There are small homes, and then there a cosy homes–the two are not necessarily the same thing! A small home interior can still feel cold and shadowy, and poor floor planning can easily leave a small home feeling uncomfortably cramped. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. Check out these three beautiful small homes that have been decorated in wonderfully warming golden wood tones, which link to build a sense of cohesive cosiness. You’ll also find ingeniously thought out small space solutions, in terms of bespoke sofas, fitted storage units and made-to-measure unique design features. Come with us to find out how you can build extra cosiness into every part of your small home.
Photographer:Lv Xiaobin
The simple decor of this uniquely minimalist living room is warmed through with plentiful elements of golden natural wood. Despite the basic white paintwork that floods each plain wall, the home interior sets a invitingly cosy and intimate atmosphere.
Cosy factor builds in the bespoke furniture designs that shape the room too. Each piece is made to measure, including a wooden media unit and built-in sofas. Wooden frames accentuate the windows.
Whilst matching wood grain elements hold each part of the home in close connection, the overall feel of the interior is spacious and airy. The roomy illusion comes from a multilevel layout, which includes a raised kitchen, a dipped lounge, and a mezzanine bedroom platform. The space is also visually widened thanks to the inclusion of a glass wall bathroom design.
The boxed kitchen is completely enveloped in wood, which evokes notions of sauna-like warmth. An indoor plant just outside of the open doorway adds an element of fresh colour that also complements the use of natural materials.
The indoor plant inspires a bright green pop of colour inside the kitchen too. Two black kitchen bar stools bring in a sturdy base note.
The breakfast bar thins down the working floor space inside the kitchen, but doubles the prep surface.
add a gold sheen over the dining bar.
White venetian blinds freshen the kitchen window.
Soft lighting accentuates the beauty of the wood grain effect.
Wood panels build a canopy and feeling of security over the bedroom platform.
Designer:Oleksii Venediktov
A wire framed round coffee table set makes a light centrepiece in our second living room design. A circular area rug echoes their shape.
The TV is an unusual design that attaches to a four legged base. The slimline black legs coincide with the black metal coffee tables.
Perforated wooden panels cover a large area of the spacious studio apartment design. The perforations give the suggestion that additional space lies beyond.
The modern sofa has an arm-free silhouette to minimise its proportion, and to let space flow freely around it without the visual stops.
Mustard tiling in the kitchen area is complementary to the golden wood tone in the room.
A yellow and white floor lamp pulls the accent colour into the lounge.
are a visually light option for a small space.
The wood panel wall slides back to reveal the bedroom.
The headboard is made from the same drilled wood panel as the sliding bedroom doors, giving the entire studio one cohesive style code. An umber painted feature wall compliments the painted ceiling that blankets the living room, and gives a cosy cocoon feel.
A low level floor bed design , and a lack of bedside tables, increases the perceived sense of space.
The one wall kitchen layout has one clean line of white base cabinets, because the eye-level double oven is tucked from sight around the corner. Glass fronted wall cabinets give the kitchen depth and interest. A red dining pendant light hangs from the coordinating ceiling above a floating kitchen island .
The chunky wooden kitchen island seems impossibly weightless.
Baseboard lighting runs the length of a wood clad hallway, highlighting an upholstered entryway bench .
Wood laminate flooring runs throughout.
Studio floor plan, revealing closet space tucked into the wedge shaped bedroom.
Designer:H2 Design Group| Visualizer:H2 Design Group
Our third cosy home is a studio with an area of approximately 35 square meters. The client of this project desired a calm place with warmth, elegance and simplicity. Made-to-measure furniture in mirror finish and wood tone provided the answers. Even the space around the living room window has been fully kitted out with storage and a cosy window seat. A set of wood nesting coffee tables help connect the seat with the nearby sofa and lounge chair arrangement.
reflect the natural light.
A bespoke floor to ceiling TV unit doubles as a partial dividing wall between the living room and bedroom.
The grey lounge carpet stops dead at the dividing line with the kitchen, where it is replaced by pine wood. A pine plank ceiling mirrors the flooring in this area, and pine kitchen units connect the two.
A wooden breakfast bar with matching bar stools nestles at one end of the narrow kitchen.
The black marble kitchen backsplash offsets the lightness of the wood, and adds dramatic pattern to the room scheme.
A black electric hob and matching sink camouflage against the worktop.
Inside the bedroom, a Hispano Suiza miniature is displayed on a simple timber bedside shelf.
Mirror fronted cabinets make room proportions appear much larger than their actual measure.
Apartment floor plan.
Sharp black & grey decor is a go to in modern interiors, but sometimes comes across a little cold and harsh. We don’t have to turn our back on the monochrome palette, but we can introduce a softer hue into the mix… Soft pink is a colour that represents peace, compassion, love, and nurturing. It’s easy to go overboard on a good thing though, so how do we introduce such a sweet shade without compromising the confidence of a darker design? The trick is to balance out pink accented rooms with a generous anchor of black and graphite, just like this smart 110 square metre family home interior, designed and visualised by Interior Workshop .
A pink dining set centres in the modern living room design, which sports a predominantly black and white base. However, the corner of the room comes alive in pink ribbed panelling that melds into gathered drapes of the same salmon pink hue. A black wall sconce dots a modern pattern down the colourful wall feature, and highlights its deep texture.
A charcoal L-shaped sofa creates a dark anchor around the base of the pink feature walls, along with a grey area rug that helps visually separate the lounge from the dining area. The wall opposite is occupied with a fitted kitchen. Dark cabinets are sleek and handle-free to build a streamlined look along the limited space.
A large projector screen drops down in front of the kitchen. The projector unit itself descends on a platform that stores inside a ceiling recess.
Coordinating artwork strengthens the colour theme of the room.
Grey concrete builds an elongated hearth for a modern fireplace . A log storage cube slots in beside the stove.
A fireplace screen could come in useful when smaller family members are running around.
Grey kitchen cabinets and a black backsplash balance out the depth of shade in the facing lounge. The pink dining set becomes a colourful core that the whole room design revolves around.
The round dining table stands on a ribbed column that ties in identically with the panelling behind the sofa. Use of coordinating materials creates a ripple of harmony across the room.
Cylindrical legs and backrests on the modern dining chairs continue the commonality.
An optical illusion wall mural brings added depth and dimension to a dedicated meditation room on the ground floor. Realistic pebble pillows stack and scatter on the floor to bring in an element of nature.
The living room’s concrete hearth rounds the corner to become the first step in a modern staircase design .
Upstairs, more ribbed panelling creates a pink bedroom border. The panel stretches across a headboard feature, and links with a row of pink base cabinets on the adjoining wall.
Black bedroom pendant lights offset the sweetness of the pale pink element.
Stacked books and a Marshall speaker sit safely behind the raised lip of a shelf, set on top of the pink cupboards. A green hanging plant adds an extra shot of colour to the mix.
A neat black bedside table is just large enough to hold the book that’s currently in progress–and a pair of reading specs.
A smart magazine holder hangs out by a bedroom chair , offering another comfortable spot for reading.
The black bedroom chair is accompanied by an industrial style floor reading lamp , which has a matching black stem.
Fitted white wardrobes run flush across the entire length of the bedroom, slashed through with thin black handles.
One set of double doors reveal a dressing table inside, complete with cosmetic drawers and a large vanity mirror.
The modern bathroom vanity in the family bathroom is a crisp white linear design, teamed with black vessel basin and coordinating towel rail.
A deep framed vanity mirror with toiletries shelf continues the black colourway.
The shower screen folds back to open out the bathtub. A box bathroom shelf cradles soap dispensers close at hand.
Black nickel coats the faucet over the unique bathroom sink .
The kid’s bedroom is a super stylish space set in graphite grey, and a circular shape theme. The bed hides away behind a partially dividing wall, where a round cutout window reveals an upper bunk for added play. A grey ladder scales to the top of the tower.
Behind the dividing wall, we discover a cosy hideout held safe by a rope screen. Small modern wall sconces light the bed below the play platform, and show off a pink headboard.
A cute whale plush lays beached–or bunked!
Circular frames form a stylish hanging chair in the centre of the kid’s room. The seat swings in the warmth of a neighbouring radiator.
The rest of the room is dominated by a set of wardrobes, and a large kid’s study area.
An Eames bird makes a trendy study buddy.
The black and white desk, and black swivel chair , contrast with a light pink wall here. Another thriving plant trails green vines into the mix.
A small downstairs shower room is tiled top to toe in white tiles with black beats.
The narrow basin profile creates more space to turn around inside confined quarters.
In the hallway, a handy shelf and a pouf slot into a small nook beside storage cabinets.
A huge mirror increases the sense of space in the entryway.
Stylish wall hooks hang the family’s coats.
First and second floor plans.
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
