Unique sweeping furniture designs, standout lighting installations and creative colour schemes come together to make this decidedly futuristic home interior, designed and visualised by Buro511 . This scene isn’t set in some far flung advanced civilisation though, this is simply a modern apartment with a bit of starship inspired zing. Clean cut room designs buddy up with a minimalist aesthetic, and the muted shades used within contrasting colour schemes make them comfortably suited to everyday life. The united colour story runs through home accents to fashion reassuring continuity. Asymmetrical pieces present new opportunities for room division without building rigidity, or feelings of hemmed in restriction.
A low backed asymmetrical sofa design kicks off the futuristic effect in the living room, along with a coffee table design that’s styled in a similar modular form. UFO-like lighting fills the ceiling space, beaming light in all directions.
Smooth flat white panels reveal storage space inside, some of which are home to a piece of classical art–and the kitchen sink!
Deep burgundy and fern green accents colour the room. A unique kitchen island snakes across the room in organic form, and becomes a dining table at one end where the height is lowered to accommodate a regular dining chair height.
The classical art mural creates an atmospheric backdrop for the dining kitchen, and quirkily juxtaposes the futuristic nature of other items in the same space.
White decorative vases stand on the white sculptural modern coffee table , as if they’ve been formed out of one piece of clay.
Behind another of the secretive white doors in the living room, we find an integrated oven unit and a coffee making station.
An built-in microwave is situated in the base of the island, where a couple of kitchen bar stools stand in the window light.
Another invasion of UFO-style lighting descends on the kids’ bedroom. The dark red and green colour story continues in here too, making all areas feel reassuringly united and flowing.
Contoured green panelling sets the scene for a bespoke kids’ bed . Chunky ladders attach to the top bunk at the foot of the beds, whilst a built-in shelving unit offers up a landing spot for bedtime books and toy treasures.
A circular rug makes a soft play area in the centre of the room. Rugs typically bring a pop of colour or texture along with them, but in this unusual scheme the mat is colour coordinated to the floor and smooth to give it a purely utilitarian aesthetic.
Opposite the bunk beds, a green desk chair pulls up to a floating desk. A lower reading table runs off along the window wall, teamed with a comfortable red reading chair.
A modern table lamp lights up the minimalist workspace . The modern floor lamp illuminates the reading area and tall book stacks.
The green desk chair, lamps and red reading chair are repeated in a single bedroom design.
This time, the desk model incorporates storage drawers underneath. Red bookshelves grow from the desktop to the ceiling, and repeat on the opposite side of a soffit.
Wall cabinets and a wardrobe are built around the bed in this room. The floor lamp lights up the sleeping nook.
A strong circular theme runs throughout the home, from flying saucer style lighting installations and circular lamps, to round floor mats and curvaceous furniture lines. It’s this shape theme that evokes much of the futuristic character in the scheme.
In the master bedroom room, there is a vanity centre that’s structured like some kind of energy core for the mother ship. Undulating perspex sheets have been fashioned into an impressive column that lets light permeate through, yet obscures the view of the bed on the other side.
Closets edge the full perimeter of the room.
The red platform bed has a hilly headboard design that wings at the edges.
An origami fold side table serves a red bedroom chair by the window, beneath a familiar floor lamp.
Out in the hallway, a deep red chair and pouf set are teamed with black side tables to make a plush seating spot.
Rippled panels round out the corner behind the lounge chair .
Doors are given the same finish as the walls so that they can meld quietly and not distract from statement decor pieces.
A bright cobalt blue seat stands proudly poised inside a long walk in wardrobe .
LED shelf lights glow brightly from inside a closet system of shelves and garment hanging compartments.
Spotlights wash walls with atmospheric light…
…Even the plainest hallway gains special ambience in the glow.
Behind one of the plain hallway doors there lies a dedicated utility room with a stacked washing machine and tumble dryer station.
Another door leads to a unique bathroom design with a red double sink bathroom vanity and a matching red side table.
Behind the large vanity unit we find a grey luxurious freestanding bathtub, that’s filled by a black waterfall tap.
The next bathroom design swaps out the oval tub for a more linear look. Sculptural red wall panels add to the angular effect.
The toilet and bidet are finished in green to contrast.
With plenty of high colour pieces in the room already, the vanity is tiled simply to match to walls.
A rainfall shower head unleashes into a softly lit wet room.
A grey toilet and bidet set work into the shadows of the low lighting scheme.
Terrazzo touches trickle through a fearless yellow and white apartment decor scheme in Beijing, designed by MDDM Studio . The adventurous scheme continues over two floors of this 300 square metre family apartment, which is part of a five-storey residential building, and also has a roof terrace (stay tuned for floor plans at the end of the article). ‘House P’ was designed to offer vibrant open plan living spaces that would reflect the personality and positive energy of the young family, in a colour that will create warm light throughout the day. The yellow walls meet with stark white elements to freshen and balance, whilst pops of red and turquoise add extra punch.
Walking into the yellow living room is like opening the bedroom curtains on a bright summer’s day. The sunny scene warms the heart and uplifts the soul. The lounge area of the room is set in a floor recess, which serves as a neat holding device within the open plan family living space. A white media unit overhangs the edge of the recess, where sectional seating faces both in toward the TV and out to the view. Square side tables and a Spar floor lamp complete the ultra modern lounge furniture arrangement. A red chair marks a separate relaxation spot by the window.
The yellow interior design maintains fearless intensity throughout. Solid yellow walls and soffits strike around the dining room and the home entryway. Yellow accents further strengthen the theme, whilst layering in moments of added texture and interesting shape. Instead of partitions, the design utilises elements of built-in furniture, changes in surface finishes, and subtle differences in floor level to delineate functions within the home’s layout.
Tall white cabinets around the dining room give some respite from the colour. Two fresh white wire framed dining room pendant lights bring in a sculptural element, and a texture that resonates with the ribbed vases in the table centrepiece below them. A set of mix and match Scandinavian style chairs assemble a relaxed look around a modern dining table .
Another bank of white storage units build a crisp column in the centre of the space, which serve as closets for the home entryway. The doorway for the kitchen is located just behind this mass, in line with the dining area. A second kitchen exit has a sliding door that opens directly into the home entryway–making it easy to answer the door while cooking dinner.
Cement flooring makes cool contrast with the vividly coloured wall paint. When we get to the staircase, cement is switched out for a riot of terrazzo patterned tiles. See more inspiration for terrazzo in interior design .
After a solid base block of three terrazzo stairs, the unique staircase morphs into a much lighter weight white powder coated metal installation.
White painted wood and metal fixtures are a common motif throughout the home.
Punched steel steps allow sunlight to filter through the treads and risers, which then reflects over the glossy surface of the bold terrazzo tiling.
A small side table stands by the chunky base of the staircase, echoing its blocky design. An opening in the wall here creates a window into the kitchen, which allows conversation to flow more easily between rooms. The internal window also allows extra daylight to be borrowed onto the staircase.
Moving into the kitchen via the sliding door from the home entryway, we discover a continuation of the yellow, white and terrazzo theme. Bright turquoise accent doors make a surprising feature on some upper kitchen cabinets. The colourful cabinet finish accentuates green stone flecks in the terrazzo kitchen island cladding, and a matching terrazzo backsplash.
Original partition walls were removed in the apartment to create large openings that would allow family life to flow freely. New sliding doors were inserted into a number of existing structural walls to reconfigure movement between different zones of the home.
A turquoise door is used to close off the kitchen, and to create a fun design feature at the same time. In the home entryway, a red accent chair makes cheerful contrast with the kitchen door’s splash of turquoise, whilst yellow decorative vases pull together with the solid yellow walls.
Plentiful storage has been incorporated into every practical area available, utilising vertical space all the way up to the ceiling line. Leather-look strap handles give the plain white cabinets a stylish yet laid back vibe.
The perforated white metal sheeting used in the staircase design runs on across the landing too, to define a walkway into the next living space.
Crisp materials maintain a minimalist look inside the bright scheme.
Sunlight seems to shine even in the darkest corners.
White metal builds an industrial style balustrade.
A minimalist home office is fashioned into a small space with a made-to-measure desktop and shelf.
There is a bespoke floor bed design in the master bedroom that’s anchored in a wood lined nook. Simple black wall lights highlight the wood grain.
A tower of wall shelves are tucked by the bed.
A turquoise glass shower panel makes an eye-catching statement in a terrazzo bathroom.
Modern bathroom furniture has been selected in clean white finishes.
Floor plan level 1, illustrating layout of open plan family living area.
Floor plan level 2, showing roof terrace area.
Section drawing.
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
