Set in a historic house in the centre of Novosibirsk, Russia, this 73.6 square metre apartment holds a distinctly Scandinavian style interior. Designed by Shubochkini Architects , the home has a comfortable down to earth vibe, where style and comfort are given equal billing. White walls are the main order of the day throughout this living space. Colourful furnishings, art and textiles add eclectic flavour to the light scheme, along with a breezy blue kitchen. The generously sized kitchen diner and adjoining living room lead off a large faceted entryway, as does the homes only bedroom and an internal hallway that gives access to both the bathroom and utility.
A camel coloured sofa adds visual warmth to the white living room decor. A collection of aztec pattern cushions in earthy tones tie in the wall art behind the sofa.
On the floor, an area rug matches the diamond print textiles.
A modern chandelier is suspended in line with a Scandinavian style coffee table.
By the sofa, a tripod floor lamp is on hand to provide reading light.
A green accent chair matches the colour of indoor plants that fill the space between furniture. The leafy accents bring life to the room and softly feather the edges.
A couple of spikier potted pals inhabit the space next to an upright piano, which stands opposite the sofa.
Two wall sconces light the music nook.
The living room is accessible only through a kitchen diner, which is separated from the lounge by an internal glazed wall and double glass doors.
Breezy blue kitchen cabinets and a blue central island work gorgeously against a backdrop of white metro tiles.
The interior glass wall and doors allow the compact lounge to be a part of the kitchen diner entertaining space or to be shut off from the noise and aromas of a working kitchen.
Three glass dining pendant lights are suspended over the central kitchen island.
Five dining chairs surround the central kitchen unit to form a formal dining set. Leg room is created by recesses in the perimeter of the cabinetry.
The herringbone floor is a warm wood tone that anchors the light and airy interior.
Simple white flatware works well on a rustic wooden tabletop.
Cupboard space below the dining island is spacious enough to store a menagerie of pots and pans. It also presents a handy place to store items for the table such as plates, carafes , and wine glasses .
The wooden open kitchen shelving and matching worktops contrast with the blue kitchen .
Modern crockery fills the shelves, making the exposed storage space part of the contemporary decor.
Earth tone accents add heat to a white bedroom scheme.
A traditional rug warms the floor underfoot, in shades of orange, red and cobalt blue. Two orange pillows link the rug colour to the bed, whilst the orange tone of wooden furniture pieces take it right around the eclectic bedroom .
A green bedroom chair matches the accent chair in the living room. It blends with the fronds of an established house plant filling the corner behind.
The bedrooms bookshelves are a bespoke design that climb each side of the bedroom door and connect across the top, making the most of vertical storage space. The towering shelves are filled with a home library sitting in wait for bedtime reading. However, a projector unit also waits poised to play a movie, utilising the smooth white wall opposite the bed.
A black framed floor length mirror is propped by a wall sconce at the bedside.
The hallway to the bathroom and utility room is white with a continuation of herringbone wood flooring.
The bathroom has the same eclectic Scandinavian vibe found in the rest of the home. A red area rug warms the cold tile floor in front of a classic wood vanity unit.
A black framed shower enclosure exactly matches the glass divide between the living room and kitchen diner.
A unique faucet is wall mounted over a rectangular basin on the vanity.
To match the gold faucet, a gold wall sconce is mounted at each side of the bathroom vanity mirror .
Utilitarian bulb pendants light the bathroom.
In this room, wooden flooring is replaced by geometric white tiles. A pattern of black geo tiles have been set into the floor by the doorway.
A couple of potted plants and a tray of toiletries sit to either side of the bathroom basin. A small wooden stool holds a group of scented candles.
A wooden ladder shelf is overstuffed with towels, toiletries and spare candles.
The utility room neighbours the bathroom.
In contrast to the rest of the white apartment, the walls of the laundry room are painted black. A ironing board bracket transforms one of the small walls into a useful storage spot.
bags hang on wall hooks at the opposite end.
A hall table stands by the entry door, beneath a round mirror hung by a leather strap.
A cupboard has been created up at ceiling height in the hallway that leads to the utility and bathroom. It provides concealed storage behind white sliding doors. Two monochrome prints distract the eye from the storage volume.
The pendant lights in the hallway are the same as those in the bathroom.
A shoe bench and a set of wall hooks keep the entryway organised.
Whether or not you’ve ever considered pink for an interior, it’s hard to deny the softly stylish ambiance that is created by adding pink accents to a grey decor scheme. This particular apartment is the combined work of 3 designers: Ruslan Kovalchuk, Mariya Chmut and Stephen Tsimbalyuk. The design implements an equal balance of pink and grey to create a confident colour scheme that is full of personality. Pink based photography and cushions add splashes of colour into the greyer areas of the home. Pink facilities make for an unusual bathroom, whilst pink kitchen cabinets, drapes and a bedroom accent walls bring bigger blasts of the rosy hue.
A grey and pink lounge set up is situated within plain white walls. A modern chaise with plain grey fabric and clean lines is given extra dimension by the presence of a single pink throw cushion and an accompanying large framed photographic print in a pink colourway. Low modern coffee tables make an ideal pairing with a low slung sofa, like this smooth grey module with a built-in shelf. A few decorative vases jazz up its simple design.
Above the chaise, a group of pink neon tube lights add to the coloured accents, and cast a soft glow over an adjacent white bookcase. The bookcase holds an assortment of shelves and concealed storage nooks by the sofa and an adjoining window seat.
The window seat and bookcase create a beautifully light reading nook , made comfy with some additional pink scatter cushions and cosy grey throws. A series of storage cupboards make use of the space in the base of the bench. The seating unit extends in an L-shape around one entire corner of the room, with the extended arm utilised as a TV console. Grey drapes match the sponge seat cushions at the window.
A wooden dining set nestles into the space created by an L-shaped kitchen layout. Globe pendant lights illuminate the rectangular table, in front of a large window that offers a view with dinner.
can be a dark and serious affair, but the grey decor of this kitchen is teamed with all pink base units and tall larder cabinets that make a warm and inviting visual. If you love similar pink themed kitchens, do check out our post on pink kitchens .
The soft pink hue gently complements the natural woodtone of the rustic dining table and wooden dining chairs.
The wall cupboards above the prep zone, plus an adjoining crockery and wine cabinet, are charcoal grey to match the kitchen wall. The dark units are backlit with LED strip lighting that creates a dramatic edge.
LED edge lighting is also used in a bedroom with attached wardrobe . Softly illuminated closet shelves and garment hanging rails are held behind clear glass doors at the head of the bed. The dark boutique style closet becomes part of the grey bedroom decor, taking the form of a cool headboard feature wall that would make any fashionista swoon.
A small white side table stands between the deep cushioned grey upholstered bed and the window. The window is dressed with heavy dusky rose drapes.
A unique floor lamp stands to the other side of the modern bed. The bedside floor lamp has a small base to allow unobstructed entry to the closet via a sliding glass door.
Of course, you may have to spend your entire life wearing neutrals in order to keep your clear fronted closet looking spectacularly cohesive.
At the foot of the bed, A set of TV console units are wall mounted. The upper console is a longer volume that has one end utilised as a dressing table.
A Bertoia Diamond Chair sits at the wall hung dressing table. The vanity chair is dressed with a pink cushion to add extra comfort to the wire seat design. This metal chair would also work just fine as a modern outdoor chair for a balcony or garden. The designer table lamp beside the vanity mirror on the dressing table is the IC T2 Lamp .
The grey wall units are matched by a large planter pot holding a ZZ plant .. The charcoal pieces add weight to the pink wall colour of the room, whilst the indoor plant adds a little texture.
Even the bathroom receives a wonderful splash of pastel pink within its grey tiled walls.
A unique sink with a pink finish changes the entire look of a hard grey and white bathroom scheme.
The utility room is personalised with a pink photographic mural. The photographic decal decorates the sliding doors of a storage unit that holds household linens, a clothes iron and ironing board.
A washing machine and a dryer are stacked in an adjacent grey shelving unit, which is a bespoke build made to perfectly fit the narrow utility space.
The nook around the home entry door has been painted completely pink. A shoe storage unit has been given the pink treatment too, causing it to neatly blend with the surround. The front door itself is charcoal grey in contrast.
The flooring throughout the home is a light wood grain that works beautifully with the gentle pink accents.
Hallway storage units have been built into one side of the home entryway. The build includes a hallway bench that is upholstered in charcoal grey, beneath a set of wall hooks for hanging coats. Tall units provide storage for large household items - or perhaps for garments that don’t fit the neutral wardrobe criteria!
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
