This weekend home in the Kiev suburbs comes from the talented designers at Yo Dezeen . The appearance and feel of luxury was achieved for this particular family home without breaking the bank. The resulting space is a perfect retreat for a family of five that each has their own unique tastes but must figure out how to live - and relax - together.
The house is far enough outside of the city that it gives a feeling of seclusion, even if the reality is that it is not so far away at all. The home is surrounded by dense forests and its quiet, muted interior is meant to be beautiful but also ultimately relaxing.
Any design project comes with its own set of challenges. In this home, as in many, the desires of the parents and the needs of the children need to be able to peacefully co-exist. This is done here largely through the creative use of color. Though soft neutral tones wind through way through most of the home, it is the occasional sunny spark of yellow that brings a youthful vigor to the design.
Family dining is an important part of a family spending time together and plenty of options are available in this house, including a large, modern dining table and a smaller more intimate place for mom and dad to enjoy a cup of tea.
The calming aesthetic extends to the materials used in the house, which include elegant wood flooring and simple tiles, paneling, and pain on the walls. Plenty of vertical lines pervade the space, creating the illusion of even more height. From an exaggerated handrail on the modern spiral staircase to the bookshelves that extend all the way to the ceiling, the eye is drawn up, up, and up.
Comfortable seating is an absolute must for any vacation home and this one is no exception. From expansive section sofas to soft, cozy beds and even upholstered window seats hidden behind gauzy curtains this home is clearly made for turning off the stresses of everyday life and tuning into relaxation.
A one bedroom apartment can be plenty of space if you know how to organize things. There are plenty of ways to layout a one bedroom , no matter what the size.
Visualizer:Shako Gurgenidze
This small one bedroom has a colorful kitchen and tiny balcony, making it perfect for a young couple.
Designer:3Dvis Design
Putting the bedroom on the opposite side of the house from the living room makes for noise - and life - separation here.
Designer:3Dvis Design
An eat-in kitchen is the perfect solution for freeing up some space in a one bedroom.
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Even when a bedroom doesn’t have much space beyond the bed itself, natural light opens things right up.
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When an apartment is long like this one it’s important to make it easy to travel between rooms.
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The living area here is left open - with the kitchen, dining, and living room all becoming on piece. That makes things feel bigger and more modern.
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A hall closet offers extra storage space in this small apartment, perfectly suited to a stylish bachelor.
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A five person dining table can easily slide out to accommodate even more guests in this one bedroom.
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With no outdoor area, it’s essential that this one bedroom stay light in color and let in plenty of sun.
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The wedge shape of this apartment gives a little more space in the bedroom and a little less in the bath.
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Modern simplicity is key in this spacious apartment - from floors to furniture.
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A circular motif adds a little bit of visual interest here with a mirror, dining table, and rug all rounding out the look.
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This spacious home has both a private balcony and a comfortable dining area.
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You can really see the difference dark flooring makes in keeping a space feeling smaller than it is.
Visualizer:Shako Gurgenidze
A big balcony and lots of interesting patterns give this home a youthful glow that’s plenty unique.
Visualizer:Unique 8 Design Studio
The rendering of this floorplan is especially nice. A large outdoor area and living room mean plenty of space for relaxing and entertaining.
Visualizer:Shako Gurgenidze
A simple apartment for a young professional moving up in the world, complete with smoking patio.
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This space is a bit labyrinthine in its design with a closed off kitchen and cramped dining table.
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In a more spacious option the kitchen has a bit more room and a large patio finishes things off.
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When you manage to fit a deep bathtub into a one bedroom you’re really getting creative.
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The dining area in this space is particularly large, as is the living room. It’s a good layout for a couple who would like to have their own areas sometimes.
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When the living room opens out onto the balcony it almost feels like doubling your space.
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The private areas of the home are kept on one side, including the bedroom, walk in closet, and bath. Guests are welcome to the other half.
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This big and busy apartment has an eat-in kitchen, huge living room, big bathroom and large bedroom. It’s enough space to add another bedroom, even.
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In this option the bedroom abuts the kitchen, which is fine for one person but might get annoying for two.
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This home forces guests to walk right past the bedroom to enter the house. A necessary evil depending on the building but not exactly ideal.
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This big bedroom leaves space for a an office area, if needed.
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A conversation circle here shuts out the television but can be opened up when guests leave.
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Having a foyer downstairs allows for a little more privacy in this particular design.
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Plenty of floorspace in the kitchen means an island might be an order.
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The bedroom gets a nice big window in this layout, which is always a good way to wake up.
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By keeping things really simple (with a twin bed) this apartment frees up more room for common space.
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Even a tiny sliver of a patio is better than none in this otherwise spacious apartment.
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More of a studio than a one bedroom, there is no divider between the bedroom and living room area in this particular layout.
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Thankfully there is some division between laundry and bedroom in this home, meaning you can throw the clothes in before bed and have fresh laundry in the morning.
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A bath near the entryway is nice for those that have a lot of guests and not a lot of space.
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Take your coffee on the veranda in this simple and lovely one bedroom.
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A larger balcony means sunset happy hours or sunrise sun salutations.
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This space isn’t quite big enough for your own dining table, but there is a balcony.
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A small bistro table offers enough space for two in this one bedroom design.
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
