Developed by Zerni in partnership with Minnow Studio architects, Whipbird is a luxurious home, seated on an extraordinary site in rural Australia. The T-shaped property was designed to steadily reveal the magic of the location, gradually unveiling breathtaking views of the Noosa Hinterland and coast. Up on the crest of the peaceful ridgeline, the only sounds are stirred by the breeze and humming whipbirds. The simple, brutalist home design constructs a secluded sanctuary in the wide open environment, laying strong linear forms against nature’s beauty. Inside, a tactile, raw palette calms the living spaces. Bedrooms and bathrooms prioritize simplicity and tranquility. Terraces connect to the pool, tennis court, and gardens, creating a harmonious indoor-outdoor retreat.
Photographer:Timothy Kaye
The brutalist house exterior cuts sharply into the grass-covered verge, overlooking the wild forest below. Concrete steps form tiered seating in the descent. The T-shaped house construction places the open-plan living area and an outdoor living and dining area in front of a stunning ocean panorama.
A frameless, dual-aspect window opens up the corner of a games lounge, drinking in natural daylight.
Glass doors connect the main living space to a wide pool terrace. Deep planters cut away the concrete, dissolving the structure into the natural habitat.
furnish the sun terrace, creating a place to hang out and chat with the swimmers.
Massive windows make the most of the fabulous views on every side of the property, which is arguably in Noosa Hinterland’s most breathtaking location.
The modern exterior features a flat roofline that skims the horizon.
Outdoor wall lights illuminate a covered terrace.
A covered terrace wraps the house, building a continuous, looping walkway.
Inside the private family room, which is tucked away from the communal living space, a modern gray sofa curves around the perimeter to create a cozy atmosphere. A comfortable black lounge chair reclines by the modern fireplace.
In the larger, main living space, two warm red sofas face across the room to create a welcoming space for guests and family gatherings. A glass coffee table with an architectural metal base makes a striking yet lightweight centerpiece. See more inspiration for red couch living spaces.
The living room opens into a luxurious kitchen with a large island. A partition wall hides away the scullery. At the very back of the communal wing, there is a small powder room and a laundry room.
Modern artwork brings the living room’s red accent theme out onto the terrace to achieve a cohesive flow.
The games room is furnished with an L-shaped tufted sofa arrangement. A home bar is backed with mirror to reflect the natural light and the view.
Huge, pivoting doors crack open the side of the games room, exposing it to the glorious green surroundings and the breeze.
Even the narrow scullery has a wide-open view on both sides. Wooden kitchen cabinets construct a smooth and sophisticated aesthetic that complements the green panorama.
The master suite is spread over the top floor. The primary suite includes a large dressing room, ensuite bathroom, private living area, and a spacious home office.
The bedroom lounge is separated from the sleep space by a travertine-clad dividing wall with a dual-aspect fireplace. The bedroom and bathroom designs on the property communicate simplicity, favoring visual peace over stimuli. Emphasis is placed on the tactile experience of luxury materials and sleek geometry.
Much of the clearing is designated for the encompassing gardens.
Concrete terraces lead to the tennis court, sunbathing area and pool, car parking, and courtyard gardens.
On the ground floor of the house, there is a second master suite and three more bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms.
The second master bedroom suite also boasts a large walk-in wardrobe.
The stone kitchen island forms a luxe focal point in the main living space, where it paints beautiful natural texture into the neutral decor scheme. The Ocean Blue travertine was sourced by Artedomus from a single quarry in Italy.
The monolithic kitchen island complements a backdrop of wooden kitchen units. The floor-to-ceiling expanse of handless doors conceals more prep space and food storage.
The kitchen sink faces the sitting area of the living room, allowing the user to chat with the family or guests while completing their task.
Black kitchen appliances darkly punctuate the light wood cabinets.
A black dining table and modern dining chairs expand upon the black colorway.
The landscape softens the hard lines of the Brutalist aesthetic.
Borders are blurred between exterior and interior spaces, creating a relaxed vacation atmosphere.
A small courtyard design nestles into the space between the cozy family room and the triple garage. The terrace here accesses a mud room and two outdoor storage chambers, which contain the HVAC and AC.
Pale gray brickwork is underlined with black wood paneling, adding visual weight to the simple structure.
The terraces cultivate a close relationship between the homeowners and their natural surroundings.
The looping walkway brings the owners outside to navigate the property, rather than journeying only indoors.
The master bathroom has an extraordinarily textured design that resembles a high noise filter on a photographic image.
The tub and the bathroom vanity unit become camouflaged in the textural noise.
Black bathroom fixtures fit darkly into the shadowy gray setting.
A large, mirrored cabinet reflects the light and makes the bathroom feel more spacious.
Peace and tranquility fills every inch of the home.
Landscaping adds interesting layers and wonderful depth to the outlook.
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Upper floor plan.
In the esteemed community of La Cerquilla, Marbella, this contemporary 921 square meter, six-bedroom villa exemplifies luxury living. Developed by the Celine Property Group , the villa radiates smooth sophistication and comfort, spread across three luxurious levels. The home features a grand entrance hall with a double-height ceiling and spacious open-plan living areas. The social space is connected to a tropical garden and an infinity pool through expansive terraces. Upstairs, the bedrooms provide panoramic views of Los Naranjos Golf Course. The lower level houses a vast entertainment area for quality family time or for parties. Meticulous craftsmanship, elegant design, and prime location converge to make this modern villa an enviable bolthole in Marbella’s coveted Golf Valley.
A two-tiered swimming pool design gives this luxury villa design a breathtaking presence. Water spills over the edge of the infinity pool on the upper terrace, cascading as a clear waterfall into a lower pool that’s nestled in the tropical garden below.
Tiered landscaping navigates the 2,104 square-meter, sloped property. Perched on its elevated plot, the villa has outstanding views and is one of the most notable homes in Nueva Andalucía.
A conversation pit is cut into the main terrace beside the swimming pool. Deep planters are raised up around the edge to prettily submerge the seating area in the landscape.
The poolside sitting area is lit by an illuminated coffee table design and the overarching illumination from the upper two stories of the villa. An assortment of black, white, and gray scatter cushions pepper the crisp white sofas, which are constructed in clean white concrete and smooth gray stone.
The opposite side of the upper landscape is dedicated to a lush green lawn, which makes way for sun loungers and children’s play. A paved terrace area is attached to the house. Here, an outdoor living room and an alfresco eating area can be joined to the interior space via sliding glass doors.
A small bridge passes over a narrow finger of pool water to adjoin the two exterior living spaces. The playful stepping stones create an attractive feature that elevates the modern terrace.
A large coffee table spans the gap between facing outdoor sofas. Its glass tabletop is colored with an abstract blue design that ties in with the cool blue swimming pool water and a cloudless sky.
Two aqua blue patio chairs and light blue scatter cushions expand upon the color theme, keeping outdoor decor fresh and cohesive. The exterior living areas are situated beneath the overhang of upstairs balconies, where they gain a little shade from the sun and protection from a sudden downpour.
Inside the bespoke villa, decor is light and ethereal. An enormous, plush sectional sofa adds an immediate sense of comfort to the TV room on the lower level. Seating gathers around the TV wall, where open shelving displays an array of decorative items and closed cabinets hide away media accessories.
A dark wood, low coffee table slots into the pale embrace of the L-shaped white sofa . Decorative vases, bowls and coffee table books casually adorn its wide surface.
The main living room is an open-plan space that connects with the outdoor living areas and the formal dining room. A grand, double-height entryway forms a light-filled core.
Individual sofas and chairs congregate in a U-shape around the TV wall here. A black sofa table scores the back of the outermost white couch, forming a clear visual end point to the open-plan sitting area.
Two large coffee tables fill the center of the large sitting area. A long, linear media console unit crosses the full width of the wide TV wall.
Aqua blue scatter cushions continue the color thread from the outdoor living room, so that a cohesive theme is observed when the doors to the terrace are drawn open.
The high-end modern kitchen includes a breakfast table, which is smoothly aligned with the central kitchen island. Contemporary white and gray kitchen cabinets fully utilize the perimeter.
Gray upholstered dining chairs furnish an impressive dining room. Two black, modern chandeliers form a striking focal point in the space. A warmly red and pink-veined marble feature wall builds upon the sense of luxury.
The black dining room pendant lights reflect in the glossy dining table, doubling their impact.
Outside, dining has a simpler aesthetic and a more relaxed feel.
A white and wood outdoor dining set melds easily with the light terrace.
Upstairs, bedrooms are fitted with high-quality materials to give each space a luxurious finish.
Shades of pale gray and white give the bedrooms a cool and airy palette.
Dual aspect windows wrap the corner of the spacious master bedroom, opening up panoramic views of the Los Naranjos Golf course.
Contrasting marble tiles are incorporated into a fabulous headboard feature wall. A pale gray bedroom rug spreads wide across the tiled floor, adding softness beneath the bed, an end of bed bench , and an accent ottoman .
Behind the headboard wall, there is a walk-in wardrobe, which leads into an ensuite master bathroom.
This bedroom has access to a large private terrace–a perfect location for a quiet breakfast just for two.
Chic bedside table lamps and wall mirrors elegantly accessorize the bedrooms.
Inside the ensuite master bathroom, a freestanding bathtub bathes in sunlight from an edge-to-edge window.
Brightly glowing LED ribbons highlight a luxe stone backsplash wall.
LED strips are a recurring theme in the luxury bathrooms of the property, where they call attention to detail.
Bathrooms are distributed over the three levels of the villa.
The tropical garden weaves into every pathway around the villa.
A vast driveway sweeps up the side of the villa, separated from the road by a security gate.
Villa Cerquilla 38 has a prime location in the heart of the Golf Valley, a short distance from the amenities of Nueva Andalucía.
You’ll also find a gym on the property, as well as a games room and a laundry room, a home automation system and underfloor heating throughout.
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
