Ventilation is key in super hot climates, which is exactly why the perforated cobogo block was dreamed into existence back in the 1920s. Based on wooden muxarabis, these are an inheritance of Arab culture, and so make a poetic twist in this monolithic elevation redesign in Funaitees, Kuwait. Created by Bab.nimnim Design Studio , the 400 square metre Cobogo house contains a luxurious interior, with an uplifting range of accent colours and modern art. The construction openings throw beautiful light play over a myriad of unique area rugs and double height crisp white walls, whilst the open interior spaces enjoy a second layer of privacy behind added screens.

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Photographer:Mohammad Taqi

Red cobogo blocks and pigmented concrete volumes set this house apart from its brutalist neighbour. The eye is drawn around an energetic display of architectural creativity that teases the imagination as to what could lay inside.

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A towering front entrance hints at the impressive proportions that shape the main living space within its walls. An equally tall panel of decorative blocks is set back from the outermost facade, as though it were a colossal sliding screen hauled back.

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Another of these colossal illusions is situated on the opposite side of the build next to car parking space. The visually permeable bricks create a fluid transition between the outside and inside the villa, whilst also providing shade and privacy from the street facing elevation.

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The patterned perforations form an alluring feature behind planters at the front of the house, where they seem to expand and break in pixelated bursts. A set of concrete steps stagger up to the doorstep, lit by inlaid LEDs.

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The play between solid and penetrable planes highlights the villa’s rigid form.

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Fun fact: The cobogo name derives from the last initial of each of its creators: Amadeu Oliveira Coimbra, Ernesto August Boeckmann and Antônio de Góis.

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Sunlight dances over the luxury living room , interacting with an extraordinary pixelated rug design. An inner screen protects the lounge from the outer elements and the noise of the street.

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A royal blue accent chair pulls out the rug’s soft blue background colour.

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Modern art adds in splashes of hot pink and cuts of green that complement the indoor plant life.

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A unique rug and a sculptural table have been teamed up with the artwork to fashion an intriguing corner in the vast open plan.

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Mature indoor plants continue to grow a freshness around the other half of the living space, and draw the eye up to crisp white double height walls.

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Behind the lounge, solid white screens slide away to reveal the formal dining room and a private pool terrace.

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A large planter pot decorates the bifold doorway onto the pool.

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The freestanding bookcase is dwarfed in the lofty space. Furniture is pared back and curated with attention to colour play and shape continuity.

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A round rug and circular side tables complement the outline of an oversized chair .

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Skylights give the poolside sitting room an outdoor essence.

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With the bifold door retracted, the pool patio becomes an extension of the home.

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Stepping stones cross the water to a square deck, building a courtyard that connects living spaces on each side.

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A waterfall feature rushes in, creating a soothing soundtrack for the home.

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Two outdoor chairs fashion a terrace lounge.

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Teal pigmented concrete tiles boldly pattern the dining space.

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The geometric tile follows on through into the open hallway of the home, cutting around a curvaceous balustrade design.

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Smooth grey units softly shade the back of the bright ultra modern kitchen space. Stainless steel integrated appliances add sheen, whilst countertop appliances pop in notes of basic black.

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A wire frame fruit bowl drops a dark accent onto a chunky white island countertop.

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Black kitchen bar stools pick out the black elements from the unusual floor tile, and darkly contrast against the cool grey and white kitchen island.

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An elevator is on hand to assist the ascent to the next floor, or you can take the scenic route up the stairs.

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Hues of antique rose and powdery mauve cover an L-shaped modular sofa arrangement and a set of modern lounge chairs. A rectangle coffee table and linear floating tv stand balance out the sugary tones with slices of natural timber.

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The lounge chairs dip their toes onto the edge of an area rug that gives peaceful pause from the busy tile surround.

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A great glass wall exposes the upstairs lounge room to the home’s stunning cobogo facade.

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A custom front door places warm wood tone within a solid concrete entryway, where a well placed skylight gives the piece dramatic effect. A small entryway bench hangs out in the cool shade.

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Glass balustrades allow the cobogo to dominate without obstruction.

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A first floor balcony and large windows all look down upon the central courtyard and its inviting blue plunge pool. The void allows and encourages social interaction between family members over different levels of the unique home.

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Open walkways ventilate the passage around the house. A pergola style canopy filters direct sunlight.

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Natural light leaks into the home in changing ways with the seasons, weather and time of day. By night, artificial light exits the walls perforations like a beautiful lantern, which flickers with the shadows of its owners.

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Layered modules ensure privacy, and add components of shadow pattern to the interior.

Nothing can set the right holiday mood like a lavishly decorated Christmas tree. Whether your style embraces monochrome or multicolor, tree toppers or skirts, it’s time to get creative. A standout deco always boasts something unexpected—why not an upside down tree? Here we share some elegant and artistic ideas in various colors, sizes and shapes, to help you single out the perfect style. A gorgeous tree, an explosion of decorations, and you’re guaranteed to make the impression that will turn your celebration into the best one yet.

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Small Minimalist Wooden Christmas Tree

Sustainable, modern and minimal, this tree is for those who want to be responsibly different. It’s stable, sheds no needles, and asks for no water. The set can be assembled per wish, with branches pointing in all directions.

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Small Christmas Tree

This mini Christmas tree is made of metal and plastic, and placed on a wooden base. It’s lightweight yet sturdy, sturdy, and very realistic, with a full and fluffy crown. The diorama tree is flexible and adjustable, can be bent as you want, to provide a variety of use.

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Artificial Christmas Tree

This very realistic Christmas set features 26-Inches, 37-Inches, and 50-Inches high alpine trees. Clear warm micro LED Lights are battery operated with various function modes. It’s an ideal welcoming decoration for your porch, ready to be dressed in holiday spirit.

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Snow-Dusted Pre-Lit Christmas Tree

Gorgeous pre-lit branches provide an incredibly cozy atmosphere, warm and romantic. Lightweight branches can be easily adjusted in any way you prefer. This tree can decorate much more than just winter holidays, it can stay in-place forever as an accent light fixture.

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Classy Pre-Lit Christmas Tree

More a bouquet of lit-up twig branches than an actual tree, this set is carefully and exquisitely crafted to resemble a piece of artwork. Its bark texture is realistic and waterproof, making a perfect décor for both outdoors and indoors. Each branch light is bendable and enhanced with waterproof, dimmable LED lights.

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Pencil Christmas Tree

This lavish christmas tree comes equipped with a sturdy iron stand for a long lifespan. It keeps the decorative ensemble standing upright and prevents breakage. The tree’s delicate body in slim pencil design is unique and space-saving, perfect for display in corners and rooms with limited floor space.

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Fairy Lights Christmas Tree

This Christmas tree is a versatile decoration with 8 lighting modes, including waves, sequential, Slow Glow/Fade, and more. Lighting modes are easily adjustable with a press of a button. Its bag base is stable and durable for a long lifespan, and the tree itself is made of durable and realistic plastic branches, great for indoor or outdoor decoration. Holiday cheer and Christmas blessings - guaranteed.

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Ultra Sleek Pencil Christmas Tree

This elegant, slim Christmas decor tree would make a great gift to your family and friends. It’s slender shape doesn’t steal floor space, and the sturdy base holds everything on spot. The long silhouette is ideal for creative deco to pump up the holiday vibes in any home or office.

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Ultra Sleek Pencil Christmas Tree

Gorgeous little bonsai tree features slender appearance, natural shape, and a plethora of micro LED lights. Its base and trunk can be easily installed and disassembled. Each branch is equipped with copper wires, carrying a total of 108 LEDs in red, green, yellow and blue. A convenient touch switch button controls the magical atmosphere.

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Spiral Pre-Lit Christmas Tree

This charming set consists of a large tree with 100 lights and a small tree with 70 lights. It’s a versatile deco perfect for both indoor and outdoor use. Even better, it will work great even as a striking topper of a larger tree.

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Gold Mini Tabletop Christmas Tree

Two colourful tabletop Christmas trees, enhanced with the glow of an LED light, create a stunning display. They are made of mercury glass and powered by 3 AAA batteries, easy to use and maintain. The timer function can be set at 6 or 18 hours, for added convenience.

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Realistic Pencil Christmas Tree

This decorative, very convincing faux tree will really spruce up any space in your home with the welcoming, holiday spirit. It comes without ornaments or lights, ready for customized decoration. A flat metal stand and a wooden trunk are included to secure the festive ensemble.

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White Birch Pre-Lit Christmas Tree

This beautifully designed tree is suitable for indoor/outdoor use. It comes with a total of 72 warm white LED lights, including 9 twinkled bulbs, steady/twinkle functions and a battery capacity of up to 30000 hours. Sleek, natural birch shape is covered with a hand-paint finish for a realistic, natural look.

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Decorated Mini Christmas Tree

Here we have a mini artificial tree with a wide variety of use. It’s great as a dining table centerpiece, in a kids’ room, or to bring a festive atmosphere to the workplace. The small Xmas tree has charming pinecones, red berries, white birds, sturdy bendable branches and an attractive burlap wooden base. Branch tips create a full appearance and a crush-resistant construction will make sure that you can keep reusing in the years to follow.

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Carolina Pine Christmas Tree with Clear Lights

This Christmas tree features a “feel real” technology that offers outstandingly convincing appeal. It’s 7.5 feet tall, 61 inches in diameter, and placed on a sturdy metal base. With the enchanting shape and 750 UL white lights, it will surely make an exceptional asset for Christmas days.

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Collapsible Christmas Tree

With natural green leaves, pine cones, and snow, this tree fully promises to be an attractive holiday addition to any home. Its 5-feet body can effortlessly host plenty of lights and ornaments to fill your home with Christmas cheer. The base is made of high-quality wire iron, foldable and easy to store. The tree itself can be disassembled into 3 hinged sections and put it in the featured storage bag.

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Snow Pine Christmas Tree

There are three available height versions of this Christmas tree, from four to six inches. Its fire-resistant leaves are made of eco-friendly polymers, making the tree exceptionally safe to use, while realistic pine cones add a true touch of elegance. The tree stands on a durable metal base that fans out and provides stable support to the structure.

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Pre-Lit Palm Christmas Tree

Tropical Christmas? Why not! Bring artificial tropical experience to your room or a yard with this double trunk pre-lit palm tree. With a strong hard base and durable materials is great for all kinds of parties, and with a Christmas decoration it’s guaranteed to make quite a cheerful impression. After all, we can all use some extra fun these days.

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Two-Toned Golden Green Christmas Tree

This two-toned, or more precisely three-toned pine tree is strikingly stylish and ready to stand as a party showpiece. It boasts quite a unique appeal with gold-to-dark ombre, and a plethora of branches and iridescent tiny bulbs. Invent an original way to decorate, and make it a part of some truly memorable holidays.

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White Christmas Tree

Here we have an attractive alternative to the traditional green holiday tree. Have an all-white snowy Christmas inside with this tree, in a slightly thinner profile for a better fit to areas with limited floor space. It carries 550 clear lights that remain lit even in extreme conditions, and stands securely on a folding metal base.

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Green Fir Christmas Tree with LED Lights

If you love big Christmas trees but have a limited floor area, this one will make an excellent choise! It stands on a sturdy folding metal base and can perfectly fit any corner with its tall, slim profile. Over 800 of clear lights ensure a very glitzy Christmas, and can stay lit for a while even if a bulb burns out.

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Artificial Christmas Tree with Color and Lights

If a mere thought of shedding pine needles makes you tired, this realistic artificial alternative is here to rescue. It’s crafted from durable PVC & PE, in a natural green hue with authentic look and feel, but without authentic cleaning up. without the hassle of upkeep. It features integrated LED lights that change from warm white to multicolor for a party mood.

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Flocked Green Spruce Christmas Tree

Pre-lit flocked royal majestic tree comes with 700 clear lights, to resemble glistening snow-covered mountain tops. This Christmas tree boasts 1790 real-life branch tips that need only a bit of fluffing for a beautiful and natural-looking fullness of a live tree. It makes a great alternative, that is also hypoallergenic and needle-shed resistant.

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Realistic Pine Christmas Tree

This snow-dusted Christmas tree gives the appearance of a freshly harvested piece, yet it’s fully sustainable. It’s tiny size makes for a variety of uses, and a hard base secures that it will always stand safely. A burlap bag and realistic pine cones complete its compact, authentic look.

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Flocked White Christmas Tree

This impressive, high quality artificial Christmas tree features an all-white appeal, further enhanced with clear white lights. Its body is made of lightweight, fire-proof PVC, and the metal stand can safely support both the tree and decorations. The hinged set is very easy to assemble, leaving more time for holiday cheer.

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Outdoor Christmas Tree

This elegant Christmas tree is enhanced with 50 warm white lights that give it a soft glow and an elegant seasonal look. It comes to your house with 138 tips, ready to accommodate all your favorite Christmas ornaments. The tree is safely placed in a pot that works beautifully with any indoor and outdoor home decor.

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Ruby Red Christmas Tree

What’s Christmas without plenty of red? A gorgeous all-red pine with super lash appeal is ready to check all boxes. Over 2000 branch tips feature a plethora of red lights, all separated in three sections for easy set-up. A stable base included in a package.

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Green Pine Artificial Christmas Tree

This Christmas tree will make you feel like you’re like decorating a real thing straight on a top of a mountain. Tall and slender green pine has full, natural-looking foliage, a solid wood trunk, and a metal base. It comes unassembled, easy to put together and take apart for storage.

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Small Christmas Tree With Lights

Compact, and incredibly cute, this mini Christmas tree is so lush that it can host more deco than it seems. Over 200 branch tips are enhanced with warm lights, in energy-efficient, durable LED technology. It’s charming appeal will attract many compliments and add a stylish flair to your holiday time.

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Fibre Optics Christmas Tree

This unusual Christmas tree brings light within itself. It’s lush appearance boasts hidden optic fibers, ready to light the room with a party mood the moment you turn it on, like igniting a small fire from within. It also comes with a decorative base, in a total look, ready to use straight from the box.

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Refined Artificial Christmas Tree

Decorate your halls and porch with this exceptionally stylish piece. Its sleek silhouette boasts discreet LED lights and a lush appeal, providing a classy and warm holiday welcome. This Christmas tree has pine cones and holly berries for natural accents, and the look is completed by a decorative cup base.

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Brown Cedar Artificial Christmas Tree

This Christmas tree is the perfect solution for those who want something more unique as a decoration for the festive season. It will effortlessly fit to either indoor or outdoor scenery, with almost 300 glowing cool LED lights, arranged on sleek white branches. Furthermore, it’s easy to set up and meets all safety standards for a carefree party time.

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Spruce Christmas Tree With Lights

This artificial entryway Christmas tree offers all the seasonal cheer but without exhausting cleaning-up. It’s made with an iron frame and stainless steel hardware, in foldable design with a realistic green finish. A white hue brings the feel of freshly fallen snow, while berries, pine cones and micro lights complete the festive look.

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Frosted Green Spruce Artificial Christmas Tree

Here we have quite a festive, lady-like Christmas tree in a mini package. Its delightful unlit or pre-lit realistic appeal will surely spruce up your holiday memories of a lifetime. It resembles a frosted Cashmere mixed tree with a snowy white look and a cozy, warm glow, ready for a unique decoration.

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Pre-Lit Pine Christmas Tree in a Bucket

This Christmas tree in a metal planter features almost 300 branch tips and an abundance of light. It’s lush and sleek, ready to power up a festive environment of your home. It’s realistic shape consists of two segments, decorated with pines and red holly berries, ready to take the deco.

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Mountain Alpine Skinny Christmas Tree

Mega sleek, realistic, and with a sense of humor. This Christmas tree will add your decor a modern touch while refreshing the holidays with a true alpine breeze. The slim stem doesn’t steal floor space but leaves enough room for all Christmas presents. With some original, quirky decoration it will easily become a centerpiece of holiday fun.

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Small Flocked Christmas Tree

This compact Christmas tree opens hope and wishes good things. It’s design is great for display in tabletop, fireplace, windowsill and anywhere with limited floor space. Rich foliage is made of fade-and-crush resistant PVC material, appearing freshly cut and genuinely snow flocked.

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Imperial Pine Artificial Christmas Tree With Switch Lights

A bright Christmas needs a flashy Christmas tree, so impress your friends and family with this lavish piece. Besides outstanding shape, it features a light show, switching from warm white to multiple party colors in a blink. Three assembling segments consist of over 1000 branch tips, and a stable base holds everything securely together.

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Pre-Decorated Modern Pencil Christmas Tree

A simple yet super-classy solution for a Christmas tree is exceptionally pretty, simple, easy to set up and even easier to store. Pre-lit with warm LED lights and beautiful naturalistic tips and branches, its design bursts with sparkling metallic details. The décor ships attached to the tree for easy setup and stays on the tree when stored.

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Upside-Down Christmas Tree

Christmas is the time to have a lot of fun, followed by some more fun. There are a few better ways to increase that spirit than a unique upside down Christmas tree. Besides the shape, it also features a colorful collection of energy-efficient, durable LED lights to really get the party started.

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Realistic Flocked Christmas Tree

The appearance of this tree is a holiday statement of its own, and a perfect way to crown a Christmas display. Its tall presence and streamlined structure will add a lot of style to your celebration season. Heavily flocked tips are covered with a gentle dusting of fresh powdered snow to fully complete the holiday mood.

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Modest, charming and non-imposing, this is a Christmas tree for the holidays filled with great style. Nested in a wooden pot it boasts a natural feel and a realistic beauty without the upkeep. This potted pine comes ready to set on display and bring a sparkle to the season.

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Pre-Decorated Small Christmas Three

This Christmas tree is a great way to add some golden flair to your seasonal decoration. Without taking up too much space, it still rocks a striking appearance, decked out with an array of ornaments and pine cones. The composition is rounded out with white lights, to properly round up a holiday vibe.

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Pre-Lit and Flocked Skinny Christmas Tree

Perfect for super busy ones, or those who don’t really enjoy decorating a Christmas tree (provided that such a sort exists). This artificial fir Christmas tree is a quick and easy way to jazz up a home for the season. It provides a beautiful festive touch to any room, with slim shaped construction, red berries, and warm white lights.

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Green Fir Small Christmas Tree with White Lights

Not everyone is in the mood for a hassle of hunting for the perfect tree this holiday season. This is one of those trees that might check all the boxes at once. With a wood trunk for a natural look and pre-lit with warm white incandescent lights, it makes a great option for anchoring a holiday display in smaller living rooms or bedrooms.

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Pink Christmas Tree

Are you tired of decorating your home with a generic green Christmas tree? If you are looking for some unique alternatives for a new festival scene, this pink Christmas tree will never let you down. It is a perfect way to enhance a colorful holiday experience. Even better, it’s also non-odor, nonflammable, nonallergic, and super easy to assemble.

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White Super Skinny Pencil Christmas Tree

This holiday tree is super-modern, light and slender, very tall yet easy to assemble and to store. It comes pre-decorated with snowflakes, silver balls and a string of 100 energy-efficient LED lights. Great for limited floor areas, this setting will add a lot of sparkle and shine to every holiday display or mood.

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Mini Wooden Christmas Tree

A little wooden pine tree is sophisticated and sustainable. Its minimalist, simplified design bears many style points, ready to look effortlessly great on a fireplace, in a window, or as a tabletop Christmas tree decoration. It even features a bunch of stylized pine cones for extra charm.

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Minimalistic Modern Small Christmas Tree

Fully immersed in all the best assets of Scandinavian design, this sleek tree is ready to become a showpiece of your festive decoration. It bears a glimpse of northern lights and Nordic woodlands in an utterly simple, elegant ornamental shape. This piece of festive art is 2 inch tall and made of solid brass with matte polish.

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RGB LED Outdoor Christmas Tree

Let there be light, indoors and outdoors, all the time. Vondom Chrismy RGB LED Tree is a fine way to show off your holiday on a balcony or patio. Its modern design is lined in graphic wedges of matte Ice polyethylene plastic, creating a classic tree silhouette. A bright color changing display will elevate the festive spirit of your landscaping high.

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Mini RGB LED Outdoors Christmas Tree

Speaking of LED outdoor trees: there is a whole woods available, from a petite Chrismy Nano tabletop tree to a full-sized illuminated pine. One tree that glows with changing colors, in graphic contemporary style, is great. But a whole set of them is much better.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Visualizer:Huso

18. Create a Modern Dark Kitchen with Gradients

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Visualizer:Sasha Zolotukhin