Dark decor gives out a confident and sophisticated vibe, particularly when it spans a large living space that is wide open to plentiful natural light sources to promote an easy airy atmosphere. These two high-end home interiors are filled with modern luxury furniture, accessorised with contemporary statement lighting, and encapsulated with smooth wood effect panels for a seamless finish. Glass display cabinets with orange lighting offset the darkness in our first tour, building warmth and glow. Then we move into the stylish bedroom and bathrooms of our second inspirational apartment design, to explore a light-borrowing glass wall bedroom with a unique glass ensuite shower room.
Designer:Yurii Chaikovskyi| Visualizer:Alexander Beliko
A cluster of black furniture forms a rich dark heart inside our first home, located in Kiev, Ukraine. A modern black sofa and round coffee tables back onto a large black kitchen island with coordinated bar stools, whilst wood grain units stretch out around two walls to showcase the extent of interior space. A silver grey rug softly lightens the scheme underfoot.
Wood and terrazzo form the lighter basis for the interior design, whilst furniture and metal fittings thread the strong black element throughout.
The modular sofa looks upon a slatted wood TV wall, and a floor to ceiling display cabinet backed with terrazzo and atmospheric orange light.
The same warm orange backlight highlights a terrazzo backsplash across the kitchen wall. A black floor reading lamp neatly wraps the side of the sofa.
This interior layout and ambient lighting scheme follows a laconic form. Recessed track lights draw around the edges of the ceiling space to distribute even illumination.
One side of the sofa module has a stretched backless silhouette so that the kitchen and lounge areas feel open and fully connected.
A modern chandelier loops over the length of the central kitchen island, burning a bright statement in the dark surroundings.
Shadowy wood grain panels make a rich wall covering across the living room’s width.
Orange light spills from a long terrazzo hearth beneath the wood panelled TV wall.
The backlit display cabinet at the end of the TV wall is mirrored by a second unit on the opposite side of the room.
Heavy charcoal drapes frame wide windows that are softened by sheer white voiles.
Unique decorative vases break up the solid blackness of the coffee tables.
The terrazzo surface of the modern dining table coordinates with the sleek hearth and terrazzo cabinet interiors.
provide deep contrast with the light stone tabletop.
Decorative shelf items silhouette mysteriously in the orange backlight, whilst a small book collection falls quietly into darkness all the way up in the top section.
White dining room pendant lights lighten up the look of the eating area.
The table’s chunky black legs mingle with the matching modern dining chairs .
Artisan vases make an eclectic table centrepiece.
Over on the kitchen island, a matt black faucet merges with the stark black volume.
Three kitchen bar stools make a captive audience for the cook.
Visualizer:Hot Walls
This apartment is an Airbnb rental situated on the 79th floor of the Federation Tower in Moscow city. A grey modern sofa divides the open plan living space between the lounge area and a kitchen diner.
Stylish side tables dot black notes around the grey seating area.
Two grey area rugs make a tonal floor beneath the lounge.
Marble panels build luxe TV wall decor. Sleek grey cabinets store media items out of sight.
Large windows bring light to the darkly decorated living room dining room combo .
The natural light from the living room windows also serves a glass wall bedroom at the back of the space.
The kitchen is a solid black design with a matching island. A pair of black dining room pendant lights drop over a black marble dining table .
The tabletop slots right onto the slick black kitchen island, to make one flowing piece.
A wine cooler glows warmly in the back of the kitchen island, close at hand to serve the table. An Oda style lamp translates the same warm glow into the corner of the lounge. Originals are available here .
Black appliances and accessories meld effortlessly with the black kitchen.
Matching dark decor camouflages the glass bedroom with the rest of the living quarters.
Mature indoor plants and a slatted screen afford the bedroom with a little cover from the main room.
Unique bedroom pendant lights descend upon one of the black bedside units in the dark themed bedroom .
At the other side of the room, an orb bedside table lamp is set on the bedside drawer.
The bedroom is also home to a modern bathtub , which stretches out behind the slatted room divider .
The powder room is furnished with a contemporary cylindrical pedestal sink , and a backlit mirror with a complementary circular motif.
Black fixtures punctuate warm grey walls.
An orange vanity unit shakes off the shadows in the ensuite. A ribbon of cool white LEDs underline a long mirrored cabinet, which accentuates the orange statement piece and a rugged black stone feature wall behind.
A glass wall visually connects the shower room with the bedroom, and the rest of the living space through the slatted wall.
A black toiletries shelf obscures against the matching black backsplash, allowing the chic pedestal and colourful vanity storage volume to remain the focus of the scheme.
Revelling in rustic riches, these two magnificent home designs have got us dreaming about days out in the countryside, far away from all of the world’s madness. These are not your average little log cabin, these are spacious luxury abodes that ooze rural allure. Our first home tour is a countryside inspired interior that’s mixed with contemporary linear furniture silhouettes and glamorous lighting. The second has beautiful barn charm with stunning ceiling beams and rugged stone features. A massive countryside kitchen introduces a soothing sage green palette, evolving into rich emerald accents inside one breathtaking double story bedroom design with a captivating mezzanine library.
Designer:Buro2D| Photographer:Maxim Maximo
This luxurious rustic summer home stands in the Peredelkino dacha complex of Moscow, Russia. A lofty living room is encased in beautiful wood tone and stone expanses to build tactile layers. Sunlight bursts in through clerestory windows and patio doors along the full length of the space.
A clear perspex hanging chair floats lightly in the sun rays at the window, where green garden views wrap the property.
Multiple caged chandeliers echo the spherical motif of the perspex hanging chair, each one dropping a little lower to the ground in an elegant cascade. A rustic timber and glass coffee table makes a beautiful natural focal point in the lounge below.
Behind the sofa, a second seating area is directed away from the TV in favour of a modern wood burning fireplace with a built-in wood store.
Two Eames style lounge chair s with matching footstools gather by the warm fireside.
The luxurious dining room is equipped for ten dinner guests. Ten dining room pendant lights jostle in height along the length of the large table.
The dining table is set dead centre in the space between two picturesque views of the garden. Two vases bring greenery to the table with the same peaceful symmetry.
poufs scatter in front of the garden vista.
Four runners stripe the rectangle dining table , where sparkling wine glasses emulate the sheen of the crystal clear dining room pendant lights .
Modern dining chairs crisply update the rustic aesthetic.
Inside the master bedroom, an upholstered platform bed is flanked by utilitarian swing arm wall lamps .
Chic beige bedroom chairs smooth out a rustic bedroom lounge area. Two tree stump side tables and a double headed floor lamp complete the tandem coffee nook.
Modern art lights the look of a dark wood tone statement wall.
An elegant vanity table stands on the other side of the room, with a unique vanity mirror that is suspended by rope from the ceiling. A matching rope trims the vanity pouf to pull the rustic look together.
In the master ensuite, a moss panel lives above a wall mounted toilet and bidet set and a deep border of pebbles.
A unique bathroom sink tops a gorgeous live edge bathroom vanity.
The nursery is a small but magical room, where stars come out to play across the window drapes.
The second bathroom is a contemporary linear design with square sanitaryware.
Even the furry member of the family gets its own luxury bathing experience with this adorable custom tiled dog shower.
Ribbons of LED light lead us down a hallway toward a rustic wooden console table topped with unique decorative vases .
Around the corner, yet another luxe modern bathroom design combines the rustic and linear concepts to make a sleek and natural combo.
A freestanding bathtub sits snugly in the corner of the room, splashed by sunshine.
Visualizer:Vizline Studio
Our second home tour begins in a rustic living room with magnificent exposed ceiling beams and a mezzanine up in the high rafters.
The room is set out in a relatively symmetrical manner, with a cognac leather sofa and an oak cabinet standing by each side of the hearth. Smaller accessories change up the layout. A modern floor lamp illuminates one side of the comfortable lounge, whilst a traditional table lamp balances out the other.
The classic table lamp rests on a small side table by the sofa and a rattan basket of throws.
A skylight opens the lounge up to the passing clouds.
An area rug brings textured geometric pattern to the lounge layout, whilst a mixed collection of scatter cushions add layering.
A black dining room chandelier is complemented by black hardware on the barn door and accents in the dining room rug . The stylish dining room chairs are the Wishbone chair .
Sage green cabinets make a statement across one wall of the kitchen, whilst the other side and kitchen table are simple wood tone.
Two glamorous pendants descend on the kitchen table .
The kitchen pendant lights bring a rich golden glow to the rustic space.
A green dresser mirrors the colour coordinated cabinets.
Inside the rustic bedroom there is a regal emerald green bed.
A mezzanine library & lounge makes the bedroom into a magnificent two story space that looks straight off the pages of a fairytale.
Wood flooring is warmed with a cosy fleece rug .
Log walls give the room a snug cabin feel.
A traditional bedside table complements the classic bed design.
The towering rugged stone fireplace is adorned with the majestic horns of a deer head , which peers down upon the flickering flames below.
Up on the mezzanine, a solid Acacia wood side table displays an antique typewriter. A deer figurine looks to the sun.
A comfortable reading chair and floor reading lamp settle under the eaves.
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
