This luxurious home in Kiev is the work of designers Vitaly Yurov and Iryna Dzhemesiuk, a cozy and comfortable space decorated with rich textures in high contrast grayscale. Grayscale color themes are fun to work with because they’re easy to adapt as trends change, as there’s always a great variety of relevant accent colors that look great against a dark neutral background. Within this flat, a great deal of personality comes from the dramatic textures rather than any extraneous decoration - creative blend of modern and classic materials with just the right hint of wood thrown in for warmth.
Visualizer:Vitaly Yurov & Iryna Dzhemesiuk
Alternating matte and gloss checkerboard wall panels offer a subtle style that softens the interior. Rounded pillows, spherical lamps, and flowing curtains also take some of the edge out of the straight lines that make up the overall structure of the furniture.
Low profile sofa and table are arranged above a dark rug, its somewhat off-center placement making the space feel a little more open and less rigid.
Adorable miniaturized wing chairs still embody the idea of opulence with their diamond-tufted leather and velvet upholstery. These are from the Monster collection by Marcel Wanders.
A large and detailed portrait serves as an engaging focal point.
This angle really showcases the layers and distribution of texture throughout the living room and kitchen.
Floor to ceiling curtains make the space feel slightly taller. The polished white ceiling helps preserve some of the light from the windows, which do not reach from floor to ceiling.
The library benefits from a splash of burgundy color on the bookshelf.
This playful oversized floor lamp was designed by Ferran Estela and Nereo Delgado.
Rounded corners and gorgeous curves help to set the dining room apart from the rest of the open floor plan.
One bedroom boasts a few pale yellow accents.
The tufted upholstery on the bedframe is a nice counterbalance to the crisp tactile pinstripe wall behind it.
Oversized veneer panels occupy a corner to the left.
There is a small vanity table on the side which has a dressing stool as well.
A colorful set of books peeks out from the bookshelves in this glass-doored office.
This small office effortlessly houses two desks for back-to-back working. With architect’s lamps and metal filing boxes, this office seems to have a subtle industrial aesthetic influence.
This second bedroom features the same wall textures used in the living room. Large rounded lights smooth out the aesthetic and the dancing Shiva idol provides a point of interest.
A single brass statue adds to the wood and gray theme.
Glass closets are brilliant! Imagine choosing what you want to wear for the day without getting out of the warm bed in the morning. Drawers and storage boxes provide hidden spaces for the unmentionables.
Closets also happen to take up a lot of space, so the transparent doors help to extend the perceived size of the room.
Fine black stripes create a stunning play on the mirror backlighting and add a modernistic contrast to the classic marble tiles. The mirror is unusual in that it reaches all the way to the ceiling, but it’s quite an eye-catching addition!
Stylish concrete ceilings are not a weekend DIY contender but they’re well worth the effort! Once considered to be an unfinished feature, carefully crafted concrete ceilings have become a desirable element in many modern homes that truly embrace the warehouse-like atmosphere of industrial conversions. This post will introduce you to three homes that each feature bold concrete ceilings balanced by traditional wood floors – a workable compromise for anyone who isn’t quite ready to jump into the world of minimalist lofts just yet. Do you already have these gorgeous materials in your interior? Just check out these ideas!
Visualizer:Tanya Dorokhina
This spacious home makes good use of industrial accents contrasted against verdant plants and natural wood floors. Neutral furniture seems to blend seamlessly into the background, allowing the stunning architectural elements to take center stage. Neither the wood floors nor concrete ceiling seem to dominate the interior theme thanks to careful attention paid to balance.
Bright plants serve as the primary ornamental feature used within this unified interior. Photos and decorations do add artistic appeal, but the plants stand out as the only verdant accent.
Note the unusual combination of materials: a drama of contrasts begins with inexpensive concrete, organic wood, and expertly honed marble. These materials typically address dissimilar needs but here they exist in harmony.
Clever backlighting makes shelves and sideboards stand out, but the spaces occupied by gorgeous plants catch the eye well enough that decorative illumination becomes unnecessary.
A combination of modern downlights pair well with updated interpretations of the iconic PH-lamp above the dining table. White wires – routed sharply across the concrete ceiling – offer another nod to this home’s industrial roots. With all the love for material style in this photo, don’t miss those awesome wine shelves in the background of this shot!
The dining room is perfectly split between soft classicism and modernist sensibilities. Iskos-Berlin’s stylish Under the Bell pendant light merges the two aesthetics seamlessly, with its gray felt shell and carefully scalloped edges.
Designer:Privalov Design| Visualizer:Olga Podgornaja
Next, let’s take a look at a colorful and artistic space defined by rich materials and decorated with classically-inspired pop art. It still features the same concrete ceilings and wooden floors but feels so much different from the refined neatness and tidiness of the previous home. This is a playful space that really feels like home while still showcasing contemporary style trends.
Geometric patterns create points of interest throughout the interior, from scored concrete ceilings to hexagonal floors and ornate tiles under the counter.
In a visually-pleasing and economical move, the wooden floors exist mostly in transit areas with designer rugs warming up the social spaces. An expanse of white to the left and an asymmetrical entertainment system to the right emphasize the weighted importance of the living room.
This bright golden chair is the iconic Contour design by Grant Featherston – a recognizable piece of furniture is always a great way to create a focal point within an open floor plan.
Yellow and teal make for such an energizing color theme! It’s a little tropical, feels modern, and works so well to brighten the monochromatic palettes favored today. Finding the right compromise between too much and too little color can be difficult in a thematically diverse home like this one.
More hexagons make a statement on the accent wall of this generously-mirrored dressing room. The navy blue drawers and storage units are quite the surprise, given the vibrant colors used throughout the rest of the home.
Warm cove lighting reflects the golden-yellow hues of the decor theme and brightens the kitchen workspace niche. Note the enviable dark blue dressing room from the last photo at the end of the hallway.
The portrait plates on the far wall in the background are from the Tema E Variazioni collection from the renowned artist Piero Fornasetti. He was obsessed by and created hundreds of images of the same opera singer, soprano Lina Cavalieri.
Who would ever forget visiting a home like this one? To make sure the guests leave with a talking point for the ride home, this glossy black barn-style door makes a huge statement at the exit.
Visualizer:Denis Svirid
Last – yet perhaps most distinctive of them all – a loft style home build within a ground level townhouse. This clash of cultures manifests itself through contrasting interior materials – and the surprising erasure of division between the highly modern interior and expansive lawns outdoors.
This is a great angle to view the surprise and tension the windowed garden creates when viewed through a frame of the industrial lights, carefully routed wires, and industrial light fixtures.
An indoor vertical garden continues the play of opposites. Precisely-carved stone tiles to the left seem to combine both design ideologies: the precision of urban architecture, and the sensible geometry of nature.
Polished metal lighting and seating continues the industrial theme.
But then luxury materials like marble take certain surfaces to a completely different level altogether. The kitchen is swathed in smooth white marble with lovely gray veining, a product of both modern life and traditional ideals.
A hint of industrial influence punctuates the expanse of marble.
Rugged brown curtains are certainly unexpected but surely help to warm the interior when they’re drawn shut at night.
It seems like it would be hard to go wrong with steel, black wood panels, and exquisite slab marble – but this kitchen is exceptional even beyond its sophisticated composition.
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
