An Indonesian House That Gets Light To Play With Stone And Concrete [video]

As the future home of a designer couple, this project came into the hands of TIES architects with some very specific homeowner requirements. The couple wanted to integrate their daily working environment as a fundamental piece of the puzzle, where it would merge with the regular routine at home. Because of this desire for a strong work and home life link, the 375 square metre house was constructed upon two leading functions. The essential home office is located down on the first, semi-basement floor, with a welcoming residential area situated upon the level above. It’s here that a towering window wraps a pitched, double-height room, and a breathtaking breeze block wall brings stunning sunlit pattern.

The modern exterior of this project uses a pattern of breeze blocks, which perform a decorative function both inside and out. The blocks were implemented to allow a generous influx of uplifting sunlight to enter the double height living space, where the playful permeation causes aesthetic light play.

Planters front the home exterior on two levels, which work toward blending the contemporary structure with its surrounding green landscape, thus softening its presence on the land.

Large black gates reveal a shaded glimpse of the terraced entryway within. More raised planters and exterior lighting create a magical ambience to welcome the owners home, and to create a lasting first impression on guests.

At the back of the house, the classic gable roof shape is brightly highlighted with a strip of external lighting around its edge. Massive windows break open the side of the building, exposing blissful sky views to those dwelling within.

A towering window wraps the pitched roof above the double-height living room, exposing the space to a clear skyscape. The room is brightened further by light decor pieces in the shape of a soft cream living room rug and a modern sofa. Modern black rocking chairs add dark punctuation to the arrangement.

The wall of decorative breeze blocks provides the living room with a unique focal point. The wall is elevated to allow access onto the concrete roof of the carport where a dry garden is planted.

Black framed nesting coffee tables , a coordinating round side table , and the black living room chairs complement stark steel window frames.

The lounge area is raised slightly proud of the kitchen dining area, where a small illuminated staircase provides access. The gable roof shape encompasses the entire living space, making it possible to achieve the ultimate ceiling height thanks to the gradient of the slope.

The kitchen emerges from behind flat-fronted, handle-free cabinet doors.

A mezzanine platform is constructed above the kitchen to make better use of the expansive ceiling height in this area.

Access ladders climb up and over the concealed kitchen design. A sun-warmed loft net makes a tempting place for rest and relaxation under a wide skylight.

The owner of the house required the design to place a firm focus on accessibility in order to welcome their senior citizen parents who have walking challenges. Aesthetically pleasing accessibility ramps were built to connect the floors in place of large staircases. The split level ramp optimises and maximises the available area in the house.

The semi-private residential space is located at the front of the house, with bedrooms more secluded toward the back.

The two living volumes are separated by a dry garden that provides additional ventilation and natural light.

A peaceful atmosphere grows from the internal garden, which nurtures a restful pause in the separation between the walls of the two masses.

The external home entryway conjures the same feeling of restfulness with lush green planting and glowing light. Despite its cool, raw concrete exterior, the home has a warm and inviting presentation. This forecourt is also the main garden for the home, although the roof gardens each offer sweeter views and the courtyards sandwiched between living volumes provide more privacy.

The master ensuite bathroom is a darkly decorated space with a black bathtub. A glass wall WC is installed alongside the shower cubicle in a smooth, flush-fitting arrangement.

The ensuite bathroom in its entirety is a glass-walled room, which allows natural light to be borrowed from the bedroom windows.

A unique bathroom basin looks out through the glass wall into the bedroom and the views beyond the outer windows. A ceiling-mounted tap descends upon the shallow, black sink. The dark decor scheme continues through the bedroom to achieve one cohesive look.

Basement floor plan, including the main garden area with terrace, a maid’s bedroom and bathroom, a multipurpose room, and the home office that resides alongside a handy kitchen and dining area.

First floor plan with main open plan living room, dining room and kitchen layout. We also see a kids’ bedroom and guest bedroom on the opposite side of the dry garden here, as well as a storage room and small bathroom.

Second floor plan with the master bedroom and glass wall ensuite bathroom.

Mezzanine plan with loft net, plus another roof garden situated toward the back of the house.

Roof plan.

Section drawing showing the distribution and layering of space along with ramp access. This drawing clearly illustrates the split of space achieved by the dry garden within the walls of the house.

Section drawing from gable end, illustrating the impressive pitch and scale of the pitched roof design.

Create the perfect ambiance for your living room with a floor lamp that suits your style. Compared to overhead lighting, floor lamps offer a world of flexibility – they provide illumination right where you need it at the brightness level that makes you feel the most comfortable. This buying guide covers stylish floor lamps for ambient lighting, adjustable task lamps to brighten your reading chairs, and designer statement pieces sure to start conversations. We’ve scoured the web to find our favorite picks for every situation, each one available for sale online right now. There’s something here for everyone.

Bold Modern Living Room Floor Lamp

Lamps don’t have to be ornate to make a decorative statement – a bold silhouette can capture attention while maintaining minimalistic clarity. This striking design features a geometric cone-shaped base and a contemporary drum shade, all dressed in sophisticated silky black.

Modern Black Living Room Floor Lamp

Perfect for smaller living rooms or tucked-away accent arrangements, this super simple floor lamp maintains a compact footprint for easy placement anywhere. The dome-shaped shade keeps things especially modern. This piece accommodates two bulbs, each with their own pull chain so you can choose your brightness level.

4-Light Industrial Living Room Floor Lamp

A metal mesh shade lends this living room floor lamp a cool industrial look. Because the shade is somewhat transparent, it’s the perfect piece for those who enjoy the classic look of Edison bulbs. It looks just as sophisticated illuminated as it does unlit.

Tolomeo Tall Living Room Floor Lamp

Want the convenience of an overhead lamp with the on-trend style of a floor lamp? The dramatic Tolomeo Mega by Giancarlo Fassina and Michele De Lucchi stands especially tall, able to loom over a sofa or extend toward the center of the room. The articulated arm structure allows for endless adjustability.

Black and Brass Adjustable Floor Lamp

Brass and black are a timeless combination well-suited to traditional and contemporary interior themes alike. This adjustable floor lamp is ideal for placement beside a reading chair, over a writing desk, or even near the sofa. This piece includes an LED bulb, or you can replace it with your own.

Cordless Living Room Floor Lamp

Battery-powered floor lamps are a fantastic solution for living spaces that do not have convenient outlet placement, or for those who want flexible portability. The rechargeable Float LED Floor Lamp by Mario Alessiani can go anywhere – it’s even suitable for use outdoors.

Spun Tall Floor Lamp for Living Room

This oversized living room floor lamp stands at an impressive 69 inches in height, yet it maintains the sleek proportions of a standard floor lamp. This design by sculptor Sebastian Wrong features a stable flared base and simple drum-shaped shade all rendered in a satisfying black or white finish.

Dimmable Living Room Floor Lamp

offer inherent decorative appeal. This design is finished in all black, with the drum-shaped shade in a deep black fabric to soften the quality of illumination it emits. Use to establish comfortable mood lighting for quiet evenings at home.

Modern Tripod Living Room Floor Lamp

This playful tripod floor lamp features a two-tone finish, with the black metal legs terminating in natural wood grain for a dip-painted look. Equip with a three-way compatible bulb to take advantage of the rotary switch for customizable brightness.

Living Room Spotlight Floor Lamp

Spotlight-style floor lamps can be used to provide bright directional lighting or can be aimed at a wall to provide ambient illumination. The sophisticated Carronade floor lamp by Markus Johansson shines through quality materials – timeless brass, expertly formed walnut, and matte black aluminum.

Wire Shade Living Room Floor Lamp

A minimalistic wire shade gives this floor lamp a sleek industrial look. This piece features a foot-operated switch for easy handsfree operation. Use with the included LED bulb or equip with your own bulb for a customized lighting experience. Consider adding a low wattage Edison bulb for calm, classically-inspired mood lighting.

FLOS Modern Living Room Floor Lamp

This sculptural floor lamp by Patricia Urquiola features a double layered shade design – a smooth interior diffuser that softens the light, and a perforated polycarbonate exterior in a classic dome shape. Choose from three finish options – black, white, and bronze.

Apollo Satellite Living Room Floor Lamp

The iconic Apollo Mega floor lamp by Seed Design features a bold satellite shade that softens and diffuses the light for even ambient illumination. Use to bring a strong industrial element to your living space. This piece is available in two colorways – pure black or beach wood.

3-Bulb Floor Arc Lamp for Living Room

Fabric drum lampshades lend a classic look to this arching lamp design. This piece features a four-way switch so you can turn on one, two, or all three bulbs at once for a more customized lighting experience. Use to provide gentle overhead lighting above a sofa or use in a freestanding placement.

Copernica Living Room Reading Floor Lamp

Exquisite engineering makes the Copernica floor lamp an especially elegant choice for reading chairs and other task placements in the living room. The adjustable arm swivels and tilts with only the lightest touch of a finger, perfectly balanced by the bold red counterweight. It rotates 360 degrees and includes an integrated LED with three brightness levels.

Parc Red Floor Lamp for Living Room

Samuel Lambert and Adrien Rovero Parc channeled an especially playful energy when creating the Parc lamp, a sculptural floor lamp that delights from every angle. This piece is available in six color options including vibrant hues like red, blue, green, and orange.

Grasshopper Living Room Floor Lamp

Grasshopper is an iconic floor lamp design originally created by Greta Grossman in 1948 – and it remains an important part of the modern design lexicon today. It’s available in a diverse array of finish options to suit almost any interior decor theme. Take advantage of the pivoting ball-jointed lampshade to illuminate your favorite reading chair.

Muuto Leaf Living Room Floor Lamp

Leaf is an ultra-minimalist living room floor lamp by Muuto. This design is crafted with a flat integrated LED that pares the silhouette down to its most basic form, highly adjustable to illuminate whichever task you have at hand. Dimmer functionality allows for tailored lighting intensity.

Battery Operated Living Room Floor Lamp

At first glance, this living room floor lamp looks like a conventional modern design – but its minimalistic form is hiding powerful portable functionality. This piece is fully rechargeable and can provide up to 15 hours of continuous illumination at maximum brightness. Use to brighten any corner of your living room even in the absence of convenient power outlets.

Foscarini Twiggy Arched Living Room Lamp

The Twiggy floor lamp by Marc Sadler achieves its effortlessly smooth arc shape by harnessing the flexibility of an advanced fiberglass composite material, bending with the weight of the shade. Each lamp comes with included counterweights that can be added to the shade, making the shade hang lower with heavier weights and higher with lighter weights.

Castore White Living Room Floor Lamp

The striking Castore Floor Lamp by Michele De Lucchi is a fabulous mood lighting element for contemporary interior themes. The light is diffused through a frosted blown glass shade for bright yet gentle illumination.

Panthella Living Room Floor Lamp

Panthella is a truly iconic floor lamp design by the illustrious Verner Panton – just as relevant today as it was when first introduced in 1971. This piece features an immediately recognizable silhouette, its dome shade supported by a smooth flared base.

Living Room Floor Lamp with Marble Base

JWDA is a floor lamp that speaks through the quality of its materials. The shade is made from blown opal glass, the slender body finished in bronzed brass, and the weighty base is made from gorgeous Carrara marble. This piece is also available with a travertine base with brushed brass fittings.

Henningsen PH Living Room Floor Lamp

Master lighting designer Poul Henningsen created many iconic masterpieces, the PH 3 1/2-2 1/2 certainly ranking among them. This piece was originally released in 1927 and remains a timeless favorite among high-end decorators today. The shades are especially remarkable, made from handblown opal glass and arranged to provide gentle diffused illumination without any glare.

Elegant Glass Living Room Floor Lamp

This stylish contemporary floor lamp features a simple drums-shaped shade perched atop a transparent glass base. The base makes the lamp feel substantial yet weightless – ideal for smaller living rooms and bright breezy spaces.

Theia Dimmable Living Room Floor Lamp

Theia P is a distinctive contemporary floor lamp with artistic flair. The satellite shade diffuses the lighting while a half-dome cap lightly filters the light even further. This piece is available in two colorways, each one dramatic.

Kartell Kabuki Living Room Floor Lamp

Kabuki is a whimsically ornate floor lamp by Ferruccio Laviani, crafted from a thermoplastic technopolymer molded into a spectacularly intricate lattice shape. The result is otherworldly, a true statement piece for the grandest living rooms. Choose from a variety of smart color options.

Crystal Living Room Floor Lamp

Hanging glass crystals give this living room floor lamp a glamorous look, like a chandelier that you can place and enjoy anywhere. This piece is equipped with a handsfree foot switch. A soft white LED is included.

Arco Arched Living Room Floor Lamp

Designed in 1962 by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the Arco floor lamp is a famous mid-century design with lasting appeal. This piece features a dramatic arch that supports a chrome dome shade while a weighty Carrera marble base anchors the composition for excellent stability.

Modern Living Room Tree Lamp

Tree lamps are a utilitarian investment – they can cast illumination in multiple directions at once, making them a fantastic multipurpose lighting solution for smaller living rooms. This option combines matte black and brushed brass accents for an elevated look.

Metal Tripod Living Room Floor Lamp

This stylish tripod lamp offers an inexpensive way to add a bit of glamour to any living room theme – the metallic copper shade makes it pop. Equip with your favorite E26 base bulb.

Industrial Living Room Reading Floor Lamp

Adjust this standing living room lamp to cast stylish illumination over a reading chair or beside a sofa. This piece is finished in matte black for easy coordination, accented with brass hardware for a luxurious gleam. Equip with an E26 base bulb up to 100W.

Concrete Base Living Room Floor Lamp

Black metal, aged brass, and a sturdy concrete base come together to create a living room lamp that blurs the boundaries between classic and contemporary. This piece is dimmer-compatible.

Gold and Crystal Living Room Floor Lamp

Beautiful brushed gold finishes lend this living room floor lamp a luxurious look at a perfectly accessible price point. The body is accented with faceted crystal ornaments, the shade made from smooth white fabric. This design is also available with a silver finish.

Elegant Gold Living Room Floor Lamp

Whimsical details add sculptural appeal to this gold-finished living room floor lamp design. Use in a conspicuous placement that could benefit from an artistic touch.

Coastal Pineapple Living Room Floor Lamp

For a glamorous take on coastal decor, look no further than this charming living room floor lamp. The gold base is accented with a transparent crystal pineapple, rendered in fine detail and sure to catch the eye. This lamp measures at 59 inches in height for effective ambient illumination.

Traditional Floor Lamp with Terrazzo Base

A cone-shaped base gives this floor lamp excellent stability while transforming the silhouette with contemporary flair. The body is finished in antique brass and the shade is made from smooth white cotton, the base finished with a natural terrazzo look.

Jonathan Adler Torchiere Floor Lamp

Torchieres are a fabulous solution for ambient lighting, casting illumination upward to brighten the room without any harsh glare. Jonathan Adler’s sophisticated Lisbon floor lamp features three bowl-shaped shades, each one concealing two sockets for small type G bulbs. The base is made from natural white marble.

Living Room Floor Lamp with Table

Make a bold decorative statement while saving space with this multipurpose floor lamp and round side table combination. This piece features an adjustable spotlight shade above a round tabletop, the base made from a heavy marble disc. Use alongside a sofa or reading chair.

Brass LED Floor Lamp for Living Room

This simple living room floor lamp features a gooseneck design for precision illumination. The antique brass finish lends a pop of glamor, while the integrated LED provides bright output while reducing energy expenses.

Brass Arc Floor Lamp for Living Room

Cast direct illumination right where you need it with this arching floor lamp by Brightech. This piece is finished with a weighty genuine marble base for excellent stability despite its impressive 75 inch height.

U-Shaped Brass Floor Lamp for Living Room

A sculptural u-shaped base ensures this living room floor lamp looks just as exquisite unlit as it does when it is illuminated. This design features two matte glass globe shades that cast soft diffused light to create an enchanting atmosphere for any home.

Feather Shade Living Room Floor Lamp

Weightless feathers take the place of a traditional fabric shade, allowing this floor lamp to glow like a lofty cloud when illuminated. The slim gold base keeps things simple while providing dependable stability. This piece measures only 52 inches in height – lower sources of lighting provide a more relaxing experience, perfect for smaller rooms and living rooms that use low-profile furniture.

Hanging Floor Lamp for Living Room

A wide jute lampshade gives this floor lamp a playful aesthetic that can fit effortlessly within a wide range of interior themes like coastal, bohemian, tropical, and more. The adjustable body is finished in brass, and the base and counterweight are made from weighty white marble.

3-Way Tripod Living Room Floor Lamp

Solid wood legs keep this living room tripod lamp nice and stable, while a woven taupe shade helps to diffuse the light with a warm and cozy quality. Use this versatile piece to complement interior themes from mid-century modern to contemporary.

Elegant Country Living Room Floor Lamp

Complete your rustic interior theme with a charming farmhouse floor lamp to match. This handsome design is crafted with a sturdy wood body in a pickled finish for a whitewashed look. This piece accommodates two bulbs, each operated by its own pull chain to give greater lighting flexibility.

Rustic Floor Lamp for Living Room

Expertly crafted polyresin gives this living room floor lamp the look of turned wood, but with lightweight appeal and a more economical price tag. Use this versatile design to complement traditional and rustic interior themes alike.

Pine Living Room Floor Lamp

Sustainably harvested pine wood makes up the substantial body of this bold floor lamp design, the bottom painted black with a simple stripe for cool contrast.

Bamboo Living Room Floor Lamp

Expertly crafted from slim bands of bamboo worked into a lantern-like shade, this unique floor lamp offers satisfying mood lighting for the sophisticated living room. This Arik Levy design is available in black or white and two versatile sizes.

Wood and White Living Room Floor Lamp

This decidedly modern lamp silhouette enjoys subtle rustic undertones with the addition of wood. Scantling is a highly articulated floor lamp perfect for living rooms, highly adaptable to a wide variety of lighting needs.

Pull Living Room Wooden Floor Lamp

The playful Pull Floor Lamp showcases an unconventional take on the adjustable lighting concept. Rather than relying on articulated arms or counterweight systems, this design instead allows its shade to hang from the durable cord which can be pulled or retracted as needed. Choose from two finish options.

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