Rich espresso, walnut, and cream decor elements combine to create these three tasteful modern home interiors. The warm color blend builds expressive spaces that are cozy and welcoming, while highly fashionable and sophisticated. Chic furniture pieces and bespoke storage units make up refined layouts where functionality is key. Accessories are pared back to allow ample space for busy daily life to unfold. Attractive wooden paneling and 3D wall treatments bring interesting texture and added depth to the modestly proportioned living spaces. Home lighting is soft and subtle, with unique pendants, wall sconces, and recessed LED strips that are strategically placed to highlight and accentuate.
Visualizer:Nina Oganova
A wide espresso leather sofa sits solidly at the center of our first featured living room. Chunky, color-matched coffee tables nest down in front.
The dark espresso decor elements are counterbalanced by pale cream and warm beige accents. Accessories are few and far between to create a refined look.
Behind the large leather couch, we enter a formal dining space with a trendy racetrack-shaped dining table. The wooden dining chairs are the iconic Easy chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret.
One side of the living room is dedicated to storage. Made-to-measure cabinets utilize the entire width of the wall. Open shelving nooks offer opportunities to display decorative items, books, and lamps. Although in this instance, it is mainly used as a sorting area for mail packages.
The kitchen is a modern wooden design with handle-free units and a built-in shelving area. Appliance housing units are cleverly camouflaged with cream wall stucco.
The stucco-effect panels wrap around from the kitchen onto the walls of the home entryway. A wooden entryway bench catches more mail.
Frameless interior doors are coated to match the cream wall paneling, achieving one cohesive visual flow.
Behind one of those color-matched doors lies a child’s bedroom. Patterned walls create an energized aesthetic that’s well suited to a kid’s play space. A unique wooden platform bed features a built-in bedside table that keeps the furniture layout neat and simple.
A kid’s desk is built into a niche at one side of the bedroom. A built-in shelf with a wooden backdrop emulates the kitchen design.
In the master bedroom, a bespoke headboard design fuses with a wall of wood paneling. A modern wall sconce shines above a small bedside table to offer reading light.
A large bedroom window looks out upon the city.
The wood-paneled statement wall merges into a soffit that’s fitted with recessed lighting. The focussed illumination serves a cushioned reading bench below it.
The opposite corner of the room is home to an elegant workspace with a bespoke desk and shelf combo.
An Eames bird playfully decorates the home workspace .
In the bathroom, fluted glass panels frame the freestanding bathtub .
Mosaic tiles install a freeform pattern behind the toilet.
A floating double sink bathroom vanity holds two matching espresso-colored vessel basins.
Apartment floor plan.
Visualizer:Nina Oganova
In this living room dining room combo , wooden wall panels make a rich espresso focal wall behind a modern leather couch.
A chic black living room floor lamp provides focussed task lighting at one end of the sofa. Sculptural side tables display a decorative glass vase in the window light.
At the other end of the couch, the dining area is defined by a large canvas of 3D relief art.
The textural wall decor complements an extraordinary, oversized dining room pendant light .
This large light makes a bold and determined visual anchor for the small dining area within the open-plan living room. The pedestal dining table beneath it features an equally textural base. Four Easy chairs complete the stylish dining room ensemble.
The entryway is small and succinct under a creamy white colorway and punchy black fixtures. A full-length mirror offers a convenient place to check over outdoor clothes before leaving.
Opposite the mirror, bifold louver doors cover the coat closet.
A small galley kitchen stands at the end of the living space. Walnut wood-effect cabinets make deep contrast with cream walls and countertops. A single wall shelf displays a restricted number of attractive kitchen items.
The hallway to the bedroom is lined with made-to-measure closets.
A stone console unit and a bank of walnut wall cabinets are atmospherically lit by recessed LED strips, which accentuate their linearity.
Inside the master bedroom, mood lighting glows along a paneled headboard. The soft illumination highlights deeply textured wall stucco.
A small, slender floor lamp lights a bedside table at each side of the upholstered platform bed.
Black sockets and switches sink darkly into the espresso headboard.
Black sanitaryware makes an edgy modern statement in the bathroom.
Designer:Sandra Stepanets| Visualizer:Ekaterina Gracheva
Our final expressive espresso and cream interior features smooth curves and elegant arches.
A fabulous arched window forms a bright focal point in the open layout .
A curved sofa complements the architectural arches.
A contemporary wooden sideboard features a repeating arch motif.
Behind the curved sofa, a formal dining area is furnished with a round dining table and rounded wooden chairs.
A circular pendant light echoes the outline of the round dining table .
The walls in the entryway are smoothly curved to create a grand and tactile aesthetic.
A statement wall of wooden tiles forms a captivating 3D finish. The unusual 3D feature makes an instant stylish impact upon guests right at the front door.
Boho elements bring a relaxed essence to these two luxurious modern home designs. The earthy boho accents softly counteract the crisp linearity of contemporary furniture and upmarket abodes. In our first featured visualization, we tour a high-end residence that’s detailed with elegant curves and designer wooden furniture. The boho spirit flows out onto a welcoming pool terrace, and into a beautiful master bedroom and bathroom. Our second luxurious modern boho home is crowned with a commanding wood slatted ceiling treatment that provides the interior with visual warmth and texture. A vertical garden grows a green interior accent wall, and eye-catching floor tiles spread delicate pattern underfoot.
Visualizer:Duc Nguyen
Our first home design features a high-ceilinged boho living room with exposed ceiling beams. A calm atmosphere falls over the space, which exudes from natural wood tones, mature indoor plants, and soft silhouettes.
A white L-shaped couch embraces the sitting area, with a modern side table conveniently overlapping one end. See more ideas for unique end tables .
A designer lounge chair and Pierre Jeanneret’s Kangaroo Chair stand at the opposite side of a unique wooden coffee table design. Dried pampas grass makes a boho-inspired coffee table centerpiece.
The living room dining room combo is filled with natural daylight, thanks to enormous windows on three sides.
A square jute rug visually defines the lounge area from the adjacent dining space.
Two dining room pendant lights illuminate the full length of a rectangular wooden dining table . The cane dining chairs are Easy chairs , designed by Pierre Jeanneret.
The formal dining chair arrangement is casually broken up by a pair of boho wooden dining stools on one side and a wooden dining bench on the other.
An archway elegantly frames the open-plan kitchen. A kitchen peninsula forms a barrier between the culinary space and the neighboring dining room.
Three wooden bar stools line up along the edge of the dining peninsula. Kitchen floor tiles are cut away in a curve to complement the archway above them.
Outside, a swimming pool is blissfully shaded under hanging plants that trail from a first-floor balcony.
The balcony overhang curves away, keeping in balance with the architectural arches that define the doorways of the home.
At the end of the pool terrace, a boho-style hanging chair is teamed with an assortment of floor vases and a unique small side table to form a pretty vignette.
Trees and shrubs make a green border around the sun terrace.
Concrete stepping stones lead across a pebbled bed toward a set of sun loungers.
Moving into the boho bedroom , we find another elegant arch around the headboard of the bed. A 3D relief diptych is mounted at the center of the arch to form a chic focal point.
At the end of the bed, a partition wall divides the sleep space from a dressing room. Inside the partition, a series of rotating shutters facilitate the flow of natural light and ventilation. A media unit and TV stand in front.
In the dressing room, a table with a vanity mirror is placed by the window where the homeowner can benefit from abundant light.
A bedroom chair is paired with a beautiful boho rug to form a cozy reading nook.
In the bathroom, a bespoke vanity unit extrudes from a stone feature wall to create one cohesively blended feature wall. A round bathroom sink is complemented by a circular vanity mirror.
Charming patterned floor tiles continue from the vanity area into a walk-in shower space with a bathtub .
The unique bathtub is crafted in black stone to match the bathroom basin.
Visualizer:O.M. Shumelda
This 281-square-meter home visualization is a project named “Whisper of the Woods”. It explores two ceiling and floor treatments for the same living space. The first is a dark wood slatted ceiling design with a fresh white polished concrete floor.
The second variation of this home design features a light-toned wood slatted ceiling, which stretches above a delicately patterned tile floor. Nesting coffee tables carry the light wood element onto the floor, along with two matching chairs.
A vertical garden wall adds color and texture to the double-height living room void.
A white modular sofa arrangement is grouped to face in two directions. One side faces the open plan kitchen diner and the other towards a panoramic view.
White jute rugs are loosely placed beneath the modular sofa arrangement, creating small islands of texture.
Deep black window frames starkly contrast the white living room decor scheme.
A unique floor lamp design places a bold boho accent.
The living room fireplace is a tall installation that towers inside the chimney breast.
White floor vases are filled with pampas grass to drop in areas of tonal warmth.
A modern wooden dining table is teamed with a variety of seating options, including contrasting chairs, a dining bench , and a wooden chest.
A contrasting black dining room chair boldly breaks up the wooden dining set. The black accent chair also forms a color connection with the window frames and dark ceiling option.
Staggered blocks build a decorative wall.
In the kitchen, a stainless steel island provides a sharp contemporary anchor that counterbalances the earthy boho elements.
Another decoratively stacked brick wall forms a light-permeable partition across the bedroom.
A huge dressing room forms a buffer zone between the bedroom and the open living room.
The white bedroom scheme fashions a peaceful and restful retreat.
A single floral rug contributes a burst of color to the room.
An open ensuite bathroom benefits from beautiful views.
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
