The homes in this post were each designed by the creative team at the 81.waw.pl design studio in Poland. While each space certainly has its own personality, the creative touches, whimsical elements, and amazingly cool storage spaces are all indicative of the team’s style. Have a look.
In this first home, we can see the interior immediately come to life with the Banksy-inspired mural in the living room.
Another wall has personal photos on display in a way that looks a bit haphazard, but ultimately adds an important personal touch to the modern space.
Moving to the dining area and kitchen, we can get a real sense of the modern, sleek design style with lots of black and white features.
In the center of the dining table, an herb garden adds a splash of green while also serving a very practical purpose.
The smooth black cabinetry manages to reflect light just enough that it doesn’t make the space feel too enclosed.
And a small en suite bath maintains the home’s style.
The next interior takes the white palette even further.
Ultra-modern sofas are starkly angular.
While a unique architectural element makes it look as though you could unzip the window for an even more panoramic view.
That element carries over into the bedroom, where a cozy platform bed sits nestled into the wall.
The third home uses indoor greenery to great effect with a massive planting that doubles as a room divider.
The dining set is beautiful in its wood and neutral simplicity.
The stair case uses suspension wires, letting the home stay open and giving anyone ascending a heavenly feeling.
In the kitchen, a small breakfast table and heavy slab countertop benefit from streams of natural light.
The next home we’ll look at makes an amazing feature out of a home library, hiding away behind a beautiful wood wall, or putting it on display when it’s in use.
In another example of the hidden bookshelf, this design makes it easy to entertain when the work area can be tucked away out of sight.
Modern wood chairs are molded to be comfortable without upholstery.
A custom wall lets the television and media storage sit completely out of the way without using heavy furniture.
This space age bathroom makes use of a sharply angled ceiling.
Downstairs, a silvery gray sofa could be just as home on the Starship Enterprise as it is in this cool, futuristic home.
A chrome hood for the stove and geometric countertop are unique focal points for the small kitchen.
A triangular dining table is just another quirk in this creative home.
In this space conscious home, the bookshelves are never tucked away.
The clean lines and simple furniture leave plenty of space for a living area, small dining space , and kitchen area.
Creating lamps can be bent or swung around easily to give light where it’s needed.
And a cozy breakfast bar is the perfect place to start a great day.
This living room, dominated by wooden cabinets that match the lovely floor accents is stylishly retro.
This simple home has everything in its place, but nothing too wild.
You may never want to leave this spacious bedroom with a deep platform bed and cozy reading nook.
It’s the perfect place to unwind or simply be alone with your thoughts.
A similar bedroom makes use of a little less space and features aerodynamic chairs and cool bedside lights.
Plus a little built-in fireplace as an added bonus.
The final interior uses splashes of bright yellow to a sunny, perky effect.
From throw pillows to light fixtures.
The bookshelf is prominent but simple.
And the dining room uses mismatched chairs for extra playfulness.
The team at Oporski Architektura is dedicated to the serenity of minimalist design. In the three interiors presented here, we will see the many ways in which the designers are able to play with just a few simple colors and use creative lines and shapes to make each home, and each room in the home, feel different and unique.
The first home is a spacious place in Warsaw with plenty of sunlight.
Large custom sofas sit on slightly raised platforms and offer plenty of comfortable seating.
The use of whites and neutrals really open up the main room.
A side table doubles as hidden storage.
The neutral theme carries over into the simple kitchen.
Simple padded blocks can be seats or footstools, or stacked out of the way when extra space is necessary.
A simple workspace can be inspirational for a creative mind.
Minimalist details like the wall clock make this design unique.
A built-in table is useful and beautiful.
It does not get much more simple that a raised cushion for a bed.
The texture of the platform also stands in beautiful contrast with the smooth charcoal closet doors.
For a pop of personality, this room has a Freddie Mercury themed mural.
Lighting recessed in the floor is modern and subtle.
Mirrored bathroom walls make a small space seem huge.
The white sink here is bold and and interesting.
Built in shelving stays modern but adds practicality.
Another view of the sunny work area.
A frosted glass room divider keeps light flowing while offering privacy.
A second bathroom has light glowing from under the cabinetry for a warm, easy glow.
The second design is from a house in Szczecin but features equally beautiful designs.
Floating sofas give the illusion of extra square footage.
Here, a white reading light blends seamlessly into the wall.
Even the bed sits on a floating platform.
The frosted glass here separates rooms and can easily slide open.
Bedrooms can be spares and small where there is this much design at work.
The angles on these chairs make you forget they are all white.
In a small kitchen, every shred of surface counts.
The floor plan here lets the kitchen open into a main sitting area.
Another modern bath - this one featuring bold strokes of masculine marble.
The simplicity of the sink is striking.
The third house we’ll look at is in Mokotow.
These deep gray sofas could easily double as sleeping surfaces.
Cool open backed chairs create a focal point for the dining area.
The table also separates the kitchen from the living room.
A glass separation sections of a part of the space for a hallway.
A simple white bedroom is incredibly serene.
With a narrow desk, this room can serve many purposes.
Another, separate work area has room for photo shoots as well as editing.
While a simple black bath with space saving shower ends the tour.
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
