51 Benches That Catch The Eye

While considering crucial elements of interior design, benches are usually not in the first line. That’s something worth changing, since these convenient furniture pieces can be valuable assets, and not just in terms of essential function - to provide seating. Benches can offer precious hidden storage for small necessities, a handy place to put something down, or give your feet some well-deserved rest. Not to mention just how stylish they can be. Let’s have a look at this curated list and perhaps change the perception of benches together.

Upholstered Tufted Storage Bench

This absolutely gorgeous silver bench with cabriole legs and crystal buttons is one of our top picks for a good reason. It presents a great mix of style and substance, in an elegant form that doesn’t scream" storage!" Whether you will use it to stow folded blankets for chilly afternoons or as additional seating when the house is full of guests, this classy piece will surely attract much attention.

Entryway Storage Bench With Drawers

A touch of coastal rustics is featured on this contemporary storage bench. Three drawers with a shelf below secure a lot of space for keeping small essentials, while the rack is ideal as a shoe cabinet . With three featured baskets for storing magazines and daily necessities, this versatile bench can fit any room beautifully. The structure is a quality mix of solid and manufactured wood, easy to maintain.

Elegant Transitional Tufted Storage Bench

The smooth, high-quality upholstery of this bench truly invites you to sit and melt. Its transitional design is suitable for a whole range of different room designs solutions. It will make a beautiful feature at the end of the bed, under the window of your living room, or even at a classy entryway. The base is solid wood, and under a tufted plush, there’s a foam stuffing to secure comfort. Its hidden storage compartment can host plenty of books, magazines, or toys.

Modern Mid-Century Bench

This one is a real eye-candy for a living room or bedroom. It is so perfectly “here & now.” Still, with a distinctive ’70s vibe, it wouldn’t look out of place as the scenery in a disco party movie. With this mid-century bench style, you will certainly add some funky chic to the place. It sits low to the ground on four flared solid birch wood legs. Metal capped feet ensure stability with a touch of glam, while the foam-filled upholstery guarantees comfort.

Industrial Shoe Storage Bench

This attractive, clean design is both simple and sophisticated. There is a lot of storage space featured here, in six storage cubbies, behind a sliding door, and on a smooth yet sturdy top. This is a convenient entry bench; however, its industrial look is elegant enough to fit a living room, and cool enough for a teenager’s room. Reclaimed Barnwood will easily find its place in any modern rustic interior, too.

Contemporary Bench Seat

Here we have a perfect storage ottoman bench for every contemporary interior. This rectangular seat features a hinged mechanism for opening a top lid, concealing abundant storage space to stow away pillows, blankets, toys, or anything that comes to your mind. Stylish, precise lines offer versatility. In black leather, this ottoman bench can be a part of a very fashion-forward interior, while two rustic finishing options make the same design suitable even for a farmhouse.

Elegant Upholstered Window Bench

This contemporary seat’s refined yet solid design offers a convenient spot to rest and enjoy the outside view. Placed by the front door, it will help you put your skinny boots on effortlessly. Or, you can place it in the bedroom to elevate its style. The frame with four flared legs is crafted from solid and manufactured wood to secure stability. The curved top is filled with foam, wrapped in linen upholstery, and secured with nailhead trim.

Modern Farmhouse Style Bench

This farmhouse entryway bench features a twist to the farmhouse look. It keeps all the chic-cottage vibe while being fully fit for a modern city interior. Even better, its ample storage space with six cubbies can fit at least twelve pairs of shoes. An x-patterned sliding barn door can also hide some unsightly clutter. Not that we need that, of course, but it’s still good to have the door. A smooth, flat top can host a plant, as well as your bags, folders, umbrella, or anything that needs to be put down in order to put the coat on.

Classy Modern Upholstered Bench

The transitional beauty is a guaranteed attention-grabber with its elegant yet fully comfortable design. Sophisticated lines offer a broad sitting area with a foam-padded, tufted seat. Finely sloping arms define the classy form of this long bench, ensuring comfort with a statement. Tapered wood legs feature foot caps for non-slipping reliability. Whether you place it in a bedroom, living room, or an entryway bench, it will accentuate and further define the style of every existing piece.

Transitional Wooden Bench

An authentic statement piece for your entryway, this wooden bench bears a genuine touch of craftsmanship with scrolled armrests and a full-back lined with contemporary openwork trellis. If you’re looking for a way to add some style to your mudroom or foyer, this traditional wood bench is an excellent solution. It’s made of solid pine wood, featuring a classic finish and turned spade legs, which enhance the traditional appearance. Complete the look with a few pillows to secure maximum comfort along the line.

Timeless Classic Tufted Bench

A classic with a modern dash, this elegant transitional piece is as versatile as it is beautiful. The long bench seat elevates the room aesthetic with its tufted finish and wingback silhouette. It’s foam-filled, wrapped in contemporary chenille upholstery, and buttoned up with diamond-tufted details. Nailhead trim, distressed details, and tapered wood legs emit chic antique vibes. This spacious bench can comfortably host up to three people, making a stylish alternative for a standard sofa.

Charming Flip-Top Velvet Bench

This pretty bench upholstered in velvet is quite a lady. Classic at first look, chic contemporary at another. Each of the four color options offers a lot of charm, hiding a decent storage space under a sturdy flip-top. Metal legs and nailhead trim offer just enough reflection, reminiscent of the Hollywood glamorous mid-century years. Use it as an end of the bed bench, or as a statement piece in the living room.

Frenchy Modern Bedroom Bench

Made in the USA, but with plenty of French charm, this bedroom bench would feel right at home in front of a fireplace during a chilly night. It’s easy to imagine it with a blanket off to the floor, a glass of wine and a book, and the fire in the background. Elegant resin cabriole legs are crafted of solid wood with a polished black finish. Rolled arms around the seat and geometric upholstery complete this alluring transitional piece.

Superbly Classy Velvet Blue Bench

Statuesque and gorgeous, this bench is like a star nominated for Oscar, ready to give the speech. It’s beautifully crafted, with accented flared arms, two matching bolster pillows, hand tufts along with the seat, and matching decorative cord outlines. The upholstery is a blend engineered for long life, and framing is kiln-dried birch wood. This entryway bench would not be shy in a great hall, under bifurcated stairs. And yet, it will perfectly fit a nice, cozy living room too.

Coastal Wooden Storage Bench

This contemporary white bench is a versatile addition to any abode. It offers abundant storage space for pillows, blankets, toys, board games, or anything you wish to de-clutter. Its strikingly simple style with a distressed white finish on the base and beadboard makes it an excellent piece for a coastal home. If you live in the city but dream of white shores, find a way to fit this bench into your existing interior. Complete the look with a few striped pillows, and get ready to spread the sails.

Distressed Tufted Ottoman Bench

Are you feeling the distant call to saddle your horse and put on a Stetson Hat? Alternatively, you could also awake the Wild, Wild, West spirit with this rustic bench. Upholstered with a tufted top with distressed brown bonded leather and antique-looking nailhead trim, it brings authentic John Wayne vibes to your interior. Dark brown carved legs are handcrafted from solid wood and equipped with almost invisible casters for easy mobility.

Wooden Shoe Storage Bench

A contemporary piece with a slightly rustic feel, this sturdy storage bench is made of real wood. Even better, it’s made of ecologically sourced, plantation-grown rubberwood turned to an eco-friendly renewable hardwood material for making furniture. Together with good quality, it offers impressive appeal, eight storage compartments, and a soft top to sit on. A reliable and durable construction can withstand a decent portion of weight without deteriorating in time.

Amore Foyer Bench

Designed by Giò Colonna Romano and made of durable and lightweight polyethylene, this neat, modern bench presents the word “amore” in a flowing, bold cursive typeset. The convenient piece is easy to transport, structurally robust, and still quite comfortable to sit on. It’s bright red finish is reminiscent of the color of love, while also making this bench a strikingly modern feature, ideal for places bursting with youthful vibe, filled with life.

Art Deco Velvet Bench Seat

Eclectic, transitional, and artistic as much as functional, this bench seat boasts an eye-catching Greek key base. This striking, golden metal base holds a seat upholstered in stain-resistant, luxuriously smooth velvet. It makes a glamourous statement in a living room and an unbeatable classy piano seat. Upscale allure and bold sophistication do not lack in functionality or comfort. Dense foam padding secures a comfortable seat, while the frame is equipped with foot pads to help protect flooring.

Art-Deco Inspired Mid-Century Bench

A bench for extra seating with a mid-century twist is a wonderful addition to a living room but will work equally well in a bedroom or an office. Its modern birch wood frame features a smooth oak finish, providing a sleek base for a tufted bench seat in coldish woven taupe gray fabric. As a combination of premium quality materials with unique high-style design, this mid-century bench enhances all other room features, uplifting the interior to a new level.

Carved Wooden Storage Bench

The ornate storage bench packs a lot of punch. It’s strikingly gorgeous front is carved of solid beige wood in a weathered gray wash finish. A rectangular silhouette stands firm on four turned bun feet, while the sides feature metal handles. Under a hinged top, there’s a convenient abundance of hidden storage space. This bench definitely emits some boho-chic vibe, but would easily find its place in a traditional or rustic environment. As a statement in a modern eclectic setting, it’s destined to bring some serious wow-effect.

Checkered Modern Leather Bench

The unique design of this seat makes it suitable for just anywhere. It’s equally good as a lounge accent, dining bench, or a convenient seating feature in a kid’s room. This attractive bench seat can be used as a leg rest, children seat, or bed bottom bench, suitable for various home decoration styles. The durable frame is crafted of solid pine wood, sturdy enough to withstand a lot of weight. High-quality faux leather is eco-friendly, soft, and very comfortable even after prolonged use.

Chic Furry White Bench

Soft and stylish, this little bench is so inviting that it doesn’t take “no” for an answer. Sleek but surprisingly sturdy golden legs provide a stable base for a luxuriously fluffy seat. The thick cushioning is irresistible as a place to sit or rest your feet. This glam accent piece provides enough function along with style for any room, looking equally great as a window bench or a boudoir asset.

Classy Pink Velvet Bench

This pink lady makes a true statement piece that unmistakably attracts eyes and compliments. Sleek, elegant golden legs provide a stable base for two layers of pink comfort and style. The refined detailing makes this padded bench stand out in a crowd, while the cozy seat and plush velvet upholstery make it a really functional room asset. With its opulent and luxurious good-looks, this modern velvet bench is a simple but effective way to elevate any room and give it a designed vibe.

Contemporary Padded Bench

This storage ottoman provides an abundance of valuable storage space for all small daily necessities like remotes, board games, magazines, chargers, or even toys. The elegant, tufted piece doesn’t just look good in your living room—but also holds all of those items that clutter around, yet you don’t really want to put them away. Its modern but refined design and neutral grey color can effortlessly fit a whole range of interiors.

DWR Originals Loveseat Dining Table Bench

A two-seater version of the classic Windsor Chair, named Originals Loveseat Bench, was designed by Lucian Ercolani in 1956. The initial design aimed to create a piece that can suit a variety of areas, from the entryway to the lounge setting. Still, from the beginning, it prevailed as an ideal dining room bench seat. The Loveseat Bench is handcrafted in wood, with the back rail steam-bent. What makes it even more remarkable: it’s completely free of metal or screws in its construction.

Featherlight Industrial Bench

This super lightweight piece is ideal for small apartments and rooms with a need for practical seating solutions. The wireframe base doesn’t put visual weight to the room as an eye obstacle, and the whole structure is easy to push around. It can be also effortlessly moved out of the way if needed. This bench emits considerable urban charm, delivering a quick modern update to any room design.

French Classic Wooden Bench

This refined seater makes an incredibly chic statement with its carved wood and vintage French elegance. It’s a beautiful seating accent for entryways, living rooms, and bedrooms, bearing extra style points as a vanity or piano seat. The weathered wooden frame is sturdy and reliable. The expertly carved solid base sits atop classic cabriole legs, with elegantly rolled armrests and nailhead trim. This upholstered bench grants a premium seating experience with a refined, chic profile.

French Farmstyle Transitional Entryway Bench

The white brushed frame and legs of this elegant piece are made from sturdy rubberwood and topped with a thick, memory foam padding for exceptional comfort. Each leg features a carved floral pattern. The top is wrapped in a resilient, high-quality soft fabric. A neutral color palette allows its transitional design to seamlessly blend into many interior styles. This wooden bench is a great asset for just any room. For bonus style points, use it as a piano bench.

Hanging Rattan Bench

One thing better than a comfy rattan bench is a swinging rattan bench. This natural beauty is inspired by a Scandinavian design from the 60s and reinvented as a scooped-seat bench for two. Stuff it with pillows to add ultra-cozy softness and personal touch of style in a mix of patterns and colors. Don’t worry about the weight; heavy-duty loop and rope ensure that everything remains super sturdy.

Farmhouse Rustic Entryway Bench

This interesting design can fit a whole range of interior styles, from genuinely rustic to transitional. It’s made of solid and manufactured wood, with x-patterned sides and metal details. Alone, it’s a bit more on the rustic side as an entryway shoe storage bench. With the addition of three metal storage boxes, it turns to an industrial accent piece fit for a living room, dining room, or even a bathroom.

Industrial Leather Bench

This modern, long bench emits strong masculine vibes. It’s quite a sizeable piece. However, due to the transparent, lightweight wireframe, it can offer much functionality without overwhelming the space. The style is completed with a brown leather buttoned, tufted top. You can use it as a dining bench or an entryway bench, but its ideal place would be as an end of bed bench in front of a sleek metal canopy frame.

Large Entryway Bench:

A mid-century style metal bench is an inspiring accent piece as well as a functional seater. It will comfortably host any extra guests in a living room or at the dining table. Use it if you need a convenient, fashionable statement in your office or a practical feature in the entryway. With chic simplicity and gold metal accents, this iconic design makes effortless addition to elevating various décors.

Luxe Tufted Velvet Bench

This Chesterfield-style velvet bench features plenty of mid-century style in modern execution. It’s a striking accent for a living room or entryway, with its rolled armrests, deep button tufting, and delicate piping. As for functionality, dense foam padding offers a comfortable, supportive sitting place. The durable wooden frame with delicate-looking cabriole legs is surprisingly sturdy, able to hold a lot of weight. This transitional-classic tufted bench will make a stunning addition to any room in your home.

Luxurious Furry Metal Bench

This bedroom bench is simple in form but exceptionally stylish in the presentation. Decorated with glamorous, soft faux fur, it’s calm and sophisticated but impossible to ignore. Four metal legs covered with a metallic luster are unexpectedly sturdy and reliable as much as refined. Use it as a lounge feature or a bedroom bench. As an eye-candy focal point, it will elevate the style of any room, bringing effortless grace to your interior design.

Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona Lounge Bench Seat

The Barcelona Couch was originally designed in 1930 by Mies van der Rohe, as an exemplary exercise of line and material, which helped define the modern vocabulary. This piece shares the same simple elegance as its iconic twin. During manufacturing process, 72 individual panels are cut, welted and tufted by hand, covered with leather and buttons produced from a single cowhide. Seventeen straps are stretched over a rubber webbing for cushion support. The legs are polished tubular stainless steel, while the platform is a Sapele Mahogany from Africa, finished with a clear protective lacquer.

Modern Furry Bedroom Bench

This glam faux fur bench on a base with four acrylic legs boasts a contemporary style with functionality for any room’s decor. Its convenient, transparent design is ideal for elevating the look of small spaces while serving as a valuable extra seat, leg rest, or even an alternative for a coffee table. Polyester base construction offers a fragile, minimalistic appeal, still is sturdy enough to support a lot of weight for a long time.

Small Kids Bench Seat

Nofred’s Mouse bench for kids is a whimsical seater for little ones. This playful bench is designed for small children, comes in several color options, and can be placed anywhere you—or your child likes. The Nofred’s Mouse wooden bench is made from painted oak veneer, characterized by rounded shapes and backrests in the shape of a mouse’s ears. It is a sleek design meant to be loved by kids while going easy on the parents’ eyes.

Playful Velvet Bench With Pillows

This bench is a perfect fit with abreast aesthetics, a truly contemporary piece with a plethora of non-imposing style. Its youthful spirit can make a great accent in a minimalistic-oriented, modern interior. The simple, effective design features a thick base and square arms. Two round toss pillows make an effective patterned contrast while enhancing the comfort. Those can be easily removed if you aim for more straightforward simplicity. Sturdy, solid wooden legs ensure stability.

Red Ottoman Bench

Another finely executed transition between classic and modern, this bench seat offers luxury and sophistication with its upholstered, buttoned form. It is covered in plush tufted fabric, securely buttoned, and filled with dense foam to secure comfort. The frame is the game here, with unique, crossed, espresso stained legs that create a fully modern twist. This ottoman bench will look great in a living room, in front of a fireplace, as a footstool, or even as a coffee table.

Sculptura Metal Garden Bench

Wrought-iron patio masterpiece of minimalistic design and craftsmanship, Sculptura makes a true icon of mid-century modern design. The Woodard Sculptura patio collection returns, handcrafted of woven wire, and available in a choice of colors and a standard or premium finishing. Advanced technology helps this outdoor bench withstand all kinds of weather conditions. Extraordinary attention in every detail makes it a wise investment, able to keep its value through the ages.

Coastal Style Rattan Bench

This coastal gem is waiting for you to personalize its identity. Give your pillow collection a beach-y home on this breezy looking, über natural rattan bench. Ideal for a covered porch, it will feel at home as a part of any coastal, eclectic, or transitional interior focused on natural and organic. The base joints emit a slight tropical vibe, while the low back and tailored arms help keep the proportions light and harmonized.

Simply Glamorous Velvet Bench

This elegant tufted piece offers a lot of glam in a simple package. The metal legs and base are thin and gold-plated, making a sleek, rectangular frame. It is a perfect base for buttoned, velvet upholstery, but it’s a bold color palette that provides a strikingly chic twist to this bench’s deceptive simplicity. This glitzy metal bench is available in black, blue, green, grey, and pink, and absolutely stunning in each version.

Skagerak Cutter Wooden Bench

Cutter bench was firstly designed in 1999 by Niels Hvass, for the Planken Ud exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark. It was the first piece in later Skagerak’s Cutter collection. The clean-lined design of this wooden bench comprises a simple wooden frame, emphasizing slats connected by finger joints. It’s made of oak, and its continuous shape of the base is an homage to the Bauhaus movement and its use of metal tubes.

Sleek and Modern Wooden Bench

A chic modern design of this padded bench is an eclectic mix of sophisticated materials and finishes for a simple yet urban appearance. Hand-craftsmanship such as rubbing and padding makes the finished look of this bench quite upscaled and delightful to the touch. The mixed wooden base is sturdy and durable, while padded fabric secures exceptional comfort. Sleek lines and minimalistic look complete the story, making a genuinely stand out modern piece.

Sleek Metal Wooden Bench

The modern design artfully blends stainless steel tubing with mahogany varnished poplar wood slats to form this striking bench. It merges grate-inspired detail, mid-century design, and contemporary modern appeal. The cold metal profile is contrasted with sleek lines and organic feel of natural wood panel inlay. Initially designed as a dining room bench, it will make a striking feature in just any other room, from the foyer window to the bed’s bottom.

Smart-Lift Ottoman Storage Bench

This little box comes in a range of vivid colors as a perfect functional addition to modern interiors, from the living room to the kid’s room. Its premium foam-padded top secures seating comfort and quick and easy access to hidden storage. The cover simply folds in flat and unfolds within seconds, swing-opening on either side, eliminating the necessity for getting up to acquire something from inside. A clean, modern design is easy to fit into any interior setting.

Traditional Wooden Storage Bench

Made from solid wood, this bench offers abundant storage and a lot of space to sit, ideal for entryway, covered porch, or mudroom. The seat is a convenient flip-up, which uncovers a dual storage compartment below. The lid opening is equipped with safety hinges for added convenience. Design highlights are library framed square front panels and X back and side. Add some padded cushions to enhance comfort with a touch of personalized style.

Tuck 8001 Modern Window Bench

The Tuck 8001 Bench by Arteriors was created by designer Ray Booth as a handsome and streamlined piece. This bench is a beautiful blend of material, featuring bold metal, soft fabric, and wood’s natural texture. Clean lines still emit a modern flair, with the seat placed on openly composed steel leg supports. This sleek white bench is bringing a welcoming, spacious, and versatile seating option to spaces.

Tufted Storage Bench

This simple, classic-looking bench provides an elegant hidden storage solution for your living room. It is perfect for putting away daily necessities or packing extra pillows and blankets after use during chilly winter evenings. The solid wooden body is covered in faux leather, with clean lines free of complicated details for a true contemporary appeal. The padded top provides comfortable extra seating for guests while enhancing the flair of any room at the same time.

Upholstered Storage Bench With Pattern

A versatile, contemporary ottoman bench with just a hint of tradition, this seat can also serve as a footrest, tabletop, or storage unit. This charming piece is perfect for your living room, bedroom, or even as a chic accent for your home office. It boasts plenty of convenient storage space inside this upholstered look with soft pressure hinges. High-quality tailoring and durable fabrics make this bench an investment that lasts.

Three modern homes measuring under 65 square metres, each styled in their own very unique and lively character. Our first home has a mid century modern spirit with a bright and breezy mix of furniture, and a beautiful glass bedroom design under wooden arches. Tour number two shows how soul warming an earthy textured palette can be, and comes complete with inspirational mood boards for each individual room of the apartment. Lastly we tour a minimalist interior design that’s uplifted with a bright red and blue accented colour scheme, where combined space demonstrates how even small floor plans can pull off a relaxed flow.

Visualizer:roomdesignburo

Project ‘T-flat’ is a 65 square metre home in Moscow, Russian Federation. The mid century modern living living room is a bright and breezy space with a cheery mix of furniture. Indoor plants fill in the blank spaces.

A small floor reading lamp adds task lighting between the sofa and an acid yellow accent chair . Smaller chairs fill out the lounge layout.

A neat black TV stand and a small side table holding a small side table KAWS statue contrast darkly against an oak panelled TV wall.

The glass wall bedroom is unique and elegant design, with panes of glass held within slender wooden arches.

Just off the entry to the bedroom, a home workspace slots comfortably into the narrow remainder of floor space. Wooden bookshelves lean against the walls without disrupting original skirting boards or ceiling cornice.

At the opposite end, a small dining room is situated by the kitchen.

A round pedestal dining table complements a beautifully curved wall structure at the entrance to the kitchen diner.

The white kitchen design falls lightly into the background of the dining area, picked out only by contrasting wooden wine storage, art, and a shelf mounted black swing arm wall lamp .

A crisp white extractor and matt white faucet meld with the minimalist kitchen .

The floor plan reveals that the curved kitchen wall conceals a compact bathroom.

Visualizer:Xenia Liodi

Our second 65 square metre interior is located in Athens, Greece. Originally, the dwelling was a 95 square metre house, and this was divided into two smaller apartments. The client’s taste steered a decor palette of very warm beige and brown shades, with hints of industrial design. An L-shape russet brown sofa wraps the cosy living room, whilst a sputnik chandelier and Atollo lamp bring gold lustre.

Kitchen mood board.

Rich wood units flank the sides of the kitchen designs, whilst lighter beige lacquer cabinets lighten the back. Three simple kitchen pendant lights mark the length of a Sahara Noir marble dining island.

A noir marble backsplash matches with the island.

Master bedroom mood board.

The dark wood master bedroom scheme is uplifted with terracotta accents in the bed throw and wall art. Vibia Wireflow bedroom pendant lights make subtle additions at either side of the upholstered platform bed .

A light grey rug softens the tile floor.

Glass doors lead to a luxe walk in wardrobe .

Bathroom mood board.

Wood effect tiles inside the shower inject deep warmth into the spa-like bathroom design.

Slatted wall panels bring texture to the greyscale decor.

Outdoor space & facade mood board.

An outdoor dining table and modern outdoor chairs are teamed with a deluxe barbeque on the terrazzo patio.

Black railings and patterned plaster build a minimalist monochrome exterior.

Floor plan

Designer:Daniel Goncharenko

Our final tour is a smart 64 square metre apartment, located in Kyiv, Ukraine. The project was inspired by the works of Le Corbusier, with emphasis on the concept of “less is more”. The homeowner would keep nothing but the necessities, and combine a relaxation zone, workspace and gym into one single space. A red sofa dominates the common area, with everything else removed except for a plain white modern wall sconce .

adds welcoming personality to the minimalist space.

Floor to ceiling windows drink in a maximum dose of natural light.

A slender oak media unit floats in the blank white space beneath a wall mounted TV set, with a single games console to disrupt the emptiness.

The kitchen peninsula edges into the lounge area, overlapping the wood floor there. Around the corner, coat hooks and a hallway mirror make up a useful entry space.

Blue decor spills over onto an interior door in the hallway.

Inside the bedroom there is a peaceful palette of grey and white. A black knitted runner and throw pillow add prominence to the bed.

A unique desk carves out a workspace by the windows. A pendant light keeps the desktop free of table lamp clutter.

A dividing wall at the foot of the bed separates the sleep space from a small gym area. A modern fireplace transforms the characterless wall into a special feature of the room, whilst the double sided glass fireplace screen reveals just a glimpse to the other side.

A second workspace resides next to the exercise equipment.

An ergonomic computer chair pulls up to the triple monitor workstation setup.

Inside the bathroom, a black bathtub and grey toilet rest darkly against oversized concrete tiles.

The shower room has beats of red from colour changing LEDs around the room perimeter and vanity mirror , and a unique red wall mounted toilet.

Concrete tiles add the industrial touch.

A recessed shelf glows ominously red inside the shower scene.

Floor plan.

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