We all spend a lot of time in our bathrooms, so it’s only right that we should make them into a simply gorgeous place to be. Unique bathtubs, sleek vanity units and modern toilet designs come in all shapes and sizes, to suit spaces and budgets both large and small. Aside from the essential facilities, bathrooms can be accessorised with chic dispensers and storage. Lighting is an integral piece of the puzzle when designing a bathroom retreat too, as light can entirely change the mood of a space. To help inspire your next remodel, we’ve put together a collection of 51 modern bathroom ideas that feature stunning sanitaryware, furniture, faucets, bathroom accessories and atmospheric lighting schemes.
Visualizer:Gabriela Krawczyk
Spend a night on the tiles. If you love to linger in the tub at the end of your day then make it the focal point of the room. Make a pretty path to your bubble bath out of some terrific tiles, like these colourful patterned ones. Continue the tile path up the wall behind the tub too, to give it a real sense of grandeur.
Visualizer:Nataliya Yahela
Bathe on a bed of pebbles. Many modern large bathrooms have adopted this idea of placing the bathtub atop a bed of pebbles. The natural stone works well with a botanical theme and wooden elements.
Visualizer:Amr Abdeen
Don’t have a bathtub to put on the pebbles? No worries, a patch of pebbles under the vanity works well too.
Visualizer:ONI Render
Placing a bathroom basin at window doesn’t mean you have to miss out on a vanity mirror. Mirrors can also be ceiling mounted, or suspended on a horizontal bar across the window pane.
Visualizer:Oleg Kucher
Don’t cling to the borders. Typical bathroom layouts place all of the facilities neatly against the walls of the room - but what if you created an extra internal wall? By building up a solid dividing wall across the shower, and placing the bathtub against the other side of it, entirely new zoning is achieved.
Visualizer:Andrey Korniychuk
It’s all about the atmospheric glow. Even the simplest, coldest looking bathroom schemes can be given a special cosy glow by installing perimeter lighting. Be sure to fully recess LED strips for a clean and subtle effect.
Visualizer:Serghei Ambros
Create a terrace bathroom to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors.
Visualizer:Mia Design Studio
If you want to incorporate botanicals into your scheme then how about a planter that’s integrated right into the vanity unit countertop?
Visualizer:ONLY studio
Plant a bathroom courtyard. Walling off a little courtyard area outside floor to ceiling windows gives you a garden view without worrying about privacy.
Visualizer:VisEngine
Sliding doors opening onto a courtyard not only makes you feel closer to nature but also provides great bathroom ventilation.
Visualizer:Studio Saxe
You can plant a small garden right inside your bathroom too.
Visualizer:Martin Krizan
Vertical gardens are a great option for those who aren’t blessed with a garden view, nor have space for an internal courtyard.
Visualizer:Pavel Mihalenok
Create a focal point with wall planters. These circular wall mounted planters pattern a plain white section of the room. The living greenery brings a freshness to the decor scheme, and balances out a colourful border of tiles.
Visualizer:TOTL Studio
Don’t be shy with colour. Bathrooms do not have to be the most colourless room in the house! Check out this pink and green decor for inspiration. A pink vanity sings off a green leafy print backdrop, whilst the pink bath stands on a green tile floor. The modern open fireplace is worth a special mention too - imagine the hours soaking in that tub watching the dancing flames.
Visualizer:Angelica Andreichenko
Another pink offering - this time looking pristine in pastel pink and pale grey.
Visualizer:Rome Srebranets
You can colour with light too - in fact, colour-changing LEDs offer you the opportunity of changing your colour scheme on a whim, and at the single touch of a button.
Designer:Philippe Starck
Break down the boundaries with an open plan ensuite bathroom . Many modern master bedroom designs now feature bathroom facilities with no dividing wall. It’s also en vogue to link the ensuite with a deluxe walk-in closet/dressing room.
Visualizer:Ekaterina Domracheva
Cut up the space with sections of contrasting tile colour. The contrast tricks the eye into seeing a bigger space.
Visualizer:Slava Korchagin
Apply a border of colour to unite the elements of the room as one, like these red tiles and matching cabinets.
Visualizer:Z.Design architecture
Sanitaryware isn’t always white. Get a load of these amazing primary yellow facilities! Their hard edged linear design gives the bathroom a cool Mondrian style.
Visualizer:Mohamed Mousa
If you do go for an all white scheme, be sure to add some base notes to beef it up. Black framework and bathroom faucets cut through this plain white bathroom to add interest…
Visualizer:Petrenko Arsentiy
…Pushing the black theme a lot further gives a strong and solid look.
Visualizer:Joana Santos Ferreira
Use concrete to add industrial edge to your modern bathroom design. A concrete bathroom may sound like a harsh look, but introducing curvaceous furniture, warming wood tone and indoor plants will soften the look.
Visualizer:Silvia Saez
Textured feature walls transform an average space. This same bathroom scheme without the extruding stone wall would still look nice for sure, but it would have nowhere near the same wow factor. Be sure to add focussed lighting to really accentuate the installation.
Visualizer:S.Hotvianskyi & М.Temnikov
Another stunning feature wall - this time accompanied by a live edge vanity shelf to create a breathtaking modern rustic bathroom.
Visualizer:Stanislav Kaminskyi
Play with scale and shape in your bathroom. There are vanity mirrors, and then there’s THIS: One giant round mirror spans the width of two pedestal sinks; it also plays on their unique cylindrical design.
Visualizer:Maria Guminilovych
If copper is your cup of tea, then let it overspill into your bathroom. This traditional style roll top copper bath and modern copper pedestal sinks make a deluxe team. Smooth grey tiled walls counteract the heat of the shiny copper tone.
Visualizer:Muhammed Ali Jouhar
Add in colourful modern bathroom accessories, like this set of green lotion and soap dispensers, soap tray and wall mounted toilet brush.
Visualizer:Igor Sirotov
Dial up the drama with an all black paint job–or wall tiles–and a backlit vanity mirror . Be sure to keep all the cabinetry and towel heaters black too.
Visualizer:Alexander Muraveiko
You might not think that toilet cistern boxing is the optimum place for a feature wall, but hey - if it works, it works. The typographic bathroom wall decor completes the look.
Visualizer:Mark Hunter
A slick vanity unit could be all that’s needed to give an existing tired bathroom design a modern pick-me-up.
Visualizer:Roman Valeev
Consolidate your bathroom and utility needs in one combined space.
Visualizer:Ahmed Ibrahim
Don’t get hung up on being too “matchy-matchy” with your bathroom sanitaryware. This black vessel basin looks divine on the dark vanity wall, whilst a white toilet works great on the adjacent wall.
Visualizer:Vanilla Studio
Dream up a special place. This modern slipper bath floats on a dreamy bed of twinkly lights.
Visualizer:Evgeniy Zhdanov
Kids bathrooms can be a challenge to get right. Traditional bathrooms are not the stuff that kids dreams are made of - in fact, it’s really hard to get them in there most of the time! Use bright colours and cute character accessories to get them running to take a bath and brush their teeth! Who could resist turning on a banana yellow faucett anyway?
Visualizer:Evgeniy Zhdanov
Metallics and mirrors create a luxe modern effect.
Visualizer:Muhammed Ali Jouhar
Install a light beneath the bath panel to give it a floating effect. This one runs around in a complete L-shape with the vanity unit.
Visualizer:Christopher Czerwinski
Got ducting? Then you’ve got yourself an industrial bathroom . Don’t try to conceal the workings behind a wall - make them your muse.
Visualizer:Daria Babii
Overlapping, interlocking elements create flow.
Visualizer:RUDA Studio
Don’t like the look of flush plates? Camouflage it.
Visualizer:Studio Horizont
Even the smallest of spaces can look chic and elegant, like this understair bathroom vanity . Look at how the wood floor treatment continues up the vanity wall to unite the space.
Visualizer:Maria Papko
Another bathroom geared toward the youngsters in the home, though this time an elegant modern chandelier adds in some style to please the grown ups too.
Visualizer:Archiplastica
Seek out an extraordinary toilet. It takes a moment to register this smooth pebble shaped installation as a toilet at all.
Visualizer:Nika Vorotyntseva
A swing arm lamp makes an interesting vanity light.
Visualizer:INNOI Design
Colour block your cabinetry and sanitaryware.
Visualizer:J Lozgar
Keep the floor area looking spacious with a wall mounted vanity and towel storage combo. It will make the area easier to clean too.
Visualizer:Le Khanh
Add in some new lighting to update a bathroom shelving unit. Also, dress and accessorise the shelves like you would in a main living space rather than cramming them with random toiletries - keep that for the concealed storage space.
Designer:Ahmed Morsy
A custom cut shelf around a pedestal basin gives the piece an entirely new look.
Visualizer:Ogovio
Bathroom mats provide a soft place to stand in bare feet. These ones look like little patches of grass growing right out of the floor.
Visualizer:Elena Sedova
Employ double use furniture. A bench seat is a great place to pile clean towels as well as to sit.
Visualizer:Mohanad Al Homsi
Love to while away the hours in a hammock? There’s a bath design for that too!
For this inspirational home tour, we’re bringing you a design from China, created by T.K.CHU Design Group . This is a highly modern home with unique and curvaceous furniture designs, which match the freeform organic nature of stunning architectural features. The backdrop to the decor scheme is predominantly white, though volumes of wood tone have been introduced as a visually warming element. Shades of grey and black base notes pepper the look, along with a few refreshing ocean blue accents. There is a standout staircase design that would not look out of place in a futuristic movie scene. The stairs ascend to a cloud-like mezzanine library in the the ‘sky’.
The luxury living room is a double level, open plan space with reflective glossy surfaces. Directional spotlights glow along the ceiling perimeter and beneath soffits.
Two levels of windows bring natural light into the large living room, with black frames that stand out against the light walls.
Fibre optics are cut and gathered into a sculptural lighting design that cascades down the lofty height of the sofa wall. The white sofa has a futuristic appearance, with capsulated cushioning and unusual armrests. A single blue throw cushion matches with an organically shaped blue coffee table at the centre of the lounge.
The colourful coffee table stands out against a grey and white rug, and the surrounding grey grained floor.
Beside the lounge area, a couple of chrome kitchen bar stools shine along the wavy edge of a custom designed peninsula. The ceiling above the white kitchen is shaped to match its organic form.
The base of the kitchen peninsula rises up from the floor at its middle to add to the waved effect. The bench melds with a structural column at one end, which supports the mezzanine level above it. The rest of the kitchen consists of flush fitting white cabinets with chrome fixtures and fittings. A black framed window and exterior door interrupt the expanse of white, and welcome in a little green garden view.
The staircase design is starship ready, with entrancing curved treads that rise directly out of the floor, and then morph organically with the other supporting wall. As the glossy stair strips travel up the wall they transform into branch-like patterns. The amazing feature wall spreads around the smooth corner of the stairwell too.
Concealed LED stair lights highlight each riser, and give the contoured base of the staircase a lightweight floating effect. The void beneath the staircase has been utilised as more kitchen space, giving home to an integrated oven.
There is a formal dining area in the airy open plan, which stretches out beneath a black modern chandelier . The dining set itself is a light affair, with pure white dining chairs and a luxe white marble table. From this view we can also see that the mezzanine level of the home resembles a heavenly cloud formation.
Upstairs we discover that the mezzanine is in fact a home library and study area. A customised grey and white rug is cut to follow the exact shape of the curved platform floor. A completely frameless glass balustrade waves its way quietly along the edge. Between the mezzanine library and the far off window wall, there is an arrangement of LED lights that glow from cutaways in the edges of white gloss panels. The crisp looking installation evokes a clean space-age aesthetic.
A cylindrical bookcase includes a cloud-shaped base plate to follow on with the theme. The shelves of the central unit can be accessed from every angle, and the freeform base can be used as a seat on which to perch whilst flipping through the reading and reference material. There are also pebble shaped throw cushions on the floor to provide extra cosy comfort. The ceiling of the mezzanine has cutaway pieces that also have a cloud-like appearance, and can be seen floating overhead from the ground floor. The staircase balustrades wrap around onto the mezzanine library like a piece of sculptural art.
Back on the ground level there is another desk space that has been teamed with a pair of curvy white stools. Beside the set there is a bank of decorative shelving recessed into the wall and warmly lit from within. A modern black seat has its back to the writing desk to divide the work area from the relaxation space that is the lounge.
Inside the master bedroom suite, we find a soft grey headboard feature wall that is box framed by a volume of warm wood tone. An aqua blue bed throw colours the white bed set, and a matching hued area rug brightens the wood floor. The blue and grey bedroom decor creates a calm yet uplifting space, which perfectly complements the waterside view that’s enjoyed through panoramic windows.
The bedroom includes a luxury ensuite bathroom design. The glass wall bathroom puts the bathing area and a double sink vanity unit on display. The freestanding bathtub is encapsulated in a curved glass volume that juts out into the sleep space - which means that the awesome views can be enjoyed from under the bubbles.
From the outside, the modern architecture is a rigid linear design. However, the approach to the home and the grounds hint at the curvaceous nature of the home’s interior design, and its unique organic style elements.
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
