A home’s design needs to take into consideration everyone that lives there. While this usually extends to all the human occupants of a house, many homes also have furry residents to consider. Luckily, there are certainly options that can suit a homeowner of discerning taste as well as her precious kitties. The home featured in this post comes from designer PartiDesign & CHT Architect with photos by Hey!Cheese . The home has the clean lines and subtle colors that we have come to expect from modern design, but included with the people furniture is stylish cat furniture , including a custom built climbing wall. Take a look inside and see how many furry friends you can find perched and purring in this lovely space.
When choosing indoor house plants for a home with cats, its important to find those that are safe for animals. This home features a Swiss cheese plant as well as a Fiddle Leaf Fig and Boston Fern . The coffee tables provide a nice surface for mischievous cats to leap to a from.
The two story home has lots of natural light and even feels a bit like a human-sized version of a cat tree with its open stairwell in the center of the main floor.
A simple wall clock placed up near the ceiling is practical and chic.
Cats need plenty of sunny spots to sit, like this pink bean bag chair, nestled in a nook across from a unique floor lamps .
The colors in the home are fairly subtle, with a muted green serving as a modern neutral.
In the dining room, Scandinavian style chairs and dining room pendants are a bit mismatched, but in purposeful way.
Indeed, the dining area itself is somewhat small, nestled closely into the kitchen.
like the Nerd Counter Stool in turquoise add a playful flair.
Cats can easily pad along the white laminate flooring in silence.
And they can always find a way to get into trouble when drawers and countertops are involved.
The white on white design is perfect for a sunny kitchen, making it feel incredibly spacious.
Organization is key in a small kitchen, as evidenced by these drawers full of coffee mugs .
Nothing like an all-seeing perch for a curious kitty.
This design goes the extra mile, giving the cats a birds-eye view from above the staircase on a glass platform.
It’s hard to imagine a cat ever leaving this sunny perch where he can observe all the happenings of the home.
Of course, another cat encroaching on his space might be enough to make him move.
Or not.
The kitty piece de resistance is the stylish custom cat climbing wall, situated cleverly near the wine racks .
In the bedroom, a comfortable reading chair even has an ottoman for a cat to sun herself.
like these can keep plants out of harms way from claws.
, on the other hand mainly provide a non-intrusive source of light for bedtime.
Kids’ bedrooms are where our childhood memories grow. Why not create a sleep-in playground that visualises your children’s dreams and desires? Our top 50 list of kids’ room décor accessories can help transform your standard, white-walled space into a room they can be proud of. Want minimal interference to your home’s décor? Install a ceiling full of stars, glowing only at night. Don’t have space for accessories? Rug them up in a dreamy astronaut or dinosaur bedspread. Want to help them feel like Superman? Create the illusion of the Hulk’s hand, punching through the wall. Get creatively decorating, with these fun kids home décor finds.
White Butterflies Wall Decor
Create patterns of your own with the symbol of liberty – butterflies. Adhere these water-proof PVC creatures to walls, doors, glass or other hard surfaces for an artistic effect. Each comes in a six-pack.
Colorful Butterflies Wall Decor
Want your butterflies to carry more colour? These hand-made decals come in nine colour-ways, and differing shapes and sizes.
Glow-In-The-Dark Stars Wall Stickers
Love a magical kids’ room, but scared it will impact your interior? These nifty wall and ceiling stickers hide by day, shine by night.
Elephant Parade Kids Wallpaper
Available in shades of grey or blue, enhance your children’s bedroom with this easy peel-off and stick-on paper – leaving no sticky residue.
Buildings Wallpaper
Don’t have an animal lover? Let them dream of New York, Vienna or Prague in this city-inspired paper that’s easily repositioned.
Dinosaur-Themed Kids’ Room Wallpaper
Take your kids back to the Jurassic age, with this illustrated wallpaper. Washable and available in double rolls, it’ll keep their history lessons going past school.
Kids 5 Mountain Wallpaper Tile
Looking for something more Scandinavian? This five-piece combines playful mountains, spots and stripes into a fun wallpaper for all the family.
Cars & Racetrack Wallpaper For Kids
Raise a future policeman or traffic control officer, with this race track paper for your kids’ wall. Featuring ambulances, school buses and cabs, it’s a great way to fill a white-walled space.
Kids Race Track Rug
Want it in a kids’ rug instead? This thick, 80 by 40-inch play mat is perfect for racing toy cars.
Cute Kid’s Rug With Animal Prints
100% wool makes this animal rug a stand-out. Place its hand-tufted wool in any light, bright, or pastel-coloured play room.
Kids’ Storage Bags
Need a fun incentive for your kids to do laundry? These cute dog-faced, unique laundry bags are worth a try.
Sleep Eyes Wall Decor
Need to convince them to get some shut-eye? These funky wall decals mimic what their eyes should be doing, come bed time.
Cute Faux Taxidermy Deer Head For Kids’ Room
Make your nursery that little bit different. Designed by a French artist and illustrator, these wall-bound faux deer heads jigsaw together for easy assembly.
Monogram Letters For Kids’ Room
Make their room feel like their own. These wooden monograms make a statement on the wall.
Personalized Name Plates
Want it more personalised? Hang their first and second, colour-filled names above their bed.
Personalized Superman Wall Decor
Show your child they can be Superman. Hand-painted in the USA, these 3D plaques make their Marvel comics come to life.
Marvel Superhero Night Lights
Need to fight baddies at night time? Invoke the power of Thor’s hammer, Captain America’s shield, the Iron Man’s mask or the Hulk’s right fist in these night light superhero home décor additions.
Kids’ Bedside Lamp
Need a friend to light the way? These unique kids’ night lights offer a larger-than-life buddy after dark.
Voice-Activated Owl Night Lamp For Kids
Owls are wise, and this owl home décor lamp is no exception. Featuring three brightness settings, your child’s voice or silence turns it on or off.
Mickey Pendant Lights
Have a child just mad about Mickey? These bedroom pendant lights hang at adjustable heights.
Kids’ Room Balloon Lamp
Feeling festive? These LED pendants of acrylic and metal are perfect for a birthday party.
Foldable Book-Shaped Bedside Lamp
White maple and Tyvek paper create a light that looks like a book. Use it as the bedside table lamp of your little bookworm.
Superhero Floating Bookshelves
Need a hand to hold the pages? These unique wall shelves remind your kids that heroes can be bookworms, too.
Kids’ Room Wall Shelves
For something more basic, these wall shelves do the trick. Fully assembled, simply mount them on the wall to tidy away toys.
Cute Boat Bookends
Sail away to a land of learning, with these creative bookends. Made of painted iron with galvanised metal sails, they bring nautical home décor to your boy’s bedroom.
Cute Animal Bookends
Have a kid that’s animal-mad? These faux-leather unique bookends replicate the animal kingdom.
Wooden Toys
Complement animal bookends with a few wooden versions. Hinged with moveable limbs, these teak toys are also easy on the eye.
Kids’ Artwork Display Frame and Cabinet
There’s no painting more special than one drawn by your child. Put it on display – and store 49 more in the back – of this black wooden frame opening from the front.
Inspirational Kids’ Room Wall Art
Have a child that’s stuck on words? Encourage them to read, with this colourful typographic.
Dog Canvas Art Print For Kids’ Room
Buy their first piece of original art, with these hand-painted canvases, different every time.
Ultimate Disney Princesses Art Prints
Does your little girl dream of princesses? Gift her 24 of them, with these print watercolours inspired by Disney.
Kids’ Room Canvas Wall Art
Introduce morality into kids’ wall art. These canvas-printed animals have wise mantras of their own.
Cute Kids’ Room Animal Art Print
Unsure if it’s a boy or girl? Decorate your nursery with this set of six prints.
Black & White Minimalist Kids’ Room Art Prints
Reproduced from an original collage, these luster paper, unframed prints provide the cute and quirky in your toddler’s bedroom.
Kids’ Pin-Up Bulletin Board
Constantly losing their school reports? Pin their important things on these cork-front, framed bulletin boards.
Teepee Shelves
For a shelf and an art piece in one, you can’t go past these teepee shelves. Topped in baby blue or pink, they’re a perfect addition to your first nursery.
House–Shaped Shelves/Display Boxes
After something a bit more modern? These colourful houses in paulownia wood look after necessities.
Kids’ Storage Boxes For Toys & Kids
Need to organise your kid’s many toys? These 100% cotton storage boxes can slide into a bookcase or under the bed, for a stylish solution to storage.
Personalized Toy Box For Kids
Sharing a room between two? Custom-font and name your kids’ toy boxes, to find out who has done the tidying.
Decorative Wall Hooks For Kids’ Rooms
Inject some fun onto your children’s bedroom door. These decorative wall hooks run away from coats and bags – until they hold all five pounds of them.
Kids’ Panton S Chair
Interested in interior design? Help your kids follow in your footsteps, with these Panton-style chairs in non-toxic polypropylene.
Eames-Style Elephant Chair
There’s no need for toddler furniture to lack character. This elephant home décor find is part art piece, part chair for your modern living room.
Kids’ Loft Bed
Don’t have much space to play with? These kids’ beds offer a drawer, desk, bed and storage within one compact unit.
Tree House-Style Kids’ Bed
Build a treehouse inside, with this solid pine creation. With a rustic sand finish and under-bed drawers, it’s got all they need for a space of their own.
Crochet Fox Pillow
Get crafty with your kids’ accessories. These adorable crochet pillows let your kids sleep with foxes, pandas, monkeys and dogs.
Miffy Rabbit Throw Pillow
Scandinavian decor and Miffy pillows go together. Use this cotton cutie as a bolster, sofa cushion or comforter for the 21st-Century child.
Swiss Cross Kids’ Blankets
Grab a blanket that matches Miffy, with this 100% cotton find. Its monochrome looks will suit the bed, couch or car.
Snurk Duvet Covers
Parent to a budding astronaut, soldier or…dinosaur? These bedspreads let them lie under their wildest dreams.
Cute Girls’ Bedding Sets
Need bedding for a little lady? These ballerinas and mermaids make going to bed easy.
Despicable Me Minion Security Camera For Kids
Make monitoring your children fun. This quirky minion camera speaks in the minion’s voice, quips its quotes, and plays music videos of your kids’ or pets’ day.
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
