Have you ever seen something so mesmerising that the only proper way to describe it would be by using an oxymoron? This is exactly the effect that this beautiful house has on most people. Igor Sirotov , a resident of Kiev, has accomplished such a distinguished feat. This sumptuous four bedroom home contains all the design components necessary for both a minimalist and luxury abode. These two styles may have once been almost opposites, but in this home- they work together to create something that can only be described using an oxymoron: minimalist luxury. And the best part? After you look at this home, the phrase makes perfect sense!
Minimalist style is defined by simplicity and spareness. While luxury focuses more on comfort and elegance, usually at a great expense. So how are these two styles merged in this house? We see the minimalist style in the monochromatic color palette and simple furniture. Although the furniture is simple, it exudes comfort and the entire room is the picture of elegance and grace. It looks fit for royalty!
The sofa is the very definition of opulence and looks amazingly comfortable. While the pure color scheme looks picturesque, complementing the furniture.
From this overhead shot, we can see the orderliness characterized by minimalist style. Everything has its place and yet the room does not look disjointed and mismatched.
A large uncovered window allows the garden to be a part of the interior, brightening the room with the lush greenery, without all the hassle of actually having the plants inside.
The glass wall that allows the homeowner to view his luxurious motor vehicle is a masterful piece of architecture, and a good idea. Why not make the most opulent asset you own become part of the design?
The dining area is simple and uncluttered, but the furniture is wonderfully sumptuous, rendering the need for further decoration useless. The room is a prime example of elegance and class.
The pantry becomes a part of the home’s design thanks to timber shelves and strategically placed lighting. The corner brightens up the room and makes it easy to find exactly what you need when you need it.
Wooden cabinets match the pantry and together these organic elements soften the home’s aesthetic and makes it subtly more homely.
You have heard about sleeper couches, but this is probably the first time you’ve seen one that takes the term so literally. Is it a bed? Is it a couch? Why don’t you decide while you lie back and enjoy the view?
A light fixture can have so much potential, if you choose the right one. This light fixture provides a variety of functions in this room. It adds color, looks fun and lights up the whole room.
The main bedroom is darker than the rest of the home, and it works. It looks snug and comfortable, but no less luxurious! A skylight adds timeless charm and prevents the room from being too dark.
There is nothing more annoying than a tiny shower. But this one is simple, elegant and wonderfully spacious.
Organic features turn this bathroom into a luxurious minimalist dream. The white surroundings bring the timber elements to the forefront and showcase their tireless charisma.
A circular mirror with a LED backlight looks a little like the sun, adding depth to the room. Have you ever seen a timber bathtub? Not only does it look relaxing, it also brings the room to life as it works together with the luxurious his-and-hers amenities.
The main bathroom mirrors the bedroom’s darker interior. Marbled tiles interrupt the dark color scheme and look enchanting. A glass cubicle shower keeps the space neat, and provides an uninterrupted view of the floor, giving an illusion of more floorspace. An age old design trick that is showcased to perfection here.
The home is relatively small, but makes up for space in an abundance of charm and sophistication. The stunning interior turns luxury and minimalist into synonyms and effortlessly blends the two together- creating a true vision that cannot be ignored.
At a point in our existence, we have to marvel at the vastness of the universe. Only partially-discovered, our now eight-planet solar system is a fascinating subject for stargazers young and old. Whether you’re teaching your kids about orbits or simply indulging your nerdier side, our top fifty space-themed home décor accessories have the cosmos at their fingertips. House a real meteorite in a glass case, inside your library. Place glow-in-the-dark constellations upon your children’s ceiling, for a night’s sleep they can dream to. Hang space travel advertising posters on your living room wall. Fulfill your space-age fantasies with a nifty pick from our list.
Genuine Meteorite Display Piece
Sourced directly from Argentina’s Campo del Cielo, these meteorites weighing up to 70 grams come with their own glass display case and certificate of authenticity. Place one in your library cabinet, for a gift from the stars.
Huzi Cosmos Minimalist Space-Themed Building Blocks
Want an alternative to Lego with an educational twist? This seven-piece beech wood set of building blocks magnetically attach to form a world of their own.
Laser Cut Metal Spacecraft, Satellite & Rover Models
Construct your own Hubble Telescope, Apollo Lunar or Mars Rover. These four sets of spacecraft models add an intergalactic edge to your kids’ playtime.
Space Shuttle Scale Model
Have a monochrome interior needing a pop of colour? This NASA to-scale model is painstakingly crafted out of hardwood - with a bright orange burst down its side.
Tintin Moon Rocket
Lovers of TinTin will recognize this iconic rocket. Let its red and white checkers soar on your library shelf or kid’s bedroom table.
Solar System Marble Set
Available unboxed or in a classic display case, this set of planetary marbles make the classic game much more fun. Roll them with friends or keep their rounded forms static, with a handy ring retaining their position.
3D-Printed Planet Models
Show the whole solar system with the wonders of 3D printing. These to-scale replicas offer an easy demonstration on how our world works.
Solar System Paperweight
Give the gift that keeps on giving, with this glass solar system paperweight. Its domed form offers an almost three-dimensional look at the reaches of our galaxy.
Planet Candles
Love Earth more than Venus? These handmade decorative candles from Japan let your favourite planet light up your bath time.
Glow In The Dark Celestial Sphere
Glowing in the dark and charged by the sun, this beautiful glass sphere lends a more interesting night light to the adult bedroom.
Space-Themed Moon Lamp
3D printing has created four sizes of this many-layered lamp resembling the moon.
Moon-Shaped Wall/Ceiling Light With Phases
Wish you were outside camping beneath the moon? This ceiling light offers the next best thing, with a night light that shifts through the moon’s twelve phases.
Rocket Night Light
Blast off to the land of nod, with this natural wood rocket light beside your child’s bed. Its handmade form is a perfect gift for a new arrival or baby shower.
Crescent Moon Night Light
After a night light the adults can enjoy? This natural birch and balsa wood design spreads beautiful patterns from crafted cut-outs.
Foscarini Supernova Replica
Go intergalactic in the dining room, with this Supernova replica above the dining table. Its concentric metal discs overlap to create a light both functional and fascinating.
Vibia Cosmos Cluster Pendant Light
Want to watch the Earth orbiting the moon? These thermoplastic discs in light grey or green give a lit demonstration you can hang in your home.
Starry Light By Anagraphic
Get as close as possible to the real night sky, with this black lamp mirroring the constellations. A specially-designed Milky Way-shaped LED maps their exact location to your home ceiling.
Moon-Shaped Pendant Light
Made of cardboard, the Moon Scraplight Pendant is a feat in paper light engineering. Affix it above your dining room table, to show how dining pendant lights can transform a room.
Glow In The Dark Space-Themed Bedroom Decoration
Create your own romantic haven with these glowing stickers on your bedroom ceiling.
Glow In The Dark Space Wall Stickers
Eight planets and forty glowing stars come in this pack designed for your kids’ bedroom. Make them excited for bedtime, with these green-glow stickers awaiting their walls.
Snurk Astronaut Duvet Cover
Have a little boy or girl that can’t wait to be an astronaut? Make their dreams come true at night time, with this cotton duvet set with matching helmet pillow.
Ursa Major Duvet Cover
Aware of a constellation in the shape of a bear? Sleep under Ursa Major in this machine-washable duvet cover.
Space-Themed Constellation Bed Set
This reversible bedding set lets your kids sleep among the stars. High quality polyester covers its sheets, pillows and duvet cover.
Space-Themed Shower Curtains
Waterproof and mould-resistant, this Milky Way shower curtain brings bath time dreaming closer to the stars.
Space-Themed Throw Pillows
Want to give your couch some space-age loving? Adorn it with these canvas cushions depicting astronauts and capsules.
Outer Space-Themed Nursery Decor
Felt, wood and white thread assemble to create this cute and chic mobile for your new addition. Dangle it above their cot for their first introduction to the solar system.
Luna Moon-Shaped Rug
Astronomy-Themed Constellations Doormat
Coarse coir fibres look after the environment in these novelty doormats depicting constellations. Place one astride your front door for a fade-resistant way to clean your shoes.
NASA JPL Space Tourism Posters
Instead of Rome, Prague or Paris, why not travel to Jupiter? These unusual space advertising posters could cause a stir in your living room.
SpaceX Mars Tourism Posters
Californian SpaceX wants to fly you to Mars. Get extra-terrestrial at home, with these pro-Mars posters in your library or lounge.
Space Exploration Infographics Poster
Unsure of how many craft have orbited, landed or attempted the galaxy? This infographic poster colour-codes the fate of each craft.
Astronomy-Themed Wall Art
The moon has been a source of inspiration for centuries. See what the ancients saw, with this picture of the moon decorating your hallway.
Saturn Art Print
Prefer the loopy rings of Saturn? See it three ways, with this wall print showing three different angles.
Framed Moon Print
Enhanced with an antique-look patina, this large-scale moon print is available in six colours, for a closer look at the body we orbit.
Astronomy Patent Posters
Interested in the patents of telescopes or craft? These handmade posters show our intergalactic creations in detail.
Vintage Space Patent Prints
For a more authentic look, these patents on brown paper cast your mind back to the age of their invention.
Outer Space-Themed Wall Mural Of Planet Venus
Sometimes a room needs a bold feature wall. This large-scale mural of Venus comes in six parts for a peel-on, peel-off and wipeable design solution.
Moon Door Sticker
Imagine your door was a portal to the moon. This adhesive door decal comes in two parts, for a distinctive design that will keep guests guessing.
Astronaut Bookends
Handmade from wood, these unique bookends are made to order. Stand their cork-lined bottoms astride your sci-fi reads, for bookends and reads that get matchy-matchy.
Half-Moon Planter
Set your indoor pot plant against the shape of the moon. These unique planters cast in metal bronze finish lend an alternative frame to succulents and herbs.
Galaxy Magnetic Wall Clock
Depict the time and planetary orbits with these unique wall clocks . Aluminium discs ride around a rubber-coated surface you can stand on your desk or hang on your wall.
Vintage Decorative Telescope
House a vintage telescope in your seaside home. Originally designed for sailing purposes, this telescope is a decorative-only nautical home décor addition.
Modern Astronomical Telescope
Prefer a telescope more modern in look? This shiny contraption helps you decorate your library and see the stars.
Rocket Fuel Pour-Over Coffee Brewer
Brewing for one? Put a rocket over your morning coffee, with these dishwasher-safe unique coffee cups .
Planetary Glass Set
Sized according to their scale, this set of ten planet and moon-shaded glasses inject more joy into your tipple.
Planet Coasters
Stone and slate hold the pattern of the planets, in these unique drink coasters jazzing up your kitchen.
Astronomy-Themed Planetary Dinner Plates
Eating amongst the stars never was easier. This set of ten melamine unique flatware plates resemble the planets, moon and sun.
Rocket Salt & Pepper Shaker Mill
Solid beechwood with a ceramic interior ensures these separately-sold grinders season up a storm.
Rocket Lemon Juicer
This solid beech wood lemon juicer is a simple way to make your meals stratospheric.
Solar System Cutting Board
Maple wood and beeswax combine in these unique cutting boards showing the solar system. Use their laser-cut form to chop your onions, garlic, tomatoes and chilli.
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
