergreens, are beloved for the diversity of their foliage patterns. The dramatic Red Zircon variety begins its life with pale pink leaves when young and eventually matures into the vibrant red leaves pictured above. These are a slow-growing houseplant that will thrive under a variety of lighting and wetness conditions, ideal for plant parents who might be a little inconsistent with care.
Pothos Plant
Epipremnum aureum is an overwhelmingly popular houseplant for good reason. Supposedly, its other nickname of “devil’s ivy” comes from its hardiness and the perception that it is nearly impossible to kill. The vines can grow almost impossibly long, making them a great choice for suspension from tall ceilings. Consider this plant if you need something for low or indirect light conditions. Water when dry.
Heartleaf Philodendron
Here’s another houseplant beloved for its true hardiness. Philodendron hederaceum works well as a hanging plant or you can add a trellis and enjoy its potential as a climber. Avoid full sun and keep soil very lightly moistened to see it thrive. Once your plant starts getting unwieldy, you can propagate cuttings to give as gifts to friends.
Yucca Tree
Yucca is an easy and interesting plant to grow at home. The stocky trees prefer a little bit of neglect, performing better when underwatered than overwatered. As a desert native, these plants can tolerate large swings in interior temperature and prefer homes that are not too humid. Pruning is not for the fainthearted – instead of simply trimming back the leaves, a yucca needs to be sawed at the trunk to stimulate new growth. These plants grow slowly but can become massive if given enough years to thrive.
Calathea Elgergrass
This exciting Calathea features two-tone leaves that are green on the top and purple on the bottom, a quality emphasized by sleep cycle that raises and lowers the plant’s foliage each day. Regular watering and high humidity will make this plant the happiest. Like other calatheas, this plant is considered an air-purifying powerhouse and can help remove impurities from the air that surrounds.
Chinese Water Bamboo
Dracaena sanderiana grow without the need for soil – simply place in water like a cut flower would be. You can even add your favorite river rocks or decorative shells to match your decor! The bundled arrangement pictured above ensures they grow strong and tall. Just make sure to replace the water every few weeks but avoid treated tap water if possible. Or, you can transfer to a well-draining potting soil mix for a more traditional houseplant experience.
Pine Kokedama
Kokedama is a ball of soil covered with moss, which takes the place of a traditional planter or pot when growing a houseplant. This unique plant composition is especially eye-catching and great for artistic placements throughout the home. Kokedama can be displayed on a decorative tray or hung from the ceiling – they work best with plants that require a shady placement to keep the moss from burning. Place the moss ball in a bowl of water whenever it begins to feel light and dry.
Dragon Tree
When it comes to tree-like houseplants, it’s hard to find low-maintenance options, but Dracaena marginata is the exception to the rule. You can often wait until the soil is dry to water it, so it’s great for offices and far-off corners of the house that might not get much attention from caregivers. Bright indirect light and constant temperature will help this plant grow its strongest. Be prepared with several sizes of planters to accommodate its fast-growing root system.
Peace Lily
Sometimes flowering plants prove the most challenging to keep healthy, but certain lilies in the Spathiphyllum genus (the peace lily family) are on the more easygoing side. Peace lilies are forgiving plants but seem to do best in indirect sunlight with access to shade. Wait to water the plant until you notice a bit of drooping in the leaves for best results. These plants need reliable drainage. Consider planting in a simple pot to let the beautiful flowers take center stage. Please, keep in mind that peace lilies are toxic to dogs and lethal to cats. It’s best to avoid these plants altogether if you have pets in the home.
Swiss Cheese Plant
The scientific name Monstera deliciosa refers, in part, to the edible pineapple-like fruit this rainforest plant can provide – just make sure to read about how to ripen the fruits properly to avoid irritation upon consuming. These stunning large-leafed plants make a great statement piece and add warm, tropical appeal to any interior.
Pineapple Plant
Did you know that you can grow a real pineapple plant indoors? These bromeliads produce beautiful spiky foliage and, if you provide the plant with enough sunlight and enough years to mature, it just might reward you with an edible fruit. Plus, this houseplant is sure to become a real conversation starter among visitors.
Cabbage Palm
Also known as the ti plant or good luck plant, Cordyline fruticosa is a tropical plant that comes in a variety of vibrant colorways including the beautiful “Tango” specimen pictured here. High light and humidity suit this plant the best – you will notice the leaves shifting in color from red to green if the light levels get too low.
Cast Iron Plant
The name says everything you need to know about the ultra-tough cast iron plant. Aspidistra elatior tolerates low light conditions for those tricky indoor placements and can thrive throughout periods of drought. They’re slow growing but long-lived, able to thrive for decades with proper care. Your new cast iron plant just might become a family heirloom! And because it’s considered nontoxic, it’s a safe selection for homes with pets.
Zebra Haworthia
Haworthia are small succulents with big personality. These slow-growing plants feature thick green leaves with textural white details in speckles and stripes. Tuck these succulents anywhere that is warm and enjoys bright light, and make sure the soil is well-draining to prevent root rot. You’ll notice your Haworthia isn’t getting enough light if the leaves start to fade.
Prayer Plant
Just look at that amazing color! Maranta leuconeura plants are certainly a work of art. The red veins make them an effective accent for interiors that need a little color. The leaves actually raise and contract based on the day-night cycle, quite interesting to watch as the day progresses. This folding effect is how it gained the common name of “prayer plant”. Like many low-maintenance plants, these simply need indirect light and even moisture.
Fiddle Leaf Fig
Ficus lyrata, or the Fiddle Leaf Fig, is a hardy tree that can grow up to 50 feet tall in its native tropical rainforest environment, but makes a lovely indoor tree for home decorating purposes. Be prepared to upgrade the size of the planter if you want your Ficus to grow nice and tall, which they are happy to do! This plant does best in bright indirect light and water once the top of the soil is dry and the leaves soften.
Areca Palm
Dypsis lutescens, commonly known as golden cane palm or areca palm, makes a lovely focal point with its height and playful fronds. These plants enjoy indirect sunlight or partial shade, preferably in a well-drained planter filled with loamy soil. If you tend to overwater plants, this species will prove rather forgiving. Keep the soil moist but avoid muddiness. A little nibbling won’t hurt cats or dogs so pet owners can rest easily with this one.
Rattlesnake Calathea
The pet-friendly rattlesnake calathea is known for its bright high-contrast coloration and its unique wavy leaves. These belong to a type of plants called “prayer plants”, which raise and lower their leaves according to the time of day. They can tolerate lower light settings but thrive in brighter settings, and they prefer a little extra humidity provided by an occasional misting.
String of Hearts
Ceropegia woodii is a trailing succulent that grows long, slender vines adorned with adorable heart-shaped leaves. The plant linked here features light purple and sage green coloration that pops with pleasant contrast, although all-green types are also available for a brighter look. It can be used alone or placed in a pot with other succulents that have similar requirements. Place on a high sunny shelf and watch as your string of hearts transforms into a waterfall of foliage.
Rubber Plant
Rubber plants love bright indirect sunlight, moist soil, and high humidity. The waxy leaves really catch the light for a beautiful presentation. These trees – also known by their proper name of Ficus elastica – tend to grow quite tall unless pruned so they’re a great candidate for beautiful spacious planters.
Jade Plant
Jade plants (Crassula ovata) are an especially interesting succulent due to its unique bush-like structure that makes it suitable to trim as a bonsai. And under the right conditions, you might even see pink flower blossoms! These plants might develop red or yellowish tint with too much sunlight, but they require very little water in the summertime and even less in winter.
Calathea Orbifolia
Smooth streaks of white stand out against the vivid green leaves of the Calathea orbifolia, like a living painting. These plants are a little tricky to care for compared to some of the others on the list, but the key is to stay calm and make adjustments slowly. Moist soil, good drainage, and low but reliable lighting conditions are a great place to start.
Spider Plant
Spider plants are one of the most popular houseplants to grow and they definitely rank among the easiest to care for. Chlorophytum comosum cast many slender arching leaves that can be solid green or striped with white. If you provide this plant with the partial sunlight and the well-drained soil it craves, it will start sending out long-stemmed flowers that eventually grow into baby spider plants that you can snip off and repot to multiply your plant collection.
Spotted Begonia
Begonia maculata is a true show-stopper! This popular houseplant features leaves that are dark green on one side and deep orange on the other side. Bright spots adorn the top of the leaves. With enough sunlight, your begonia might even bloom into fragrant flowers. Tropical conditions will let this plant flourish, so be prepared to provide warm temperatures and a touch of humidity. But keep it away from your pets! This plant is toxic to dogs and cats.
Giant White Bird Of Paradise
Now this is a statement piece! Strelitzia nicolai, or the giant white bird of paradise, grows up to 20 feet tall in ideal conditions and certainly tall enough to make an impression in any interior or atrium. While many plants are sensitive to full sun, this plant welcomes it. Keep the soil moist and remember to fertilize monthly to get the best results.
Anthurium
This cultivar of anthurium is especially popular for its persistent, constant blooms and eye-catching waxy red flowers. Guests won’t believe it’s real! Avoid direct sunlight and allow the soil to dry slightly between each watering.
Hawaiian Umbrella Tree
This versatile and attractive tree is officially known as Schefflera arboricola. Let your umbrella tree grow naturally or trim it into a distinctive shape. Let it grow tall, or restrict to a small pot as a desk decoration. These plants stand up wonderfully to a variety of lighting conditions and watering routines.
Ivy (Hedera)
Ivy looks wonderful in a variety of planter types, from pedestals to hanging planters and even large concrete bowls and other decorative pieces. It’s hard to go wrong when dressing up a plant that has such spectacularly colorful leaves!
Boston Fern
Nephrolepis exaltata is a topical fern that just bursts with energy and volume. These Boston ferns prefer damp high-nutrient soil and bright filtered light. They look spectacular as a hanging plant, on a pedestal, or even on an ordinary side table. It’s hard to go wrong with a fern as gorgeous and hardy as this one.
Asparagus Fern
Feathery fern-like tendrils make the Asparagus setaceus look lighter than a cloud. They’re a popular indoor plant due to their low-maintenance needs (preferring bright indirect light and watering when dry), but the dried fronds are popular in flower arrangements as well.
Corn Plant
Dracaena fragrans is a tropical evergreen tree that gets its common name from its spiky leaves that resemble stalks of corn. But unlike the crop, these plants are toxic to both cats and dogs and should be kept away from both. Stimulate new leaf growth by pruning the canes – this will be needed periodically as older leaves age and turn yellow over time.
Tired of a desk that always seems a scatter of pens? Need to charge your phone, without five cords? Have a number of notepads you’d like to converge? Tidy up your office space with our top forty desk organisers and pen holders. Clad in a variety of different materials, these units have nooks and crannies your mind would be hard pushed to dream up. Hang a pen holder on your wall, to remove it from your desk space. Slide it under your screen, to create a nifty home for hidden knick-knacks. Make it an art feature, in stylish light wood with simple Scandinavian detailing. Take a peek to inject some jealousy and street cred into your office desk space.
Architect-themed Desk Organizer
Inspired by city planning, these themed desk organizers hold pens, clips and other bits and bobs. Choose from red or blue-bottomed fine porcelain, shipped straight from Italy.
House-Shaped Pencil Holders
Made from glazed terracotta, these multi-coloured beauties can hold pens, pencils, and any other left-over stationery. Made in Russia, they also act as handy tea light holders .
House-Shaped Wooden Pencil Holder
Want the house shape, but not the overt reference? This simple hole-and-cavity form creates a classy way to hold your pens.
Executive Knight Pen Holder
Want someone to kneel down to your unyielding power? This knight can do it all day, as he holds your pens on an engraved platform.
Satechi iDesk Organizer
Need a pen holder, extra USB ports, a phone charger and holder for your coffee? Look no further than this nifty all-in-one, as it offers the above whilst holding storage spaces for photos, notepads and business cards. A letter opener is a handy added benefit. This utility is like an instant upgrade for any modern home office desk .
Space Bar Keyboard Organiser & USB Hub
Despise a keyboard left out in the open? Designed by a computer lab teacher, this IT solution levels up your screen so your keyboard slides underneath. Six USB ports and added storage make it pleasing to the perfectionist’s eye.
White and Wood Desk Organizer
Keep your desk simple with a white acrylic feature holding wooden finds. The Scandinavian-looking office would appreciate its simplicity.
Wooden Elephant Desk Organizer
Acquire the elephant’s long memory, with a wooden pencil holder which holds your Google brain, too.
Porcupine Pencil Holder
Getting used to prickly conversations? Embrace the vibe with this white porcupine holder, a creative way to house your pencils.
Owl-Shaped Pencil Holder
See a face afront your writing tools with these owl-shaped pencil holders. Mimicking the traditional pen cup, choose from plain wood or white as an addition to your owl home décor collection.
Fox-Shaped Pencil Holder
Prefer a fox instead? Highlight your cunning with these finds for a home office holding fox art prints .
Brave Warrior Pencil Holder
Fight some battles in the office with this wooden pencil holder. A daring position and shield add character and bravery to your office desk.
Darth Vader Pencil Holder
“Luke, I have your pencil”. Play a trick on the Lukes in your office, with this humorous Star Wars home décor find.
Sharpener Desk Tidy
Want to tidy up your desk, without introducing new elements? This classic pencil sharpener does the job in super-sized wood.
Scooter Holder
Making friends with that new hipster in the office? Gift them a cardboard scooter pen holder, the perfect conversation starter.
Wooden Sports Car Pencil Holder
The car-mad client would love this oak and mahogany piece. See your pencils slide along the desk, as its wooden wheels take a trip across the office.
Urbio Modular Wall Organiser Blocks
Have a cubicle you’re just dying to make your own? House plants, pencils, magazines, notes and even small pets within these Lego-esque, build-it-yourself organizer sets.
Phone Stand and Grass Pen Holder
For the phone holder that’s more than just a phone holder, this unit cuts the mustard. Hold your phone afront and between plants for a more inspired home office.
Adjustable Wood Office Desk Drawer Stand Organizer
Mimic your own set of drawers with a smaller wooden version. Mini vases, books and plants will tease out the talk of the office.
Umbra Toto Storage Caddy
A small house with a handle, this white and wood structure houses pens, pencils, and even the odd brush. Bring it to your office or vanity table for an easy to style solution.
Birchwood Desktop Organizer
Simple, clean and muted, this desk organizer is a drawer above your desk. Filing business cards, erasers, pens and a phone, it makes all your stationery super accessible.
White Desktop Organizer
Want it in white? Slide this organizer over your keyboard and mouse, for an integrated desktop experience.
Office and Desk Storage Organizer
Offering compartments for standing pens, notepads and phones, these monochrome blocks make organising your desk look effortless.
Personalized Pen & Card Holder With Clock
Standard pen and card holders just not enough? Personalise your own, with a gold-lettered name and matching clock to the side.
Wood Desktop Office Desk Organizer
Make a block of wood smarter with a card slot, business card holder and inbuilt pen cup.
Wooden Pencil Holder With Bottle Vase
Want your petals and your pencils to stand straight up? Use this wooden structure, for a time to write and smell the flowers.
2 parts Wooden Pen Pencil Holder Case Container
Built like a lunchbox, this flat-lying set of containers can keep your pens, erasers, notepads and calculators. Remove one box from the two, for a simpler desk design.
Oak Desk Organizer
Turn up the office heat with a desk organizer in oak. Designed for the contemporary office, the look is sleek, practical and ever so affordable.
Wood Desktop Organizer Cell Phone Holder
Another polished wooden block makes its mark upon the desk. Hold your phone, pencils and attach your paper clips in one easy-to-find format.
Modern Desk Pen Holder
This beechwood creature is the perfect subject for a flatlay. Gather all your favourite pens for a daily Instagram sensation.
Block Head Family Desk Set
Go against the traditional with these sets of blocks made to look like heads. Eating phones, holding pencils and peeking out with little eyes, they’ll soon earn their name at the office.
Triangle Pencils Holder Desk Wooden Organizer
Made of bamboo, these wooden triangles host your pens, scissors, knick-knacks - and even the odd cactus.
Concrete Desktop Planter/Organizer
After a more industrial look? This concrete organizer houses stacks of pens under a range of flora and fauna.
Umbra Trigg Desk Vessel
Become artful in your storage, with these gold metal and ceramic vessels. Coming in a set of two, they add polish and pizzazz to a contemporary workspace.
Dry-Erase Magnetic Board Desk Organizer
The desk with little room has a perfect partner, in this New Zealand-made wooden solution. Able to hold magnets and store magazines, pens and stationery, it hangs on your wall and away from your head space. Mark and dry-erase off your notes, for a no-fuss and no-rubbish alternative to post-it notes.
App Wall Organizers
Dust-coated folded metal holds your trinkets, in organizers that look like app buttons. Hang them on the wall of a digitally-savvy office.
Bamboo Pocket Storage Box
Save the pine trees with a pocket made of bamboo. Useful as a flower pot or storage for smartphones, remotes and other easy-to-lose gadgets, it’s a perfect find for the home or work office.
Books Pencil Holder
The avid reader loves to see books wherever they go. Make their dreams a reality with this fitting book lover home décor addition.
Dice-Shaped Stationary Holder
Play games at work with this quirky stationery holder disguise. Clad in wood with inlets in red, it looks art-deco and fun at the same time.
Retro Camera Desk Organizer
The keen photographer can never have too many cameras. Add to your own or a friend’s collection with this piece of home décor for photography lovers .
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
