Mid-century design is certainly not a newcomer to decor trends. For years now, looks coveted by the most style-conscious include those 1950s marvels inspired by design giants like Eames and architects like Frank Lloyd Wright. Despite its popularity, there are still designers creating their own unique spins on the mid-century style, including visualizer Aleksandr Kalinov , whose work is featured here. This California house employs some of the breezy, comfortable elements that are familiar to that region, along with the clean mid-century modern lines and plenty of lush, touchable textures. Take a look inside of this modern, open home that is not afraid to be a bit trendy.
Entering the living room, visitors are instantly struck by how open the relatively modest house feels.
Sweeping lines from the spacious backyard into the open living room are long and straight.
The furniture likewise features clean, calming lines in contrast to the organic lines of the abstract artwork behind it. The low-profile mid century modern sofa design fits well with the home’s era-influenced style.
The wood paneling on the wall is another distinctly mid-century inspiration –it is both warm and vintage.
The dining room features chairs and table that are a bit more modern than mid-century, as well as dining room pendant lights that have a bit of retro appeal.
The color palette has a California cool to it, with lots of bare wood grain, whites, and grays.
Of course, what California luxury home is complete without a swimming pool and backyard palms.
One of the more stunning features of this home is the textured teal wall, which sets off perfectly the decorative candles held in gold candlesticks.
The wood flooring is not the same color as the wood paneled walls, so it adds a bit of interesting contrast.
While a mid century modern coffee table would have suited this space well, the decision to go in a more Art Deco direction underscores the opulent interior theme. Looking more at the decorative accents, we find the simplicity in a decorative vase -
- and the luxurious in a stunning gold room divider.
Smooth and shiny walls are balanced out by plush carpeting, which does not tend to be the choice of most modern homeowners, but is very aligned with the mid-century look.
The luxurious green color comes back in the bedding, and works perfectly with the gold accents.
The use of 4 poster beds is not limited to mid-century design and in fact, the material chosen for this one almost has an 80s flair to it.
Abstract art also gained popularity during the mid-century design period, so its inclusion here works.
Indeed, the art theme even carries into the bathroom with its abstract wall design.
Marble and stone give this luxurious bathroom a bit of a California vibe.
A black tub and picture window finish off this tour of a sunny and stunning house in California.
Feeling just crazy about cats? You, the internet’s cat videos, and our cat-themed home décor accessories are not alone. Cats make our lives lighter, brighter, and just that touch more cuddly. Inject some personality into your daily routine with a cat toothbrush holder above the bathroom sink . Shed light on your next party with cat-faced fairy lights. Go that step too far in the workplace with a cat butt pencil sharpener. Get cat-friendly in your home or office with cat-themed metal wall art , or decorate your flowerbed with a charming garden statue . Embrace your love for these whimsical creatures with our top 52 picks for cat-themed décor and accessories.
Cat-Shaped Table Lamp
Want a table lamp with a difference? This white porcelain beauty’s incisions reflect out light before sleep-time.
Cat Night Light
Looking for kids’ night lights instead? This cute kitten offers a seven-colour light mode - and a portable design your kids can hold.
Cat Ear Headphones
Play the cool cat, with these innovative headphones. Over the ear cushioning ensures a secure fit and exterior silence – or, turn on the cat ears to blast the music outside. USB-rechargeable.
Cat-Shaped String Lights
Have a party planned for a cat-mad friend? Light up the occasion, with these handmade, battery-operated and cat-faced fairy lights.
Cat Wall Decals
Wish a cat would tear into the room? Take your dream literally, with these 3D wall decals simulating moggy madness.
Vinyl Cat Wall Decals
Want something a little more subtle? These sitting, jumping and playing cats provide interior personality in vinyl.
Stylish Cat Art Print
Love a grumpy cat? Clad yours in a beanie, in this artistic print on 100% cotton rag paper.
Framed Cat Artwork
Black cat lovers can’t go past this framed print by Jon Bertelli. Its 17x17 poster is framed with sturdy black wood and plexi glass for protection.
Colorful Cat Canvas Art
Printed on canvas, this close-up injects more colour. Hang its 20x20 inch frame on your bedroom or lounge wall.
Cat-Themed Metal Wall Art
Think you’re just looking at wall art? Think again. This black cast iron kitty can hang on your wall, or act as a hot-plate coaster to protect your kitchen table.
Cat-Themed Bed Sheet
Get your daughter the cat-themed bedroom she dreams of. This pretty-in-pastel design offers a duvet cover , fitted sheet and two pillowcases.
Cat With Glasses Bed Set
Buying for a boy instead? This cotton and polyester blend sleeps your son amongst cool cats.
Cat Shower Curtain
For a shower that’s fun for all the family, this cat curtain is a treat. Machine-washable in polyester, you can buy the matching bath rug to complete the full set.
Cat-Shaped Rug
There’s nothing like a sleeping cat to calm the senses. Place this polyester mat where your cat likes to doze – and get a free mermaid necklace to boot.
Cat-Shaped Pillows
Plush and available in three colours, these cats provide the perfect form for a late-night snuggling session.
Judgmental Cat Pillow
People judge; but so do cats. Be a cat person first, with this provocative pillow upon your lounge-bound sofa.
More Cat-Themed Cushions
Prefer cuter characters? This wide range of cat pillows provides all you need for a purring good time.
Cat Hook & Holder
Brush your teeth in the shower? This plastic white cat holds your brush and paste in a cat-themed bathroom.
Cat Hampers
Cats don’t just eat in laundries – they own them. This yellow-eyed felt moggy hides all your dirty laundry in these unique laundry baskets .
Cat Toilet Paper Holder
Shopping for the friend who has everything? This cast iron toilet paper holder in the shape of a cat is an unusual find.
Decorative Cat Wall Hooks
Need somewhere to hang your bags? This stain-resistant and rust-proof rack lets you hang your raincoats amidst a bevy of cats.
Cat Butt Magnets
Have decorative wall hooks on your radar? These vinyl cat butts add the unusual to your interior.
Cat Mugs
Get a dose of cuteness with your caffeine. These ceramic cat mugs – and free matching spoons - come in black or white.
Surprise Cat Coffee Mug
Don’t expect to find a cat in your mug? These unique coffee mugs exceed all expectations.
Cat Tea Cup With Infuser
Infuse your tea, feline-style. This crazy cat mug in glass strains through a fish.
Cat Tea Infuser
Available in pink or grey, these adorable clingers-on strain through non-toxic silicone.
Cat Coasters
Get a moggy face for every cup. These silicone coasters are a quirky way to protect your table.
Cat Butt Coasters
never seemed so rude. Hand-crocheted in 100% cotton, they’re a find to hide away when your Grandma comes over.
Black and White Cat Salt & Pepper Shaker Set
After salt and pepper shakers for a romantic date? Set these ceramic love-cats upon the dining table.
Cat-Shaped Wine Holder
Give the gift of wine, with a cat on the side. This handmade metal holder is perfect for the dining table or kitchen.
More Fancy Whimsical Cat-Themed Wine Holders
Can’t choose between metal, ceramic, or just plain crazy? This range of wine holders all use cats as their feature.
Cat Cutting Board
Handmade in the US with cherry, black walnut and maple woods, these unique cutting boards are almost good enough to eat.
Cat Egg Mould
Surprising a cat lover for breakfast? Shape their eggs in a cat’s face, while they cook on the pan.
Cat Ice Cube/Chocolate Moulds
Give the gift of the feline form, in these rubber chocolate and ice-cube moulds.
Cats Pattern Embossing Rolling Pin
Want to go the extra mile? Imprint your cookies with cats for the Christmas season.
Cat Tongs
Looking to add to your cat kitchen decor? These Japanese-made, dishwasher-safe cat tongs are some cool kitchen gadgets .
Cat Spoons
Made from ceramic and stainless steel, these unique flatware spoons add a smile to your tea time.
Cat Measuring Spoons
Make baking fun again! These ceramic measuring spoons come adorably gathered with a ribbon bow tie.
Nested Cat Measuring Cups
Use liquids more often? See a cat’s face at the bottom of these ceramic cup measurements.
Cat Footed Bowl
Switch up your nut bowl, with cat’s paws underneath. Its non-porous stoneware is microwave and dishwasher-safe.
Minimalist Cat Planter
Looking for the perfect way to spice up your worktable? A cat planter can’t lead your far astray.
Funny Cat Succulent Planter
Give your succulents a dose of humour. These resin animal-shaped planters let plants breathe through a hole in their bottom.
Decorative Cat Vases
Hide your pens and paper clips – or show off your prize blooms – in these ceramic cat holders.
Decorative Ceramic Cat Figurines
Have a space in need of a furry friend? Place these sleek figurines upon the spot.
Cat Garden/Memorial Statue
Crafted in resin, this angelic kitty is worthy of a cat to remember. Place it indoors or outdoors to relish its memory.
Cat Bookends
Made of polystone, these unique bookends play with black cats – and hold your books together.
Cat Pencil Sharpener
Shock your clients, with this unconventional sharpener amidst your cat office décor.
Cat Pen
Want to play it more PC? This cat pen in black or bright pink signs your deals in black ink.
Cat Door Stopper
See a cat behind the door? These decorative doorstops are made of cast iron.
Cat Door Knocker
Love gargoyles – and cats? These unique door knockers are an interesting hybrid.
Cat Coir Doormat
Hand-stencilled with fade-resistant dyes, these funny door mats ensure your feet don’t slip on their sturdy coir.
Cat-Shaped Cat House
A cat needs their own style of décor – and these cute plush kittens provide the open mouths to house them.
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
