Teal accents and oak smoothly connect the living spaces of this elegantly modern 88 square metre home, located in Moscow, Russian Federation. Designed by A.T.O Studio , a tranquil interior is established upon a light foundation of soft white walls and whispers of grey, and enhanced with only brief moments of the brighter feature colour. As well as the continual colour story, there is a common thread of pattern at play too. Ribbed and wood slatted elements texture rooms with tactile moments, giving a contemporary twist to simple woodtone and tile. Recessed perimeter lighting, illuminated glass closets and designer lamps complete the home with a golden atmospheric glow.
A pale grey rug smartly defines the lounge area in one half of the living room’s open plan layout. A grey lounge chair blends easily with the soft base colour, whilst a teal sofa adds a stretch of upbeat colour.
Abstract art adds interest to tall white walls. Recessed LED ribbons cast an atmospheric glow along the ceiling line.
A Tom Ford coffee table book pulls together the two tone combo of round nesting coffee table s.
The TV wall is a sleek and unique installation of wraparound ribbed panel work, seamlessly secretive cabinetry and a warmly backlit glass display case.
A built-in modern fireplace flickers beneath the integrated TV.
The living room stands open to the stylish home entryway, where a teal ottoman resumes the home’s accent colour.
The centre of the living room is marked by a round pedestal dining table ; slatted texture puts the piece bang on trend.
A glass vase brings a flash of fresh greenery to the oak tabletop.
The L-shaped kitchen pulls neatly around the small dining area , with a balanced mix of warm oak and creamy white cabinets.
The fridge-freezer is hidden away behind closed doors, paired with integrated oven housing to bring the kitchen run to a solid stop.
Frameless interior doors blend cleanly with white walls through the hallway to the bedroom.
A dropped ceiling accommodates recessed spotlights.
The shelves of a shoe storage cabinet are illuminated to both facilitate easy selection and to create a decorative element.
Walnut wardrobes thread a darker grain into the decor scheme.
A laundry room is concealed behind a set of narrow closet doors.
Slatted sliding doors open up a glimpse of prized garments in an ultra organised space.
LED ribbons light the closet rails and shelving.
Edge-to-edge mirrored wall panels and a mirrored door double the sense of space in the corridor.
Inside the master bedroom , a beige platform bed brings warmth into a white decor scheme. Teal curtains frame the bedroom window.
Tiny modern wall sconce s shine task lighting from each side of the modern headboard design.
A cosy rug softens the wood flooring around the platform bed .
A chic swivel desk chair is teamed with a bespoke desk design that floats across the window pane, giving the home office a panoramic view.
The teal drapes are highlighted under the gow of an elegant designer table lamp .
A modern wall light strikes a bold black note down the bedroom’s white TV wall, supplying reading light to a small wingback chair . A shapely TV stand bends into the wall to complement the chairs curvaceous silhouette.
Teal accents are amiss in the master bathroom , but the warmth of wood tone prevails.
Creamy stone encases the bathroom scheme, cladding the floor, walls and vanity countertop.
The double sink bathroom vanity is a continuous volume, split only by an overlaid shelf of toiletries.
Wall mounted stainless steel taps keep the countertop free of additional clutter. Practical undermount lighting shines down from underneath the mirrored wall cabinets.
A wall hung toilet and bidet set are paired on a concealed cistern wall of walnut effect panels. Narrow shelving towers have been set into each side to capitalise on leftover space.
Frameless glass screens hold in the wet zone, where the shower is situated right over a stone encased bathtub .
Moving into the kids’ bedroom, we discover a stylised mountain scene set in two shades of wood tone across made-to-measure wardrobes. Playful kids’ beds are customised to the space, with a floor bed design and a built-in bunk.
A slatted safety barrier follows the contemporary trend seen elsewhere in the home, whilst a teal bed set brings in the home’s feature colour. A much paler shade of teal gently tints the kids’ bedroom walls.
Wooden window blinds extend the aesthetic of the wood slatted bed.
A kid’s study has been fashioned at the window, using the same floating construction as in the master bedroom. A cute kid’s desk chair rolls on castors.
A hanging chair makes a sweet little reading nook within itself, where the kids can bundle up with blankets and cushions.
When the little ones are needing to work off some of that overflowing energy, they can hop over the kids’ play gym for a swing on the gymnastic rings, or take a climb.
The majority of the floor space is kept open to encourage free play and nurture creativity.
This bathroom is styled a little different under pale grey concrete, although beige stone adds golden tones to the shower enclosure. A deep farmhouse bathroom sink lays a weighty presence under an irregular shaped mirror.
Backlighting exaggerates the unique outline of the vanity mirror .
Ribbed tiles texture the toilet wall.
It’s the details that dominate these two modern home interiors, each measuring just under 45 square metres (500 square feet). Wall decor is a plain white affair and the larger furniture silhouettes are kept simple, which gives smaller features their moment to shine. Our first tour explores small bursts of burgundy accent colour and classic art reproductions under a rustic wooden ceiling, all stretched into a long and narrow home layout. Our second featured home employs clear glass partition walls to open up the floor plan, and light wood tone elements to bring in a soft natural vibe. Floor plans included at the end of each tour.
In Moscow Russia, this 44 square metre home tour begins in a narrow minimalist living room. Creamy white walls paint a restful backdrop for a host of interesting designer decor pieces.
At one end of the living room dining room combo , blue-grey dining chairs are teamed up with a concrete table to make a unique and sophisticated set.
Straw hats make a twist on the trendy basket wall aesthetic; this idea is also a great use of space for items that are bulky to store.
Grey-blue throw pillows take the colour detail of the dining area over onto the living room sofa. A floor reading lamp provides focussed task lighting.
The ceiling is clad with rustic wooden planks to draw the eye up into appreciation of the room’s generous height. Black metal strapping adds to the eye catching roof design, and coordinates with black track lights.
Behind the grey tones of the small pedestal dining table and modern dining chairs , burgundy panel doors add a column of colour detail that acts as a zoning technique for the nook. A custom banquette seat pales into the wall colour to keep the space feeling open and uncluttered.
An oval modern fruit bowl makes an elegant yet understated table decoration.
Wall sconces light up the kitchen in the open plan living space, whilst others draw attention to fine art reproductions.
Tonal red tiles spread the room’s accent colour into the small galley kitchen , which gives the white scheme some welcome warmth.
A chunky wooden breakfast bar on slender black legs makes an unusual feature. Metal kitchen bar stools complement the dark elegance of the bespoke piece. Highlighted under A chunky wooden breakfast bar on slender black legs makes an unusual feature. Metal kitchen bar stools complement the dark elegance of the bespoke piece. Highlighted under modern wall sconces, a floating shelf visually links the depth of the kitchen peninsula and the add-on bar as one volume., a floating shelf visually links the depth of the kitchen peninsula and the add-on bar as one volume.
A wide vase brings a pop of greenery to the countertop.
Black nickel handles punctuate the white cabinets.
The bedroom almost matches the living room in size, although a portion of it is sectioned off as a walk in wardrobe. A portiere separates the two zones.
Vermeers’s Girl With A Pearl Earring adds an exquisite touch over the headboard.
and New Nordic Houses books are stacked casually on a minimalist bedside table .
A storage bench pulls in the burgundy accent, which is colour matched by a table on the other side of the bed.
A Scandinavian style chair tucks under feathery pampas grass by the window.
The red herringbone tile used in the kitchen makes a second appearance in a red accent bathroom.
A modern pedestal sink has its slender silhouette reflected in a custom cut floor-to-ceiling vanity mirror.
A burgundy shelving nook adds a hot slice of interest through the plain white cabinetry.
The rustic vibe weaves into the scheme via a small wooden side table with a decorative vase full of pretty greenery.
A slimline toiletries shelf cuts across the large mirror.
Narrow apartment floor plan.
This 45 square metre home in Minsk, Belarus has an ultra crisp aesthetic, with clean white walls and a cool raw concrete ceiling. A glass wall flanks either side of the TV wall, extending symmetry around a modern TV stand .
A white end table wraps the side of the grey couch, keeping the narrow walkway around the lounge clear of obstruction.
A slimline floor lamp wraps the other side.
Timber storage cabinets give a plain white hallway much needed visual warmth and natural texture.
Oak flooring flows from the living room into the glass wall bedroom in one seamless sweep.
by Hay make build fresh white detail around a dark grey rectangle dining table .
A linear suspension light makes a minimalistic addition. Behind the dining area, wooden base units blend with the oak flooring, whilst white wall cabinets open up the feeling of space and reflect natural light from large glass doors. A modern outdoor sofa looks in from the balcony.
In the bedroom, a mature indoor plant adds a tropical touch to the beside.
A bespoke platform bed fits the length and width of the bedroom exactly, without an inch to spare.
is given pride of place on the focal wall.
An Eames Aluminum Group Executive Chair and a floating desk design make a graceful pair, set in the light of the window and the glass partition wall.
3D perspective drawing.
Apartment floor plan.
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
