Sparing yet powerful colour injections give each room of this home its own special character and individual identity, designed and visualised by Cartelle Design . The 110 square metre property, located in Ivanovo, Russia, is filled with a delicious array of painted feature walls, bright modern art and eye-catching accent furniture. Deep royal blue and spice brown create an urban hum inside the open plan living room, amidst misty grey, woodtone and monochrome accents. Plum purple paint pushes from beneath vivid red art to build drama in the master bedroom, whilst cobalt blue and a shout of yellow pair up to make a shared kids’ room. Sage green settles in the bathroom, around cool white marble.
A spice brown modern sofa enlivens a grey and deep royal blue living room scheme. Black and white accent pieces keep the colour combo crisp. A soft grey rug holds the elements of the lounge together as one snug zone, including the sofa, accent armchair, circular pouf and a round coffee table .
Cold concrete tiles climb a TV wall in front of the warm spice sofa. Beside the concrete TV wall, the window reveal has been clad in wood grain to match the bespoke desk there. The wood tone complements the hue of the couch upholstery, and the flooring.
Houndstooth fabric covers the swivel accent chair at the side of the lounge, in a stylish standout touch. A scatter cushion is covered in matching monochrome fabric over on the contrasting sofa to carry the aesthetic through.
Black piping around the accent chair links it with the grey floor pouf , which is also edged with black.
The living room bookshelf is a custom built unit in a royal blue and woodgrain finish. Glass doors slide closed in front of the stacks to keep the hardbacks and knick-knacks dust free.
Another bookcase is nestled between a concrete column and the window wall by the sofa. One more narrow niche is tucked away at the other window reveal around the home workspace.
The blue feature wall engulfs the room door is it’s wake.
From the kitchen diner end of the open living room, we see that the largest of the bookcases wraps the corner of the room. A dining table wraps two sides of the black central kitchen island with smooth wood grain. Golden dining pendant lights dangle on red electrical cords.
Four modern grey dining chairs sit along the edge of the dining island design.
A white cooker hood descends over the island, where the chef can entertain diners with culinary theatre.
The wood flooring finishes just past the dining area, replaced by hard wearing black tile in the kitchen.
The entryway into the living room heads straight for the home workspace in the window, which is framed as a room within a room.
At the core of the all black kitchen, backlit shelving fires illumination over a black marble backsplash. See more black kitchens .
Chunky black marble countertops give the kitchen base units a luxe finish. Mature indoor plants at the end of the run add texture and freeform to the strict linear visual of the kitchen.
A made-to-measure wooden coat nook, key drawer, and shoe storage rack is tucked beside a wall of mirrors.
The mirrored wall and door makes the hallway look twice it’s actual width, allowing for the wall and door on the opposite side of the corridor to be darkened with a smart black paint job.
A monochrome houndstooth stool sits against the black wall, linking the hall decor with the black and white houndstooth pieces that sit at home in the living room. The blue bookcase from the living room enters the end of the hallway.
In the master, black bedroom pendant lights hang long over floating bedside tables. A white platform bed is pushed up against a white marble headboard feature wall.
The marble panel is atmospherically lit around its edges.
Plum paint pushes across a gallery wall in the bedroom, creating a colourful platform for vivid red artwork. The other half of the room is completely black, and home to a wooden work desk.
The textured bedroom rug complements the shades in the bedroom accent wall .
Opposite the doorway into the bedroom, a modern chair design draws an interesting profile.
Black walls and a glowing mirror set an intense scene inside a walk-in closet.
The closet is accessed via glass sliding doors, the same doors as those that seal the large bookcase in the living room.
Backlighting makes drama of a small bookcase just outside the walk-in wardrobe.
Plum wall paint fills the gaps around wood panelling in the bathroom. Black tiles dress the lower half of the walls and flow down over the floor.
A concrete basin fits into a niche by the bathtub.
The plum paint sweeps across the ceiling too.
Spare toiletries are stored in a skinny column of shelving, making the best use of a leftover nook of space whilst also creating a streamlined perimeter.
Every inch of space has been utilised to the max inside a shared kids’ room.
Cobalt blue accessories colour a cosy window seat/reading nook. The colour cluster travels in a vertical line, from a blue pendant light, to a blue accent cushion, to a blue stool.
Wood and white steps climb up to the top bunk.
Blue bars outline the kids’ beds .
A yellow linear suspension light crosses a pine clad kid’s study area.
Toys peek out from storage nooks in the wardrobe design.
White marble builds a unique bathroom sink , and covers the backsplash and floor.
The shower screen ties in with the other black framed glass doors throughout the house.
A black ceiling gives the decor scheme extra weight.
Textured black panels cover the shower enclosure.
Sage green paint spills over the remaining walls and bathroom door.
Christmas bells are ringing, and so is your décor – for some jolly decorations for the big day. Stuck for something for the mantelpiece? Try a reindeer, angel candle, star light or wall decal. Is your Christmas table looking a bit unloved? Gather around the wreaths and candles to make a dinner table display worth sitting down to. From toilet seat huggers, to LED-lit Christmas and birch trees, cutlery holders, tree baubles and bedding sets, our list will have your festive season covered. Sit down with a cup of warm cocoa and read our top fifty picks, to see if you can add some cheer and sparkle to your family homestead this Christmas.
Removable Christmas-Themed Vinyl Wall Stickers
Drench your mantelpiece in Christmas cheer with these vinyl wall stickers, easy to remove and full of joyful welcome.
Christmas Centerpiece With Candles
Light up the table with a wreath bright with candles and real pinecones. Here are more options for decorative candles .
Feather Christmas Trees Accent
Create a luxurious vibe with this pink feathered feature for an entrance table. Comes complete with lights and baubles.
Christmas Stockings
The fireplace will look jolly on Christmas Eve with this 4 pack of Burgundy, Green, Ivory, and Grey Knit Christmas Stockings. Other colour and quantity packs are also available.
Christmas Wreath With LED
Standard Christmas lights not making the cut? Get jolly with an LED-lit Christmas wreath for your front door.
Prelit Artificial Christmas Tree (Spruce)
Not everyone spends hours decorating the tree. Get yours pre-decorated with this 7.5-meter beauty.
Prelit Artificial Christmas Tree (Pine)
Available in two sizes, this Carolina pine is another pre-lit addition to the busy household.
Customizable Smart Phone Controlled Christmas Tree Lights
Create custom light effects to wow your guests this year. These LED string lights are synced with a phone app that lets you map the position of each bulb around any shaped object (not just a Christmas tree). Use pre-loaded effects for a quick setup, or create your own awesome animations by just drawing them into the app!
Lighted Birch Tree
Celebrate the festive season with a beautiful lit birch for beside the dresser.
Angel Tree Topper
Make your Christmas tree an object of envy with this hand-made, glitter-encrusted angel above its branches.
Moravian Star Christmas Tree Topper
A handy porch light or tree topper, this Moravian star shows Santa to the milk and cookies.
Rattan Natural Star Treetop
Match your interior’s more rustic feel with this rattan star atop the tree.
Mr & Mrs Santa Claus VW Bus Christmas Ornament
The Claus’ go hippy aboard this combi van ornament for the mantelpiece.
Glass Angel Ornaments
Let glass angels swing between the fronds of your family’s Christmas tree.
Star Wars Christmas Ornaments
Love watching Star Wars beside the fire? Let the decorations chime in with these baubles based on the classic.
Wooden Snowflake Ornaments
Tie these snowflakes to your tree, beside your doorbell or on your Christmas table for added joy to the season.
Christmas Snow Owl Figurines
Cute, fluffy and oh-so-wise, these figurines make a nice fit for your Christmas tree.
Scandinavian Santa Gnomes
Gnomes are reputed to safeguard against misfortune and bring good luck to the home, and these jolly little red, green and grey fellows are sure to spread some happiness!
Cute Christmas Themed Figurines
This cute group of Santa Claus and reindeer figurines will bring oodles of festive cheer to a mantlepiece or sideboard.
Reindeer Mistletoe Figurine
Bright and cheerful, this 6 inch tall reindeer has a stunning crystal effect–without the high price tag!
Reindeer Ring Holder
Get a rose-gold reindeer to hold your wedding ring during Christmas wash-up time.
Minimalist White And Gold Santas
Simple and sweet. This set of 3 white ceramic Santa Claus figurines are topped with chic copper/rose gold hats that will add a touch of elegance to your Christmas decor.
Lighted Gift Box Decor
Light the path to the tree with these lit gifts on Christmas morning.
Display Domes
Available in a range of shapes and sizes, these glass domes can house fairy lights for a festive wow factor.
Winter Scene Musical Snow Globe
“Silent Night” streams out of these musical snow globes, a pretty picture for a Christmas-mad child.
Hand-Carved Christmas Candles
Glowing in red and green candy-canes, this candle gets taste-buds tingling at the dinner table.
Reindeer Sleigh Candle Holder
Use up your old tealights as these golden reindeer ride their sleigh.
Cute Reindeer Metal Candle Holders
Dot reindeer amongst the feast with these cute tealight holders for the Christmas table.
Christmas Tree Shaped Candle Holder
This adorable tealight holder, fashioned into the shape of a snowy Christmas tree, will add a cosy glow to your room and release soft fragrance through its ceramic branches. See more inspirational tea-light holders .
Flameless LED Wax Fairy Candles
Worried about a fire hazard? These LED-lit fairies glow from the inside - without a flame.
Flameless LED Candles
Tell bedside stories with these candles that won’t catch aflame.
Flameless LED Christmas Ornament Candles
Give your loved one the royal treatment, with a coffee surrounded by Christmas lights.
Christmas Chocolate Molds
Make homemade goodies with these chocolate molds, a nifty trick for impressing visitors.
Christmas Symbols Rolling Pin
Deck the cookies with presents, candy canes and snowmen as this rolling pin glides over their form.
Be Merry Decanter Drinkware Set
Get out the sherry for a merry Christmas toast from a glass decanter.
Snowflakes Coasters
Christmas patterns lurk under cups in these cut-out designs for the kitchen table.
Christmas Themed Dinner Plates
Serve Christmas dinner–and pudding–in merry style on dinner plates and bowls decorated with festive designs.
Santa Suit Christmas Silverware Holder Pockets
Rug up your cutlery in these cute Santa outfits for the dinner table.
Reindeer Salt & Pepper Shakers
Shake up the pantry staples with these unique salt and pepper holders for seasonal ham.
Countdown Christmas Tree Calendar
Get the kids excited with a wooden advent calendar and magnetic decorations.
Stemless Santa Wine Glass
Combine a timeless shape with a Santa design for a unique wine glass this Christmas.
Hanging Santa Christmas Advent Calendar
Hang Santa in the bedroom for the countdown to Christmas. Numbered pockets let each day hold a little surprise.
Cute Christmas Themed Throw Pillows
Spice up the couch with these easy-to-display (and-put-away) Christmas cushions.
Love Birds Decorative Tray
Bring luxurious elegance to a vanity or console table with these decorative hand-painted bronze and white porcelain trays. A gorgeous way to display your favorite jewelry or scented candles.
Christmas Themed Duvet Cover Set
Live and breathe the season with a snowflake-covered duvet set for the winter months.
Christmas-Themed Queen Quilt Set
Clothe your bed in different Christmas patterns, with this two-sided cover set. Choose from either red-and-white plaid or Scandinavian reindeer, bears and a moose each day of the season.
Mini-Gift Santa Toilet Seat Cover and Rug Set
Make the toilet more festive with Santa adorning its rug and seat.
Hanging Santa Outdoor Decor
Give a taste of what’s to come as Santa hangs outside the doorway.
Outdoor Deer Lights
Celebrate the season in style, as these deer prance around your snow-covered front lawn.
Snowflake Window Christmas Decoration
Bring Christmas cheer to your home or workplace with these window-bound snowflakes.
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
