Coffee table books are a fantastic way to add a colorful accent or show off your personality through your decor, but there is more to these hardcover books than looking stylish. Did you know that before the arrival of smartphones, coffee table books were used to entertain guests while the host was occupied? While times have changed, these books still hold plenty of appeal—sometimes even more than technology—making them a great conversation starter. From books filled with art history to pages overflowing with silly cats, they still delight readers with snippets of information and captivating photography or illustrations. Here are our 51 favorites!
Architecture Coffee Table Book
Celebrating 100 years of editorial success and architecture’s evolution, this coffee table book will guide you though the best pages from the international design authority, Architectural Digest. Not only will it grab your attention, but its simplistic cover will meld well with a variety of color palettes and design styles.
Pantone Coffee Table Book
And if you are all about color, Pantone is always a great choice. Matching art, fashion, and products to some of Pantone’s most famous color palettes, this vibrant volume takes you on a journey through the evolution of design and color in the past 100 years.
Frank Lloyd Wright Coffee Table Book
Bring the beauty and serenity of Fallingwater directly into your home. This coffee table book will guide you and guests through Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic creation right in the comfort of your own home. Filled with stunning photography exclusive to this book, along with Fallingwater’s importance to the sustainability movement, this book has a little something for everyone who adores architecture.
Interior Decorating Coffee Table Book
This interior design book won’t just add a touch of luxe gold to your decor, but it is chock-full of inspiration. Its contents are based around the idea that a home’s decor shouldn’t be based around trends—it should be quality and timeless. It teaches how to recognize quality decor pieces by exploring a variety of interiors.
Interior Design Coffee Table Book
Sometime all an interior needs is a bit of pattern to be wow-worthy, so why not start with this eye-catching coffee table book? The pages of this patterned beauty are filled with tips on using pattern in the home, as well as home photography that is sure to get the interior design ideas flowing.
Interior Design Coffee Table Book
From HGTV to her own network, Joanna Gaines undoubtedly knows her way around interior design. In this book, the queen of shiplap explains how to create well-loved homes that reflect the people that live there. Many reviewers have commented that this book is high quality, with tight binding that will last a lifetime—AKA many home renovations!
Design Coffee Table Book
This book will please both new and seasoned interior design fanatics. The pages are not only filled with stunning interiors, but the homeowners explain the inspiration that incited their design journey. Calderone breaks down the interiors detail by detail to explain the different elements at play. Plus, she offers ideas on how to incorporate them into your own space.
The Kinfolk Home
It started with a magazine of the same name and grew into a design philosophy, Kinfolk is all about leading a lifestyle that embraces slow living. Morning coffee with a book, nights relaxing by a fire, baking on Sunday afternoon… the list goes on. This book explores homes around the world that live by the concept of slow living. Each home has interviews with the homeowner that not only gives us insight into their design choices but the lifestyle aspirations that inspired these choices.
Beautifully Organized Coffee Table Book
A beautiful home is nothing without function! Learn how to make your home more functional and organized with this coffee table book full of captivating photos and advice. This best-seller surpassed many reader’s expectations with its in-depth advice and high-quality build.
Art History Coffee Table Book
Want to add a tasteful pop of pink to your living room? This art coffee table book is a go-to! But this book is far more than an eye-catching accent. It explores over 700 masterpieces, including those from iconic artists like Picasso and Van Gogh. A truly invaluable reference book for any art lover.
Van Gogh Coffee Table Book
Speaking of Van Gogh, this coffee table book gathers all his paintings in one convenient place. It’s like a mini art gallery right in your living room! Experience the 871 paintings he made over his 37 years without ever leaving your home.
Banksy Coffee Table Book
Moving to a modern-day artist, this black beauty showcases the street art of Banksy. This controversial artist may be called many things, but never boring. And this book is much the same. Encouraging Review: “Great coffee table piece. Learned a lot about his style and some about his choices. Good read, great art.”
Cat Art Coffee Table Book
Or perhaps you prefer art injected with a bit of humor? If that’s the case, then this cat art book is a must! From a cat posing as Mona Lisa to Hamlet reimagined with cats, this book combines history and entertainment. You will get a few chuckles while learning a thing or two. Plus, who can resist picking this up off a coffee table to get a better look!?
Cat Coffee Table Book
Get all the cuteness of cats without all the fur tumbleweeds! This simplistic book is overflowing with adorable pictures of cats and their antics. A must-have for any true cat lover.
Funny Dog Coffee Table Book
Don’t worry, we didn’t forget about you dog lovers! This dog coffee table book sets itself apart from the crowd with its unique concept. The pages of this book are not only filled with adorable pups, but more specifically, it captures dogs underwater. The perfect combo of adorable and funny.
Black and White Dog Coffee Table Book
From a dog surrendered to shelter because her family had allergies to a dog who lost his hearing during a drug bust. Traer Scott’s remarkable photographs bring these pups’ stories to life on the pages of this coffee table book. A heartwarming book that will make you go through a range of emotions.
Black And White Photography Book
This collection offers 400 photos that best represent the full spectrum of Ansel Adam’s career. Both aspiring and professional photographers will enjoy flipping through the pages.
History of Photography Coffee Table Book
Nothing has an elegant feel quite like black and white photography, so if your living room is looking for a bit of refinement, this book may be just what you need. However, this book isn’t just black and white photos. It explores the most iconic photographs and photographers of the past 200 years in both black and white and color. From photo journalism to street photography.
Humans of New York
Proving that everyone you meet has a unique story, photographer Brandon Stanton walks the streets of New York capturing people and their stories. From adorable meet cues that will make you laugh to heart-wrenching tales that will make you thankful for what you have, this book truly has it all.
Brown Bohemians
Inspired by the idea that stories sculpt our collective narrative, Brown Bohemians captures the essence and voice of an underrepresented demographic—creative people of color. Encouraging Review: “The images, the story the artistry all are so so breathtaking! This book truly hones in on some absolutely stunning people of color defining what bohemian is to them. Because people of color are not a monolith and living a bohemian lifestyle is not a monolith, this book encapsulates a diverse range of ideas, views and lifestyles of Bohemian.”
Beaches Coffee Table Book
Bring beach vibes into your living room even on the coldest of days. This New York Times Bestseller artistically captures beaches from a doorless helicopter, resulting in a collection of unique aerial shots that are brimming with summer bliss.
Ocean Photography Coffee Table Book
Dramatic coastlines, barrier reefs, islands, this coffee table book showcases the power and beauty of the ocean. With cutting edge underwater photography that captures everything from playful seals to shy clownfish, this is a beach book you don’t want to pass up.
Travel Coffee Table Book
Travel the globe right from the comfort of your couch. Full-color photos, charming illustrations, and overviews are just a what of what this traveler’s guide has to offer. Exploring in your pajamas is optional, but highly recommended!
Paris Coffee Table Book
You probably knew that Paris is the city of love, but did you know it was so colorful? This coffee table book explores Paris through vivid photography. Arranged by color, you will explore everything from an orange cafe to the red rose bushes in front of a bakery.
Ralph Lauren Coffee Table Book
A biography that is coffee table worthy. This green plaid book looks at the life of the iconic American designer, Ralph Lauren. It tells a story that spans from growing up in the Bronx to creating one of the most recognized fashion brands.
Louis Vuitton Coffee Table Book
Another designer book that we knew had to make our list. Encouraging Review: “Looks absolutely stunning on my coffee table stacked on top of my Tom Ford book. This is a great gift for yourself or a friend!”
Chanel Coffee Table Book
Chanel is a seductive and sexy brand that combines tradition, originality, and style in all that it does. From fragrance to jewelry, this book explores the collections and the creations that this brand has birthed. An interesting read with a sleek cover that is true to the brand.
Tom Ford Coffee Table Book
If you are looking for a minimalist coffee table book, look no further than Tom Ford. Its simple black and white cover is great for everything to propping up a vase to displaying on its own. The inside? Filled with tales and photos of the fashion icon, along with a complete catalog of his work between 1994 to 2004.
Fashion Coffee Table Book
Want some contrast for your coffee table or end table? Pair this book with Tom Ford to create a stack of fashion-themed coffee table books that are sure to catch the eye. This book spans the last 200 years of fashion, journeying the reader through its evolution with stunning photos from designers, photographers, and models. Organized from A-Z for easy reference.
Fashion History Coffee Table Book
If you want some insight into the black models behind fashion history, this book is a must. This is the first-ever book that celebrates black models. Its pages are filled with revealing essays, stunning photos, and interviews that will inspire and educate.
Vogue Coffee Table Book
Would any collection of fashion coffee table books be complete without Vogue? After all, Vogue has been celebrating fashion for over 125 years. This book offers a collection of the best covers from those years. Think of it like a stack of Vogue magazines, just far less cluttery! Want more Vogue? This book even includes 5 framable prints in the back for an extra infusion of fashion decor.
Rolling Stone Coffee Table Book
Speaking of iconic magazines, Rolling Stone has been a leading voice in journalism, music, and cultural criticism for the past 50 years. In this book, they explore music, decade by decade, including interviews and photos from music legends like Kurt Cobain, Mick Jagger, and Bob Dylan—to name a few.
Rock and Roll Music Coffee Table Book
Get nostalgic flipping through this collection of rock covers. Encouraging Review: “Beautiful book, with amazing detail. It is rich, detailed, and chock full of cover art history. My only warning to you is: It weighs a LOT. On the upside, it makes for fun conversation when you give one as a gift.”
Music Coffee Table Book
Want a 70s vibe at your next party? This book will tell you which records and cocktails to pair with the mood. Learn to set the mood for 70 great records from the 1950s through the 2000s.
Rihanna Coffee Table Book
From under her umbrella to on top your coffee table. This visual autobiography invites you into Rihanna’s world through over 1000 intimate photographs. It also includes a double-sided poster, perfect for framing.
Black and Gold Coffee Table Book
Stories behind the famous ballet companies, over 70 famous dances like the Nutcracker and Swan Lake, meet and greets with composers and choreographers. This book has everything you want to know related to ballet! A subtle piece of decor to show off your love of dance or a great gift for the dancer in your life.
Flower Coffee Table Book
Flowers for your coffee table that don’t need a vase! This book has minimal text, with a heavy focus on floral illustrations from a master of botanical illustration, Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759–1840). Encouraging Review: “This book is beautiful beyond description. So much inspiration. I paint florals with watercolor and this book is such a joyful resource.”
Plant Coffee Table Book
This brilliantly curated book guides you through plant life. From illustrated botanical knowledge to how plants work, this coffee table strikes the perfect mix of beauty and inspiration. Plus, you can never have enough plants!
Recipe Coffee Table Book
Food lovers rejoice! This is the coffee table book for you. With its blush pink cover and rose gold lettering, it is as stunning as it is informative. Crack it open and find recipes that will make you glow from the inside out. Makeup artist and beauty consultant Wendy Rowe lays out the vitamins and nutrients you need to feed your skin.
Coffee Coffee Table Book
Feeling a bit quirky? Try the coffee table book about coffee. It explores origins, production methods, and brewing. A piece of decor that will help keep your guests awake while they’re in your living room—no caffeine needed!
Friends Coffee Table Book
They’ll be there for you, even on your coffee table. If you are a bit of a Friends’ fact fanatic, this book is an excellent choice. From “We were on a break!” to Smelly Cat, it will take you through the shenanigans from behind the scenes of all 10 seasons. Plus, it also discusses the “hangout sitcom” formula, which inspired so many shows after it.
Seinfeld Coffee Table Book
A creation from Kramer on Seinfeld has made its way into the real world. The Coffee Table Book of Coffee Tables is now available as part of a Seinfeld set. A book that is sure to get any Seinfeld fan reminiscing!
Harry Potter Coffee Table Book
Delve deeper into the Harry Potter universe with The Character Vault. Whether you’re a witch, wizard, or muggle, you will love the never-before-scene photos and illustrations that explore the 8 key characters of the series. A must-have for any Potterhead!
Disney Coffee Table Book
Experience the magic of Disney any time with this selection. Encouraging Review: “This is a pictorial history of Disneyland, and what a visual feast it is. Text is kept to a minimum. Huge double-spread pictures are a delight to see (and there are many of these). Most of the rest of the book is crammed with half-page pictures (with explanatory text). These range from photographs in the park, to designs and artists conceptions. If I never get the chance to visit Disneyland again, this book will bring back happy memories. It has also expanded my knowledge of how the parks came about.”
No matter which side you’re on, you’ll love these Star Wars coffee table books. A fantastic way to display your love of Star Wars while expanding your knowledge. Plus, these books look extra classy, so they can be proudly displayed in the main living area. Wife approved!
Golf Coffee Table Book
A coffee table book that is a hole in one! Travel around the world through vivid photographs to explore some of the most breathtaking golf courses. A fabulous gift for dad or the man in your life—getting something other than socks will probably be a nice change for them!
Taschen Coffee Table Book
Looking for some inspiration for your next ink session? This coffee table book has 1000 designs, along with the meaning behind them. An exploration of body art from the 19th century and on.
Adult Seek and Find Book
If you loved Find Waldo as a child then this is an excellent option. From scenes of shopping for succulents to brunch with the girls, it has a ton of seek-and-find puzzles that millennials will relate to. Not to mention, its fun colored cover will instantly intrigue guests—it definitely grabbed our attention!
The Bible Project Coffee Table Book
A book that will transform the way you see the bible. Encouraging Review: “The Bible Project Book provides a beautiful synopsis of the books of the Bible. The pages are thick and the book is very sturdy. The illustrations depict the stories in the Bible very well and the summaries are simple yet descriptive key events. I would highly recommend this for anyone who wants a general idea of the Bible. I bought this so that I can have a quick and reliable reference of the Bible to share with friends.”
Cute Animal Coffee Table Book
And finally if you’re looking for a coffee table book that will please everyone, it is hard to go wrong with this one. After all, who doesn’t love cute animals! Whether you need a turquoise living room accent or just want something on hand to instantly humor guests, this is the book you need. Plus, not only is it universally loved, but it is also budget-friendly, costing under $20.
Toy & Character Design Coffee Table Book
With 3 dimensional toys emerging as a decor trend, the Dot Dot Dash! character design book would feel right at home next to any well designed toy or figurine.
You only get one chance to make a good first impression, so why wouldn’t you make your front door entrance the absolute best it can be? These 51 front door entrance ideas each welcome you with a high-end “hello”, which sets the tone of what’s to come. You’ll find a multitude of unique designs here, which build fabulous first impressions through use of outdoor lighting, creative landscaping, concrete overhangs, cutaway canopies, art sculpture, water features, contrasting materials, and picture-perfect pathways. We take a look at secretive entryways that build anticipation, a number of wide open glass door entrances, grand double front doors, and ultra contemporary pivot front door designs.
Visualizer:Bezmirno Architects
Conjure mystique. Our first front door entranceway leads into an interim courtyard, which builds a sense of peace and tranquility upon the short journey into the house. Stair lights glow mysteriously from under the treads to build anticipation.
Architect:Sanjay Puri Architects
Open out a narrow walkway. Picture windows reveal snap shots of the house interior all along this narrow home entrance. Uplighters illuminate green borders, pushing out the sides of the stepping stone and pebble pathway. Full house tour here .
Photographer:Lance Gerber| Via:Dwell
Inspiration from Japan. Japanese inspired screen doors reveal hints of a zen courtyard through black lattice, allowing one green space to link to the next.
Architect:RAW Architecture
A different take on the Japanese Shoji inspired entrance.
Architect:Base Architecture| Visualizer:Zmicier Maslouski
Natural meets modern. These rugged stone walls make wonderfully cooling contrast with a golden wood frame front door. A white path and white concrete roof slice cleanly between the dark grey masses.
Architect:MW Works
Nothing to hide. This modern glass wall home has a clear glass front door entrance to match, so there’ll be no hiding from door-to-door salesmen or unexpected in-laws!
Architect:Dada & Partners
Build perceived status with elegant statues. A collection of art sculptures adorn this home entrance, elevating and dramatising the approach. They make a perfect introduction to a house filled with more masterpieces.
Architect:Ramon Esteve Estudio
Capture sunlight with cutaways. The concrete overhang over this home entryway features a deep cutaway so that sunlight hits indirectly, creating light play. Full house tour here .
Architect:Barella Arquitectura
Cutaways also allow sunlight hungry plants to be enriched when planted deep within covered doorways.
Architect:Di Frenna Arquitectos
Add your personal stamp with a huge house number . This one stands out elegantly on a pure white home exterior, where decorative concrete blocks form a lace-like panel over a natural timber front door. Full house tour here .
Visualizer:TOT Render
Nestled in the trees. The overhang on this front door entrance is part concrete, part tree, as the two bridge to form one picturesque canopy.
Architect:BZP Arquitetura
Full height floor to ceiling doors. This front door has no containing upper or lower framework, giving the entranceway seamless grandeur.
Architect:George Smart| Designer:Curiel Arquitectos| Via:Dwell
Build balance with surroundings. Two trees flank this home’s front entrance, so a double front door design has been selected to compliment the twin tree trunks.
Architect:Tom Meaney Architect
Another perfectly balanced front door entrance, this time with twin trees, benches and wall sconces.
Architect:Cuppett Architects
Wood adds a wealth of warmth to monochrome home exteriors. This cool stone and black powder coated metal architecture becomes infinitely more welcoming with the rich timber addition.
Visualizer:Mai Dũng
Water features add wow factor, atmospheric sound and captivating movement. This one is lit up with outdoor lighting too, so that it can also be admired at night.
Visualizer:Lv Xiaobin
Broader bodies of water give a home entrance a floating effect.
Visualizer:Vizforge
Layered canopies provide shaded walkways out of the burning sun, a pleasant welcome in hot climates.
Designer:Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Stage it. From the iconic Farnsworth House, this tall staircase entrance has been split in half with a large concrete platform placed between–almost like an outdoor stage.
Architect:Lagula Architects
Cut a sweeping entrance with a curved canopy. This one has a circular skylight to elaborate on the curvaceous theme.
Visualizer:Fathy Ibrahim
Match up the metalwork. This wood slatted front door is flanked by chic outdoor wall sconces that complement the dark silhouette of its black metal bar handle.
Visualizer:TAFF Arquitectos
The linear look. The horizontal timber boards of this modern door design complement the shallow steps that lead to it, and the staircase that climbs to the rear entrance. Fins fashioned into the side of the concrete façade elevate the linear aesthetic.
Designer:Abin Design Studio
L-shaped steps carve out the opportunity for a long and deep planter by the doorway.
Architect:MW Works
The indirect approach. Lay slabs that meander rather than direct, like a mini path of discovery.
Architect:Ames Peterson
Another take on the indirect approach.
Designer:Kym Rodger Design
Whether you have space for planters or not, greenery can grow a welcoming touch. Plant a vertical garden full of different leaf sizes for a deeply textured garden wall that looks like a living work of art.
Designer:Mark Tessier
Romance isn’t dead. Even an ultra modern front door can be given a touch of traditional whimsy and romance by adding a floral arch.
Source:McKimm
Wide steps have dormant potential as concrete planters. Hollow out about half of each step to plant a picture-perfect pathway of slow growing shrubs.
Designer:Unknown
For retro-fit wow factor, erect a pergola over the front entrance. Extend it with a carport for added usability.
Architect:CUBYC arсhitects| Visualizer:Inviz
Peaceful and perfect. Accentuate a crisp minimalist home entrance with perimeter lighting.
Architect:Celso Laetano Arquitetura
Let nature take centre stage, like this fantastic mature tree. A wood front door and wooden garage shutters complement the bark.
Architect:Tate Studio Architects
More beautiful traditional Japanese inspiration, this time from a large zen garden.
Architect:Tate Studio Architects
An arid garden shapes this front entrance, planted with spiky succulents and uniform rows of round cacti. Large paving slabs vibe with a wide slab-like front door design.
Architect:Coates Design
An elbow canopy constructs a sense of intimacy from an angled approach.
Architect:South Coast Architects
A sweeping pathway presents opportunity for shapely plant beds. Turf fillers draw emerald outlines.
Architect:Tim Stewart Architects
Craft a wood slat feature wall to create wondrous height.
Architect:Choeff Levy Fischman
People are intrinsically drawn to waterfalls, and this seven foot water feature has stunning allure by a floating pathway. Note how the front door timber and wood siding horizontally contrast with the fall.
Architect:Richard Cole Architecture
A wood ceiling creates a comforting sense of already being indoors.
Visualizer:Deraya Designs
Play with solid volumes and voids, like this concrete picture frame courtyard.
Architect:Luigi Rosselli Architects
Cluster families of modern outdoor planters in varying heights. Use architectural plants to create shape, and differering leaf colours for interest. Here, green and red foliage rest darkly against white on white front door and entryway decor.
Designer:Masonry Design
Generate character in a modern setting. This fabulous three-piece shuttered front door design sets a scene strength and charm at the same time. Large bowl planters flank either side of the concrete stoop, alive with tiny pricks of intense red flowers.
Architect:SCDA Architects| Photographer:Seth Powers
The faux giant front door. Get the look of a grand door without the extra weight and hinge size by cutting a small door within a matching surround. Timber planks do a great job of disguising the joins.
Via:Dwell
Sliding glass doors allow the house to stand open to the garden in a welcoming indoor-outdoor living style… Exclusively suited to those who live on a gated property, unless you want strangers wandering in off the street!
Architect:Frédérique Legon Pyra
The theatrical entryway. A wide pivot door spins an elaborate first impression between two gorgeous palm trees on this property. Angular windows have been cut out of a concrete walled courtyard between. A circular pool is set centrestage to playfully disrupt the walkway.
Architect:Word Of Mouth
Interlace concrete and wood. The climb to this amazing elevated design looks steep with its deep concrete steps, but timber treads in between make the ascent easy work. Feathery grasses soften the edges of the concrete staircase and assist to the lightweight appearance of the main volume. Wood slat walls attractively shroud a covered porch.
Architect:JC Architecture
Make a bright colourful statement with your front door, even if there is not one single splash of another colour on, or in, the property. This simple change is tried and proven to add a positive burst of curbside appeal.
Architect:Greenbox Design
Assemble an indoor atmosphere to feel at home before you’re even through the front door.
Visualizer:Bezmirno Architects
Dark and delicious. Dark grey stone, deep stained wood slats and wood facing come together to make a sophisticated front door entrance. Full house tour here .
Visualizer:Bezmirno Architects
Use the landscape. The bordering wall of this property is sliced through with transparent sections to reveal beautiful tree filled land beyond. An outdoor bench sets out a spot to enjoy the viewpoint.
Photographer:Mathieu Fiol
A long approach is a place to play. Water features, flower planters and palm trees make this home looks like a party and we’re only on the front door step. The mind boggles at what might await inside!
Designer:Scott Lewis Landscape Architecture
Low key but aglow with lanterns. This looks like a place where they always keep the home fires burning and fresh tea in the pot.
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
