Dark grey modern decor is extremely versatile. Not only does it build undeniable drama into an interior scheme but it forms a terrific base for boosting colour accents, both bright and muted. A dark interior builds a feeling of cosiness by seemingly bringing far flung walls closer, and high ceilings lower. Lighting schemes become accentuated as fixtures burn brightly against shadowy surroundings, picking out edges and texture. In these two particular examples, we’re looking at how dark grey makes an atmospheric backdrop for mossy green elements and shades of yellow. The accents are sparing, but dark grey rushes in to fill the voids with its great visual weight.
Visualizer:Z Design
Pebble smooth cushions and ultra low backrests make up a modern sofa design in our first grey home interior.
The lighting in the living room is soft, illuminating only what’s necessary for practicality. LEDs mark the perimeter of a kitchen wall, highlighting an integrated coffee machine. A warm glow burns along a media table under the TV, illuminating the electronics there.
A projector screen can be dropped down in front of the TV, which is when the benefit of soft room lighting really comes into play.
A slimline floor lamp provides focussed task lighting at one end of the sofa. Roller blinds take the glare off the movie screen, dropped just half way so that we still get a view of the outside. A couple of modern outdoor chairs and tables on the balcony make a pleasant place to relax.
The TV falls away into the dark wall, instead of lording over the lounge with its black lifeless screen.
Dark grey kitchen cabinets fold around the outskirts of the open plan, with cabinets filling the walls all the way up to the ceiling.
The living room dining room combo places everyone together in the same room, whether they are watching TV or eating the fruits of the chefs labour.
A linear suspension light spans the length of the modern dining table for six. Three of the six moss green dining chairs are perfectly positioned to take in a movie over dinner.
Task lighting in the kitchen hones in on a peninsula, which is home to a venting induction hob and the kitchen sink. Shutters reveal shelves of kitchen equipment.
The kitchen peninsula is also utilised as a casual dining spot for two.
Moving into the dark grey bedroom , a moss green 4 poster bed stands tall between a set of unique bedroom pendant lights . Its colour looks beautiful yet understated in its dark surrounding.
Matching moss green bedside units wing out from the 4 poster.
Grey closets line up flat-faced and handle-free opposite the foot of the bed.
The minimalist bathroom is a cocoon of creative lighting.
A square toilet and bidet set cut hard lines in the layout.
The floor level runs smooth into the shower.
A grey modern bathroom vanity blends with the grey wall of the second bathroom, but LED lighting installed underneath gives it an eye-catching floating effect.
A black faucet extends straight out of the frameless vanity mirror.
Glass doors seal off laundry equipment.
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Designer:Home-D
This grey home interior, located in Kiev, Ukraine, is warmed through with wooden elements and brightened by yellow accents.
A mellow, yellow toned sofa shines through the dark decor. Grey scatter cushions work to unite the brightly coloured sofa with its setting.
A modern floor lamp stretches across the yellow sofa, throwing light over lazily reclined backrests.
A projector plays its part in this home setup too. Cinema days with the masses are over.
Wood effect kitchen units bring texture to the scheme, alongside a ribbed grey feature wall behind the lounge. Wood effect panels also box in the return wall of the kitchen, making a subtle and seamless transition into the hallway.
The ribbed aspect is echoed in the support stem of the kitchen breakfast bar.
A large and bulbous glass pendant light makes a impressive feature above the bar.
Three stylish grey bar stools line up at the elliptical countertop, facing into the kitchen to be sociable with the chef.
A monochrome decorative vase brings pattern to the window sill, where vents for heating are inconspicuously bedded.
Monochrome flatware carries the theme through into the kitchen.
In the home entryway, a shoe bench is revealed inside of bespoke glass fronted storage units. Unique coat hooks push out from a wood grain wall.
Chevron wood flooring starts at the home entryway and runs through all of the living areas.
A glass wall bedroom lets the line of sight pass through, to make the most of the home’s dimensions.
A desk/dressing table is situated just outside of the glass wall bedroom , hidden behind opaque cabinet doors.
Bifold doors open up the entire width of the compact bedroom, merging it completely with the main living space.
The bespoke platform bed has an integrated bedside table.
A unique bedside table lamp is the only decoration needed.
Contrast builds in the bathroom.
A yellow toilet and shower enclosure shine brightly beside grey-black stone slabs.
There is also a bold yellow vanity unit mounted on a matching backsplash, which towers all the way to the ceiling. A mirrored vanity cabinet stretches wall to wall in the small bathroom, reflecting the colour coordinated shower tiles opposite.
Luxury and class exude from every millimetre of this 149 square metre apartment in Saint Petersburg, Russia, designed and visualised by Idol Design . Each room is a detailed composition of high-end pieces, with plush soft furnishings and designer lighting solutions. A sophisticated palette of powder greys and gold elements paint a smooth colour story that runs right through from the modern living area and glossy hallway design, to the decor of two stunning bedrooms and two fabulous marble covered bathrooms. In fact, marble is a main player in every area of the home to really ramp up the level of luxe, whilst introducing freeform pattern to feature walls and floors.
The open and airy luxury living room is a polished ensemble of designer pieces, brought together inside one colour palette with complete finesse. The grey walls and curtains draw powder grey shades down the vertical planes, whilst black anchors cross the baseline of the scheme. A black border encapsules the ceiling space, and a stretch of marble sends a storm of black and white across the back wall.
Behind the refined lounge area lies an elegant kitchen with a dining island. The flooring changes here to mark to transition of purpose, halting light wood chevrons to give way to hardy grey tiles.
To the side of the designer sofa in the lounge, two black and gold accent chairs stand as though in guard of a glass wine store. Black marble travels the width of the TV wall, mirroring the marble backsplash in the kitchen that’s on the opposite side of the room.
A gold unit slices through the seat cushions of the modern sofa , forming a convenient side table and magazine storage nook. Golden hued scatter cushions complement the precious metallic addition.
A glossy hallway runs the length of the living room, defined by its tile floor and stunning lighting solutions that integrate with sleek ceiling recesses and textured wall panels.
Low level lighting stretches along the length of the hall too, making a runway toward a dramatic bust sculpture.
Bespoke storage furniture occupies the opposite end of the hallway to the art exhibit. A seat has been built between the storage cabinet and the wall near the entry door, and it’s here that a tall mirror stretches to the ceiling. Soft lighting exaggerates every line of the custom hallway furniture design, including a small set of recessed display shelves so that the home entryway may be suitably adorned.
Divinely delicate mesh dining pendant lights have an almost supernatural presence over the kitchen island with their translucent quality.
A tinted glass vase makes a simple yet classy table centrepiece, holding dried botanics. The arrangement works beautifully with the natural vein in the marble backsplash behind.
Up on the raised prep area of the kitchen island, a modern fruit bowl set with marble bases add chic and practical decoration.
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The other end of the covered balcony is set with a round dining table , and green chairs that match the plant life.
A beautiful teapot has a regular spot in the centre of the marble dining table.
The first luxury bedroom we find is alive with the heavily marbled pattern of an illuminated headboard feature wall. Two designer bedside table lamps adds to the lighting scheme.
Two modern wall sconces brighten the area around a suave swivel chair and side tables.
A glassy TV wall bounces the light.
Every surface and every plane is clad in a different texture and edged with gold.
A dressing table and vanity mirrors descend from the ceiling near the window.
Copper legs cradle a square vanity seat cushion.
The vanity table and mirrors inside the luxury bathroom have a similar connection with the ceiling line.
Copper faucets bring out the base tone in the marble double sink bathroom vanity shelf.
Grey marble engulfs the shower area. Warm illumination spills down the back of it.
The bath tub looks fit for a queen, set into a thick marble slab base, and surrounded by the same.
A grey toilet and bidet set blend with their grey marbled area.
Storage cabinets are built in above the concealed cistern block to give a sleek level finish that is also a wise use of the vertical space available.
The second stunning bedroom sees the introduction of rich maroon, used over an exquisite bed.
The headboard feature wall has a rustic clay texture, but is fronted with smooth glass and golden strips. Wardrobes adjacent to the bed have matching gold edging and decorative plates.
A smoked glass TV mount reflects the unique headboard wall treatment.
Golden touches add panache to the dressing table and vanity mirror .
Despite its size, this small bathroom is maxed out on luxury. Every bit of the same care applied to the design of the larger rooms applies here too.
The unique bathroom sink is a black glass pedestal design, paired with a freestanding tap.
A tall vanity mirror towers to the ceiling. A black toilet balances out the black basin.
Grey marble brings texture to the shower enclosure, which is fitted with a square rainfall showerhead and ambient lighting for a relaxing shower experience.
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
