The idea of a luxury living room can look very different in the imagination of one person to the next. Perhaps you might see a traditional room decorated with boiserie, chandeliers, tufted settees and heavy swag curtains, or maybe your dream luxury lounge is a modern space surrounded by huge expanses of glass, with linear sofas and beautiful accent chairs . Whatever your ideal room might be, we have something here in this collection of luxury living room ideas to suit every taste and room size. Explore a massive array of perfected layouts, high-end decor ideas, gorgeous lighting designs, stunning furniture and sumptuous curtains along with some breathtaking architectural features.
Visualizer:Dvice Inc
Fill a high ceilinged room all the way to the top. In this lofty luxury living space we find a pair of imposing bookcases climb all the way to the top of each side of an enormous chimney breast. A luxurious living room chandelier adds to the oomph.
Designer:MOPS Studio| Visualizer:ONI Render
Design a luxury feature wall into your scheme. This towering wall of quartzite that reachers all the way up to the rafters makes a stunning focal point in an open plan room.
Visualizer:Johny Mrazko
Light up the sky, or at least your living room, with an eye-catching modern chandelier . This particular lighting arrangement uses various sized forms to create what resembles a celebratory firework display. More images of this here .
Photographer:KUOO Architects
Look marvellous with metallics. This mid century modern coffee table trio brings a lavish golden sheen to the scheme. Two dining room pendant lights continue the metallic theme behind the sofa.
Visualizer:Alexandru Ionita & Dumbrava Traian
You could even go all out with a metallic accent wall. This one helps to zone a multi-use space.
Visualizer:KUOO Architects
Use multiples for extra oomph. This room not only fills up on sofas at floor level but the interior designer has been mindful of the upper quarters of the room too. Not one, not two, but three living room pendant lights have been hung, and all at differing heights. The floating tv stand pierces the glass windows to extend all the way to the courtyard to produce an interesting effect.
Visualizer:Shamsudin Kerimov
Illuminate special features. If you’re going to go to the lengths of great interior design, then every standout piece should have its own moment in the spotlight. These unique mesh-like columns are lit from above, whilst uplighting illuminates the sleek modern staircase design.
Visualizer:Polyviz
Another example of the efficacy of a considered lighting plan, this time with LED perimeter lighting. The lighting gives this formal living room a luxurious look.
Visualizer:Leyla Salayeva
Luxury inspired by tradition. This traditionally styled luxury living room features a classic wall mural with a nature theme. The theme is continued with the introduction of indoor plants to the scheme, and with green coloured upholstery on the settee.
Visualizer:Sherif Abdul Rahman
This more updated version of a green and white palette still incorporates a classic element with tufted furniture, but modern silhouettes bring it through the ages.
Visualizer:Julie Pashina
Oh boy, boiserie! If you happen to live in a period house then you may be lucky enough to be the proud owner of boiserie wall decor , if not, then there are companies who supply convincing reproduction panels. Decorative bowls and vases add to the luxury.
Visualizer:Roman Kolyada
Create a cohesive colour plan. Consider a sophisticated neutral base that can be freshened with a colourful rug, cushions and accent furniture like in this grey living room .
Visualizer:LUSUS Studio
Deep colour creates drama. This shadowy feature wall is matched by two accent chairs in the same shade, but golden yellow cushions and ambient lighting lift and enrich the look.
Visualizer:Dzhemesyuk Design
Highlight texture. Instead of focussing on what colour your feature wall could be, think instead about how to texture it. Once you’ve found your solution, throw light over it for added effect and wow factor. You can find more beautiful black living rooms here.
Visualizer:ArtPartner
The marvels of monochrome. Whether your living room is large or small, a monochrome scheme always delivers a chic cool and collected result.
Visualizer:Z Design
It’s all about the sofa. The sofa will always dominate any living room, in the same way that a bed is the protagonist of a bedroom design story. Even the floor-hugging unassuming sofa design in this space is still the piece that sets the tone.
Visualizer:Igor Sirotov
Not every minimalist living room will have a car garage in it, but this one does. By keeping visual noise on the down low, you can enjoy more of what makes you happy.
Visualizer:Abdallah gad
Build a true focal point. Forget making the tv the focal point of the lounge - we all get too much screen time on our laptops, tablets and phones as it is. Instead, create a display of things that actually mean something to you on some unique wall shelves . Then, light them up. Speaking of lights, the living room table lamps forms a beautiful and sculptural repetitive element.
Visualizer:Fathy Ibrahim & Rehab Elhawary
Create an intimate furniture arrangement. That tufted sofa and curvy modern chair are positioned to encourage social interaction and a sense of cosy closeness.
Visualizer:Martin Architects
After choosing a standout sofa, don’t skimp on a great modern coffee table . Don’t neglect that the living room table is the immediate focus from sitting position.
Visualizer:Atelier/D
As well as a great coffee table, don’t forget to incorporate a small side table to serve the sofa. It’s not always convenient, or comfortable to stretch toward a low centre spot.
Visualizer:Alessandro Zecca
Decor is art. Art is decor. Paint your own picture with form and light.
Visualizer:Naira Omar
Not everyone will have the architectural freedom that a conversation pit like this requires, but we can take inspiration from the central fireplace to gather around like a campfire.
Visualizer:青沐沄杉
Choose a light that descends to the right length for your space.
Visualizer:Tâm Võ
Double the height, double the decor. Don’t cut double height living rooms in half by limiting a special decor feature to ground level - especially spaces that incorporate a mezzanine level. Stretch it out.
Visualizer:Kirill Gordeyev
Hang an ornate framed mirror to add decadence and shine.
Visualizer:Ahmed Ibrahim
Greek statues are not just for the garden lawn.
Visualizer:D3 Design
Luxury isn’t only about aesthetics but about comfort too. Linear sofas may look ultra modern but be sure to try before you buy to ensure that low seat, low back design feels luxurious to you. Don’t forget about floor lamps too, to fashion a comfortable reading spot.
Visualizer:Kirill Gordeyev
Nothing declares quite the same grandeur as a pair of roman pillars.
Visualizer:Yaroslav Serdyuk
Build false walls to accommodate new needs. Bespoke storage furniture can be built to appear as part of the wall, offering recessed nooks to display treasured items. This room also features a constructed tv wall over part of the huge windows.
Designer:Steve Leung Designers
Float your luxury lounge on an enormous rug to keep things just as plush underfoot.
Via:2 Luxury Apartments
Made to measure curtains are a must. Don’t let window drapes fall short if you want to achieve a luxury finish; let the fabric ‘pool’ a little at the floor for an abundant lavish look.
Visualizer:Nikita Borisenko
Install a double sided fireplace in a long room to serve both ends equally, like this free-flowing modern living room to dining room space.
Designer:Paul McClean
Play up to the strengths of the room. This home is blessed with a sweeping panoramic view, and a long linear fireplace has been placed to echo its stretched line. More images of this home here .
Via:The Pinnacle List
Connect with the great outdoors - whether that’s a garden or a balcony. If your living room makeover is set to stretch as far as architectural remodelling, a retractable glass wall is a great way to blow the budget.
Designer:Charles Wright Architects
Choose quality larger pieces that fill the space properly, rather than a clutter of smaller cheaper items.
Visualizer:Romet Mets
Create a cohesive theme so that pieces can be moved around at will and to suit the occasion or season.
Source:B&B Italia
Believe it or not, concrete living rooms can spell luxury too. Use sumptuous sofas and comfy black accent chairs to balance the grey industrial look.
Designer:Orlando Soria
Be inspired by retro design, like this mid century modern living room .
Photographer:Dion Robeson
Luxury leather sofas have always cost an arm and a leg, but there are plenty of smart and cruelty-free alternatives on the market nowadays.
Designer:SAOTA
All decor comes secondary in this living room with a spectacular view . Furniture is kept low and sleek so as not to obstruct the panorama.
Visualizer:Diego Querol https://3dq.studio/
A pale room palette can be warmed with generous natural wood panelling.
Architect:Stillwater Architecture
Fashion a chunky hearth at the fireplace, and store an abundance of logs for the winter beneath it.
Visualizer:Miysis
The wood burning stove in this rustic living room is set off to one side, creating a separate sweet conversation spot.
Visualizer:Morat Morat
Prioritise texture, colour and light. The scale of this luxury industrial living room is awesome, and it would be easy for a space of this scale to appear cold and unwelcoming. Raw red brickwork and glowy lighting extend a warm invitation.
Via:Weichert
If you have amazing architectural features, you don’t need much else. More images of this flying saucer shaped house here.
Architect:Denrakaev| Photographer:Andrey Avdeenko
Black walls create an opulent base for orange and tan furniture. Break up the scheme with pale shades of grey and bright lighting.
Photographer:Lorenzo Pennati
Tile with magnificent marble.
Visualizer:Evgenii Baisa
Sometimes it’s a certain quietness of a space that brings about its luxury.
Visualizer:Walk The Room
Copper panels quiet the tv in this lounge. A tan leather accent chair matches its warm tone.
Visualizer:Alexander Golinskiy
More marvellous marble - though this time used almost as wall art.
Modern interior design seems to have undergone a mass desaturation process, with many contemporary homes decked out in a monochrome manner. Monochrome is cool, but so is colour. This apartment, visualised by Ekaterina Domracheva , uses chunks of colourful decor, bright art and accent furniture to enliven a smart monochrome base. This combo results in a vibrant space that is easy to live with, one which feels warm and joyous yet relaxing. Modern pendant lights, the use of texture and subtle wall pattern add bags of interest to the living spaces too. Many of the layouts meet with the challenge of oddly angular room shapes - a challenge that is met with gusto and success.
A lively living space sets a welcoming scene, decorated in a rich blue and red colour scheme. When scrutinised, the decor of the room is predominantly white. Just a few luscious red accent pieces vibe with a deep blue kitchen and tv wall decor in the open plan arrangement.
One of the hero pieces in the room is a deep red accent chair , which offers a stylish relaxation spot against the blue tv media cabinets. The flat screen tv floats in the centre of a white panel that matches the white walls of the room.
Light taupe upholstery covers the modular modern sofa that divides the open plan living room in two. A couple of velvety red cushions brighten the seating.
Beside the sofa, a glass side table stands poised and waiting; its stand is shaped to wrap comfortably around the seat base.
A beautiful flower basket and shining wine glasses dress a black dining table, where a white table runner cuts across its dark surface. A circular dining room pendant light echoes the round shape of the table. Find more beautiful possibilities for dining room pendant lights here.
Modern art brings colour to the monochrome dining area.
A kitchen peninsula extends behind the living room sofa, set with two bar stools for casual dining and a good view of the tv. A trio of pendant lights are suspended along the length of the breakfast bar/coffee bar. A vase of greenery decorates its surface.
Inside the modern bedroom there is a peach colour scheme at play. A peach fabric bedstead and oversized headboard dominate the room, matched by the hues in modern wall art.
Slender bedroom pendant lights have been picked out in a black finish to offset the sweetness of the peachy palette; black and grey bed clothes contribute to the balance.
A peach bedroom chair is set inside a deep wooden window reveal of sorts, with spotlights set into the ceiling panel.
The light wood floor is partially covered by a large grey area rug, which tones with grey closet doors.
Over at the makeup vanity area, the wooden window reveal wraps around to encompass an elliptical modern vanity mirror . The makeup storage console has a floating effect, as though it has extruded out of the wall to serve the peach vanity seat .
Coral and grey decor covers the master bathroom, in a two-tone tile arrangement. Black base notes punctuate the scheme.
The modern bathroom vanity has a crisp linear design in monochrome. A round illuminated mirror glows above it.
A frameless shower screen shields the splash zone of an over bath shower, allowing pink tiles to shine through uninterrupted. LED lights underline the base of the bathtub, casting illumination over the pale bathroom flooring.
The second bedroom in this home holds a kid’s decor scheme in aqua blue and yellow, and just a pinch of red for added punch. The unusual shape of the room is seen as a design opportunity rather than a hindrance, with the diagonal wall utilised as a good spot for a wall mounted bedside shelf unit.
A repositionable wall sconce lights the bedside. Playful polka dot patterned monochrome wallpaper decorates the other side of the single bed. Two white floating wall shelves display trophies and keepsakes.
A blue window reveal provides a colourful moment of relief amongst the sea of monochrome wall pattern, and frames black and white drapes. A red desk chair adds another bright accent by the window. A bespoke tv unit is chamfered to fit the unusual room shape, and its mix and match doors bring the different hues of the room together in one piece.
A round yellow rug looks like sunshine on the floor. A trio of flush fitting ceiling lights bring a splash of yellow, blue and red to a white ceiling.
Blue paint picks out the TV wall, and the colour runs on as a stripe across a white wardrobe.
The kid’s bathroom decor is a combination of green, white and blue tiled sections. Natural wood tone and wicker accents help to neutralise the lively shades.
A recessed storage nook in the shower is clad in green tile, whilst blue tiles engulf the rest of the shower enclosure. White shelves cut through the colour, freshening the look.
A black heated towel rail contrasts with the white wall beside the shower; black tiles edge the base of the built-in cubicle. A wood lined cubby has been set into the outside shower wall as a handy place to store a folded set of towels. A concealed cupboard above hides away spares and less colour coordinated items.
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
