takes the creative liberty to visualize how some of Russia’s most famous buildings might look if they were part of a much grander vision. These images depict the current facades as just the tip of an iceberg in an imaginary world where more colossal structures lie hidden beneath the surface. Great art almost always makes us question our reality and this one is no different. Take a look:
Saint Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow
State University, Moscow
Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow
Do you look at the world in black and white? Usually that can be a bad thing, but in interior design, it is a very good thing. Monochrome doesn’t mean boring, when expertly applied, this design concept can be executed in a manner that brings a living room to life. There are countless ways to use these colors in a way that is interesting and engaging. We have gathered thirty living rooms that display this to perfection and incorporates this color palette in different ways. Do you see the world in black and white (and a few shades of grey)? Make your vision a reality, and have fun!
Visualizer:Ahmed Alsayed
The first living room on our list showcases our point to perfection; it is visually appealing and sophisticated without a riot of color. The double height living room relies on black and white elements- and it works! The walls are a pristine white while the furniture is black. A patterned rug and pillows add dimension to the room, while black interspersed with neat white lines makes for a beautiful room.
Visualizer:Jakub Komrska
This formal living room incorporates shades of grey into its color palette. This room is relatively smaller, and the monochrome colors make it seem more spacious and homely. A black marble accent wall behind a modern fireplace is a unique twist on the classic chimney, while the expressive paintings on the wall make the room look interesting. The wooden floor subtly enhances the monochrome colors by being a bit of a contrast. The unique floor lamp you see here is Arco by Flos.
Visualizer:Juraj Talcik
Obviously inspired by vintage glamour, the next living room boasts stylish white crown moulded walls and fabulously glamorous white chandelier , all trying behind a bold black sofa to create a room that pays homage to some classic design techniques. A bouquet of red roses adds color to the room without ruining the effect.
Designer:Mayelle
Here, the designers focused on the lighter side of life. With white living room furniture and a black accent half-wall that is a base to the room. The tropical tone of the wooden floor prevents the room from being overwhelming and the Scandinavian style chairs add an aura of modern comfort.
Architect:Mario Martins Atelier
When your living room has a view such as this one, you don’t try and compete, you complement. This monochromatic haven is beautifully designed and understated in a way that is charmingly elegant. It does not detract from the view; rather it is a complement of the stunning natural beauty.
Visualizer:aTng 糖
This apartment is smaller than the previous ones that we looked at, and lacks a breathtaking view, but this homey apartment makes up for that in stylish comfort. Dark walls and a cosy looking sofa make for a lovely home to come back to after a difficult day, while a veritable indoor garden is a breath of fresh air that ties into the decor and gives it life.
Visualizer:Inuti
Simplicity is key. There is nothing worse than a room that is overdone and obnoxious. This room proves that you can have a stylish living room and you don’t need much to accomplish that. The swing arm wall lamp you see here is the Flos Mod 265.
Visualizer:Alena Bulataya
By using black and white living room decor, you’re opening yourself up to an unexplored world of wonder. The room is bold and beautiful; from the black brick wall and grey undertones it just oozes style and class. The large window gives off an urban loft aura while the white and black furniture is classic and defined.
Visualizer:Inuti
Minimalistic and monochromatic go hand in hand. The point of minimalism is to create an aesthetically pleasing space that doesn’t need much. This aesthetic living room is proof that such a feat is possible. The room is striking and worldly, but still simple and minimalistic.
Designer:Lera Katasonova
Our next living room is ultra modern. The light fixtures are geometric and aesthetically pleasing, while the art work on the wall adds a fun splash of colour that enlivens the room. The designer took a simple bookshelf to the next level by simply surrounding it with a black frame, the books themselves adding their own colorful flair.
Visualizer:Igor Sirotov
You can’t go too wrong with palette furniture. It is simple, functional and oh so stylish. When combined with the sleek light fixtures, the room has a subtle industrial undercurrent that adds depth to the room.
Visualizer:Oporski Architektura
Forget accent wall, this room has a bona fide accent floor! Paired with the ongoing grey theme and LED lighting the room is marvel of design that doesn’t need much to shine the way it does.
Visualizer:Monika Siwińska
To make the room look bigger, the designer used a crisp white wall. Then, in a stroke of genius- made everything else white too. A large black modern sofa and the nesting coffee tables are a dramatic contrast, while a grey carpet provides a solid base and relieves some of the contrast.
Designer:Geometrix
Speaking of dramatic contrasts, this living room is full of them. Combined this room is a pleasure to return home to and just relax with the evening newspaper or sit back and survey your kingdom.
Designer:Geometrix
Glass, mirrors and lights are all key features to the design in this living room. Forget traditional lighting, this living room employs geometric patterns and LED lighting to illuminate its various design features. The room is an ideal place to host guests, with the large couch and stunning visuals.
Source:3D Allusions
How do you add depth to your living room? Why not add 3-D wallpaper? It will bring the space to life and make for a spectacular accent wall!
Designer:Atmosphere Interior Design
With monochromatic color palettes, there is usually space for one or two bold colors that look interesting; this designer used black, white and gold to create a chic, luxurious living room.
Visualizer:Mai Elhossiny
Organic elements are a marvellous way of opening up a room and softening a monochromatic color scheme. If your living room design feels too harsh, use a few subtle natural components to break through and soften the entire room. It works like a charm!
Source:Entrance
The aim of this design was to create a cosy retreat in a small urban apartment. The Scandinavian style interior does just that in stylish monochrome colors, and makes for a snug, yet charming home for any house owner.
Visualizer:Kseniia Tkachenko
What comes to mind when you see this living room? Artistic? Contemporary? How about both? The room gives off a contemporary vibe that is irresistible, and is a perfect home for the modern homeowner. The Arne Jacobsen Egg chair plays the role of the accent chair here.
Designer:ID White
Geometric patterns and modern art characterizes this magnificent room. The black, white and grey are a pleasing blend, with a woven rug to soften the room’s aesthetic. The geometric design of the unique coffee table adds dimension to the room, while lush houseplants are a refreshing burst of color. The white sofa is almost bubble-like and looks like a lovely place to relax. The living room wall art mirrors the black and white theme.
Visualizer:Sergrey Baskakov
An open plan home is as versatile as it is challenging. You need to create one unified room that serves different purposes. One way to do that is by choosing a color scheme, and monochrome works very well with this tip, as seen above. The room also uses bold design pieces like striking pendant light fixtures in the dining room and contemporary art in the living room area.
Visualizer:Paraform Studio
Studio apartments are a marvellous design opportunity, and we can see why. The unique shaped window and urban view provide the perfect back drop for this designer’s monochrome vision.
Visualizer:Pix 3D Studio
Black and white visuals are an engaging aspect to this cloud of black, grey and white. The white walls and black/grey furniture is a stunning contrast that makes for a visually appealing living room.
Visualizer:Jelena Stojanović
Exposed brick walls and thin, metallic shelving gives this open plan apartment a slight industrial feel, while the glass panels, art work and geometric shelves are more modern and artistic. These elements work together to create a diverse yet unified room.
Visualizer:ARTSTUDIO Design
A simple visual behind the couch gives off a subtle air of mystery, yet the rest of the room is transparent and open. The white floating tv stand against the black wall produces a great effect.
Visualizer:Stanislav Kaminskyi
Wood and artwork mesh well together in this room. The room is dynamic and varied, with a window that gives us a peak at the lush greenery outside, subtly incorporating it into the decor.
Visualizer:Design At Sketch
This Scandinavian style living room is a flurry of contrasts. The sophisticated leather couch is an intentional contrast to the white distressed floor boards. The room is sophisticated yet slightly cluttered and industrial elements contrast to the sumptuously comfortable aspects.
Visualizer:Burnazzi Feltrin
Here, the monochromatic living room exudes luxurious comfort. A comfortable reading chair and upscale couch creates a great place to kick back and relax. The fireplace and stacked firewood is as opulent as it is chic.
Designer:Pascal Grasso Architects
Our final living room is a 3-D marvel. What better way to make your living room dynamic than to have a 3-D accent wall/ceiling? The space is sleek and absolutely energetic, the unique architecture is breathtakingly marvellous.
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
