Small but succinct, this boldly redesigned 65-square-meter apartment is a breath of fresh air. Developed by ater.architects , the cozy home has been meticulously transformed into a vibrant common area, with the bedroom and bathroom as the only private spaces. To devise useful zoning of the living spaces and increase flexibility, bold electric blue curtains were installed to operate as room dividers. Against a backdrop of subtle gray, white, and wood tones, these vivid accents inject a sense of playfulness and joy. Get ready to be charmed by the cleverness and simplicity of this well-designed small apartment, where style meets functionality in the most delightful way.
A pink sofa lays down an instant burst of fresh color upon entering the common living area. It sweetly contrasts with the first electric blue portiere and makes a central focal point in the neutral white and gray room decor. A raw concrete accent wall adds a cool industrial edge. The white swing arm wall lamp anchored there is a Flos Mod 265 .
A two-tone gray living room rug provides soft footing around the sitting area and introduces a circular motif. Two lightweight, small side tables can be easily moved around the space where and when needed. A geometric scatter cushion pulls the black accent onto the pink couch.
Wide engineered planks floor the entire living space. The sofa has a complementary wood base, creating a cohesive visual. Broken fragments of marble lay a breccia floor along the hallway, in the kitchen, and finally in the bathroom.
A full-length mirror gives the compact living room a larger and brighter appearance. In the home entryway, built-in closets construct a streamlined aesthetic.
A black accent chair is lightened by a wooden frame. The round wooden coffee table is teamed with a small black side table to make a contrasting ensemble. Candles and coffee table books arrange a simple centerpiece. Monochrome artwork constructs a contemporary focal point on the living room wall.
The bright blue portiere separates the main living area from a compact home workspace. The blue curtains create flexible functionality, allowing the homeowner to change the flow of space with zero effort.
A trio of modern wall sconces adds bright task lighting above the wooden desk. A gray upholstered desk chair provides stylish, ergonomic seating.
Behind another blue-curtained room divider , the modern kitchen awaits. Wooden wall cabinets and appliance housing units build visual warmth around stark black base cabinets. The black kitchen backsplash is broken by pale grout, adding a linear pattern to the mix.
The small dining table features a cheerful pop of pink at its base. A glass vase adorns the tabletop with a modern silhouette.
Black dining chairs tie in with the matt black kitchen units. A mini dining room pendant light drops a bright copper accent onto the dining area.
A black kitchen sink melds with a coordinating countertop. Black handles merge with the dark base units and sew a black color thread across the wood-effect units.
Gray polymer fills the breccia floor joints, accentuating the paler marble pieces. A chrome kitchen tap adds a moment of metallic luster to the dark kitchen installation.
Inside the bedroom, Blue curtains separate the sleep space from a dressing area. Cube shelves stack tall at either side of the small dressing room, offering plentiful storage for folded garments, accessories, bags, and shoes. Mirrored wardrobes fill the third wall, which reflects natural light from the bedroom window.
A black plaid headboard contributes subtle pattern to the bedroom design. Fluted black plant pots adorn the bedside table. Indoor plants grow an enlivening green element.
A circular rug in the dressing area and a round mirror over the vanity establish a common shape theme in the bedroom. A wireframe vanity chair, a small modern wall sconce, and rounded electrical sockets sprinkle matt black accents across the pale decor scheme. A smocked glass table lamp offers soft task lighting.
The bathroom has a bright and welcoming aesthetic with a simple white and wood tone color scheme. A custom-cut vanity mirror increases the sense of space in small surroundings. The bathroom sink is smoothly integrated into a sleek contemporary vanity unit.
Wooden wall panels introduce warmth and texture into the modern bathroom design. Black borders give the wood cladding a contemporary edge.
Black bathroom faucets, fixtures, and a matching black shower head smartly accessorize the space.
Broken marble fragments creep up from the breccia floor onto the side of the fitted bathtub . The freeform stone finish is counteracted by uniform vertical tiles above the tub. Perimeter LEDs highlight the contrast.
The contemporary vanity unit passes above the end of the built-in bathtub to create a custom, layered look. Clean towels are tucked neatly into the nook between. A clear glass vase cleanly accessorizes the sink area and brings in a botanical burst. Amber glass soap and lotion dispensers keep bathroom essentials neatly matching.
In the WC, electric blue bathroom paint makes a color link with the portiere curtains that feature in all other areas of the apartment. A vertical towel radiator heats the small space.
A modern wall sconce lights the WC and the bold wall paint.
The apartment floor plan illustrates how the portieres are used to playfully reconfigure the living spaces and to draw a divide between the dressing and sleeping areas of the bedroom.
Food is seductive, home cooking is a decadent (for some!) If your kitchen is indeed the heart of your home - or linked with your dining space - then you’ll want to fill it with the kind of luxury you’d expect at your very favourite restaurant. This gallery of 53 inspirational kitchen designs are steeped with luxury for high end homes, but that doesn’t mean that there’s no inspiration here for more compact proportions too. Luxury is a treat that can be enjoyed at any scale, just as wonderful food can delight any taste buds. So, get your chefs hat on and image yourself in these amazing spaces as you whip up your signature dish.
Visualizer:Orangegraphics Creative Studio
have always spelled luxury. That sleek veined organic pattern across a countertop, backsplash or flooring is enough to shape a space, but how about taking the effect right across all of that and even cabinet fronts too? The all encompassing marble backdrop in this luxury kitchen-diner is balanced out with eye-catching emerald green accent furniture and plants.
Visualizer:Ihor Bednarchyk
Marble envelops just the central island of this grey and white kitchen , but the volume is chunky and strongly commands the space.
Visualizer:Studio McGee
Cater for the masses. A long lineup of designer kitchen bar stools make a statement here, and if you’ve got the space (and the cash) then hey, why not? These are Cherner style stools .
Visualizer:Katie Domracheva
Turn up the contrast. High contrast black and white kitchens are sharp and edgy - though this one has a nature theme with its flock of gulls mobile. Their fluid shape melds beautifully with the randomly streaked marble feature wall.
Visualizer:STUDIO.O. organic design
Add a bit of bling. Adding shiny accessories doesn’t have to mean crystal chandeliers or sparkle worktops. These copper desk lamps add a sophisticated metallic touch without being too showy.
Visualizer:Alexey Seldin & Alexei Golub
Grey and woodtone look smooth through and through. The wood tone across this kitchen island has the added appeal of a fashionable herringbone design too. The upholstered bar stools provide comfortable seating at the island. See more grey kitchens here.
Visualizer:Buro 511
Add in a dropped dining bench. Not everyone is comfortable perching on high bar stools and it certainly doesn’t evoke a formal feel. If there is only room up alongside the kitchen island for dining then consider dropping the dining bench to a more civilised height.
Visualizer:Kanstantsin Remez
Reflections brighten up a dark room. If you have poor light or high windows in your kitchen area, consider metallic fronted luxury kitchen cabinets to help bounce the light around like in this galley kitchen . This trick can also help a compact space feel larger.
Visualizer:Tom Mathews
Create an indoor-outdoor kitchen with fully retractable patio doors.
Visualizer:Darkroom Studio
Trelliswork creates a garden feel in this modern luxury kitchen.
Visualizer:Evgenii Baisa
Crown your design with elegant kitchen lighting. Two beautiful bar pendants brighten up this tame white and wood kitchen. See more white and wood kitchens here.
Visualizer:WohnenDesign
Create a sleek wall of tall cabinets. If you’re blessed with a generously sized kitchen island or peninsula, consider going bench free in your backdrop. A solid wall of full height cabinets becomes as much part of the decor as it is part of the kitchen.
Visualizer:Plus Form
Add a beautiful rug. Okay, so a rug is NOT a good idea in the drop zone around the edge of benches - you would be forever whipping out the stain remover and trying to vacuum out the crumbs. However, in larger space, a central area rug can really cosy up the look, particularly in a dining kitchen.
Visualizer:Bartosz Domiczek
Revitalise a kitchen with plants. Just about every single kitchen looks better with some greenery in it. Whether that’s cascading hanging plants like this one or a line of bushy potted herbs is up to you.
Visualizer:Vaes Visuals
Group multiple modern chandeliers for added effect.
Designer:TKA
These kitchen pendant lights appear to clip to the decorative ceiling moulding - like earrings.
Visualizer:M3 Architecture
Sculptural kitchen island lighting ! You can even turn up the luxury factor in a white on white kitchen design by picking out a group of novel pendant lights.
Visualizer:Pikcells
Be creative with colour. A pink kitchen may not be the first thing that springs to mind for a luxury kitchen, but a hint of pink is hot right now. Team with some powder blue for pastel coloured wow factor.
Visualizer:Orangegraphics Creative Studio
If you’re looking for colour scheme inspiration, then luxury chocolate boxes are a good place to start. This kitchen looks fresh out of the wrapper.
Visualizer:Juan Carlos Marmolejo
Add in some art. This large piece of wall art adds finesse.
Visualizer:Mono Architects
Keep it simple. A minimalist kitchen design can still look high-end, it’s all in the quality of the materials and a well balanced layout. The linear suspension light in this simplistic scheme keeps a low profile but accentuates the long line of the central island.
Visualizer:Tabarq
Sharpen up a wood kitchen with fresh white accents. This row of mini pendant lights drip cool white in front of wooden wall cabinets.
Visualizer:Dark Room Studio
Include open kitchen shelving nooks like this white and wood Scandinavian kitchen .
Visualizer:Dmytro Kobelnyk
Mix cabinet finishes. Smooth and sleek black cabinets crash up against rough raw wood in this rich yet rustic design.
Designer:Marcio Kogan
Install a multi aspect island. This one is equipped with the cooker at one side and the sink on the other. More images of this gorgeous home here .
Designer:SVOYA studio
Style the surrounding decor as part of the cabinetry. The structural column that neighbours this kitchen installation has been clad in white marble and trimmed with blonde wood tone to match the units.
Designer:Paul M
Use LED strips to highlight the edges of a sharp minimalist kitchen .
Visualizer:Oleksii Karman
If wine is your thing, then let it sing! Fashion a towering wine storage rack as part of your kitchen decor for a decadent wine cellar effect.
Visualizer:Neiman Design
By utilising a number of these tips in an understated way you can achieve small kitchen luxury. This little gem includes a classy white marble backsplash, pretty greenery, monochrome contrast, intriguing wall art and the glow of LED under cabinet lighting.
Visualizer:Evgenia aborina
Change your tone. Actually, change it a few times, like this triple grey toned kitchen design. Natural wood tones are introduced to warm and enrich the cool colourway.
Visualizer:Mihail Scherbak & Timothy Kalakutsky
Ring the changes. A luxury industrial style kitchen can be enriched with beautifully patterned floor tiles and cheerful coloured accent drawers.
Designer:Barlow & Barlow Design
You almost don’t need amazing cabinets in a setting as wonderful as this one. Wainscotting and highly decorative boiserie put on the real show.
Visualizer:Nordes Design
Luxury vinyl flooring adds interest to a modern space. Where decorative features are lacking, you can create a visual boost with a swathe of geometric tile or vinyl flooring. The wooden bar stools , kitchen countertop and and the copper pendant lights adds another hue to the mix.
Visualizer:Aydar Kharlamov
Choose integrated appliances for a sleek streamlined look.
Visualizer:Kidz Design
Add in a wine cooler. This under counter wine cooler shines like a little jewel in the crown of this black kitchen ensemble.
Visualizer:Art Group
Make a mosaic. The floor of this blue kitchen flows with organic mosaic pattern.
Visualizer:Nikita Dyagiltsev
Style it out with sculptural form. This amazing wooden breakfast bar seems to grow right out of the wall.
Visualizer:BIG Design
The sculptural piece in this kitchen is an island with a curvaceous cutaway. Linear kitchen lighting keeps the look clean.
Visualizer:Burak Lafcı
Angular cutaways are the focus in this artistic kitchen design, where asymmetrical form is key. Every single section is carved out as a sloping volume that follows a different gradient to the next - including a bespoke skylight design to complement the aesthetic of the cabinets.
Visualizer:Who Cares?! Design
Nothing says luxury like an entirely gold kitchen. This U-shaped kitchen also features a stunning cantilevered effect peninsula.
Visualizer:Project A01 Architects
Another amazing sculptural peninsula. Looking as though it has been constructed out of folds, this volume is like a giant piece of origami.
Visualizer:Delta Tracing
Create a cubist kitchen. So, this kitchen island idea really doesn’t even look like a cooking space at all. It’s more like a deconstructed concept or an abstract idea of a kitchen.
Source:Weichert
This spectacular space is all about the architecture. More images of this here .
Visualizer:Visual Method
Flirt with a futuristic approach. Cutting edge technology, digital look lighting ideas, clinical glass cabinets and the infiltration of live plants gives this modern kitchen a year 2500 kind of feel.
Visualizer:Who Cares Design
Grow yourself a green feature wall with an indoor vertical garden.
Visualizer:Kuchen
Imagine you’re hosting your own cooking show! Arrange your cooking hob on an island facing outward to the audience… okay, so that’s actually just your family but they can still enjoy the show!
Visualizer:Stephen Tsimbalyuk
Master the art of levitation. Recessing the bases of units gives them a cool weightless look.
Visualizer:Evgenia Belkina
Add pieces of classic elegance to a modern kitchen, like these sculptural busts.
Visualizer:Plasterlina
A dark kitchen looks sophisticated for sure, but don’t be afraid to throw in a couple of brighter pieces like these uplifting bold yellow lighting options and area rug.
Visualizer:Dina Kuzmenko
If you want to throw your cash at just one luxury item, the kitchen backsplash isn’t a bad choice. Pick out some showstopping tiles to set the scene.
Designer:Robert Kolenik
The perfect luxury kitchen for mermaids or Aquaman - or just fish enthusiasts.
Visualizer:Ha Hoang
You won’t be able to resist running your fingers around the edge of a curvaceous kitchen island like this smooth little number. Plus, if you’re clumsy, there are no sharp corners to bump your hip on.
Visualizer:ANS. render
Focus on geometric shapes to create a crisp, layered design. This chic concept includes an isolated rectangular run of wall units overlaid by an elegant inverted arch chandelier. Distinctive dining chair silhouettes accentuate the linearity of the island.
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
