Los Angeles, California is a veritable playground for architects, its landscape graced with a unique array of geographical features including picturesque mountains, coastal views, and dazzling city skylines. The most restrictive plots – those in the hills – produce some of the most innovative and enviable feats of modern architecture, as visualized in these luxury home concepts by Vantage Design Group . Each one seems to interpret its surroundings through a lens of creative futurism. Make sure to check out these gorgeous properties if you love extraordinary exteriors with extravagant pools and expansive glass walls.
Located in Hollywood Hills, this incredible home consists of curvaceous volumes cascading down from the verdant peak. Its fluid shape embraces the hillside and exaggerates the natural curve of the land with expressive cantilever terraces.
Each room is oriented to take advantage of a perfect panoramic view of the city below, expanses of glass broken only by sparingly applied interior walls.
The pool looks magnificent with a perfectly transparent wall outlined with bright LED strips. The pool and patios are ever so slightly set into the smooth white lower facade, supported by curved concrete pillars that seem to enhance the flared shapes found throughout the exterior.
Lucky visitors are treated to a private guesthouse set slightly below the main volume accessible by a glass-encased driveway. This wing features many of the same luxuries as the rest of the home but at a slightly smaller scale. It even has its own miniature infinity pool – miniature serving as a relative term, as it would easily dwarf all but the most expansive pools outside of the Hills.
This home – also in the Hollywood Hills – cuts a striking profile using rectilinear forms and strong folded architecture. The most distinctive feature is a stunning infinity pool that wraps around the main body of the home that overflows down a tiled wall to create the illusion of great depth.
Chairs situated on the lower deck take advantage of the cooling effect generated by the waterfall’s mist.
A large window in the garage bay makes this traditionally utilitarian space feel like any other room in the home. It’s a lovely touch for an enthusiast who considers a fine vehicle to be just as much a work of art as any Rembrandt or Monet.
The interior renders are just as fascinating, but even the most carefully selected appointments could never hold a candle to the view itself. Could you imagine having such an impressive vantage point over the city? Now imagine what it would look like from the pool!
An unassuming wood-slatted rear facade doesn’t even begin to hint at the raw luxury on the other side…
Incredible! This spacious home concept occupies a curved foundation with multilevel infinity pools, its impressive facade sparkling with lights. Now imagine taking a swim from the raised cantilever pool to the right – breathtaking.
From the outside, each room appears definitely distinct from one another but all enjoy open glass walls to take advantage of the unmatched view.
Angular, distinctive – it’s amazing how each of these properties demonstrates the way that creative applications of the same materials can result in such diverse building styles. This home features outwardly sloped walls that seem to tempt gravity.
Car enthusiasts are sure to admire the cantilever garage protruding from the bottom floor, its glass front making for a gorgeous showroom display.
The L-shaped layout offers unlimited ways to enjoy the view from the cliff-side. Strong concrete contrasted against smooth white cladding ensures the home is just as inspiring to view from the outside as from within.
Imagine the symphony of sensory details one would enjoy while lounging on one of the many terraces. The gentle breeze, the sound of cascading infinity pools, the stimulating of the city below… this home would provide an endless number of internal habitats to accommodate any mood or mode of creativity.
Occupying approximately 900 square meters, this expansive Hollywood Hills mansion invokes the shape of a luxurious ocean liner with a curvaceous pool that juts out from the cliff face.
Despite the open pool deck that rivals even the best resorts, this home is slightly more private than the homes preceding it – rooms are set deeply within cantilever volumes and the angle of the pool prevents anyone from seeing inside.
Hidden between the pillars and tucked underneath the driveway, a small patio surrounds a secret garden for intimate socialization. Away from the energy and excitement of the pool and city view, this little niche seems like it would provide the quiet and privacy that so many Los Angeles residents could only dream of having. Details like these are beautiful in their cleverness.
Minimalism proves the perfect choice for the kitchen and dining area, emphasizing the vastness of the city below.
The Bird Streets neighborhood is one of the most exclusive and highly sought-after enclaves in the Hollywood Hills and this home concept certainly lives up to the expectations of the area.
This street-facing view perfectly condenses the aesthetic of the rest of the home including nature inspired exterior elements like stone, wood, water, light, and fire.
On the exterior, a drama of fire and water unfolds – grill pits and decorative fire features dance alongside vast glass-walled pools, the upper pool pouring into the lower pool by way of a modern waterfall.
It’s interesting to see how the street-facing facade invokes more of a traditional look, whereas the back yard displays pure modernism – both have the same materials, but the proportions in which they are used makes all the difference.
With engineering just as impressive as its appearance, this home is sure to inspire fans of innovative architecture. The weight distribution catches the eye immediately – supported by substantial pillars below the pool, the living spaces exhibit a definite weightlessness by contrast.
The two main volumes seem structurally disconnected from one another because of the careful application of a central staircase open to the air but covered by the overarching roof. Full glass walls are a must-have in an area as beautiful as this, and these walls actually stack over one another when opened to erase the boundary between indoors and out.
Vines creep alongside the corner of the patio and climb a wooden privacy screen. This portion of the deck also happens to line up with part of the interior clad with natural materials and darker colors.
This concept in Beverly Hills is nestled into a flat plot in a valley – its terrace gardens and white linear cladding reflecting the beauty of the landscape and the open sky in turn. The home is composed of two deeply cantilevered volumes split by a glass-clad entrance barred by a heavy classically inspired wooden door.
While the preceding homes utilized their cliff-side locations to the fullest extent, this home makes a spectacular impression without the architectural constraints that come from mountainside living.
Even the miniature home golf course boasts clean and beautiful forms. It doesn’t just offer another source of entertainment – it contributes aesthetically as well, balancing the perfect angles and even spacing with something more organic yet still highly manicured.
From this angle, it’s much easier to appreciate the true degree of separation between the two architectural volumes. The large first floor bedroom and ground floor living room may even serve as a guest suite – and if so – the wide stepping-stones over the water surely provide a unique mode of access that visitors will never forget.
Despite its location on flat ground, the building design can still accommodate a relatively open view thanks to the creative application of trees and retaining walls. Here, slatted wooden blinds preserve privacy only where needed.
Privacy is unnecessary at the golf course since it would be a shame for the neighbors to miss your impeccable form. At night, bright rings of light outline the greens to make nighttime games a little easier and certainly more stylish.
Trousdale is another prestigious Beverly Hills neighborhood, one known for a history of architectural restrictions. Of course, such restrictions often enhance the creativity of engineers and architects tasked with building there and the same still holds true today.
Detailed patterns make his facade exceptionally memorable, different from the pure white and glass concepts highlighted in the other visualizations.
Early Trousdale homes were designed by iconic names such as Harold Levitt, A. Quincy Jones, and even Frank Lloyd Wright - this property concept continues that legacy of exquisite taste, and its design seems to incorporate inspiration from its architectural forebears.
Unlike many of the expansive homes detailed previously, this concept makes a big impression on a level ranch-style plane. Maintaining a low profile is a common stipulation in places like the Hills where the view is everything.
Sleek minimalist spaces are hugely popular these days, but they’re not always practical – the world still needs cozy and comfortable homes too! This interior by Taiwan-based Made Go Design combines the best of both worlds by embracing warm colors, soft textures, and useful details. The design still expresses the smart modernism we’ve all grown to adore while placing life and love at the forefront. It’s a stylish yet welcoming space equally suited to family movie nights and weekend cocktail parties, big birthday celebrations and monthly book clubs. This beautiful home is a great source of practical design inspiration.
Unique architectural details make this home even more fascinating. Here, geometric tile in the entryway seeps under the suspended partition wall and into the kitchen on the opposite side.
Wireflow lamps by Arik Levy create a stunning silhouette against the blank wall in the background.
A pair of designer table lamps flank the bed to provide gentle ambiance for nighttime reading.
A smart mid-height divider separates the office from the rest of the master bedroom. The matte black accent wall contributes a comfortable backdrop sure to absorb the light in the early weekend hours when busy parents want to sleep in.
Outside the living room, a beautiful covered terrace acts as a miniature backyard, complete with wooden decking and verdant plants. The built-in seating looks like a comfortable place to relax and watch as people go about their days on the streets below. If you are considering adding plants to bring in more greenery to your home, do check out our post: 50 Unique Pots & Planters .
An absolutely adorable room for a little girl. It has everything - colorful hot air balloons, a tipi for reading or napping, and a stylish Magis Puppy that doubles as a fun little chair. A room this whimsical is sure to spark the imagination.
Designer:Made go design| Photographer:Hey! Cheese
Tailored to the needs of a delightful young couple, Made Go Design made sure to provide this interior with a wealth of comfortable details. The family room features warm and lively colors, luxurious yet practical materials, and designer furniture perfectly coordinated with the built-in elements.
Two kitchens! Another feature that makes this apartment perfectly suitable for a small family. The island near the dining table houses one range burner so food can stay warm in preparation of hungry bellies coming back for seconds.
This family totally rocks movie night with a top-of-the-line projector and a large screen that retracts into a recessed niche in the ceiling above. Edison lightbulbs in the Muffins lamps provide a soft glow perfect for nighttime entertainment.
The little Lumio Book Lamp is a cool touch – easy to fold up and put away when the family needs more table space. It would make a good lamp for a child’s bedroom too, since it has no cords and runs on batteries.
Rebar and wood bookshelves over an exposed brick accent wall enhance the industrial accents present throughout the home.
Although the layout is relatively compact, smart living space arrangement leaves plenty of room between furniture. Spacious footpaths are a crucial feature for homes with children that are just learning to walk, and especially as those children grow older and start to run through the house. Nobody wants a stubbed toe!
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
