Why are natural neutrals such a good starting point for an interior design project? Organic themes offer so many choices and almost every natural hue coordinates well with the others. Plus, natural materials are easy to adapt when it’s time to change to something more vibrant. It’s the ultimate win-win decor theme! If you’re looking for ways to decorate your home with relaxing organic tones, the stylish interiors below are sure to inspire. These designs show how flexible and versatile a natural home design can be: the first home is light and chic, while the second is moody and super modern.
Cantilever furniture and indirect recessed lighting both contribute to the free and spacious feeling this apartment invokes. These details certainly make an interesting contrast with the heavier materials in use, especially the stone slab shelf running parallel to the floor. The shelf looks like it would make a convenient spot to sit while browsing through the books stored in the black bookcase.
To compensate for such a carefully refined approach to furniture, this home design makes every detail count. Even the door knobs are fabulous!
Partially open geometry is a recurring theme – not only the chairs, but the black shelves and side table too.
Tonon Chairs by Martin Ballendat embrace the organic theme through form rather than material. The geometric Aki Lamp by Studio Dreimann is made of wood and illuminated by LED inserts, its natural aesthetic achieved through material rather than form.
A dark drop ceiling defines the kitchen space – here, wood furniture takes the spotlight with a large slab table and matching cabinetry.
The furniture arrangement makes the best possible use of its view out the window to the right. It’s nice to see a seating scheme that takes advantage of the home’s natural assets rather than centering everything on the television as so many other interiors do.
Each touch of unfinished wood adds an important organic element to an otherwise minimalistic home. If it were overly glossy or stained another color, the interior would seem more “standard modern” and might lose a crucial ingredient that makes this look so unique.
The unfinished wood details are worth a second look. Each one combines modern finishes with raw natural materials for a striking contrast.
Here, an adorable vertical garden takes its place hung on a wooden accent wall – both the containers and the wood slats feature a horizontal alignment for a smart and clean look. The terrace sort of takes the natural color palette from the interior and brings it to its logical conclusion.
Geometric themes define the terrace, a varied combination of shapes including the spherical topiary tree, gem-shaped wire pendant lights, and square framed chairs.
Providing conveniently adjustable task lighting is the Paolo Rizzatto 265 Lamp, composed of sturdy steel and a cast iron counterweight.
Designer:Workshop Art
This lovely Moscow apartment embraces minimalism with natural materials and simple forms – the color theme feels perfectly fluent, derived from the wood and textiles themselves for a truly organic appearance. It’s clear that the designer curated the furnishings and decor very thoughtfully yet the result feels effortlessly smooth.
Visualizer:Yana Osipenko
This interior by Ukraine-based designer Yana Osipenko features a more rugged natural theme based largely around the soothing colors of wood, sand, and stone. These elements work well with the industrial – almost Bauhaus – furniture pieces used as accents throughout. Although the interior is sleek and streamlined, it shines through its impressive subtle details.
The petit kitchen stays low key with a subtly textured backsplash, wood lower cabinets, and glossy overhead storage.
The dining chairs are especially neat because the upholstery extends all the way down to cover the legs for a completely unified and cohesive look. It rounds out the soft aesthetic started by the flowing drapes and chic rug.
Glitter! Confetti! This suspension lamp definitely brings an irresistible pop of excitement to the subdued dining room area.
Love the rug under the dining table – its distressed texture has the same charm as lovingly worn whitewashed wood, a cool contrast to the flawless floorboards.
A realistic Dimplex fireplace cleverly occupies the low-profile cabinet console on the far wall.
While most of the furniture is composed of clean lines and crisp corners, the occasional round element makes its presence known. Note the circular base on the tapered square topped table – such a neat design, and a very nice way to tie into the rounded dining chair and cylindrical lamp.
The bold oversized lamp on the left is the Orion by STC Studio.
With a floorplan just under 100 square meters, the single large window provides more than enough light to brighten the entire home. Two layers of curtains offer a choice between blackout beige and gossamer white. They gather in a gentle bunch on the floor and slim niche hides the hardware above for an incredibly clean look.
With renovated warehouses taking the world by storm in cities where housing space is at a premium, an exciting interior style trend has cemented itself into the world’s design lexicon: modern industrial . It’s a practical way to embrace the original bones and functionality of a space, and it just so happens to look fabulously sophisticated when done right. This gorgeous apartment features all the luxuries of a modern home wrapped into a gorgeous industrial theme - it’s classy, stylish, and perfectly embodies the bleeding edge attitude and constant reinvention of urban life. Careful, you just might fall in love!
Wireflow pendant lamps by Arik Levy draw the eye upward toward the cables routed neatly along the ceiling. It’s impossible to hide conduit in warehouse remodels – at least, not without some serious work – but a neat arrangement can make all the difference.
These slatted shelves would make a fantastic DIY project for any industrial-inspired home design. Of course, the industrial style lends itself to do-it-yourselfers in so many ways already.
Black-painted brick and a full-length mirror give the bathroom a moody and sophisticated appeal. Yellow indirect light ties back to the home’s distinctive color theme and contributes to the relaxing atmosphere.
The wood door leading to the bathroom has a stylish unfinished look.
Yellow and black are energizing colors perfectly suited to a modern home gym .
Even the empty spaces look lovely.
There are so many things to love about this bedroom! Corrugated glass above the bed reflects lots of light back into the room. The extensive library is accessible by a minimalistic wooden ladder, and neat Hive tables/ottomans provide multipurpose utility.
This particular visualization features a great combination of all the rugged materials used throughout the apartment. Chipped concrete, coated steel, exposed brick, and corrugated glass – all relatively inexpensive materials that look amazingly sophisticated together.
Red chain link fencing provides a barrier around the mezzanine and adds some industrial character to the vertical garden in the background. Comfy-looking blue and yellow loungers complete the playful primary color theme.
Visualizer:Konstantin Kildinov
Concrete, coated steel, and unfinished wood are among the perfect ingredients that flavor this industrial interior. Unlike many industrial interiors, this one doesn’t shy away from color – it makes immediate impression with a cool gray and yellow color theme, highlighting the incredible energy of the design.
Rather than using a backsplash, this designer opted for a full wall of corrugated glass. A ghostly silhouette of the stairs adds to the aesthetic.
The kitchen is just a breath away from minimalism – the only decoration comes from the materials used to build it, like the characteristic concrete cabinets and light natural-finish wood.
Unique grate-style treads give this staircase a very modern industrial look.
A streamlined bookshelf hides in the side of the chimneybreast above the faux-fireplace.
Tucked away in a corner of the living room, a little geometric chair peeks out from a tiny office space. This highly original design is the work of Konstantin Grcic, released by Magis in 2003. Everything about this chair makes it perfect for this apartment, from the concrete base to the structural seat.
The ottoman is also from the Peanut B series. Its vibrant yellow liner has a much coarser texture to coordinate with the rugged aesthetic of the home.
Smart furniture adds a stylish and refined edge. Modular seating is a great choice for a home as spacious as this one - this handsome sofa is from the Peanut B series by Mauro Lipparini. All of the liners are completely removable so even the fabric colors are modular. Neat, right?
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
