Apricot, light greens, sky blue and naturals combine to create relaxing, light-hearted environments for modern living. These four bright interiors are average sized homes, which exhibit practical ideas for comfortable layouts within modest dimensions. The warming apricot vibes that flood through these spaces cultivate an uplifting mood that feels like coming home to a hug. Blue and green tones cool down the palettes, along with breaths of grey that bring back an air of sophistication. Natural timber elements beautifully earth the light multicoloured schemes and introduce a tactile quality. We also see how to take colour down a notch by switching out sweeter accents for sandy base tones, whilst staying equally warm and welcoming.
Visualizer:Nhat Nam Studio
Our first calmingly colourful interior is located in Nha Trang, Vietnam, with an area of 66 square metres. A sweet apricot feature wall and colour coordinated artwork rise behind a sky blue sofa. The counterbalance of cool colour against warm brings restful equilibrium to the room.
A green and blue pouf extends the sofa’s colourway further into the lounge layout. Silver grey scatter cushions, drapes and a matching area rug calm down the room’s colour combination.
spring up around the room, adding life and vitality.
Natural timer builds a smooth coffee table and a large media unit under the TV.
White speakers blend in with the pale wall.
Next in the open plan, we come to the dining area. A rattan dining pendant light complements the natural wooden pieces in the room.
A floating shelving unit gives the dining area a hint of colour and an attractive backdrop.
Interior doors are stripped back to bare wood to carry the natural theme through.
decor is mixed with wood grain and white pauses to fashion a fresh space.
Visualizer:Elemental Design
Our next home interior features a warm family of apricot, coral and sand colour accents.
A circular shape theme rounds out the room. A unique shelf looks like artwork over the sofa, and a round coffee table set rests on a circular jute rug. An AIM pendant light trails black strings into the light palette.
The L-shaped kitchen disrupts the light room decor with a large black refrigerator. Black seated dining chairs echo the base note.
Terrazzo floor tiles and a terrazzo topped dining table bring energised pattern into the space.
Sand coloured decor cocoons the bedroom with a cosy vibe. A floating white desk emerges in the centre of the scheme, accessorised with a slick designer table lamp .
Oak closets meld with the sandy tones.
The second bedroom leans into more golden tones. A swing arm wall lamp , vanity mirror and bed runner throw in edgy black accents. A white bedroom pendant light brightens the centre of the colour dense room. See more bedroom pendant lights here.
Bespoke bedroom furniture fits into a window recess.
White closets create pause from the colour theme.
Apricot tiles and a teal vanity colour the bathroom.
Teal herringbone tiles build an elegant feature wall over a hidden cistern, and make beautiful contrast with a timber shelving unit.
Visualizer:Elemental Design
Sandy rounded shapes paint a novel mural in our third living room.
The shape theme is inspired by original architectural arches.
Another painted section makes a backdrop for a chic lounge chair .
The last painted arch acts as backing for a column of floating shelves.
A black and gold linear suspension light makes a rich addition to a grey, tan and black dining set.
A round rug defines the eating area in the open plan.
Around the corner from the dining room, a white kitchen design communicates a minimalist aesthetic.
Black appliances coordinate with the black countertop.
Moving into the bedroom, we find a bespoke headboard design that’s cut to fit edge to edge. A minimalist pendant light swings low over a small bedside table on one side of the room, whilst a floating vanity sweeps in at the other.
Sleek white closets take on the curvaceous character of the floating vanity unit. Wooden detailing gives the wardrobes a custom look, and gives them a material link with the bed.
The next white bedroom has heavier grey elements. An illuminated headboard has been introduced to lighten the space.
Monochrome art hangs low on the wall, overlapping a sandy border around the lower third.
White and wood wardrobes furnish this bedroom too, building cohesivity through the home.
In the final bedroom, a fresh mint element has been included in the wardrobe design to make it more colourful for the youngest member of the family. A gap in the run makes way for a kid’s study area.
An entryway bench slots into a storage volume by the door.
Visualizer:Elemental Design
Last of all, this home is a bright and uplifting space with an ingenious layout that increases usable space.
A brand new half-height TV wall has been created between the lounge and kitchen areas.
The freestanding room divider forms the core of the open plan space, with everything else revolving around it.
A coral coffee table adds a punchy piece to the lounge, which brightly complements apricot accents. Natural wood elements balance out the sweetness of the hue.
Teal kitchen cabinets make a contrasting colourful addition. The back of the TV unit holds additional storage for cooking utensils. A light countertop and white upper units help meld the media unit with the rest of the space.
If Count Dracula were cruising the housing market for a modern pad to replace his decaying castle, then these spacious dark interiors with blood red accents might catch his eye. The gothic inspired colour combo paints moody glamour through three dramatic concept homes, where it cocoons modern furniture, inspires a mysterious lighting scheme, and hushes the outside world. These are homes for escapism, a place where the homeowner can set their own rules. Although darkness dominates, the spaces open up with lofty ceilings and huge windows. Textured stone walls and expanses of traditional panelling are employed to play in the shade, whilst curious sculptural pieces rise out of the shadows to build intrigue.
Visualizer:Serge Somkin
This interior concept is a fresh vision on castle living, inspired by medieval aesthetics. Rough, spacious and controversial, this modern abode is unique from its sculptural furniture down to a strangely foreboding red lighting scheme.
A tall sculptural chair basks in the atmospheric red light of a linear fireplace. Abstract art extrudes from the stone wall.
On the other side of the large living room, an open plan dining area is alive in the glow of rouge perimeter LEDs. A modern dining room chandelier ignites a hoop of searing white.
A persian rug outlines the eating area.
Each dining chair is like a piece of sculptural art. Architectural fins assist with solar shading at the windows, and cause light play across the floor.
A linear suspension light slices through a black and red kitchen scheme.
Wall art is softly lit by directional ceiling lights, bringing it out from the shadows. A dining area runs off the side of the kitchen island; unique dining chairs are shaped like small figures in the gloom.
A black faucet blends into the black kitchen and black marble countertop.
The master bedroom is a massive luxury suite with a glamorous 4 poster bed set right in the centre. A wall of ruby red lighting sears the edge of the darkness, highlighting a long stretch of glass closet doors.
Individual bedroom pendant lights form a chandelier arrangement by the 4 poster bed .
A huge rug spills out from under the bed, flooding beneath a pair of black marble side tables.
More architectural fins filter direct sunlight from the sleeping chamber. Sunlight is invited readily into the other half of the room, where there is a large lounge area and a home workspace.
A square coffee table and equally square chairs furnish the sitting area.
The floor lamp is a unique design that is tightly strung between ceiling and floor.
More red lighting adds mystique to the home office .
Two decorative vases silhouette in the ruby glow.
The sprawling bathroom is like a luxury spa, caped in black.
A sunken bathtub beds into the black floor, allowing a wall of natural light to flood into the room unobstructed.
A modern rocking chair reclines by the window and a piece of red and black sculpture.
There is a walk-in shower at the back of the room with double shower heads.
A golden pendant light gleams over the bath.
The glass wall bathroom looks out into a vanity area.
Twin wash basins are sunken into a long black vanity shelf, underlit by red LEDs.
Vanity stools wait in the fiery glow beneath the bench.
High contrast black and white floor pattern stands out sharply in the shadowy space.
Bright white modern wall lights burn vividly against the dark backdrop. Red perimeter lights highlight wall texture and strike a sharp outline.
Visualizer:Jonathan Nicholson
The next home interior has a neoclassical scheme, with traditional wainscot walls and a button back sofa. A contemporary white chandelier contrasts with the raven paintwork.
Red upholstery makes the tufted sofa stand out from the black panelled backdrop.
Stylish lounge chairs bring more modernity and lighter warming hues into the layout.
An elegant glass vase tops a luxe white marble coffee table. The interior design coffee table book is Entryways of Milan .
A large sputnik chandelier casts out its spokes over the black dining room . White sculptures on white plinths disrupt the onyx decor.
Monochrome wall art is framed by the wainscot beading.
A stark botanical display forms the table centrepiece. Edison bulbs provide a low atmospheric glow.
Four black dining chairs are widely spaced around a rectangular dining table, giving the space a minimalist look and allowing the deep colour scheme to breath. An oak herringbone floor effectively brightens the look.
A garnet upholstered bench bench sweeps underneath colour coordinated floral art. A gold picture frame enriches the opulent colour palette.
Visualizer:Makseem Knife
The final home interior is a one of great stature, where towering wall panels further exaggerate the room’s lofty effect. Custom-made floor length black curtains frame great windows. A black 3-piece suite and floor lamp are dwarfed by the sheer scale of the impressive space.
A splash of russian minimalism colours the black wall.
Laid out beneath the low slung slab coffee table, a scarlet area rug gives the dark room a strong heart. Chevron flooring floods the rest of the floor space with a rich espresso tone.
Almost going unseen, a minimalist pendant light fixture drops a single edison bulb from an original ceiling rose. The black rose melds with its colour matched ceiling mount.
The rest of the enormous room falls away into obscure darkness, where indoor plants brush black feathery silhouettes into the corners.
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
