If there was only one place that we could choose to make cozy in our homes, it would just have to be our bedroom. A few may just see the bedroom as a place to crash after work/study/partying–you fill in the blank–but to most people the bedroom provides a private sanctuary in which to unwind, chill out and recharge after the day is through. Whether you have a huge master bedroom that is crying out for the cozy factor, or you want to get the most out of a small bedroom , you are sure to find a good fit in this inspirational gallery of warm and welcoming bedroom designs.
Visualizer:Filip Sapojnicov
Build a nest in the treetops. If your room has high ceilings and high windows, consider building a raised platform to put your bed up by the view of the swaying treetops - or overlooking a twinkling city skyline. This platform also makes space for a little reading spot to take advantage of the natural light at the windows.
Photographer:Paulina Arcklin
Turn up the texture and pile on the layers. An all white bedroom might not be first choice as a cozy colour scheme, but ‘cozy’ is more of a feeling than a design aesthetic. Coziness can be created with use of texture and layering: Deep marshmallowy pillows and woollen throws look even softer when contrasting against this upcycled scaffold plank headboard, rough brickwork wall and heavy metal floor lamps . The white bed frame looks gorgeous here.
Photographer:Paulina Arcklin
Add in earth tones. The neutral fabric and wood tone touches inside this nomadic style bedroom create a wonderfully warm and earthy look. Styling should be casual and unkempt to properly achieve this laid back look – and to make it a place you can flop with a great book and a steaming hot coffee without worrying about ruffling the sheets.
Source:Ivy Muse
Get some roommates. The rejuvenating effects of inviting living indoor plants into a room is like a receiving a big healthy hug.
Designer:Jagody Studio| Photographer:Kuba Szopka
Use softer storage solutions. Matching storage bags have been used as a casual storage solution for extra bed throws, art supplies and magazines too. The lack of hard furniture in this artist’s bedroom makes for a soft and relaxed feel, where you can quickly pull out the paint brushes and a canvas to let creativity take flight.
Visualizer:Alesya Kasianenko
Love your lighting. Even the simplest of spaces can be made cozy with the right lights. Try hanging pretty pendant lights or lantern shades in clusters to create a larger feature. Add glowy table lamps and floor lamps, and incorporate reflective surfaces into your decor to double the effect. When creating your lighting layout, think relaxation and romance.
Visualizer:he.D Creative Group
Make a feature of cozy nooks and recesses. Light up little architectural features like the book nook behind the headboard of this bed. An LED strip makes a glow inside the recess, inviting you to come pick a title from the library. Also note how the bedroom pendant lights have been hung in a cluster on this side of the room to prevent stiff symmetry. The tufted bed adds to the coziness.
Photographer:Marzena Marideko
Add a cozy bedroom chair, like this beautiful swing chair by the window where you could while away the hours. A set of globe string lights have also been strung from the wooden rafters for magical effect come nightfall.
Photographer:Magic Of Decor
String lights are a festive way to create a cozy Christmas bedroom when the holiday season rolls around…
Via:Onechitecture
… or use LED string lights to pack out a high ceiling space with heart warming sparkle all year round.
Visualizer:Arq 2 Design
Make more of window dressings. Having a bedroom with a small window doesn’t mean that you can’t live it large with pooled drapes, gathered voiles, or window blinds that go the entire width of your window wall. The expanded window treatment will warm the wall both visually and physically. Then, pull them closed on the world and snuggle up. Hang a pendant light low over the window to create extra interest and reading light - caged pendant lights work great in industrial style setups like this one.
Visualizer:Ana Cogoljevic
Enlarge elegance. The elegant features in this bedroom have been blown up to unexpected proportion, such as giant decorative tassels on the bed throw that dominate the look, and a wide modern light shade that dangles low over the bedstead. Playing with proportion creates a surreal dream-like effect, so dream away.
Visualizer:Masquespacio Design
This cozy bohemian bedroom has just one wall of pattern in pure white surroundings, leaving space to breath, meditate, relax.
Visualizer:Denis Svirid
Craft a cozy cabin bedroom. If ‘cozy’ to you means a smaller space, then why not craft yourself a room within a room, like this wood clad cabin style bedroom? Let the rain hammer on the rooftop while you bed down for the winter.
Source:JJ Locations
Sleep under the stars. Living in an open plan studio can present challenges in creating a segregated sleep space, but not in this home. Framework floats the bed directly under a skylight, as if drifting up to the Milky Way. You can see more images of this gorgeous home here .
Visualizer:Viz People
Line the walls with storage. This attic is cocooned in closets beneath the rafters.
Visualizer:Peter Ang
Bask in the sunlight of roofline feature windows.
Visualizer:Fernando Morrisoniesko
Create a cozy rustic bedroom with wide wood cladding, raw stone walls and decor inspired by nature. Then kick off your slippers and warm your toes by a roaring wood burning stove. We are in love with that bedroom chandelier !
Source:Solonge Scherazad
This treetop bedroom has an encircling teepee effect. You can find more inspiration for attic bedrooms here.
Designer:Ofist
Line ceilings with wood to craft a boat-like cabin where you can sail off to sleep.
Visualizer:Alberto Maciel
Let your dream destination inspire your dream space - like this Paris lover’s scheme where a floor bed design camps out under the Eiffel tower.
Visualizer:Tomas Sciskala
Let the window view inspire the colour palette of your room, especially when the hues are as warming as this autumnal scene. More pictures of this gem of a home here .
Visualizer:Max Kuczkowski
Allow your home library to decorate your space with the help of some bespoke bedroom bookshelves . Imagine being lost amongst the pages in this amazing glass wall bedroom, as the seasons change beyond the glass.
Visualizer:Lesinge Julien
Invest in librarian ladders and stack the bookshelves even higher.
Via:Decorate Me
Be a cozy camper under a glass pitched roof, and melt your marshmallows in a cup of hot cocoa instead of on the campfire.
Visualizer:Marcin Kasperski
Choose an upholstered bed for the warmth and tactile factor. This winged bed has cushiony sides that make it look super snug. Two globe pendant lights float like full moons above.
Visualizer:Dmitri Reviakin
Let the storm wash over whilst you cuddle up in a dark cozy cave. Dark decor makes even a large, glass wall bedroom into a restful hideaway.
Visualizer:Rajnikant Kumawat
Now this really is the stuff that dreams are made of!
Source:The Grace
Recreate a luxury hotel look with crisp white bed clothes, layered pillows and bolsters that make you want to run and jump in! This pure white bedroom scheme is sweetened with a pink accent rug and orchids.
Visualizer:Elif
Fill the room with floor furniture. Floor hugging beds, low storage cubbies and floor pillows create restful vibes. Stretch out on an area rug in a pool of sunlight and cushions - like a spoiled cozy cat!
Visualizer:Kateryna Senko
Chase away the chill with a bedside rug. Wooden floors and laminates are easy for cleaning and beautiful to the eye, but if you don’t have underfloor heating those boards can feel a little chilly underfoot in the small hours of the morning. Sink your toes into something softer.
Visualizer:Alesya Kasianenko
Build a den. A large room can be a daunting place to sleep for a small child, but children adore little dens. If you can make your kid’s bed feel like a cozy den then there should be no problem getting them tucked up at night.
Visualizer:敦强 陈
The bed in this studio apartment is raised on a bespoke platform to create storage space underneath, but it also helps separate it from the rest of the living space. More images of this cozy little apartment here .
Visualizer:Your Project
A sleep box is another cozy way to section up a studio.
Visualizer:Vlad Mishin
Even a minimalist bedroom can gain cozy points with the help of a colourful throw and wall art.
Visualizer:Stephen Tsimbalyuk
A bespoke storage platform bed can be fitted snug up to the walls…
Designer:Rue Temple
… This wooden version offers storage cabinets all the way around.
Designer:WCH Interior
A tiny studio space can feel cramped rather than cozy, but a calming colour scheme and subtle room dividers can make all the difference.
Visualizer:Ibrahim Alameer
Finish off a cozy guest room design with tea and coffee making facilities to give house guests a warm welcome.
Visualizer:Safdie Rabines
This should be under reading nook but we just had to include this here anyway! What could possibly be a cozier bedroom window than this?
Designer:JPDA
Hide away in a lofted bed. More pictures of this tiny apartment here .
Visualizer:Michał Jaroszewicz
Dark wood tone adds a comforting richness to a cold colour scheme, like mixing hot chocolate into milk.
Source:Hunting For George
Raw red brickwork visually heats an industrial style room.
Visualizer:2B Group
Bookshelves that frame windows not only take advantage of unused space, but warm up the look of a window wall. Imagine snow falling softly through the stacks as you peruse your library this winter.
Visualizer:Konstantin Kildinov
Add hot pops of colour to an established scheme. Add in a cheerful stool, or switch out boring pendant light cords for something brighter.
Visualizer:Ngoc Bau
A bedroom lounge area pushes up the comfy factor. Pick out a couple of cozy bedroom chairs and a small side table to hold drinks and current favourite books.
Visualizer:Plasterlina
Put book nooks within a bed nook…
Visualizer:Only Studio
… Or sleep inside a reading nook.
Visualizer:Sergey Petrov
A bit of romance will warm the cockles of anyone’s heart.
Designer:LMD Studio| Photographer:Karel Balas
Rustic romance.
Architect:Kupinskiy & Partners| Visualizer:Elena Sedova
Combine strong accents with soft elements. This decor has densely patterned monochrome wallpaper and a solid grey wall, lifted by feathery light pendant lights and pastel pink bedclothes.
Linear silhouettes and a palette of modern neutrals dress this 110 square metre apartment in Moscow, designed by ATO Studio . This is a family home with an open plan living space that encompasses the lounge area and a kitchen diner, where family members can come together even when partaking in different activities. The entryway stands wide open to the living room to create an extra feeling of space and free-flowing energy. A subtle lighting scheme of recessed spotlights, LED perimeter lights and simple pendants glow in each space. The careful lighting plan evokes a cosy ambiance in the peacefully decorated rooms, giving off a practical amount of light without complicating the decor.
Visualizer:Hālō Studio
A generous sized modern sofa allows for everyone to come together for movie night or for some light tv. The grey sofa has been brightened with a couple of yellow throw cushions.
The home entryway can be seen from the large sofa. Wooden storage units flank the length of the foyer. A line of shining spotlights lead the way to the door.
The tv wall decor is made up of white and wood panelling, which glows around the edges with LED strip lights. A grey wall mounted media unit crosses below the flat screen tv.
A white marble modern coffee table serves the sofa, along with a small side table .
The marble tabletop is decorated minimally with a reed diffuser and that famous Tom Ford coffee table book which seems to be the darling of interior designers and visualizers.
DIsplay shelves make up part of a room divider between the lounge area and the kitchen diner. The shelving displays a modest selection of books and a number of knick knacks.
A wooden dining set with six Scandinavian style chairs hide from view of the lounge behind the partial room divider. Two half globe dining room pendant lights illuminate the eating area, as well as plentiful natural light from the large adjacent windows.
The minimalist dining room is decorated is calming neural shades of light wood, slate grey and purest white. A spray of natural greenery makes a centrepiece on the table, in a clear glass vase.
A white and wood island kitchen is set back out of the main rectangle of the room, in a nook without windows. The u-shaped kitchen gets its light from the windows in the dining area and from a series of LED lights set into the ceiling and under cabinets.
To the right of the tv wall, a white hallway leads to the bedroom.
Wood flooring continues out into the hallway from the main living room.
The modern bedroom follows on with the same peacefully neutral decor of white and wood panels. A grey fabric platform bed looks soft and inviting.
Small white modern wall sconces provide reading light at each side of the double bed.
Wooden window reveals match the run of wood wardrobes that flank the bed.
Plentiful storage space is provided behind handle-free doors.
To the other side of the bed there is a makeup vanity , which is wall mounted to cut across a full length illuminated mirror. A tabletop vanity mirror shines brightly in front of a pegboard that is used to organise jewellery and hair accessories.
The chic vanity chair is the Wegner style elbow chair .
At the foot of the bed there is a wall mounted tv and a floor standing media console unit . A door leads to an ensuite master bathroom.
A double sink bathroom vanity spans one wall of the ensuite, beneath a row of three mirrored cabinets.
Under cabinet lights glow down over the vanity backsplash, which is etched with a chevron design.
The chevron wet-wall climbs the entire height of the basin wall, and also covers the back of a walk-in shower. A frameless shower screen keeps the scheme clean and uncluttered.
A built-in cabinet offers floor to ceiling storage. The toilet cistern is concealed behind a grey tile wall.
A pastel kids’ room holds a wooden Montessori house bed at its centre. By the bed, a house shaped cabinet continues the theme.
The pitched bed frame makes a cosy canopy; you can find other beautiful 4 poster beds here. House shaped chalkboards add a unique touch to white closets.
A cool bedside table lamp stands on a modern side table with a red top.
One section of the wood flooring has been painted in pastel pink to match the pink wall stripe. Sheer white drapes and pale grey blinds dress the window.
Russet tones warm a modern home office , in the shape of a chunky sofa and a patterned area rug.
The stylish desk is situated by the window to make the most of natural daylight. A black tray table serves the seating area.
Large dark grey storage cupboards are reflected in a mirrored volume around the doorway of the room. A neat white wall mounted storage cabinet holds reference books and office supplies close to the desk.
White wall panels back the blocky sofa. This becomes a reading nook with the addition of a narrow bookshelf, a neat wall sconce and a stylish Atollo lamp . Cheaper replicas are available on Ebay .
A second bespoke bookcase helps to frame the window with a chunky wooden reveal. A potted plant joins the Atollo lamp on the wooden window sill.
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
