Rich jewel tones set off this dramatic modern home interior, designed by Studio e . A backdrop of grey, black and natural wood grain make a sharp setting for deep hued accent pieces to come alive, bringing character and warmth. As we move through the luxury abode we discover more of the strong flavour, in a minimalist kitchen with maximalist wine rack, an extra lounge, a high-end master bedroom and stunning walk-in closets. The bathrooms are dark and dressed to kill too, where black basins and wooden bathtubs meet sleek marble floors and slick statement pendant lighting. A little girls room brings light contrast to the dark interior, in shades of blush pink and powder blue.
Visualizer:Johny Mrazko
explode in sparkles, like a sky of fireworks over the living room; they appear to be the Moooi Raimond collection but if that price is a little hard to digest you can try out cheaper replicas on Aliexpress .
form a dark centre point in the lounge arrangement. Light grey sofas and emerald green chaise lounges surround the tables, dressed with gold scatter cushions.
Towering display shelves dress one wall, along with huge of botanical art.
The side of a grey brickwork chimney breast is fashioned into a storage niche for cut logs - on hand for stocking the wood burning fire. The hearth forms the first step up to a raised formal dining area that runs off the living room in an open plan formation.
A wall mounted media console matches with the brown wood panelling of the tv wall decor. Dark marble makes an attractive countertop at one end, a geometric sculpture adorns the other.
Eleven modern dining chairs , which are Flow chairs , are seated at an impressive dining table. A standalone throne-like woven chair commands the head of the table.
The wood burning fireplace can be enjoyed from the dining room side of the chimney breast too thanks to its dual aspect casing.
The first thing you notice on entering the kitchen is an enormous wine storage rack, with space for a wine collection of well over 200 bottles. The rack is backlit to bring further attention to the curation. The rest of the kitchen is a simple minimalistic design with plain slab fronted wooden units. A raw concrete central kitchen island is trimmed with a mirrored kickboard, which reflects the herringbone flooring in an interesting geometric effect. The industrial style pendant light strewn above the concrete island is the AIM pendant light .
A pool table spans the gap between the kitchen and a second, more casual, lounge area - a great place to hang whilst the cook whips up a storm.
Hockey jerseys pinned in shadow boxes line the wall of the kitchen lounge. Chunky wooden side tables sit atop a plush rug.
A raw concrete tv wall interrupts wrap around windows in the entertaining space.
In the hallway, a courtyard grows behind a small sitting area that is furnished with live edge side tables. Garnet red accent chairs make beautiful contrast against the green foliage.
Modern pendant lights dangle in the dual height space, where a modern staircase design climbs. The dark wooden treads have open risers and glass balustrades to allow the sight of a towering vertical garden wall to show through.
A marble floor runs between the bottom stair and the mini courtyard in the hall.
Sapphire blue and ruby red furniture accessorise a black, grey and wood tone master bedroom scheme, in the shape of an upholstered bedroom bench and a small side table . The bedroom pendant lights that hang over the built-in bedside units are the Vibia Moon light - set against a midnight black horizon.
A traditional area rug dresses the bedroom floor; modern art colours the wall.
Wooden tv wall decor is highlighted under a shadowy lighting scheme that brings added drama to the bedroom decor. Media units have been wall mounted below the tv in an offset formation to bring added interest.
The master wardrobe design has a central island with drawers for folded items and accessories. Mirrored doors conceal the contents of one half of the closet, but these reflect an open rail and shelving on the opposite side.
Glass fronted cabinets keep a collection of designer handbags and shoes organised and dust-free.
The master bedroom suite also includes a luxury bathroom that is accessoried with copper.
Amber glass pendant lights shine over a black vanity unit and basin against a wood feature wall.
A black feature wall features in a second master bedroom. This time the scheme is brightened by golden yellow accents. Bird pendant lights bring another light touch to the scheme, perched over each of the bedside cabinets.
Four wall lights form a piece of illuminated art.
Another walk-in closet is smartly illuminated with LED shelf lighting.
This bedroom has an attached ensuite bathroom with a double sink bathroom vanity arrangement…
… But it’s the beautiful bathtub that steals the show, in stunning natural woodgrain.
Black marble brings drama and movement over the bathroom floor and walls.
A double ended bench settles beneath a modern lighting installation.
On a lighter note, a little girls bedroom introduces sweet shades of blush pink and powder blue to the dark home interior. The bedroom has a kid’s study area too, overlooking the treetops.
A padded niche makes the bed look extra cosy. You can find more kids’ beds here. As far as kids’ night lights go, the Miffy rabbit light is one popular bunny right now.
The kids’ room has its own walk-in closet too…
… And one very grown up ensuite.
The Ibirapuera Apartment by Casa14 Arquitetura is a never inhabited triplex with an area of 900 square metres in São Paulo, Brazil. Architects Mariana Andersen and Mariana Guardani opened up the once fragmented and shadowy interior as one airy free flowing environment. The three floors of the home have taken on a mezzanine construction, which are integrated by a sculptural staircase design of folded steel plate lined with wood and white stone. An emphasis on bringing the outdoors inside through vertical garden installations and copious planting makes a jungle of a roof kitchen diner space. You will also find a sprawling library in this unique home, and a music room complete with mini stage and bar.
Photographer:Maíra Acayaba
A serene white living room is a welcoming spot in this modernistic home nearby the Ibirapuera Park. A large glass coffee table forms its centre, topped with a leafy canopy of plants. An arrangement of mix and match seating surrounds the centrepiece.
Two brown leather chairs with matching footstools face the sofa. A pale rug holds the furniture arrangement together.
A wood bench seat divides the main lounge space from another small sitting area in front of the hearth.
Glass balustrades reveal the modern staircase design.
A black rug defines a second set of chairs as an individual sitting area.
Going up the staircase, the rooms below can be viewed over and through the mezzanines glass balustrade; a wooden bench seat lines its entire length.
Inspirational art is peppered throughout the home, which brings colour and movement to an otherwise still and white wall decor. Area rugs add further colourful accents to the room along with some standout modern furniture that sheds light on Brazilian design.
A bright blue dining room sideboard complements the colours in wall art.
The formal white dining space , which leads off the main living room, reads almost as an art gallery with its impressive curation. Five chrome globe pendant lights hang above the wooden dining table like a suspended metal sculpture.
Each level of the home was designed for a specific use: The ground floor for living, the second level for work, and the top floor for rest. Up on the 2nd level there is an extensive home library. Hardback books along the mezzanine bench seat hint at the stacks located beyond the doorway.
This has got to be a dream living space for a book lover or even a writer ! Bookshelves cover just about every wall, holding a library of five thousand titles. A large desk area offers a place for quiet study and writing - as the resident of this house is actually a writer who works from home.
A comfortable reading chair , paired with a floor reading lamp , tucked away in one corner offers a more cosy situation in which to thumb through the pages.
A horizontal section has been omitted from a central bookcase so that the line of sight may pass straight on through, as well as natural daylight from the windows.
The ‘windows’ are actually huge retractable glass doors that exit out into a beautiful courtyard. The dialogue between the natural materials of the interior space - wood, glass, light stone and vegetation - and the outer environment makes a luminous and inspiring atmosphere in which to work and live.
A vertical garden engulfs the walls of the courtyard, sending the leaves of tropical plants tumbling from top to bottom.
Another courtyard view can be had from a bar area in the home’s music studio, up on the top floor, which also comes equipped with a mini stage.
Also on the top floor is an entertaining area that is equipped with another kitchen and dining area. We find another vertical garden here with an overwhelming abundance of plants.
The modern kitchen adds a different shade of green to the mix of foliage.
The concrete dining table holds even more planting at its head and down its centre.
Wild greenery makes this dining spot feel like it’s located in a secret garden.
A glass roof shelters the upstairs kitchen diner. Windows look outward through the foliage.
The top floor is also home to a hot tub and a sauna.
are stored in a blue cabinet that matches the finish of the dining room sideboard.
White marble tiling and a smoothly integrated bench seat gives a shower room a minimalist look.
Pool balls climb their way across a concrete interior wall.
A bespoke wooden bench furnishes the concrete wall.
A small cloakroom is fitted with a custom vanity unit, which has a marble basin and a deep sunken countertop.
Wood panelling covers a bedroom headboard wall, which is accessorised with chrome swing arm wall lamps and grey bedside shelves.
The same decor palette is repeated in another bedroom scheme.
Grey closets line a dressing area.
Folded steel plate lined with wood on the bottom and white stone on the top makes up the staircase design that interlinks the three decks of the home.
The roof jacuzzi is open to blue skies.
Wooden decking runs through the roof area.
Red bar tops in the music studio bring a flash of colour.
The top level of the home accommodates even more bathrooms.
Ambient lighting makes an intimate atmosphere.
The ground floor of the home holds the living room, formal dining room, kitchen and service area, along with bedrooms and bathrooms.
The top floor is the home’s leisure area, which has the music studio, a hot tub, sauna and barbecue, permeated by a vertical garden.
The mid level has the extensive library that is integrated into the courtyard garden, where the resident works, reads and writes.
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
