A living room is where you put your best foot forward to receive guests, so it should say something about your personality. However, with so many choices on the market for living room furniture and decor, it can be difficult to hone in on exactly what style you want to convey. We’ve pulled together a large and exciting collection of 51 living room ideas that are set to impress. There is something to everybody’s taste in this varied selection, from minimalists who appreciate a peaceful space with crisp lines, to maximalists who enjoy being surrounded by color and quirky finds. You’ll also find inspiration for light fittings, rugs, statement pieces, and much more.
Visualizer:Studio M6
Model your space on the freedom of nature. Freeform rugs inspired by bodies of water lay down a light-hearted base for a modern living room. Courtyards bring the uplifting effects of Mother Nature into the heart of your home.
Visualizer:Amin Elay
Focus on a feature ceiling. This undulating, slatted design makes a massive sculptural piece. A brightly colored living room rug counteracts the dark ceiling finish.
Visualizer:Duy Hoàng
Assemble an abstract array of furniture to communicate artistic character. This ribbed lounge furniture set adds bags of texture and personality to a small space. An abstract area rug design completes the scheme.
Visualizer:ArtPartner Studio
Get the cinema feeling at home by creating a projector-friendly living room . This doesn’t mean dark and dingy decor, but you will need a deep space for the screen to drop. Ensure plenty of comfy seating so that friends and family can come join you for movie night too. Don’t forget the snacks.
Visualizer:Dwarf Rendering Studio
Make a statement with just one or two show-stopping pieces, like this artistic lounge chair and monochrome coffee table design. Bronze artwork is complemented by matt bronze scatter cushions and a matching throw.
Visualizer:Reem Halim
Create an aesthetic living room design with an amazing marble backdrop. If you can’t do the whole wall, situate a marble effect panel within decorative molding to achieve a chic focal point.
Visualizer:而川视觉
Build a sculptural adventure with unexpected pit stops of artistic intrigue. Visitors to this playful living room scheme will stumble upon a buried Greek Ionic column. A huge sphere looks set to roll off the top of a curved media wall, like a giant marble run.
Visualizer:黄 红淼
Select key pieces to amp up color and pattern. A single piece of wall art and a striking area rug is all it takes.
Visualizer:Shamsudin Kerimov
Elevate every inch to create a luxury living room . These light-permeable white columns lead the eye up to a wonderful wood-clad ceiling treatment. On the TV wall, overlayed panels create horizontal light-play. A modern fireplace extrudes from the wall to construct an unexpected angle.
Visualizer:Threelight CGI
Draw attention to double height spaces with a climbing light feature. This elegant example is crafted with modern wall lights and a subtly textured backdrop.
Visualizer:Lei Li
In this dual story living room, mesh panels frame out a mezzanine level whilst creating partial screening across the home entryway. See more inspiration for decorating double height living rooms .
Visualizer:Paramo Architects
Open up to a statement staircase by bringing down any walls that separate your living room from the hallway of the home, and embracing a double-height ceiling.
Visualizer:Frame Visual
Serene curves and slatted ceilings add character to a flat backdrop. Use atmospheric lighting to highlight texture and curves.
Visualizer:Lumo Visual
Fall in love with a laconic setting. In this soothing minimalist decor scheme, greige wall stucco melts into a smooth curve at the corners. A tufted sofa and matching chairs appear cloud-soft and welcoming. Tonal ceramic vases pull in a spray of botanicals.
Visualizer:Duc Nguyen
Contrast warm wooden ceiling beams with stark back window frames to attain a sharp, modern look. Scatter more black anchor notes around the room to cement the scheme.
Visualizer:Mehmet Kahveci
Introduce orange and green color blocking. This rich combination of colors builds a confident aesthetic with depth and personality.
Visualizer:Joana Rosa
Get creative with a living room gallery wall. Choose uplifting colors and complement with a statement sofa like this sweet pastel pink number.
Visualizer:Matteo Morresi
Another eye-catching gallery wall, this time paired with a moody black and brown decor scheme. Sphere cushions and small, sculptural side tables extend the artistic theme.
Visualizer:文文a金该图匠
Organize a living room library wall. Books bring in color, texture, interest, and character. This multicolor modular sofa design complements the shelves of tomes. The armchair is the Serie Up 2000 lounge chair with ottoman.
Visualizer:土司丨Keson
Form a color wraparound by taking a color-blocked wall treatment up onto the ceiling. Include crown molding in the color saturation to complete one continuous section. In this open plan living space, the color-blocked wraparound serves as a zoning technique for a small dining area .
Visualizer:Roy Ghaya
Concentrate on the fireplace. This gorgeous rustic fireplace is complemented by shelves of rustic earthenware pottery on each side. A round skylight floods the central fireplace with natural light. Arch windows complement the curved firebox.
Architect:Steven Ehrlich
Make it all about the view. This beautiful living room is blessed with a stunning view of the trees, so the window size is increased to maximize the asset.
Soothing seafoam decor creates a peaceful essence. Coral accents add small bursts of joy.
Visualizer:Ugo Concept
In this deep blue living room , bright yellow accents add uplifting moments.
Visualizer:Oporski Architektura
A minimalist living room shouldn’t be bland and boring. This space illustrates how to pull attention with sloping angles and contrasting white and gray decor.
Visualizer:Anna Zemskova
A stone clad chimney breast instills an earthy heart. Hang a contrasting living room chandelier to complement the tall feature.
Visualizer:Valeria Mosolova
Sandwich your living room between two courtyards and walls of glass to achieve a light-filled space that’s connected to nature.
Visualizer:MCORP Architects
Light up a living room feature wall with LED light strips embedded between textured panels. In this stunning example, the LED light strips are oriented vertically to draw attention to the impressive room height.
Visualizer:ZHBB Vision
Be bold with a bookmatched marble focal wall. This one stands out in a fabulous shade of jade green. A freestanding TV avoids damage to the stone slab. The TV is The Serif QLED 4K HDR Smart TV in Cloud White.
Visualizer:MADDUX Creative
Finish off a colorful living room scheme with a crown of gold. A metallic ceiling feature reflects the light from the window by day, and becomes a shimmering plane behind a living room pendant light by night. Need some help in mixing and matching colors for you living? Go check out our post on living room color ideas .
Designer:Traama Arquitetura
Fashion a relaxed living room aesthetic with furniture that would look just as at home out in the garden as it does indoors. These two low-slung lounge chairs and an inviting hanging chair make a playful ensemble.
Visualizer:Lei Li
Curate a formal living room design with built-in bookcases and an understated decor palette.
Visualizer:Roy Ghaya
Go all out on a rounded decor theme with decorative archways, arched windows, rounded furniture, and a fluted ceiling design.
Photographer:Philippe Leberre
Grasp a cool gallery aesthetic with clean white walls and a plethora of showstopping art pieces.
Visualizer:Peter Tarka
Paint soft ombre walls to experience the beauty of sunset all day long. See more two color combination for living room ideas.
Visualizer:Kevin Sánchez & Andrea Marquez
Squeeze in a fruity decor scheme of orange, banana yellow, and avocado green, no matter how small the space.
Designer:Noz Design
Dripping with luxe, these orange living room walls are overlaid with an artistic metallic gold paint effect.
Visualizer:Maria Puzanova
Create a cozy corner with a dark and moody color inclusion, such as moss green, sapphire blue, or rich plum.
Visualizer:3Dmitri Studio
Don’t shy away from oversized lighting installations, they positively transform even the most reserved of decor schemes.
Designer:TAKA Interiors| Visualizer:L’Interio Bureau
Natural materials and a garden view give out good vibes. See more inspiration for a light filled living room connected with nature .
Visualizer:Noura Faris
Combine neoclassical elegance with a pop of color.
Designer:D-iD| Visualizer:@metrocubicodigital
Panel molding instantly elevates a room, giving it a more formal air.
Visualizer:OSM
Craft a rustic living room with exposed wooden ceiling beams, raw stone walls, and a roaring fireplace.
Visualizer:Sofya Kholina
Commission a spectacular light show for your interior, like this unique river of illumination.
Visualizer:Jan Kudelasek
Pair perimeter lighting with textured wall panels to complete a dramatic feature wall.
Visualizer:Roy Ghaya
Mix a neoclassical living room scheme with a rounded decor theme.
Photographer:Wells Campbell
Indulge in a retro aesthetic with mid century modern living room pieces.
Visualizer:Ahmed Sharara, Muhammed Faisal & Ahmed Tarek
Delve into a world of classical beauty with life-size Grecian sculptures, curtain swags, crystal chandeliers, and beautiful ceiling roses.
Visualizer:Sabir Abbasov
Imagine a scene of rustic romance with natural materials, sunlight that spills through double-banked windows, and sheer flowing drapes that blow in the breeze.
Architect:Lorna de Santos
Small but spectacular, this compact living room featured a modern fireplace that peeps out from behind peeled wall stucco. A live-edge hearth completes the unique focal wall.
Designer:Gili Unger
Use a riot of color, a bold wall mural, and an array of living room furniture styles to make a characterful eclectic living room .
With a base of natural materials and a neutral palette, the Japandi style promotes a feeling of peace and tranquillity. However, a calm aesthetic doesn’t mean a blandly simplified or understated interior. The two home designs we feature here today offer interesting compilations of shapely furniture pieces and lighting installations to achieve cool Scandi meets Japanese melds. We see wood, wicker, jute, cotton and linen utilised with fashion-forward thinking. The curved decor trend has the biggest influence in each of these designs and creates distinctive silhouettes. Curves communicate a welcoming softness and an easy-flowing layout for daily life, fusing form and function in the Japandi way.
Visualizer:Duy Hoàng
A circular art print draws attention in the living room of our first Japandi interior. Its round silhouette complements an arched alcove behind the small sofa and an oval coffee table .
White tiles give the archway some texture. The white sofa is upholstered with tactile bouclé.
The wooden coffee table stands upon a round jute rug. Spherical feet hold up the rounded sofa.
The round rug fills the small lounge space. A minimalistic fireplace design and the TV make up a second focal wall. A small side table holds a table lamp with a Japanese-inspired paper lantern shade.
A paper pendant light falls above the adjacent dining table. A small bank of wall shelves slots into a shallow wall recess to form a decorative moment.
An elegant kitchen peninsula lightly divides the room.
Beneath the dining room pendant light , a rustic decorative vase is filled with dried botanicals to make a natural table centrepiece. A wooden dining bench and chairs complement the legs of the dining table, which is topped with a sleek terrazzo surface.
A second rustic vase decorates the chic kitchen peninsula. An L-shaped kitchen installation draws around toward the front door of the apartment. In the entryway, a built-in bookcase adds a decorative element under an arched ceiling.
Inside the master bedroom, a full-length arched mirror reflects natural light from the windows. A small shelf crosses the glass, providing a landing spot for trinkets.
3D relief art provides sculptural bedroom wall decor in an arched theme above the bed.
A white stone bedside table makes a minimalist addition.
In the second bedroom, a circular art print adds muted colour above the bed.
A modern desk makes a home workspace on one side of the bedroom.
On the opposite side of the room, a rattan wardrobe adds a warm-toned, textural element to the white decor scheme.
In the bathroom decor scheme, a stylish bathroom mirror introduces the natural rattan element and rounded shape theme.
Mosaic tiles pattern the shower area.
The laundry room is a serene minimalist scene.
Architect:Mirish Mirzayev
Our second inspirational Japandi interior has an open plan living space that’s divided by a modern rounded sofa design. Nesting round coffee tables drop bold black accents down in front.
Opposite the couch, the TV wall is decorated with an eye-catching wood slat design. A combination of slats and overlaid wooden panels give the focal wall added depth and light-play.
A large living room rug complements the wood-slatted feature wall with its ribbed texture.
Abstract wall art places moments of subtle colour on the plain white living room walls.
A small, curved lounge chair rounds out the living room furniture arrangement without blocking light from the window.
Two dining room pendant lights illuminate the full length of a unique rectangular dining table. They also introduce a luxe white marble element that elevates the aesthetic.
Rounded modern dining chairs seat up to six people at meal times.
A clean modern kitchen design fills the back of the living space with wood tone and natural stone.
A decorative vase and bowl are paired to form a dining table centrepiece. Sprigs of greenery add a fresh flair.
Wood-slatted doors close off a closet, whilst sharing a glimpse of what’s inside.
Visualizer:Xuan Uyen
Our final Japandi home interior has a light-filled living room. A unique orange lounge chair provides a welcome pop of colour. A modern swing arm wall lamp adds a stark black accent that ties in with traditional teapots on the coffee table.
The shapely orange armchair is the Groovy M chair designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. A unique coffee table complements the curves of the chair. Indoor plants and botanical arrangements add natural interest to the room.
A rattan room divider places light-permeable arches between the lounge area and an open plan kitchen diner and entryway. A storage bench fits neatly into the nook by the entryway to tuck away outdoor items. A matching storage bench is situated on the opposite side of the rattan room divider to deliver cohesive decor to the lounge area.
A full-length mirror lets the homeowners check their appearance on the way out the door. The home entryway nook doubles as a focal point for the formal dining room. Wall cabinets tuck away seasonal serving items and a table lamp makes a cosy glow. See more ideas for unique table lamps .
Over in the adjacent kitchen area, a terrazzo peninsula is supported by an extraordinary, sculptural post of stacked spheres.
A dining bench is built into the back of the kitchen peninsula, where it’s teamed with a racetrack-shaped wooden dining table and two upholstered dining chairs. Elegant pendant lights drop a flash of gold above.
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
