Reddit user KahlumG shared photos of this amazing hobbit-style home located outside of Tomach village in Scotland – this incredible residence is the result of tireless effort by a husband and wife team who salvage, craft, sew, and carve to create their own magical mind-bending wonderland from the objects they can find in the wilderness around them. While the verdant exterior of the home is certainly breathtaking on its own, the rustic interior is filled to the rafters with even more one-of-a-kind delights to explore and enjoy. Would you ever adopt a magical retreat like this one to be your full-time residence?
The exterior of the main building is constructed almost entirely of concrete, allowing a variety of gorgeous vines and mosses to take root all over. Concrete’s ability to weather quickly will lend the home even more character and charisma as the years go by.
Most of the woodwork is salvaged and hand-carved by the owner, including this whimsical front door. Other features are repurposed from existing objects, like the adorable barrel succulent planters on either side.
Parts of the home protrude from the main volume and feature traditional sod roofing. Not only is the sod beautiful, but it’s an effective natural insulator.
The exterior blends garden and patio. Flat paving stones enjoy their own touch of mossy green.
Here’s a look at the nearby greenhouse. It’s equipped with its own lovely little pond, complete with its own water wheel and tiny arched bridge.
Artwork hides in the most unexpected places – a face peers out from the end of the roof purlin.
Bold iron details lend the entryway an intriguing medieval appeal. The round door leads to a small mud room with a more practical interior door on the other side.
As the stylistic influence would imply, the home itself does face a bit of vertical restriction – it might not make a comfortable residence for the tallest of people, but it would still be fun to visit and explore!
The interior is unbelievably cozy, filled with distinctive patters and textures and furnished with amazing hand-crafted works of art like the coffee table and small stool made from whole slabs of tree trunks.
A long curved sofa leaves plenty of space for small collectibles and knickknacks on the remaining surface near the wall.
Many of the wood decorations would make interesting DIY projects. The picture frames made from knotted wood slices would be fun to make with some woodworking know-how.
The open plan layout helps to mitigate the effects of living within such a small floor plan. The living room opens up into a cozy kitchen equipped with a traditional masonry heater and cook stove.
Even the sinks have their own sense of charm! Can you imagine tidying up after dinner to a view like this?
Despite its limited size, the kitchen still maintains plenty of space for storage and to display a variety of interesting serving ware.
A stunning curved staircase leads to the bedrooms, office, and other private areas upstairs.
No part of this home is ordinary. Even the bathroom design goes above and beyond to feel like a secret retreat in the forest.
The bedroom isn’t short on warmth and comfort. It’s not short on storage, either - plenty of built-in cabinets line the walls to make organization a little easier.
All of the quilts are handmade, a true labor of love.
The upstairs also features a small office. The desk is made from a recovered tree trunk with the worktop carefully carved from a branch.
Unbelievable pieces like these fill the home, sturdy enough to remain heirlooms for generations to come.
The laundry hamper can be a sad old sight. Shoved in the corner where your dirty clothes and linen hide, they are often unstylish, unkept and even a little bit mouldy. Give your laundry a new life, by choosing one of our top fifty picks for unique laundry bags and baskets. Suited to a myriad of interiors and styles, they’ll be a sight to behold in your laundry space, bedroom or en route to the local launderette. Choose from innovative hampers that wheel out from under your bathroom sink , to double laundry baskets, laundry baskets you can shoot hoops in or even silver and metallic bags. No matter which way you look at it, we’ve got a laundry solution for you.
Sleek And Stylish Metal Laundry Basket
Laundry baskets don’t have to be made of canvas or wicker cane. This metal laundry basket strikes a pose beside your chrome appliances, and is ventilated so those dirty linens don’t throw up a stink.
Brushed Copper Finish Luxury Laundry Bin
Another stylish metallic find, this copper-brushed beauty meets all the requirements for a luxury laundry basket. With a sleek lifting mechanism and tastefully-perforated vents, it’ll inspire the envy of your friends.
African-Style Laundry Baskets
Handmade and fair trade-compliant, these hampers are made of plastic strips and millet grass. Pop this African-style laundry basket in your bedroom corner.
Stylish Hand-Woven Laundry Basket
Acquire a laundry basket made of Senegalese ndlorokh grass. These handmade baskets are a muted-tone feature for your laundry corner.
Hand-Woven Rattan Beehive Hamper With Liner
Fancy a lighter version with a doorknob handle? These round laundry hampers are made of rattan and come with a liner.
Handmade Wicker Laundry Hamper
Buy two hampers to form a stylish set. These wicker laundry hampers come in two different sizes for easy sorting of your washables.
Brown Woven Round Hamper With Cotton Liner
A hole top makes it easy to view the load, in this tall and narrow laundry bin. Place its smooth form in the intersection between your bedroom and laundry.
Hand-Woven Hyacinth Double Hamper
Double laundry hampers are double the fun. Have his ‘n’ hers compartments in this handwoven piece.
Beautiful Modern Minimalist Double Laundry Hamper
Natural resin weave makes this divided laundry hamper look modern and minimalist. Lined separately, it’s the perfect way to distinguish between whites and colours.
Rectangular Bamboo Laundry Basket
Choose from either natural or black-painted bamboo in these tall laundry hampers. Their eco-friendly forms come with their own cotton liners, too.
Corner Hamper Made From Wicker
Have an awkward corner you’d like to utilise? This corner laundry basket offers a snug spot for your clothing in a frame made of wicker.
Wicker Corner Hamper With Lid
Corner laundry hampers come in all shapes and sizes. This dark-painted wicker version has a see-through middle, letting you see when it starts to get full.
Slim White Wicker Laundry Basket
After an elegant look? This slim laundry hamper blends into white walls in wicker cane.
Collapsible Laundry Basket
Spread it out or pack it away. Complete with linen bag and bamboo frame, this collapsible laundry basket makes wash time easy.
Laundry Hamper Shelf
Have a specific place in mind for your laundry, detergents and softeners? This wooden laundry hamper acts as a shelf within a larger unit for towels and toiletries.
Tilt-Out Laundry Hamper Cabinet
Like any great appliance or amenity, this hamper cabinet hides your dirty laundry. Use these unique laundry hampers to store everything from your undies to your towels.
Rev-A-Shelf Pull-Out Polymer Laundry Hamper
Want a little something for your kitchen? This plastic laundry hamper rolls out from under a drawer or sink.
Laundry Basket With Wheels
For those with heavy loads, this laundry basket with wheels is a real find. Drag it with you to a mate’s place or the local launderette, instead of struggling with bags.
Stylish Black Laundry Basket
We’re anything but divided on this divided laundry basket. Painted in black and made of sturdy bamboo, it offers two separate compartments and a hide-away lid.
Sparkling Grey Laundry Basket
White polyester and cardboard combine in this shimmering grey laundry hamper. Grab its two rope handles for an easy-to-carry, glitzy add.
Woven Gold, Silver & Copper Finish Laundry Baskets
Stripe your laundry in gold, silver or metallic hues to have the best laundry basket in town. Available in a range of sizes and adorned with rope handles, they’ll be the envy of customers at every launderette.
Tree Stump-Shaped Cylindrical Laundry Basket With Rope Handles
Want to blend in with the trees en launderette route? This fun laundry basket looks like a tree stump.
Linen Laundry Basket With Twin Handles
Linen baskets can be plain and boring. Let yours look artisan, with this hessian example offering two rope handles.
Extra Large Laundry Hamper With Shoulder Strap
A whopping 31.5 x 16 inches in size, this water-resistant, large laundry hamper can take care of all your drycleaning needs. Use the inbuilt shoulder strap to manage the load.
Foldable Red Laundry Basket With Double Rings
This suggestive red laundry hamper says what it means. Grab its two rings to prop it up in your room or carry it to the washing machine.
Nautical-Themed Laundry Basket
Sail away on cleaner seas with this nifty piece of nautical home décor . A canvas bag and two handles carry all the clothes a fun laundry basket needs to.
Travel-Themed Laundry Basket
Not into sailing? Try this travel-themed version as home décor for travellers .
Industrial-Style Wire Mesh Laundry Basket
A useful piece of industrial home décor , this wire laundry basket is an old school way to clean and carry.
Tall White Plastic Laundry Basket
Thoroughly-ventilated and easy to clean, this tall laundry basket offers all the basics for your household washing.
Small Laundry Basket
After something not quite as large? This small laundry basket might be the perfect size.
Foldable Striped Laundry Hamper
Aspire to look stylish in every situation? This foldable laundry bag could be an everyday accessory.
Minimalist White & Grey Laundry Basket
A grey laundry basket never goes astray. This cotton rope creation is something to be proud of, in a muted-tone living room.
Solid-Coloured My Laundry Bags
Four colours in cotton give options for your laundry. Easy to carry and easy to fill, they’ll find a place on your door as a hanging laundry bag.
Scandinavian-Style Triangle Laundry Basket
Black, white and full of triangles, this Scandinavian-inspired clothes hamper features handbag-esque handles to carry the load.
Batman Superhero-Themed Black And White Laundry Basket
Batman has his own canvas laundry bag. Add this black and white find to your superhero home décor collection.
Over-The-Door Basketball Hoop Laundry Hamper
Slam dunk your laundry, with this interactive kids laundry hamper. Hang it on the back of their door as an inventive to do chores.
Punchbag Laundry Bag
Feel like your laundry is getting one over you? Fight back with this unique laundry bag on the back of your door.
White and Pink Kid’s Laundry Basket
Say Bonjour to a beautifully-dressed bag of laundry. This black, white and pink laundry bag provides the frame.
Baby Laundry Baskets
After a cute baby laundry basket? Try these baby pink and blue gingham designs for size.
Funny Laundry Baskets
Sick of being the only one doing the laundry? Send a passive-aggressive message on the sides of these canvas laundry bags.
Stylish Pink Laundry Basket
For lovers of polka dots, this pink laundry basket is hard to pass up. Two handles and a drawstring centre make it easy to carry around.
Kali Laundry Bag Hamper
Decorated in tribal patterning, this linen laundry bag is the perfect fit for your sheets. Grab its rounded handles for a better grip on your way out.
Black and White Washing Machine Icon Laundry Bag
For those truly in love with the washing machine, its image can be mimicked in this drawstring canvas laundry bag.
Washing Machine-Shaped Free Standing Laundry Basket
The most unique of laundry hampers, this washing machine-shaped creation can stand on its own. Lift its lid to quickly toss your clothes inside.
Cute Kids Laundry Bag
This dog looks content, and you will too with this kids’ laundry bag. A drawstring top makes it easy to transport.
Cute Black & White Panda Laundry Basket
With ears popping over its rounded rim, this panda laundry hamper is a hit with kids and adults alike.
Dirty Monkey Laundry Bag
Only the most unique laundry baskets feature a zip-shut mouth. This cheeky monkey is clad in turquoise striped pajamas and a smile cheeky enough to eat your laundry.
Elephant Laundry Bag
Wicker laundry baskets can be fun too. This elephant home décor find lets you lift its head to dispose of your smalls.
Owl Laundry Basket
Fancy an owl instead? Acquire a grey laundry basket for your owl home décor collection.
Shark Laundry Basket
Scare your kids into doing their laundry. These sharks offer fun laundry baskets that eat either dirty clothes – or your kids.
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
