Red has been long-established as the metabolism boosting colour that increases feelings of hunger, which is why it’s such a popular choice in food packaging and restaurants. Why not get your family ravenous for their favourite dish with a blast of pulse racing red hues in your very own home? (Or, encourage them to eat your terrible cooking–if they’re hungry enough, they’ll eat it… right?) To help you on your way, we’ve put together a collection of 51 inspirational red dining room ideas. We’ll look at eye-catching red feature walls, red dining room rugs and curtains, and a stack of red dining chairs and red dining table ideas. Bon appetit!
Designer:Manish Aurora| Via:Lonny
Play favourites. This red dining room is an eclectic selection of favourite pieces, pitched together in a riot of colour. A black and white runner helps connect the mix and match dining set together in the busy scheme.
Visualizer:Timur Mitin
Red and rounded. For an intimate dining room theme, use solid red decor to cocoon a round pedestal table table and a circular rug. Pierce the colour with a large orb dining pendant light as the bright focal point.
Visualizer:Serg Ushakov
This red dining room employs large pieces of artwork to lighten up the look. The paintings are heavy on white accents, which emulates two extra windows in the layout.
Designer:Vinson & Co. & RoksandaIlincic| Via:Dwell
Whether you’re considering a red feature wall or red artwork, this arty focal wall combines both aesthetics. It’s also a fun way to achieve loose zoning in an open plan room like a kitchen diner.
Designer:PIU Design
Speaking of zoning, a red ceiling makes a creative way to outline your dining space too.
Designer:Cassie| Via:Kelly Elko
With an edge-to-edge red ceiling, keep colour coordinated accessories sparing.
Visualizer:Lai Studio
Create your colour story with two tones. This example uses a muted shade of red to tint the walls, whilst a brighter hue is reserved for only the hero pieces in the dining room, kitchen and lounge. Red upholstered dining chairs surround a white dining table .
Visualizer:VAE
Dark red and muted green make an understated and sophisticated low contrast look. Team with a black table and monochrome accessories to nail a slick contemporary finish.
Designer:Javore Architects
Alternatively, subtly striped wallpaper and high backed dining chairs give the red and muted green theme a classic air.
Photographer:Skenbild Productions
Create bright contrast with a wall of red and white stripes…
Visualizer:Tamara Batsmanova
… Or take the aesthetic to the floor with striped carpet.
Designer:Garman Builders
A border around the ceiling line creates opportunity for colour without full commitment. The colour band up top will also accentuate the dining room chandelier.
Visualizer:Atmos Visuals
Go red and regal. The dining room wall decor is the star here. Think tall and ornate window frames, huge decorative mirrors, gilded architectural columns and polished red floor tile.
Designer:Nonestudio
Paint a platform. This red dining area is separated from the adjacent hallway by a painted floor treatment, and a portiere.
Source:Overstock
Deliciously red and dripping with gold, this modern dining room is steeped in luxe vibes. You can purchase the beautiful black and gold dining set here .
Designer:InsideWright
A clear glass dining table and neutral dining chairs let bold red walls do the talking.
Visualizer:ATO Studio
Create movement and energy through your red dining room decor with cubism inspired shelving, and decorate with arty finds.
Visualizer:Rustem Urazmetov
Or, go all out Mondrian with cubist blocks of red, yellow and blue, and thick black graphic outlines.
Visualizer:Ilya Ganzha
Red is a strong colour, consider horizontal color blocking to dilute its effect whilst still benefiting from the warming hue.
Photographer:Philippe le Berre
Vertical colour blocking creates a quirky effect over neoclassical panel moulding or ornate boiserie.
Designer:Christy Allen Designs
Red notes have been confined to the inside of the moulded panels in this red dining room scheme. Red dining chair cushions take the accent to the table.
Designer:Laura Kirar
Keep a lid on the lively colour with a boxed-in banquette seat. Blue accent cushions make a fun contradiction.
Designer:David Ward
This amazing red dining room chandelier is a piece of Stick art by David Ward of Sticks-n-Stones. Red dining chairs complement the sculptural focal point.
Visualizer:Yevhen Zahorodnii
Another spectacular red dining room pendant light , this piece dominates the dining room with its extraordinary scale.
Designer:Jessica Helgerson Interior Design
Take a simple dining room shelving unit to the next level with a backing of red paint or patterned wallpaper. This example encompasses a fabulous geometric design in three different shades of red.
Visualizer:Andrii Kiiakh
This time it’s two neighbouring reading nooks that have been backed with red, to complement a set of modern dining chairs in red.
Visualizer:Anna Marinenko
Add 3D elements to a flat red feature wall. These quirky red bookshelves put an unusual tilt on this statement wall without disrupting its solid state. A piece of modern art encompasses the aesthetic of the dining room pendant lights.
Designer:O2 Architecture| Via:Dwell
Leave it all on the canvas. If red only appears on artwork in the home, then it’s a straightforward swap/sell to change it out for next season’s must have shade.
Visualizer:Bogdanova Bureau
Bulk out the basics. A minimalist decor scheme of crisp white walls, smooth wood flooring and sharp black trims makes an ideal base for a bold choice of red dining room chairs.
Designer:William Hezmalhalch Architects
Stretch out the impact of red dining chairs with a colour matched table centerpiece.
Visualizer:Konstantina Beradze
Soften red infusions with paler pink and blush additions. Drop in baby blue elements to cool down the combo.
Designer:Lambert Home
Colour dipped dining room curtains keep red accents on the down low, whilst the atmosphere up top is airy and light.
Designer:Total Concepts
Roll out the red carpet to add visual heat from the ground up. The rest of the room is a restrained combination of crisp white walls, dark wood stain and black anchors.
Designer:Ghislaine Viñas Interior Design
Another ruby red dining room rug, this time with a splash of swirling pattern…
Designer:Pulltab
… And let’s throw in a circular little number to round off the red rug inspo.
Designer:Denise Fernandes
Ghost chairs let a modern dining table in red take an unobstructed centre stage. A crystal dining room chandelier coincides with the clarity.
Designer:Tina Seidenfaden Busck
Bold yet balanced, this red accent dining room is counterbalanced by natural wood tone and beige elements. Unusual furniture silhouettes and joyful art ups the style stakes.
Visualizer:Angelica Chernenko
Compose a dramatic red and black dining room design with a sombre black table and wall paint, leaving only red dining chairs to up the tempo.
Visualizer:Liana Nikitina
Black and red decor is translated to a kitchen diner combo here, where a light dining island lifts the centre of the scheme.
Visualizer:Serge Somkin
Slick and seductive, red lighting colours a black backdrop and defines the dining set as sculptural silhouettes against its fiery glow. More images of this home here .
Visualizer:Double Aye
Go big or go home: Big on dining room lighting, big on furniture design, and big on colour. This dining room is a triple whammy of bold statements.
Designer:Taylor & Taylor
Add a rip of colour with a red dining bench. In this instance, an illuminated red wall grows behind, under the glow of individual shelf lights. A clean white table and accompanying white dining chairs finish off the ensemble.
Visualizer:Lai Studio
Freshen up a red dining room theme with plant greenery, whether it be a jungle of indoor plants, a panoramic view of a green balcony or a selection of botanical artwork.
Visualizer:Evgeniya Belkina
Chic with a shock of red, Gubi Beetle chairs compete for attention with a whimsical gallery wall. Deep red flowers pull the red accent into the table centrepiece, whilst rosy skin tones are depicted in the wall art.
Visualizer:DaseinDesign studio
Drop chairs make up a shapely red retro dining set that’s striking even in tight situations, like this dining spot for two. An oversized red pendant light gives the small dining area a sense of cleverly disproportionate grandeur.
Designer:dnca architects
Run with the rule of three, with a red dining set, a red art wall and a red accessorised sideboard.
Visualizer:Zikzak
Quench blazing red elements with a cool grey background. These chunky red dining chairs pack a lot of punch, but a wall of grey storage cabinets bring balance and calm to the space. Natural wood tone is spliced in to forge moments of warm harmony.
Visualizer:Ghislaine Viñas Interior Design
Wage war on boring backdrops with acid yellow allies. This acid yellow kitchen makes a vivid companion for red dining room chairs and dining room pendant lights. Could you ever feel defeated with a mood boost like this?
Visualizer:Marina Grinchuk
Red metal dining chairs fold flat to hang up on the wall of this unique dining space, close on hand to team up with a ceiling mounted dining table. A red kitchen arrangement, and red accent cushions in the lounge, carry the colour story all the way through the open floor plan.
Architect:Anand Patel Architects
Pull together all three primary colours to make a red, blue and yellow colour concoction that brims with youthful confidence.
Visualizer:Nakhshab Development and Design
Prevent your new statement red dining chairs from appearing off-beam by making just a few small colour coordinated additions. Include a red indoor planter, decorative candles, or even some red salt and pepper shakers should do the trick. See some of our favourite red dining room accessories below for more inspiration.
Right from the get-go, architects Maryna Grechko & Sergey Makhno found common ground with their client over a deep admiration for Ukrainian materials, furniture and designer objects. The homeowner knew exactly the mood that she wanted to create for her 255 square metre, one floor home in Kyiv. The Ukrainian clay and ceramics swiftly told the earthy colour story, and created a whimsically playful sense of scale. Huge sculptures have populated the rooms with peculiar wildlife and wondrous tactility, whilst enormous pendant lights hover like extraordinary stone rain clouds. Get ready to discover unique delights around every turn in this inspiring home design; a collaborative artisan masterpiece.
We begin this unique home tour by taking in the terrace, a shaded spot with a blissful backdrop of landscaped greenery. An outdoor L-shaped sofa hugs the border of the terrace, creating a cosy lounge feel around a large low-level coffee table.
Two woven rattan pouf s stretch out the seating plan around a focal piece of sculptural wall art. A comfortable reading chair and a small wooden side table face into the arrangement.
A modern outdoor fireplace burns beneath the unusual artwork, set on a long hearth that stores the wood pile at one end.
A TV set rests against the wall of the house, making use of the free space between two windows.
Behind the outdoor lounge, a timber platform warms the terrace both by texture and tone.
Inside the luxurious living room , massive black and white pendant lights float in a cloud-like cluster above the layout, as if an indoor storm were brewing. A huge TV and an equally large fireplace complete for star status down at floor level. Two lounge chairs pull up close and snug with the black fireplace, where they can benefit fully from the heat of the open flame. LED ribbons outline vast wooden wall panels, adding their own glow to the room.
Behind the lounge area, one cloud-like clay pendant has made its way into a luxurious dining room design. Recessed spotlights provide a more practical supply of light around the perimeter of the setting. Traditional Ukrainian clay walls bring a warmth and deep texture to the space.
The enormous dining room pendant light stretches almost the entire length of the impressive ten seat modern dining set. The table and chairs stand in soft neutral colours that blend gently with the tranquil, natural decor palette.
A whimsical ceramic statue stands guard in front of doors that lead into the kitchen, whilst a second set of doors lead to the grand home entryway. Shelves on either side display a collection of smaller works of art and a selection of books.
The slatted dining room doors allow a glimpse into the spectacular kitchen area, even when they are fully closed. Once open, the wide double doorway brings all of the living spaces together as one massive entertaining space. The unity of colour and traditional Ukranian materials make the whole floor plan flow seamlessly and with grace.
This row of unique kitchen pendant lights descends upon not one but four separate kitchen islands. The equally sized, equally spaced volumes create a stepping stone effect down the length of the long room. Wood and white cabinets rise alongside them, adding copious amounts of food and cooking equipment storage, and housing two ovens.
The hob is situated just opposite the ovens on its own kitchen island, whilst the other three island countertops are kept clear for prep. Open kitchen shelves create a practical and lightly decorative element at either side of the double door entryway to the room. This arrangement allows line of sight to travel all the way through them and the slatted wall into the neighbouring dining room.
Clay walls give the luxury kitchen a tactile earthy vibe that beautifully counteracts the crisp white cabinets and countertops. A well situated picture window brings a garden view to the kitchen sink.
It is another kitchen window and glass door that connect with the terrace, which allows refreshments to flow directly from the fridge to the outdoor lounge.
Artisan magic drips from every aspect of the utterly extraordinary home entryway. Oversized pendant lights are sculpted into organic forms that seem not of this world. 3D clay tiles give rise to a towering focal wall that rises and rules the two story stairwell.
Among the tiles, a custom cut mirror reflects the large ceramic figure that waits diligently by the foot of the staircase. The mirror’s reflection creates a perfect picture of pure whimsey, like the cover of a giant storybook.
Curved balustrades outline the sweeping staircase design with a twist of natural timber.
Circular artwork rises over the clay clad treads like a full moon.
The clay statues that appear all around the home bring character and unique personalities…
… With different facial features and expressions.
Each piece is expertly crafted with engaging detail.
Two levels of windows bring a cascade of natural sunlight into the hallway of the home.
Artisan craftsmanship spills over into the glorious bathroom design. 3D clay tiles cover the walls of this small space like the fossilised scales of a colossal reptile. The snake skin-like pattern is shed at one side of the room to give way to a terrazzo treatment that’s coloured to complement the fiery orange hue of a unique bathroom sink .
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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
