Entertainment walls have become an important living room feature, and now provide stiff competition for the traditional feature fireplace. TV lovers want their box in pride of place to achieve the optimum viewing angle, so increasingly the lounge fireplace is being bumped to a side wall or corner adornment. This interior reshuffle leaves space to imagine a new living room feature wall with the TV at its centre. It also presents extra requirements for storage of receiver and recorder equipment, plus movie media, consoles and games. So how do we achieve a modern vista beautiful enough to take the place of a mantelpiece, and on what do we now display our treasured items?
Source:Lagabe
This wall and base unit combo is mounted against a wood panel backdrop, which visually holds the entire arrangement together. The TV is mounted to one end of the long console, with the opposite side being used as the ideal place to display a few favourite art prints lit by designer lamps .
Source:Lagabe
The wood panel behind this TV runs up against a tall bookcase of matching wood tone.
Via:Isabel Miro
Due to the slimline storage space requirements of a media console unit , layouts can get creative. This offset alignment gives the illusion of sliding volumes, pulling away to leave display nooks.
Visualizer:FOG Architecture
This backlit television makes a feature of its woodgrain mount even when the screen is not in use. A block arrangement of media units to the side creates a place to display decorative and treasured items. Notice how the theme of the wall matches that of the living room chandelier .
Visualizer:Snuper Design
In this living room, not just the television but the TV wall panel itself is backlit. The feature provides a lovely cosy glow, in lieu of a traditional flame fireplace. The low shelf at the base of the installment is reminiscent of a hearth too.
Visualizer:Hung Le
Wall mounted units are a popular choice for a TV wall. Uninterrupted floor space looks clear and tidy; the room looks more spacious and is also easier to clean. The LED lighting strip that runs beneath the upper unit in this particular arrangement adds to the look of weightlessness, as well as illuminating display items beneath.
Visualizer:Ngoc Nguyen
This entertainment wall is made up of a floor standing base unit and a unique wall shelf that displays motivational posters on its surface and a small selection of books within a neat return.
Visualizer:Vizline Studio
If it’s a luxe look you’re after then how about mounting your TV onto marble effect panels. A side positioned modern fireplace on a low level wall mounted unit adds to the high-end finish, the transparent fireplace screen ensuring visual emphasis remains on the marble. Off topic, but those gorgeous nesting coffee tables help as well!
Visualizer:Evgeny Garchu
Running a backing panel vertically, all the way from floor to ceiling, creates the impression of a chimney breast when there is none.
Visualizer:Lens Decor
Using two contrasting materials over your wall and storage volumes brings added interest.
Designer:Talispace
Cat lovers can use the entertainment wall as an opportunity to incorporate cat ladders and feline hideaways. This cleverly constructed wall disguises a cat ladder as a set of casually offset shelves and a cabinet display nook. There is also a cat flap leading into a compartment within an adjacent cupboard.
Designer:The November Design
No wall on which to hang your TV? No problem. Consider installing a half height room divide to hold your TV set. The home pictured here topped off the room divider with some internal windows to allow natural light to flow between two spaces.
Visualizer:DA Visual
You almost don’t notice the TV in this home beyond the plant stands . Dark window frames balance out the black TV set, and backlit display nooks draw the eye away.
Visualizer:Alina Prokopenko
A centrally constructed storage unit provides ideal placement for the television in this home.
Visualizer:Buro
How’s this for a modern take on wainscoting? Asymmetric geometric panels make a technological pattern over this TV feature wall, with one frame picked out in fluorescent orange.
Visualizer:Mateusz Mielcarek
The geometric pattern over this yellow accent living room has been marked out with tape then painted in. The TV is almost invisible against one solid black section.
Designer:SMLXL
A sectioned of exposed brickwork has been painted to contrast behind the TV in this blue living room .
Visualizer:Plasterlina
Like optical illusions? Check out how this red paintwork has been applied to appear as a 3D box behind the TV, and the way pale grey sections of paint across the ceiling and floor create a nook with the adjoining bookcase.
Visualizer:Alina Puzhak
TVs in the kitchen don’t have to be plonked at the end of a countertop either. This one nestles nicely where a run of wall cupboards have been brought up short. The bright yellow ones above pull the kitchen and the television area together.
Visualizer:Archivizer
Looking for a bold decor idea for your living room wall ? Wood finish accent walls don’t have to be flat. This amazing wooden wall has been designed to mimic shattered glass, with each section of wood cut into a shard. The wooden ‘shards’ were then mounted not quite flush, so that each piece would reflect the light at a slightly different angle to achieve the desired effect.
Visualizer:BIM Group
are another great way to give added texture to a woodtone wall. This one also incorporates sections of ‘living wall’, with plants situated right between the slats.
Visualizer:Shady Salah
Grey toned wood has been spliced into a tile-like design here. The same wood tone is used for the door of a base console and a side unit that displays decorative crockery and wine glasses .
Visualizer:Phase 6 Studio
A concrete wall makes a dramatic partnership with wood tone.
Visualizer:Zoreslava Nartova
Fans of the Tron movie should appreciate this blue lit technologically inspired feature wall. With colour changing LED lighting this setup could take on many looks. You can get wireless smartphone controlled led lights here .
The undulating line of these media units presents a place to put books and a dramatic display of decorative vases .
Visualizer:Alexey Gulesha
This book lover’s living room sacrifices a book nook for the TV.
Visualizer:Federico Cedrone
Even though the television takes the centre spot in this living room, the books still take all the spotlight.
Designer:StudioMK27
A painting is exhibited at one side of this nook to balance out the TV.
Visualizer:Ruslan Tcacenco
Lime green bookshelves stand out against exposed brickwork over this TV wall. The television is set on a concrete shelf, with wooden logs stowed beneath.
Visualizer:Zan Studio
Coffee tables and side tables have been matched with the tone of this TV wall panelling.
Visualizer:Timur Gritsan
This TV has been mounted to a towering chimney breast where large wooden slabs overlap one another, appearing like a huge work of art.
Visualizer:Vuong Hai Duong
A reflective black backdrop camouflages glossy TV screen. The colourful stripe rug and scatter cushions on the sofa also work to draw the eye away from the powered down set and into the room. Need some help in mixing and matching colors? Go check out our post on living room color ideas .
Visualizer:Sitnik Vladimir
How about this giant propellor to distract the eye from a blank TV set! This brick wall living room has some amazing features but the glossy TV setup with integrated speaker surround looks pretty awesome too.
Visualizer:Mihail Scherbak & Timothy Kalakutsky
A distressed chest with metal borders and rivets works well in an industrial style living room .
Visualizer:Mateusz Limanówka
This offset TV console is balanced out by the presence of a bright modern accent chair .
Visualizer:Mateusz Limanówka & Spacja Studio
If your home is short on storage, an entertainment wall can be an opportune place to incorporate extra units for possessions other than media consoles and accessories.
Visualizer:Lugerin Igor
have long held court over mantelpieces, and they look just as good on an entertainment wall.
Visualizer:Evan Popilnukha
The black frame around this TV panel makes it look like part of the art gallery. If you like this look then check out these living rooms with large wall art .
Architect:Pozas Arquitectos
Units create a chunky frame around this wall mounted television and speaker unit. Display shelves have been set inside the frame for extra visual effect.
Designer:Womorrow
This box shelf provides a place to sit a flat screen TV on its stand, along with a few more decorative items.
Visualizer:Zrobym
Split level console units present the opportunity to display large artwork or ornaments without the length of the surface appearing overly cluttered, and without large items or speaker units obstructing the television screen.
Visualizer:Denis Davydov & Aleksandr Zhidkov
Sometimes modern fireplaces are still situated centrally, beneath a television set, but be sure to mount your TV high enough so that it doesn’t incur heat damage.
Visualizer:Eduard Caliman
There’s no denying how effective a contemporary letterbox fireplace looks beneath a flat screen TV, but always check the manufacturers guidelines.
Visualizer:Tatyana Ryltsova
These unique planters make zen addition to this unique shelving unit, with one of them suspended right through the top surface.
Visualizer:Yevhen Zahorodnii & Sivak Trigubchak
Alignment and simplicity reigns in this white living room .
Designer:Geometrix
This highly futuristic living room has the TV mounted on a transparent dividing wall.
Visualizer:Blalank Studio
Blue lighting gives a crisp edge to this black and white storage wall that gives pause for a TV.
Visualizer:Julia Sultanova
A minimalist unit is given a new lease of life with a menagerie of decorative candles and scattered tea light holders between the soundsticks.
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These neat speakers take pride of place on a glass shelf over the TV.
Visualizer:VŨ THANH THƯ
A white frame TV sings off its rich wood-clad backdrop. A moody gray marble fireplace opens up the space below.
Beige decor radiates an aura of understated elegance and timeless beauty. In the realm of modern living spaces, this versatile hue has garnered tremendous favor for its ability to create a refined and sophisticated ambiance. Using the subtle warmth of soothing neutrality, beige home interiors offer serene settings for relaxation, contemplation, and peaceful family connection. In this article, we invite you to delve into 3 elegant beige living spaces, each expertly visualized by Julia Tkachenko . We’ll look at how dark accents help to anchor a light beige living room scheme, how thoughtful furniture selections boost ordinary spaces into high-end sanctuaries, and how creative lighting installations are truly transformative.
The edges of the stylish beige living room burn brightly with atmospheric LED lighting strips. The first LED ribbon is installed inside a recessed ceiling feature, which smoothly outlines the sitting area. More light strips call attention to two towers of display shelving and luxe beige marble inserts.
A TV mount is backlit against a wall of clean white wall paneling. The white focal wall and matching ceiling add a fresh contrast to the warm beige decor scheme.
A blanket of living room wall decor adds texture and a deeper shade of beige to the scheme. Black bookshelves place weighty black anchor points at either side of the beige sectional sofa.
Black marble coffee tables add a dark accent in front of the couch, giving the sitting area a bold core.
Each black coffee table is lightly decorated with a glossy coffee table book .
A large area rug unfurls texture underneath the marble coffee tables, linking the living room seating arrangement together.
Brown club chairs enrich the light beige color scheme. Indoor plants add a pop of natural greenery.
The low-level media unit is rounded at its corners to draw a silky smooth silhouette, which is complemented by the contoured ceiling.
A breakfast bar splits the open-plan kitchen from the sitting area. Chic beige kitchen bar stools seat three diners.
Abstract artwork adds a flash of intrigue down the hallway. Spotlights highlight the large spectacle.
A linear suspension light illuminates the beige dining bar. A beige marble kitchen backsplash ties in with the stunning living room floor treatment.
Another recessed ceiling treatment is accentuated with a radiant ribbon of LEDs above the kitchen.
In the home entryway, double doors construct a grand aesthetic.
A custom-cut, full-height mirror is mounted behind the entryway console table. Mood lighting trickles out from behind the glass.
A beige bouclé vanity stool tucks in underneath the entryway table to fashion a practical dressing area.
Inside the U-shaped kitchen arrangement, white wall cabinets keep the look light and airy up top. Wooden base cabinets and appliance housing units bring visual warmth and texture.
A wine cooler is located on the opposite side of the bar for ultimate convenience.
The kitchen extractor fan is integrated into the hob to achieve a streamlined kitchen layout.
Chrome outlets and a matching chrome kitchen faucet add a crisp metallic sheen.
This soft and inviting beige living room decor scheme gains a shapely aesthetic from a uniquely contoured living room rug .
A beige modular sofa hugs the color-matched rug in a cozy L-shaped formation.
A tall tubular floor lamp shines gently beside the couch, creating a relaxing ambiance.
The TV wall is decorated with attractive wood grain and sections of stone to create a layered look.
A matt black round coffee table set offsets the pale living room palette. Round wall art continues the shape theme.
Coffee table books and decorative trays make a simple centerpiece.
An acrylic side table brings in a complementary tint of brown between a pair of plush lounge chairs.
A stone media console shelf complements the stone-paneled TV wall.
Wood paneling scoops the corner of the room, fluidly leading the eye toward the home entryway. In the hallway, a stone art plinth repeats the sleek aesthetic of the living room media shelf.
The rounded lounge chairs echo the curvaceous contours of the living room area rug.
Black track lights cut a contemporary line across the beige living space.
Our final tour takes us to a beige living space with an adjoined piano room. Contemporary black track lights travel the full length of the beige stucco ceiling.
A beige sectional sofa curls an L-shaped border around the ribbed living room rug.
Behind the sofa, a slimline floor lamp draws a subtle black curve. The dark colorway links the lamp to a solid black section of the TV wall.
The rest of the TV wall design crumples into deep metallic folds, which fill the living room with visual drama.
The black portion of the focal wall engulfs the TV screen and a sound bar, camouflaging their bulk.
A paper floor lamp blooms into a toadstool silhouette between two modern beige lounge chairs.
A small black side table rounds out the sitting area.
Low-level seating leaves the living room windows largely unobstructed. Perimeter lighting keeps the room looking bright even on the dullest days.
Contoured wall panels add interest to the peaceful, neutral living room decor.
Floating shelves shine sharply across the beige wall stucco, supporting a refined array of decorative items and a few books. A racetrack-shaped console unit resides underneath, adding a glossy beige element that reflects the room.
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
