Edgy comic book art peppers the rooms of these cool home interior concepts, each space imaginatively visualised by Pavel Alekseev . The interiors are designed to appeal to the young homeowner–or the young and wild at heart. Bright colours enliven industrial style backdrops, blazing from eye catching art and sculpture, and slick modern furniture designs. Unique pieces build an offbeat vibe that jostles for attention against chilled concrete floors and rugged exposed brickwork walls. Patinated panels give the modern interiors a strike of interesting aged character and distinctive flair. The eye is led through the spaces, layer by layer, without a single moment of bland.
The ‘superpowered’ living room of home concept number one is a colour rich space with a huge piece of comic art. Modern wall sconces light the piece, along with the expanse of beautifully patinated wall panels behind it.
A wooden bench seat adds natural charm.
A log store is cut into the chimney breast as a tall niche. The modern fireplace stretches along a concrete hearth, flaming behind a glass fireplace screen .
Concrete floor tiles fill the large living room. A swing arm wall lamp extends from a towering concrete column. A Flos Arco floor lamp bows an elegant silhouette across the window.
Red siding is clad on the concrete chimney breast, drawing colour inspiration from the Supergirl artwork on the adjacent wall. An authentic Japanese kokeshi doll takes the red accent to the TV wall.
Turquoise and yellow strike through the room in the form of a double sided sectional sofa arrangement and its contrasting accent cushions. A stunning modern chandelier burns rings of light over the lounge.
A graphic area rug adds a soft spot to the room, along with a number of other rug designs.
Lightweight side tables slot into the gaps between the modern sofa sections, making the whole group easily repositionable.
Gaetano Pesce’s controversial Up armchair poses at the edge of the living room in its red colourway. A low square coffee table lines up in front of the unique furniture.
More modern wall sconces shine down over another contemporary couch, and a cluster of huge indoor plants .
Giant glass cactuses form a fabulously unique room divider .
A modern staircase design rises above the glass room divider. Open risers let daylight push through over wooden treads. Stair lights accompany the climb.
The cactus room divider separates the double sided lounge layout from a formal dining area. A circular rug forms an island for the modern dining set.
The black dining room area rug compliments the depth of the neighbouring black kitchen. A modern chandelier releases pin pricks of warm light over a black kitchen island and attached wooden dining bar.
Waiting comically in the corner of the kitchen, a bright yellow robot sculpture looks ready to serve the table. The imaginative piece uplifts very serious black and concrete grey kitchen decor.
A huge hob extractor unit descends over the central kitchen island , encased in a simplistic minimalist block.
Interior two kicks off with another piece of tribute art to Supergirl. Recessed LEDs spill light over the art’s industrial brick effect background.
Lengths of timber build an attractive TV feature wall with rustic charm.
A light yellow console table is anchored with a punchy black designer table lamp , which is the stylish Atollo lamp .
Metres away, a round coffee table pulls the yellow accent to the centre of the lounge setup.
A smaller coffee table pulls up by the opposite sofa, on top of a two-tone area rug.
Tobacco brown lounge chairs add an earthy tone to the decor palette. Matching accent cushions are scattered across the stone grey sofas.
The rectangular dining table comfortably seats eight on cushioned modern dining chairs. Wicker dining room pendant lights build texture.
Various colour upholstery shakes up the dining set design.
Another seat of colourful dining chairs stand within an L-shaped kitchen design.
A simple glass vase decorates the small dining table.
A patinated kitchen backsplash draws between wooden base units and white uppers. Tall cabinets strike a stronger note in matt black.
The hallway is home to floating storage and vanity units, with undermounted LED ribbons to exaggerate the weightless effect. A large decorative wall mirror cuts a circle into the wood clad wall.
Digital illustration art by dvrkshines peers into the mirror from the other side of the entryway.
Last up, this grey home interior has some very unusual additions.
A hanging seat swings in the lounge, forming a third side of seating without physical bulk and encroachment on floor space.
A unique wall clock puts a fun primary yellow accent onto an exposed brick wall.
There is a mix of styles at play in this apartment. Here, a chic Eames bird ornament is placed right by a humorous oversized Medicom Batman Bearbrick .
Another bear figurine is positioned under the spotlight of a modern floor lamp .
Bug eyes peer up from a novelty magazine holder .
Comic book art explodes from the TV wall. Harley Quinn and Joker figurines stand on a stickered media unit.
Glued to the sticker style, the kitchen is a riot of graphic art.
Paris themed graphic tiles jostle with life across the kitchen backsplash .
No need to collect souvenir magnets with this fridge freezer, the work is already done.
A small bathroom is clad with concrete tiles, contrasting cooly with its hot red brick approach.
We’re excited to introduce two very unique modern home interiors, each buzzing with colour, crazy creativity, and lots of light. Home number one is a modern Spanish apartment that has been reconfigured to adjoin all of its living spaces in a continually adjustable arrangement. Colour enlivens and unites the new fluid layout, creating upbeat energy and heat. The second tour is a whimsical and somewhat surrealist concept that includes two alternatives for each room design. Get set for fierce monochrome pattern, clashing upholsteries, wild area rugs, and riotous accessories.
Architect:gon architects & Ana Torres
Travelling first to a 124 square metre bachelor apartment in the Malasaña district of Madrid, we explore a reconfigured interior. Rooms have been reestablished with greater dimension and continuity of parts. Flow was created between domestic actions of cooking, eating, relaxing, sleeping, connecting, working, and self care by opening up walls and building unity of colour. The living room is enlivened with primary colours; blue and yellow scatter cushions, a yellow rug, and a vibrant red Eames molded plywood chair .
Contrasting desk chairs jazz up a sidelined double workspace .
An indoor plant gives the workspace a homey attribute. A freestanding white TV set faces the single standing Eames chair, beaming out across a multi colored area rug.
A red floor lamp and red coated steel joists relate with the accent chair.
The most notable characteristic of the flat is its linear 21 metre length. Public and private areas have been redesigned to enable constant reconfigurion according to the needs of the owner. An oval dining table furnishes the central dining room, its curvaceous outline facilitating the fluidity of the layout.
bring lively accents to the space.
Colourful flatware surrounds a modern fruit bowl .
An electric blue kitchen is combined with a coordinated angular paint effect, which plays with perspective and scale. A mirror plated kitchen island reflects a yellow dining chair at a table for two. A green pendant light completes the colour trio.
As demonstrated in the kitchen, the room corners of this home are experimental spaces where angle, colour and lighting transform. They are a place where an action takes place. In the bedroom, red tile encases a corner reading space and a plethora of indoor plants .
A perforated screen builds up a small hallway.
The red tiled section creates a room within a room.
A frameless mirror reflects the reading corner and natural light.
The bedroom chair is finished in green to match its leafy companions.
The screened hallway leads to an ensuite bathroom.
Yellow tiles shine a bright welcome.
Light permeable screening brings daylight into a frameless shower enclosure.
The modern bathroom vanity is set within another optically illusioned corner, saturated with yellow interior design .
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Visualizer:Art Group by Vasilkova Daria
This unusual interior is fashioned like a surrealist palace, where pink ceiling arches are installed to drip colour rich pendants. A riot of monochrome pattern spikes behind a blue splashed sofa, a striking blue rug, and contrasting square coffee tables .
wind a black pathway around an eye-catching TV wall.
Bright vases are interspersed among the junctions.
The colour collection expands as we look towards the kitchen diner.
Plush purple dining chairs pull up at an emerald green kitchen island, in front of a green and monochrome kitchen run. Polished purple tiles pattern the floor.
This is an alternative concept for the living room. This time the feature wall is decorated with 3D fluid shapes. A curvy green sette continues the freeform fluidity, next to a colour block blue lounge chair. The unique rug brings green and blue accents together, along with the organic shape theme, all in one piece.
This concept switches out the purple dining chairs for a set of soft pink swivel bar stools , and seats them at a smooth wooden island.
An oversized terrazzo-like pattern scatters across the floor, its coloured ‘chips’ patterned with stripes and sprinkles. Mirror panels double the space and impact of the whimsical tile.
The first bedroom we come to has a lofted bed so that the rest of the space can be fashioned like a separate lounge. A blue sofa stretches across a half height green panel below the bunk.
The alternative design for this room switches out the blue couch for a tufted mint green counterpart, and extends the green wall panel all the way up to and over the ceiling length. The previous white bed bunk and ladders is now coated in blue. See more ideas for kids’ beds .
An optical illusion bookshelf rests against a wall teeming with stripes of blue, white and chartreuse tile.
Colour-blocks add interest to fitted closets.
The master bedroom is a pink, blue and gold combo, with colour coordinated edison light bulbs and electrical wires. Pink tasselled wall sconces light the headboard, whilst an end of bed bench draws the blush accent to the other side of the room. Silvery curtains pull a screen around a dressing area.
A floating vanity occupies the opposite wall.
The alternative master bedroom design includes the same pink tassel wall sconces but replaces the seat at the end of the bed with a more conservative pink ottoman.
The curtain between the bed and dressing area has been replaced with a sculptural shelving installation.
Colourful elements creep into every corner and nook.
Sweet pink bathroom fixtures and accessories offset a heavyweight monochrome floor.
Psychedelic tiles carve out a mind-bending bathroom vanity area.
Blue shower shelves accent a black and white pinstriped shower enclosure.
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
