Wooden elements play a pivotal role in modern neutral home interiors, seamlessly merging contemporary aesthetics with the timeless charm of nature. Here, we’ll take a journey through two stylish contemporary homes that have been adorned with the natural allure of wood. On our first home tour, an open-plan living space unfolds against a serene backdrop of neutral tones. Thoughtfully crafted wooden accents negotiate the peaceful aesthetic, bringing visual warmth and depth. In the second tour, wooden elements take center stage in a luxurious open-plan living space that exudes elegance and sophistication. From furniture to decor, the skillful incorporation of wood infuses a warm and organic ambiance.

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Visualizer:Zrobim Architects

A crisp white sofa makes a light center point in our first modern home design. The light upholstery brings a breath of fresh, contemporary air to the cream and wood-tone backdrop.

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A wood coffee table adds just a hint of color down in front of the sofa, and houses an array of interesting ornaments. The pale gray living room rug softens the floor underfoot and offers a cool counterbalance to the chevron wood floor treatment.

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There is a swathe of wood paneling and cabinet doors in the living room that add a dominating force of warmth, tone, and texture.

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Behind the couch, a small dining area is accessorized with a dainty black and pearl-white glass pendant light.

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A cantilevered media unit makes a wooden accent in front of a textured glass wall. Both the glass and the wood are finely reeded to establish a common theme.

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A glass teapot and matching glass tea cups make a pretty dining table addition.

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The compact dining area is furnished with just two black dining chairs . However, the rear of the sofa doubles as a dining room banquette.

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The living room stands open to the home entryway, which gives the modest apartment a more spacious appearance. A large, full-length mirror increases the perception of space in the open-plan entryway. Wooden storage units line the opposite side.

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A round pouf makes a convenient dressing area by the door for putting on shoes. The frameless front door is color-coordinated with the neutral walls to lessen its imposition.

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The home office is a narrow space but a large window makes it feel welcoming and open. A bespoke computer desk is installed directly across the window where the workspace will benefit from the most natural light. A white ergonomic desk chair provides comfort and style.

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A unique table lamp drops a pop of orange into the neutral home office decor scheme, adding a touch of fun.

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Wooden storage units stow away office paraphernalia and fill the room with a comforting visual warmth. A narrow bookcase and a soft lounge chair come together to create a cosy reading nook.

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The bathroom has a magical warmth, thanks to thoughtful mood lighting and a deep orange decor scheme.

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Perimeter LEDs bring dark orange tiles to life inside the walk-in shower area.

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The orange tiles are balanced by beige counterparts to create added dimension and depth.

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Inside the beige bedroom , a row of fitted walnut wardrobes features a neat built-in nightstand. A matching walnut bedside unit wings the other side.

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The end of bed bench strikes a clean white note across the furniture arrangement.

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A chic bedside table lamp complements a pair of round wall sconces above the headboard. The headboard has a split design, placing a cushioned strip independently from the bedstead.

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Wood paneling clads the foot of the bedroom layout. A small, minimalist dressing table extrudes from the smooth panels.

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A round vanity stool ties in with a circular vanity mirror.

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Apartment floor plan.

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Visualizer:Vladislav Toporovsky

Our second featured home design has a sophisticated appeal. Graceful pendant lights float above an open-plan sitting area, adding a sculptural element to the interior.

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The TV wall is framed by a wooden media unit and bookcase. Ribbons of LED light burn softly around the wall-mounted screen.

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The light gray small sofa is contrasted by a dainty black side table and a matching black coffee table.

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A designer table lamp adorns the black side table , adding a small glow of ambient light.

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Framed artwork makes a large but serenely neutral splash across the living room wall.

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A chunky white marble countertop crowns the wood-slatted kitchen island with a slice of luxury.

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The oval dining table is decorated with wood-slatted legs to make a textural connection with the kitchen island.

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A black console table and a designer lamp underline and highlight 3D artwork, elegantly completing the formal dining room ensemble.

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The L-shaped kitchen installation is extended to the ceiling line, making a wonderful wooden backdrop for the open-plan dining room and sitting area. See more ideas for an L-shaped kitchen with kitchen island .

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The upper kitchen cabinets are textured with slatted doors, which adds interest to the smooth installation. Open kitchen shelving displays a refined collection of decorative vases and bowls.

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A reeded glass vase makes a kitchen island centerpiece. Its ribbed texture complements the slatted cabinet doors and dining table design.

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Saddle-seated bar stools emit a distinctive Japanese inspired aesthetic.

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A linear suspension light runs the full length of the wooden kitchen island, brightly illuminating its luxe white marble countertop.

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The modern kitchen faucet adds a touch of black and metallic luster to the setup.

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Wooden herringbone flooring ties the open plan living space together with beautiful tone and grain.

Just about everyone has to bring work home with them at some time, whether that be a stack of paperwork or saved on a laptop. If you’re not an office worker then perhaps you need a dedicated spot to sort the household bills and correspondence. Even the kids need a area to sit and concentrate on homework or do computer research. Whatever your needs, the chances are that you need a home office - whether that looks like a complete room, a nook or a pull-out shelf, that’s up to you. Here are 53 modern home office ideas to help you decide, and inspire the design of your study space decor.

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Visualizer:Semih Keler

Take a walk on the wild side with this earthy orange and blue home office concept that showcases a leopard art print.

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Designer:Victoria Hagan Interiors

Help ideas bloom in a home workspace that’s brought to life with a floral theme. Complement botanical art prints with a themed chair cushion and a brightly color-coordinated desk lamp.

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Designer:Shang Yan Design & Guan Pin

A large table in this home office setup acts as a double sided desk for two users. This is particularly suitable if you’d like a dual home office space that doubles as a dining room, because by just adding a few more chairs you’ve got an ideal family eating area. Just make sure you have plenty of space nearby to properly clear away all work things before dinner.

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Visualizer:Sivak+Partners

If you require a great deal of storage space for papers, files and reference, then how about this rap around run of cabinets and home office shelving for inspiration.

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Visualizer:DucTayone

A desk can be situated just about anywhere. Behind a sofa is an ideal spot since the length of a sofa matches the span of a desk. Decorative shelving installed behind the sofa can also work double time as office storage.

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Visualizer:Dương Phan

This treble work space is brightened by the contrasting colours and shapes of three different home office chairs, and an arrangement of coloured wall planters.

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Designer:Nordico

A low partition wall makes this space feel like a separate room without cutting it off from the rest of the living area completely. The gorgeous modern swivel chair you see here is the About A Chair by Hay.

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Designer:CCS Architecture

Two Herman Miller Aeron chairs sit back to back between two bespoke home office desks in warmly wood clad surroundings.

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Designer:Tom Robbrecht

This tall partition wall cuts off visual distractions but still allows the room to flow into the next area thanks to open walkways at each side of it. The Eames Group Management Chair functions as the computer chair and can move swiftly on castors between the integrated wall shelving unit and the desk.

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Designer:LUI design+associates

A small home office may benefit from having fitted furniture, with a made-to-measure desk and units. This fitted L-shaped desk sweeps over the top of a unique trash can , which is available here , to join with a matching cupboard and bookshelves. A few stylish monochrome prints decorate the free wall space around the window, and a designer table lamp adorns the worktop.

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Designer:Fertility Design

A retractable wall gives the option of being open to the home or completely closed off when workload demands more quiet. More of this cool sliding glass wall home office implementation can be seen here .

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Designer:61architects & YYdesign| Visualizer:Jan Morek & Jana Simonidesova

Symmetry is maintained by placing two matching floor lamps at either side of this modern home office design, which is raised up on a platform in front of a stunning picture window.

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Designer:Skylab

Two individual spaces have been created in this unusual home office layout. It is divided by a centrally situated asymmetrical desk that mirrors a unique cutaway window. The window slices through wall and ceiling as through the building itself has been cracked in two. The wireless Apple keyboards look pretty in any sort of setup. But if you are looking to mix it up a bit and are looking for keyboards that specifically match your decor, check out our post: 30 Cool Computer Keyboards To Help You Match Your Workspace To Your Decor .

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Visualizer:Michael Nowak

Home office colours don’t have to be neutral. Colour can inject energy into a room, helping the inhabitant to feel motivated and inspired.

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Visualizer:Dmitriy Schuka

This cool home office decor situates a vibrant turquoise desk and multicoloured seating against a black and white backdrop.

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Designer:A Lentil Design

This window into the adjacent living area can be quickly and easily opened and shut to suit.

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Photographer:Alexandra Timpau

A mezzanine level provides a great opportunity for creating a contemporary home office. A leafy view makes this one feel like a tree house.

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Photographer:Soopakorn Srisakul

Talking of treehouses, this beautiful home office has a sapling growing straight through its slatted floor.

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Architect:Olha Wood

It can be hard to squeeze a formal work area into a living space, but many of us could utilise the wasted floor area under our stairs. You may have to clear out a hoard of old coats but clearing the clutter to set up an area like this would be so worth it.

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Designer:Post Formula| Visualizer:Applicata

This simple home office keeps the floor clear by implementing a wall mounted desk design and recessed shelving.

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Visualizer:George Dimitrov

On trend industrial home office decor can be achieved by introducing metal shelving, leaving ducts exposed and decorating with concrete and wire framed pendant lights.

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Visualizer:Denis Karandiuk

Exposed brick makes up the backdrop to this industrial home decor . Wooden shelves placed at various levels add homey touches to the raw wall. The industrial style table is paired with an Eames armchair .

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Designer:Locati Architects

add to the cosy ‘worn-in’ style of a rustic home office.

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Visualizer:Blackhaus Studio

Even the smallest alcove or nook can make an ideal place to set up shop. All you need is a set of wall shelves with the base shelf wide enough to situate a laptop on, and high enough to rest your legs comfortably beneath. Add a desk lamp and a smart home office chair, et voila!

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Visualizer:Design Me Too

The best home office designs provide smooth form and function. This desk has been imagined as a volume that descends from the ceiling and climbs down the side of cabinets before bridging the gap and diving into the floor. Indoor plants breathe life into a soothing neutral colour palette, and cool geometric accents bring the decor bang on trend.

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Designer:Emily Henderson| Photographer:David Tsay| Via:SchoolHouse

A quirky gallery wall with a wooden backdrop makes this a truly personalised space. Two bright red wall sconces add extra character.

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Designer:Studio EI

This home office shelving extrudes from a bank of storage units. The higher volume acts as a bookshelf whilst the larger base volume forms a computer desk.

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Designer:Mark Studio| Photographer:Russel Smith

Small yellow accents go a long way in this white and yellow decor scheme. Coated shelf brackets and a coordinated pendant light fixture is all that’s needed to add decorative flair. The base of the Eames molded plastic chair ties in with a few aqua highlights.

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Visualizer:Zarysy

A floating desk creates a tidy looking space, minimising the clutter of supportive furniture legs. Separate moveable wooden volumes hold the PC tower and a printer unit.

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Source:PBTeen

Metallic accents can add a hint of lux to the space. Check out our copper table lamp post for some beautiful pieces.

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Designer:Shmidt Studio

The About A Chair by Hay sits in front of a selection of bespoke home office organization units. One tall unit has a concealed storage space behind a door in the front and open shelving to the side that is accessible from the desk. A set of drawers on castors can be pulled out and moved to a more convenient spot for access, or to be used as an extra worktop.

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Source:Ikea

This Scandinavian home office uses entirely freestanding units that can easily be relocated should the need arise. Monochrome and botanical artwork decorate the bedroom study area.

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Architect:Studio Wills + Architects

Home office decorating isn’t reserved for closed off rooms, even an alcove can be completely boxed out in different decor to make a stand alone study. These cabinets are all grey in contrast to the white room decor in which its situated. Even a thin threshold of flooring has been changed to grey tile to mark a definitive change of purpose, along with a sliver of wall detailed in grey.

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Designer:Angelina T

Adding the right window treatment is important for practicality as well as aesthetics. Situating your desk in a place with plenty of natural light will help you feel awake, but ensure windows won’t cause reflections on your computer screen as this could strain your eyes.

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Designer:Alina Gulianytska

Home music studios need plenty of bench space to hold extra equipment. A shallow runaround worktop is an ideal solution where space is limited. Pull-out surfaces can hold a keyboard or other peripherals. If music is your thing, do check out our post on: cool headphone stands as well.

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Visualizer:aTng 糖

If you have an untameable abundance of papers and equipment its best to be realistic and plan for it rather than kid yourself that you’re going to manage a minimalist workspace. Choose a set of neat magazine files to group like-with-like papers in a jiffy. Utilise small boxes and baskets for irregular shaped bits and bobs. Invest in more than one set of desk drawers, but in a matching design for a cohesive look. Bright colours work well as they bring light hearted cheer to organised chaos.

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Source:Ikea

White and woodtone decor and accessorising can make even the busiest space look super smooth and stylish.

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Designer:I Spy DIY

A good dose of botanical influence works terrifically with white and woodtone too. Introduce a healthy collection of indoor plants to your desk area, they can even improve the air quality.

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If you’d rather not be faced with work when you’re in relaxation mode, a computer bureau is an ideal fold a way solution. When closed it will unobtrusively blend in with the rest of the living room/dining room/bedroom furniture. Choose a desk chair like this Muuto Cover Chair , so that when not in use at the desk it will look attractive as an accent piece.

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Visualizer:Alexandra Rudenko

This Scandinavian style home office has gone all out botanical with leafy print wallpaper, artwork and accent cushion.

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Visualizer:Julien Stiévenard

The indoor plants in this one are displayed on a tall plant stand, and teamed with black accent pieces. A faux fur throw makes the desk chair a little more cosy.

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Visualizer:TayOne Design Studio

A home library creates a backdrop here, with a rocking chair poised for a reading session or contemplation.

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Visualizer:Mr_Kaleo

This double desk setup sits beneath a large peg board wall, ideal for pinning up inspiration and rough ideas, or for keeping tools and equipment to hand.

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Designer:Thao Nguyen

Shallow picture shelves work well over desks as they don’t overhang or overcrowd headspace.

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Visualizer:Thu Quynh Nguyen

A dining table is a typical spot for ploughing through extra paperwork, kids homework or firing up the laptop, but when dinner time rolls around it can be inconvenient for everyone. Instead, consider setting up a dedicated area nearby so that you can jump straight back into it once family time is through.

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Designer:DHD

Use every bit of vertical space when book and file storage is at a premium. A librarians ladder is an absolute must to keep all of those volumes fully accessible.

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Designer:Avenue Design Studio

Two IKEA drawer units form the centre supports of this double desk arrangement, making good use of the space that would otherwise be eaten up by two more trestle legs.

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Visualizer:int2 Architecture

How about a platform bed-office combo with storage built right in? modern outdoor chairs like the Eames wire chair work great at a desk…

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Source:Risen Developments

… Or the Eames molded plastic chair provides a smoother backrest. A few personal photographs and decorative vases will make a work space inviting too.

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Visualizer:Design Rocks

The green of this home office desk cuts straight across adjacent closets, bringing both areas of the room together.

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Visualizer:IDunic DesignStudio

Soft lighting sets a comfortable tone.

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Visualizer:Studio 13

create a bold symmetry in this double home office .

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Visualizer:Trinh Viet

Bar stools at a high table work best in a creative space where you might spend time standing at the table too, such as when cutting fabric and paper.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Visualizer:Huso

18. Create a Modern Dark Kitchen with Gradients

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Visualizer:Sasha Zolotukhin