Pared back to peaceful perfection and blanked out with space expanding white decor, minimalist modern homes are pictures of airy tranquility. No nonsense minimalist living spaces are appealing in their simplicity and complete lack of overwhelm. Crisp minimalism exudes an air of positivity, possibility, and makes room for creativity. Best of all, it can be achieved on any scale, as these two modest interiors effortlessly prove. If the idea of simpler living, less cleaning and more time for you sounds good, then pull inspiration for positive change through home designs that lock down the look and the lifestyle. Breathe in clean minimalist living spaces, pared back white kitchens and relaxing bedrooms.
Designer:Yes Home Studio| Photographer:Abluebird Photography
The first of our two featured home designs is a modern minimalist apartment located in Ha Noi City, Vietnam. An open plan layout smooths the path of easy, free-flowing living.
A reading nook has been fashioned into the large window reveal. Wood panelling frames the bench as a room within a room.
Drawers beneath the window bench provide extra storage to the minimalist living room, to help keep the space clear and organised.
Kitchen storage is sliced into three separate volumes, with the cooking hob positioned at the heart of the layout on a small peninsula.
In the entryway, plain white closets match the clean aesthetic of the kitchen volumes, which creates the illusion of a much larger kitchen area.
A white upright piano fits neatly into a niche between kitchen cabinets and the dining area. Above the piano, a contrasting black Eames bird cuts a dark silhouette against a tiled white backdrop and white bookshelves.
The kitchen unit next to the music area features retractable doors, which open up a convenient coffee bar.
At the other side of the piano, the modern dining set brings a touch of warmth to the ice white decor scheme with its natural wood finish.
The kitchen peninsula wraps around the edge of the partition wall, where it serves as a useful entryway shelf. A JWDA table lamp by Menu lights a welcoming glow.
The peninsula and chimney extractor neatly enclose a small galley kitchen area.
A narrow two ring induction hob frees up more prep area on the limited kitchen countertop.
On the opposite kitchen countertop, a black tap and sink balance out the dark hob.
An indoor plant trails from open kitchen shelving with a pared back display of decorative bowls and vases.
Inside the bedroom, custom made furniture makes the most of compact dimensions. A platform bed has been built to fit the room from edge-to-edge, including an elongated headboard design that encompasses a floating bedside storage unit. An extended ledge along the length of the bed positions an Atollo lamp at an ideal height for reading.
A tasselled grey throw trails deep texture over the wooden bedstead.
Knitted accent pillows throw in more cosy vibes.
The wardrobes are a custom creation of shorter height units, made to fit along the foot of the built-in bed frame.
A glass wall showcases the ensuite bathroom and a modern freestanding bathtub .
A gunmetal grey bathroom faucet ties in with the grey accent bedroom decor.
The slender pedestal sink makes room for an electronic toilet with built-in bidet.
Photographer:CL Studio
Our second home tour takes place in the 96 square metre Half Space Residence, located in Wen Ling, Zhe Jiang Province, China. In this minimalist living space, the spine of an open staircase design stretches up across the focal TV wall. A sleek low level modern TV stand extends a matching wood and white finish beneath the treads.
A clean and contemporary sofa design furnishes the dazzling white living room with smoothly rounded profiles.
A raw concrete planter adds a brief industrial vibe to the minimalist TV wall.
The modern staircase leads up to a mezzanine landing.
A plain grey rug adds a little shading to the predominantly white living room. Black furniture trims provide definition.
An interior window feeds natural light into the apartment’s exit stairwell.
The modern kitchen is situated beyond the stairwell. A simple but stylish dining area gives access to a ground floor bedroom through sliding doors.
A rectangle dining table proportionately fits the length and breadth of the room, with ample walking space left around it to ensure an uncluttered end result. Scandinavian style dining chairs smooth out the set.
The custom TV unit forms the base of the staircase, where decorative items form a relaxed display. A mini wall clock punches the white paintwork with a bolt of blue.
When the sliding doors at the rear of the dining room are drawn closed, bright blue gloss alcoves and built-in bookshelves are revealed.
Another window in the stairwell borrows light from the dining room.
A globe pendant light drops over the stairway.
Free-flowing natural light is the very essence of the interior, brightening and energising all spaces.
Cutaways maximise the sense of space.
Black and white decor defines the minimalist bathroom.
One stylish lounge chair serves as both a reading area and an entryway chair. See more inspiration for lounge chairs here.
A full length mirror reflects the room.
A decorative vase and a round rug accessorise the reading area.
Yet another interior window feeds light into the upstairs.
A traditional Chabudai table and a modern sideboard nestle under the eaves.
It’s time to reveal some interior design secrets as we breach the barriers of three minimalist introvert homes, each thoughtfully designed by architect Kanstantsin Remez . Some people prefer to shut off from the world in a cocoon for contemplation and creativity, or simply as an escape to peace and tranquility. In these three unique home designs, solitude is sculpted by brutalist exteriors with seemingly impenetrable walls. The concrete architecture remains raw inside of the buildings, to create cool and understated rooms with sparse furniture and decor. The utilitarian aesthetic is offset by the vast scale of these spaces, which in and of itself creates an almost reluctant sense of grandeur.
The first home in this collection is a 326 square metre introvert residence, which is structured as a pair of secretive cylindrical volumes. The brutalist house exterior seems to float impossibly on a reflection pool, where rounded concrete stepping stones float like man-made lily pads.
A mid century modern lounge chair is casually pulled up to the pool’s edge. The cool grey Wassily Chair melds easily with the raw concrete terrace and a colossal concrete canopy.
Small palm trees add playful texture to outdoor planters that pop up from the blue reflection pool.
Cast concrete carries a planked aesthetic, which aligns into perfectly smooth curves around the perimeter wall and outer boundary.
More rough concrete cylinders shape a reticent interior, where huge skylights make circular perforations in a solid concrete ceiling.
A skylight negates the need for charming surrounding scenery; the sky, the clouds and fleeting weather bring beauty, light and a connection with nature instead.
Without picturesque panorama, the architecture itself becomes the point of interest. Form and lightplay provides inspiration and stimulation.
Glass walls borrow the textured concrete backdrop for a minimalist living room , where a modern leather sofa drops a black anchor in the open expanse.
One grey rug is laid atop another to fashion a more interesting outline into the linear lounge arrangement.
A utilitarian bookcase and a comfortable reading chair sits beneath one of the circular skylights. A small floor reading lamp serves the reading spot when the stars come out.
Despite the huge room proportions, it’s a small dining table and only two dining chairs that make up the dining area. A curved concrete wall protectively embraces the delicate furniture arrangement.
Not just one kitchen island but three make up the culinary zone. The trio of islands are formed with the same cast concrete method as the supporting walls, creating unwavering cohesivity.
The central largest kitchen island is used for prep whilst the left and right smaller islands house the hob and the kitchen sink respectively. An integrated oven slots right inside one of the vast structural cylinders.
In the master suite, a platform bed reclines beneath an opening to sunny skies in the morning and the stars at night. The bedroom layout is stripped back to include only two simple floor lamps on either side of the bedstead.
A unique metallic headboard design thrusts an unexpected flash of luxe into the bare room.
A sheer curtain draws around a small skylight and a private dressing room. Basic black hanging rails and a gold dresser furnish the laid-back layout. A floor uplighter and a slender table lamp dramatise the space with moody illumination.
Sunlight spills into the remainder of the huge bedroom, where a lowly easel stands.
A curving passageway leads around the back of an enclosed cylindrical WC, and into an ensuite walk-in shower area.
A small nook is cut into the side of the WC volume to house the vanity.
A huge desk commands the home workspace . A modest table lamp provides task lighting.
The downstairs bathroom vanity is another custom made piece set into the curvature of the wall. The same vanity mirror doubles as a modern wall sconce with atmospheric red light.
Mood lighting glows in a downstairs shower enclosure, creating a fiery red chamber.
First floor plan with living area.
Second floor plan with master bedroom.
The next secluded minimalist home is a 560 square metre contemporary concept, where monolithic boundary walls provide visual security from the outside.
Perpendicular concrete slabs of differing heights form an abstract relationship with the jagged mountains that surround the home.
The mountain range dwarfs the home, which sits low in the wild landscape.
The linear architecture creates contradiction on the untamed land.
Whilst the home design provides visual security from the outside, it also has a free and open aspect from the interior.
Edge-to-edge glass expanses open up the interior living space to the terrace and the mountain range.
The site is a closed rectangle that is divided into definable zones. The main volume houses the kitchen and pantry, a small dining area, a home office with its own bathroom, and a bedroom with bath, wardrobe and an open shower room. A separate living volume has been sectioned off in connection to the outdoor pool area, to create a space for true rest and recuperation.
Inside, the concrete aesthetic continues without pause, emphasising the architectural geometry. Furniture is minimal. A rustic coffee table is set in linear formation with colour coordinated ottomans. A unique chair breaks the uniformity.
A sleek kitchen mirrors its secluded fortress with quiet linearity.
Two more unusual chairs team up with a pedestal dining table in the corner of the kitchen.
The long kitchen island is backed by a wall of concealed appliances, and capped with a gloss ceiling treatment, to form a minimalist yet luxurious kitchen design.
The reclusive bedroom design situates a floor bed within a wide open empty white space.
Only simple bedside units and a shadow-like freeform floor covering accessorise the minimalist bedroom layout.
In the bathroom, a freeform wall mirror makes a silver pool above a modern double sink bathroom vanity .
Atmospheric lighting glows from behind elegantly tall vessel basins.
A platform and a shelf extrude from the materiality of the shower area.
The minimalist home office design is made up with common elements from elsewhere in the interior. Cabinetry is cohesive with the kitchen design, and the desk chair is interchangeable with the dining furniture.
Sliding doors conceal a busy bookcase.
Whilst it might seem contradictory for an introvert to have an outdoor shower , there are no neighbours around to pry.
The outdoor shower is part of the private pool area by the separated living room.
Floor plan.
3D perspective drawing.
The final project in this introvert series is a stretched 2500 square metre concept, situated on the architect’s family land. The narrow plot was once a desirable shape, so that people could build a vegetable garden behind their home, but it is now outdated.
The outlines of the original house and bathhouse were modified into contemporary structures.
Blocks have been built along the patio as seating and sun loungers.
A rectangle pool stretches the length of the sun terrace.
Travertine tiles smoothly encase every aspect of the exterior.
Green plant arrangements negotiate the landscape with perpendicular travertine blocks.
Two symmetrical entrances lead into the living block, to gain easy entry whether arriving by car or on foot.
A three-car parking space hides behind the combination of thick trees and garden walls.
Travertine lends itself to the calm rural essence of a country house, as well as to a clean contemporary feel.
Separate from the main home, a pool house contains two bedrooms, one bathroom and a kitchenette. The swimming pool is accessed from the main bedroom, via large patio doors.
The pool house and mature trees shield the swimming pool from neighbours’ eyes.
The garden’s lush greenery inspires green living room accents. Natural stone, travertine and wood combine to cover the rest of the space with tranquil tones. A white stone modern coffee table is complemented by a chic matching bookcase.
Douglas Fir floors and oak veneer walls connect the kitchen and minimalist dining room .
The main house has a traditionally shaped V-roof, which is typical of houses in Belarus. The home includes a foyer, guest bath, utility room, an impressive kitchen diner, a living room with library and a master bedroom with ensuite.
The kitchen stands open to a light filled hallway, which leads to the lounge and the master suite.
Wide plank Douglas Fir floors expand the sense of space.
A stone headboard partitions the luxurious bedroom , wrapping around a floor bed on one side…
…. The back of the headboard forms a backsplash for a double sink vanity unit.
The bedroom also has a walk-in wardrobe/dressing room.
Inside the shower area, a skylight cuts the whole ceiling length to flood the space with natural light.
A bench has been built along the shower wall to catch toiletries and towels.
Home plot and landscape plan.
On the floor plan, we can see how the lounge and library area fits between the kitchen diner and the master suite.
3D perspective drawing.
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
