Impressive in stature, chic in detail, and exuding elegance with arches, this interior design has all elements that make for a stunning neoclassical design. However, there is a twist. This neoclassical home design is also filled with characterful rustic accents in raw timber form. These bold rustic interludes disrupt the formality of the classical backdrop, creating a stylistic meld that is welcoming, warm, and earthy. Visualised by 霸都THES , this home is a unique example of aesthetical amalgamation, where one approach does not outweigh the other. We will discover inspiration for rustic feature walls, a unique arched fireplace, unusual lighting designs, a statement green kitchen, and a remarkable entryway.
Designer:霸都VISION
As we enter the lofty neoclassical living room , we’re met with a juxtaposition of earthy, rustic design elements. Raw timber accent furniture pieces dot a large area rug with interesting tones and texture.
A live-edge coffee table fills the centre of the neoclassical living room with a relaxed freeform silhouette. A unique pendant light makes an eye-catching statement above it, whilst an unusual arched fireplace design draws attention up front.
A neat stack of coffee table books and a light-reflective decorative bowl smartly accessorise the rustic coffee table .
Two contrasting modern sofa designs make a visually interesting furniture arrangement. The combination of white and beige upholstery prevents the room from appearing too formal.
Three rustic wooden panels are installed behind the beige living room sofa to create a focal point. A circular section has been stained a darker hue on each panel to add a stylistic element that complements the arches in the room.
A wood burning stove heats the corner of the lounge, which combats the chill from the window.
The wood burner comes in addition to the sleek, curved fireplace design on the opposite wall of the room.
A rustic floor lamp complements the timber-clad feature wall.
A cushioned lounge chair stands opposite the beige sofa in a conversational layout.
The deep window recess serves as an ideal spot for seasonal decor.
A rustic side table stands beside the couch for drinks.
The wall stucco is applied in a raw, rustic fashion around an alcove. Inside the alcove, a series of shelves display an assortment of candlesticks and decorative vases.
The lounge chair is teamed with an extraordinary rustic floor lamp . The stem of the lamp looks like part of a tree, unchanged and beautiful in its natural form.
An archway leads off the hallway of the home into the neighbouring kitchen.
Another large archway leads to the main staircase. At this side of the living space, a pair of rustic stools round out the furniture arrangement. The small pieces allow the eye to wander unobstructed between open plan areas.
A rustic feature wall is rounded at its edge, creating a tactile finish.
Large format floor tiles flow continuously from one room to the next the achieve calm cohesivity,
The fluid layout moves smoothly into a spacious and airy dining room.
A round pedestal dining table is positioned centrally in the room, beneath a textural dining room pendant light. Intricate ceiling coving brings delicate detail to the perimeter of the room.
Modern wall art adds a splash of colour to the beige dining room decor scheme. A small wooden curio cabinet reflects the sunlight from a wall of glazed patio doors, which lead out into a pretty green landscape.
A display shelf unit fits within a wall of rich wood cladding. Arch motif ornaments and terrazzo vases make a trendy exhibition.
Open doorways on either side of the display shelves allow easy entry to the kitchen. The open concept makes this a great house for entertaining guests and extended family.
Brown leather chairs seat up to six people around the imposing table design. A unique ceramic vase filled with greenery makes an attractive dining table centrepiece.
Wood panelling in the dining room matches the wooden kitchen cabinets, which creates a united and restful visual. A sliver of green kitchen backsplash peeps around the corner to excite intrigue.
A matching green throw is strewn across a directors chair in the kitchen, making a comfortable spot to sit and peruse cook books.
The colourful artwork in the kitchen is a piece entitled Head of a Priest by Francis Newton Souza.
The kitchen island is a curved, monolithic form, set at the centre of a minimalistic layout.
Handle-free wooden cabinets maintain a streamlined kitchen aesthetic, which keeps the tiled green backsplash as the protagonist of the story.
A stainless steel knife holder and matching kitchen accessories shine brightly against the dark green kitchen tiles.
A modern faucet makes an elegant arch on top of the kitchen island.
The wide hallway of the home is illuminated with modern black track lights.
Track lights lead all the way to the entryway, where an assortment of storage furniture pieces and seating make up an eclectic group.
At one side of the foyer, an entryway bench is built into a striking round recess. Rustic stonework comes alive under the soft glow of golden perimeter lighting.
The opposite side of the foyer is packed with books and artwork, stacked upon freestanding shelves and a wooden stool.
A red anglepoise lamp adds an unexpected pop of bright colour.
A black leather lounge chair is positioned beside another colourful showpiece, this time in the form of electric blue sculpture.
A spiral staircase leads to the private quarters of the home, under a satin gold finish.
Made characterful with colour, these three modern home designs are bright and bold. Whilst each one communicates a very different aesthetic, all are connected by green accents. The green elements conjure a revitalising essence that feels close to nature. Our first featured tour is a scene of creative contrast. Clashing colours make a vibrant setting filled with artistic energy and vigour. The second house tour is a journey of discovery through quirky design elements that meld into a truly unique apartment. Last of all, we journey to a home with a decidedly more sophisticated vibe, where neoclassical elements are reimagined under crisp colour-blocking and polished terrazzo.
Designer:OOIIO Arquitectura| Visualizer:Estúdio RM2
Inside our first home tour, tangerine, coral, yellow, and pink accents cause a riot of colourful contrast with a wall of mint green storage units. The bright combination conjures an aesthetic fun factor that’s enveloping and warm.
An oval coffee table makes a small centrepiece in the middle of the room, with no living room rug beneath to anchor it. Instead, a luxe white marble floor treatment is celebrated in all of its glossy glory.
Elliptical panels form a stylish room divider between the colourful lounge and the bedroom of the apartment. The panels turn on their axis to provide privacy when required.
A number of mint green units in the living space constitute the kitchen. Pink fish scale-like wall tiles make a bold backsplash with a tropical vibe.
The run of green storage units flows all the way into the bedroom, where the units serve as wardrobes. A tangerine ceiling treatment marks the walkway through the home. It also helps to zone the one-wall kitchen from the lounge.
Behind the room divider, a greige upholstered bed is flanked by eye-catching modern wall sconces . A recessed shelving nook introduces a shock of bright tangerine into the serene bedroom scheme.
pull in natural beauty.
Visualizer:Mai Trang Nguyen
Our second home tour is a unique space that’s full of surprises. An inviting tufted sofa is shaped like a curvaceous pod behind two sculptural coffee tables.
Underneath the modern coffee tables , a unique rug places a complementary pop of green.
Instead of the obligatory living room TV wall, a focal point of archways is arranged alongside illuminated green wall shelves .
The dining room pendant lights seem to inspire a mesmerising column design, which supports a pair of elegant kitchen archways.
Green and yellow upholstered dining chairs encircle a round green dining table design. An assortment of glass vases and flowers make a whimsical dining table centrepiece.
Terrazzo flooring defines the kitchen area from the rest of the open-plan living space.
The terrazzo floor treatment snakes around from the kitchen to the home entryway. A green console table design makes a colourful focal point in a small alcove.
A yellow arched doorway makes a cheerful entryway into the bedroom. Its curves are echoed in an undulating headboard design. A floating canopy crosses the ceiling above the bed, illuminated by soft perimeter lighting.
A linear media unit strikes a green underline beneath the bedroom TV.
Inside the bathroom, a green vanity unit is paired with an arched vanity mirror. The whole ensemble is encapsulated within an arch-shaped recess, which is lit around its edges to dramatic effect.
Visualizer:Sanye Design Studio
Home tour number three is blessed with sophisticated neoclassical flair. This sage green interior design is formal yet fresh, classical yet youthful.
The modular tufted sofa design introduces a brighter shade of green to create interest and energy.
The TV wall carries a distinctly neoclassical vibe with decorative boiserie moulding.
A curved media unit sweeps underneath the living room TV in a clean white finish.
The curvaceous furniture design complements an interior archway that leads to the home entryway. A pretty stained glass window colours the front door.
A low room divider between the lounge and the dining room is smartly clad in green panelling and a terrazzo top. Decorative glass panels reflect the curves of an arch-shaped dining room chandelier .
seat four people at the wooden dining table.
The room divider is also a breakfast bar/coffee bar.
Glass base units are backlit to make atmospheric mood lighting around the dining room. The unit lights also draw attention to the racetrack-shaped cutouts in the cabinet doors, which beautifully echo the fluted glass room divider panels.
Abstract wall art carries the green accent onto pale wall decor.
A beautiful ceiling rose explodes a ring of decorative stucco around the dining room ceiling light. The upper cabinets in the kitchen are glass fronted to help the compact kitchen diner to appear more open and spacious. LED strips illuminate the contents of the cupboards to create an attractive feature.
A glass vase and modern fruit bowl make a simple dining table centrepiece. See more ideas for modern fruit bowls .
Inside the master bedroom, dark green accents colour the neoclassical decor scheme. The colour palette continues into an attached home office area.
Green colour-blocking runs behind the headboard and bedside units to create a colourful statement. A pleated floor lamp draws an elegantly curved silhouette in front.
Small gold wall sconces complement the dark green paintwork around the headboard. A bank of fitted wardrobes continues the emerald green theme across an adjacent bedroom wall. The bedside units and the bed itself strike a rich note of deep espresso.
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
