We are taking a look at a collection of four modern decor schemes today, which are each built upon a clean and crisp white base. Our first tour takes us around a monochrome setting that is given lift by a small sprinkling of elegant gold accessories. The second stop we make is in a fresh apartment that is dashed with zesty lime green features. The third home on the list is a design that has been inspired by the beauty of nature and all natural tones. Finally we take a walk through a home that is defined by dark hued accent pieces in teal, red, and rich shades of brown.
Designer:LOFT Magdalena Adamus
A metal coffee table set introduces small slivers of gold into our first white based home decor scheme; the black and white pair also create contrast in the centre of the space. At the side of the open plan living room, two custom fit wooden cabinets bring warm rich tone to the alcoves on either side of a white chimney breast.
There is a modern sofa on each side of the lounge, facing each other in a conversational arrangement. Scatter cushions bring texture to the designer duo.
The white coffee table has a marble top that adds to the air of luxury in the room.
A linear suspension lamp hangs in the white dining room above a simple table design. Light grey comfortable dining chairs with arms gather around the rectangular table. A modern dresser provides a dark backdrop to the scene.
A white galley kitchen runs the width of the living room. Branches in glass vases decorate a crisp white cooking peninsula. A glass door, which leads out to a terrace, fills the modern kitchen with bright natural light that bounces off the glossy white cabinet fronts.
Sheer grey drapes draw across the glass doors by the lounge space.
The same curtain style is repeated inside the master bedroom. A cool monochrome striped pouf sits by the window along with a couple of decorative items. Black and gold accent cushions line up along the headboard.
Black bathroom vanity lighting descends over a white linear vanity unit. Stone tiles provide a textured backdrop.
Designer:Z River Studio| Visualizer:Z River Studio
Next up, this 48 square metre soft white interior holds a surprising accent colour…
… Lime green accents liven up this blank canvas, like these acidic kitchen cabinet doors. A white dining area sits by the green and white kitchen, featuring a chunky column dining table and a Drop chair duo.
A white swing arm wall lamp provides illumination over the round dining table.
More Drop chairs appear at double workspaces situated just outside of the master bedroom.
A pocket door can be pulled shut between the home office and the bedroom when required.
There is a cosy reading nook by a window, made up by a small wooden table, a neat black floor reading lamp , and a white accent chair . See more comfortable reading chairs here.
The white bedroom is furnished with built-in closets and wall cupboards–and a child’s bed as well as the double. The kid’s bed is situated in a nook with a curtain available to pull across at nap time.
When the double bed is not in use, it can be folded away into the closet niche to make more space for play.
One white kid’s chair sits by the junior daybed.
A slice of lime green adds interest to a white bathroom.
Single bed floor plan, featuring Murphy bed and cosleeping arrangement.
Visualizer:Mariia Borysova
Our third tour takes place in a home filled with indoor plants , botanical art and natural tones.
Cut logs add to the natural decor elements in the home, stacked tall to fuel a modern log burning fire.
The dining pendant light design complements the organic leaf silhouettes that fill the home. White dining chairs gather around a beautiful timber dining table.
The kitchen runs alongside the white dining room , in sleek white units.
A modern staircase design runs straight off the airy open plan room.
A white chimney cooker hood hangs quietly over the kitchen peninsula. An integrated wine cooler is tucked into the end of the cabinet run.
The minimalist kitchen almost disappears in the white room scheme.
Wooden accents pepper the white built-in storage solutions.
Visualizer:Mohamed Mousa
Our fourth tour is a 135 square metre home that has a collection of white based rooms with deep coloured accent pieces, like the teal seating in this minimalist living room .
A striped rug provides interest in the simple arrangement.
Wall art makes a splash of colour in this lounge area in the dining room.
Black dining room pendant lights match with a black dining table and chairs.
The L-shaped kitchen features dark chocolate brown cabinets, topped with white linear wall tiles.
The wall tiles continue all the way up to the ceiling.
A floating shelf underlines a white framed mirror at the end of an all white hallway.
Bold red closets make a surprising addition to white bedroom decor.
A red dressing table and drawers match the closets. A black modern wall sconce accessorises each side of the white bed.
The second minimalist bedroom is calmer in colour.
Shades of taupe contrast with the white backdrop in here; pale taupe curtains pool at the window and a darker shade colours the upholstery on the platform bed .
The minimalist bathroom is a monochrome affair.
Two bed floor plan.
Picky about your pinks? Well fear not, this collection of 51 different pink living room designs is sure to have something to suit your own individual tastes. Let us show you around some of our favourite pale pastel pink decor schemes and blush pink beauties, all the way through the spectrum to the intense heat of hot pink decor. We also explore the use of complementary colours to accentuate the room design, and contrasting hues to balance out the pink sweetness. We’re not just talking accent walls here either, we have a whole host of pink furniture and some living room accessories to polish off the look too.
Via:Etsy
Back up your love of pink. This pink couch living room is backed up by a colour coordinated shelving system behind. The great thing about this tip is that you don’t need to buy a specialist piece of furniture to achieve the look. Simply pick out a couple of pink paint shades and fill in the gaps between your existing shelves for an updated colourful look.
Visualizer:Thuong Hoai
Pull out the pink. You can pull extra pink into your room design every time you draw the curtains, especially in a floor to ceiling set like these ones.
Source:Marie Claire
Some like it hot. Whack up the heat with a tin of hot pink wall paint–don’t forget to paint that exposed brick wall too for an all encompassing colour scheme.
Designer:Noz Design
Another hot pink extravaganza–this time with an amazing rug to bolster the bold statement.
Visualizer:Timur Mitin
Crank up the contrast. This pink and teal living room not only benefits from the contrast of two different colours but of several different shades of pink too.
Via:Gaia
Ring in the changes. Even an old grey sofa can be enlivened with the pink trend by throwing on a few new scatter cushions and a bright throw. Don’t colour match the new pieces either, choose different shades for a modern layered look. You can balance out the colour party by bringing in some natural wood furniture pieces and metallic accessories, like these nesting tables and copper floor lamp .
Via:Eijerkamp
This time a Rose gold arc floor lamp complements the pink shades in the room.
Via:Locations Hub
Go for just a spot of pink–literally.
Visualizer:Tovstyi Bohdan
Or part of a spot.
Visualizer:Xiao Tan, Didi Lee & Ming Dang
Or go for the whole room.
Source:Nathan + Jac
Complement a pastel pink decor scheme with a piece of pretty wall art that incorporates the same shade.
Source:Metro Mode
Capitalise on the modern coral pink trend by adding other contemporary touches, like these chevron cushions, geometric area rug, and a colour matched floor lamp.
Source:North Hem
Let’s split it. If you can’t see yourself going the whole hog and painting every wall pink (or even just one entire wall), then consider a half and half design.
Designer:Zrobym
You could just paint the bottom section of the wall, leaving the top basic white.
Via:Sohu
Perfect a pink lovers paradise. Pink paint, pink living room chairs, pink scatter cushions and even a pink accented gallery wall; a pink lovers perfection.
Visualizer:Nhan Nguyen
Pink from dusk till dawn. This dusky dark pink living room is cut through with a slice of fresh white to waken the shaded scheme.
Visualizer:Kseniia Fe
Add surprising elements to a soft scheme. This sweet backdrop is given modern edge by dressing with striking geo print scatter cushions, a furry pillow and a cool gold sputnik chandelier .
Designer:Bold NY Design
Pink and green make a harmonious couple, particularly when the green elements in the room come in the form of lush indoor plants .
Visualizer:李 zhuo
This pink and green interior design incorporates a heavenly wall mural.
Source:Glamour
Pink can be both contemporary and classic; take this pink chesterfield sofa for example. A colourful take on a classic silhouette.
Visualizer:Apollo Render Studio
Don’t forget the base notes and highlights. It can be easy to fall into one samey coloured scheme, but this pink, black, white and gold combo shows how its all about the balance.
Source:Historiska Hem
The 50/50 balance. This room’s colour palette is split evenly between blush pink and natural wood tone. Dark green cushions and indoor plants provide a few base notes, whilst flashes of white accessories sprinkle in the highlights.
Visualizer:Rong Rong
Use pink to mark out a different zone in your living room. This room focusses the main use of pink around the window area. Wall art has been hung across the pink and white sections to create a connection between the two.
Visualizer:MOPS Architecture Studio
The pink zone in this multipurpose living room defines the workspace from a green lounge area.
Visualizer:Anjey Babych
This colour zoning separates a coral pink lounge from a monochrome kitchen.
Source:Dulux
Put pink alongside blue and mauve tones for a soft yet sophisticated colour scheme.
Visualizer:Olga Pavlyk
Patch paint decorative wall panelling. Wainscot and boiserie make beautiful classic backdrops in a living room; give them a modern twist by sectioning off a random rectangle with some painters tape, then fill in the area with your favourite shade of pink.
Visualizer:宁 洁
Thread the accent colour all the way through an open plan space. The pink in this open plan living room happens mainly over by the kitchen dining area, but a pink floor pouf brings the accent right into the lounge.
Visualizer:MARTIN architects
Pink can be used to enliven the look of an unadorned wall, like this one that’s been left blank for a projector screen to come down in front of it.
Visualizer:Artpartner Architects
Design a high fashion hit. Blush pink on a black and white base hits the pink trend hard…
Visualizer:Rong Rong
… Or piece in some prominent black and white accents to sharpen an all pink room.
Photographer:Linda Jaquez
Get quirky. Acid yellow couches, Star Wars home decor , and two Brillo Soap Pad Boxes used as side tables give this pink living room its own distinct look. The fun George Nelson mid century modern clock is a great example of a small accent with big personality.
Visualizer:Anastasiia Romanova
One accent wall and one piece of accent furniture can speak volumes. There is lots going on in this room, including green and black decor with gold accessories, but it’s the textured pink wall and an elegant pink ottoman that steal the show. Sometimes, less is more…
Designer:Anthony Baratta
… Or maybe, MORE is more! Pink walls, pink ottoman, pink accent chairs, pink table lamps, and a pink rug fill this room to its white rafters. Welcome relief is brought in the form of pretty blue glass elements that break up the scene.
Designer:Kim Armstrong
Another pink and blue living room, but this time its blue floral upholstery that pierces through the pink.
Designer:Brett Mickan
Match wall art to the scatter cushions and to the rug to thread the colour scheme from top to bottom.
Visualizer:Thanh Hang Vu
This scheme brings pink to the floor with a pink geo print beanbag.
Architect:Simone Micheli
Provide a high contrast companion to pink feature furniture. A pink modern sofa , chair and ottomans are joined by high contrast lime green shelving in this contemporary white interior.
Source:Fama Living
Use pattern to break up large expanses of pink. A solid pink chaise lounge matches the footstool and one section of the modern sofa in this pink living room set. Pink patterned pieces have been used to break up the expanse elsewhere in the arrangement.
Visualizer:Anjey Babych
Fill it with florals. More pictures of this beautiful home here .
Visualizer:Tram Nguyen
This pink peonies living room art is more subtle than an entire wall treatment, but every bit as beautiful. Note the single darker pink cushion amongst the pastels on the sofa to weight the airy scheme; sImple but effective.
Visualizer:Diễm Kiều
Muted pinks make for a soft Scandi feel.
Designer:Andrey Barinov| Visualizer:Andrey Barinov
Colour an open plan living room with the bright zigzag of a pink staircase design .
Visualizer:Design Lyiv
In a layout with a glass wall bedroom, encase all pink elements behind the glass–except for one matching pink sofa or chair.
Visualizer:Ruslan Kovalchuk, Mariya Chmut and Stephen Tsimbalyuk
Put it in lights.
Visualizer:Room Design Buro
Build it. If you’re not able to find your dream pink living room furniture, you could have it built. This bespoke piece is a single runaround design that includes a chair, sofa and window seat too.
Visualizer:Mateusz Kociolek
Sometimes one statement piece is enough. See more pink and grey interiors .
Designer:Olha Wood
A single chaise provides the pink in this lounge.
Visualizer:Maggi Samir
Balance out hot pink with other strong style statements, like this illuminated feature wall.
Designer:Zimenko| Visualizer:Vlad Yuhimchuk
Go grand with golden touches. Gold trims run through these pink walls, behind golden bookcases and gold living room furniture. Instead of a pink chandelier , they’ve opted for a purple crystal piece to change things up.
Visualizer:Archivizer
Get colourful with cabinets. Ok, so it’s actually a pink kitchen that colours the backdrop of this aesthetic living room arrangement, but pink storage cupboards would have a similar effect in a non open plan room. Pink geometric print cushions continue the accent shade onto the light cream couch in this setup, and a couple of decorative glass vases hold sprays of pink leaves on top of the coffee table too.
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
