A spacious settlement for an extended family, the Gritted Grid project is a home for all ages. Created by Gets Architects , the layout is thoughtfully designed to feature zones for togetherness and privacy in equal measure. Located in South Jakarta, Indonesia, the 1450 square meter home includes an energy-efficient, gridded second skin that protects the interior from the intensity of the sun’s rays while continuing to drink in natural light. High ceilings, cross ventilation, layers of insulation, and high-performance double glazing help to regulate heat inside the house. An indoor koi pond gives the house a comforting outdoor feel that keeps the inhabitants connected with the soothing magic of nature.
Photographer:Mario Wibowo
In this multi-generational private retreat, there lives a couple with their three young adult children, four elderly parents, and a number of pets. The home design incorporates all of the family’s needs and returns them to the comfort of their familiar old neighborhood.
Situated at the apex of the neighborhood, the two-story, honey-colored gridded facade is softened with lush green plants. The design melds gently with neighboring houses while communicating a unique architectural idea.
The project called for the renovation and extension of a pre-existing home. Lines between the two were blurred to achieve harmonious continuity.
The dim and complicated layout of the original house was reimagined to form an airy experience that connects with the landscape.
A sunken courtyard design is protected from the outside world. An extended pavilion provides a semi-outdoor dining area and an open kitchen.
The sparkling blue swimming pool design provides a pleasant panorama within a lining of new trees.
A vertical garden wall adds a beautiful visual stop to the garden. The green space consistently engages the family with nature without leaving the comforts of home.
The protective second skin of the home gives the property its name, the Gritted Grid. These extraordinary, towering latticework panels create magical lightplay.
The outer gridwork filters the sunshine that streams through skylights around the home. The breaks in the roofline minimize the need for artificial lighting.
At the front entrance , lattice roof panels build a shaded porch. An entrance ramp constructs easy access for elderly parents and creates a grand and welcoming composition.
Custom fiber cement breeze-blocks shape the second skin of the home, reaching lofty heights.
LED ribbons strike a fiery edge along the entry porch, casting a dramatic golden glow over the lattice-textured walls.
Ironwood decking defines a sitting area with a picturesque view. A modern bench is perfectly positioned for soaking up the vista.
Inside the home, a luxurious marble-clad living space is made light and airy with a double-height composition and large windows.
Gray sofas form a conversational arrangement, flanking modern black coffee tables with a sharp silhouette. A large living room rug injects fresh blue accents into the neutral decor scheme, laid atop black diamond marble flooring.
Floor-to-ceiling marble columns accentuate wide glass doors and walls.
Wood paneling crosses beneath a mezzanine landing and fills the high ceiling with visual warmth.
A black floor lamp provides reading light over one of the sofas. Black metal side tables expand upon the weighty black accent theme.
Windows fold away, dissolving the barrier between the interior space and the outdoors, fostering a feeling of closeness to nature.
The black coffee tables and side tables are decorated simply to leave all eyes on the uplifting green view.
A fabulous dining table was made using polished marble that was left over from construction.
A suspended staircase design drops lightly above an indoor koi pond.
The turn of the staircase is made roomy, creating a place to sit down and observe the peaceful koi pond below.
Design of the home took place during the pandemic, so the bedrooms were fashioned to serve as self-isolation spaces if needed. Each bedroom has its own ensuite bathroom and private terrace or balcony. There are 2 parent bedrooms on the first floor for easy access and peace away from the 3 children’s bedrooms on the second floor.
Bathrooms in the home are luxurious sanctuaries with an opulent materials palette. Here, different flooring materials are employed to zone the floor plan, defining a cozy bathtub corner from the larger area.
A smaller, more intimate living room is tucked away from the grand living space in the central axis of the home.
The second floor of the added pavilion contains a home gym, dance studio, and guest room.
The custom fiber cement breeze blocks provide seclusion from the street but preserve connection with a pleasant view of the park and welcome in a blissful breeze.
The gridded second skin also creates cohesion across the three facades of the two-story home, giving it a more lightweight presence in the neighborhood.
Green views of the adjacent park are enjoyed from the second floor.
Sustainability is at the soul of this family abode: Numerous layers of insulation, solar panel installation, high ceilings, stormwater collection, maximization of natural light, and cross ventilation all around the house cut down on the family’s impact upon the earth.
This section drawing illustrates how the main, central living space is flanked by two fishponds. It also opens fully onto two ironwood terraces.
On the 3D floor plan, we can observe the division of space between communal and private areas.
The home is sited to maximize natural light all year round. Its U-shaped plan encompasses outdoor or semi-outdoor areas.
Ground-floor plan.
Second-floor plan.
Roof plan.
Neutral palettes resonate with family dynamics, offering versatile and calming backdrops that accommodate shifting familial activity and emotions. Subdued shades like pale earth tones possess a unique adaptability, fostering togetherness while respecting individual tastes. In this article, our focus turns to a 155-square-meter Tohatin townhouse in the Republic of Moldova. Visualized by Gabriela Pleșca and SESTACOV , this family residence displays a harmonious fusion of sleek design elements and the easy appeal of neutral tones. From chic living areas to tranquil bedroom designs and bathrooms, the interior demonstrates how a palette of light earth tones enriches the ambiance, creating a soothing environment that supports modern living.
Pale earth tones form the foundational design element of a simply stunning family living room. Wooden wall panels and a stone mount form a striking TV wall with an effortlessly elegant aesthetic. A modern fireplace flickers atmospherically along a matching stone hearth.
A beige sofa is pushed back under the rise of the staircase to create more floor area for family activities. A luxe stone coffee table stretches out in front.
On the low coffee table , a small lamp and a couple of coffee table books form a useful centerpiece with a warming glow.
Four unique pendant lights hang through the void of the stairwell, bringing eye-catching texture with them. A large, beige living room rug takes texture to the floor.
Ribbons of LED light atmospherically frame the wood-clad TV wall, giving it a floating appearance that separates it from the plain beige perimeter.
Wooden siding boxes in the staircase, concealing the treads from the peaceful living room layout.
The modern staircase design is moodily lit along each wooden riser to provide safe footing.
A pale neutral decor scheme continues upstairs, where a master bedroom suite, two kids’ rooms, and two bathrooms are located.
The formal dining room is situated next to the living room seating area in an open-plan arrangement. Unique dining room pendant lights form graceful, inverted silhouettes.
darkly surround a modern wooden dining table, anchoring the light neutral decor scheme.
Three black bar stools provide a visual anchor in the beige and wood kitchen design. The stools are lined up along one side of a stone kitchen peninsula to fashion a breakfast bar.
Behind the kitchen peninsula, tall cabinet doors retract to reveal a convenient drinks-making bar, complete with a coffee maker, electric tea kettle, and a blender for smoothies.
A linear suspension light illuminates the kitchen peninsula, throwing light over an integrated electric stove.
A matt black kitchen faucet fills the island sink.
Upstairs, the nursery carries a cute neutral decor scheme with a whimsical cloud theme. A bouclé chair offers a comfy spot for parents to sit for playtime or to read a bedtime story.
Small poufs roll around the floor with the youngest member of the family. A kids’ play table and chairs set have a natural wooden finish, along with the toys, to prevent overstimulation from garish color.
Fluffy cloud pendant lights cluster overhead, creating a magical ambiance.
The wooden kid’s chairs have a unique wishbone back, which complements the curves of cloud motifs around the room.
Toy storage wraps the corner of the child’s room, low enough for the little one to easily access all of their things.
A set of wooden wall hooks hang dreamcatchers and play accessories. Cloud wall decor makes a playful backdrop.
In the master bedroom, an upholstered bed melds peacefully with a pale, earthy headboard wall constructed with deeply textured stone and modern wood panels.
A soft beige bedroom rug underlines the bed and color matches a small beige nightstand.
A wide bedside table lamp fills the small bedside tabletop. Perimeter LEDs pour subtle illumination down the rugged stone feature wall.
An attention-grabbing bedroom pendant light falls above a pouf on the other side of the bed. The pendant shade matches those that hang in the stairwell to strengthen the home’s cohesive textural palette.
The master bedroom suite has an adjoining dressing room, filled with glass-fronted wardrobes. Light strips illuminate the clothing and shoes within the glazed chambers.
The opposite side of the dressing room is fitted with wooden wardrobes that hide away less glamorous items and out-of-season collections. There is also a built-in vanity table with a full-length mirror for applying makeup, styling hair, and trying on outfits.
Sliding glass doors lead to the ensuite master bathroom.
Beige panels conceal the toilet cistern, making the layout streamlined. Stone tiles define a sleek shower space.
Illuminated shelves brighten a bespoke vanity area.
Twin kids’ beds furnish the next bedroom. Clean white panels simplify the wall decor.
A wooden nightstand separates the two sleeping areas and provides a landing spot for books.
White wardrobes meld with the minimalistic white-paneled perimeter.
A double workspace is set up by the bedroom window, where the kids can do homework or work on their own projects.
Two white swivel chairs wheel easily along the desk to encourage collaboration.
The kids’ bathroom has a minimalist beige decor scheme with modern fittings. A small wooden stool gives little ones a boost to reach the floating vanity unit.
A large, mirrored cabinet hides away all of the kids’ toiletries and bath toys–except for their favorite rubber ducks, of course.
A floating toilet clears floor space, making the compact room appear larger.
The fitted bathtub is clad with a wood grain panel to match the wet wall.
The guest bathroom carries a similar tranquil beige and wood-tone aesthetic.
The guest bathroom also doubles as the family laundry room, with a stacked washing machine and dryer hidden behind secretive wooden doors.
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
