Does any colour palette speak more of nature than shades of green & tonal brown? Foliage green and rich earth accents remind us of walks deep in the forest and spending peaceful time in landscaped gardens. This connection with the outdoors makes the palette a soothing choice for decorating modern interiors too. In exploration of this revitalising combo, we’re featuring two homes with contemporary room designs that still remind us of our natural roots. Take a stroll through green, brown and wood tone living rooms, kitchens, dining rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms that are designed to settle your soul with mother nature’s most loved shades, without ever leaving the confines of home.
Visualizer:Studio VAE
Located in Minsk, Belarus, the open plan living space of this 113 square metre apartment is characterised by golden brown accents over a linear modern sofa and a modern wooden kitchen.
A rounded rectangle coffee table grows a refreshing green accent into the centre of the room, placed upon a tonal brown area rug.
The earthy rug compliments the warmth of wood chevron flooring.
Forest green paintwork shades the walls of the lounge, where panel moulding provides definition around the TV wall.
Minimalist dining room pendant lights make a low key trio over the black dining table . Unique black and ruddy brown dining chairs warm the combo.
Above the wooden kitchen base units, a matching timber panel provides a backdrop for open kitchen shelving . More panelling warmly frames out the one wall kitchen to give it added presence in the open plan.
Wood chevron flooring is replaced by hard wearing tile in the home entryway, making it a practical spot to kick off muddy boots after being in the real outdoors.
Slate grey and natural wood grain join together to create a sophisticated bedroom scheme.
A small bedside table rests by a grey city view, which makes the natural interior palette feel like a warm hug.
A modern wall sconce adds an eclipse to the bathroom vanity wall, in orbit of a round mirror. Rustic wood grain is combined with a linear modern aesthetic to create an attractive floating unit.
Narrow wooden cabinets make clever use of a leftover niche by the cistern wall.
The green and brown interior palette gives an interesting take on a modern kid’s room . The mature palette tames the more childish elements to create a space that all the family can feel at home with.
A unique kids bed slots into a wall of storage by the double workspace. Find more imaginative options for kids’ beds here.
Custom made bunk beds furnish the second kids’ bedroom, painted in a saturated matte green finish.
Brown and slate scatter cushions accessorise the bunks.
and adjustable shelves provide flexible storage options across a huge pegboard wall. Wooden toys make a fun display up top, whilst the hooks hold backpacks and floor cushions where they’re most easily accessible.
Green shelves slot into a white volume cabinets by the desk.
A pacman shelf chomps at the window wall.
Light green bathroom tiles make a minty fresh stripe around the bathroom, lit softly by a spherical bathroom vanity light .
A granite inlay wraps the wet wall around a matching granite clad bathtub .
Visualizer:Kseniya Vinokurova
Our second tour takes place at a home located in Moscow, Russia. Frosty green sofa upholstery gains warmth from brown accent cushions, and tonal shading from grey pillows and a throw. One wooden round coffee table melds quietly with the natural wood flooring, whilst a second brings a beat of jet black into the mix.
Sage green paintwork smooths the TV wall with a restful hue.
Black dining room pendant lights hang in a set of five over the six place dining set.
A leather Eames lounge chair gives the lounge area a chic designer touch.
Black lighting, black tables, and black appliances create a cohesive dark thread through the open plan that draws attention to zoning.
Slatted panels push pattern through a wood clad wall.
wall cabinets camouflage into matching wall paint to give the kitchen a more open and spacious feel around head height.
Beige dining chairs pull lighter tones from the wooden kitchen base units.
Striking and original geometric floor pattern fades from dark green through to mint, white and wood tone to encompass all elements of the room palette.
A wooden headboard panel expends the grandeur of a modern platform bed in the master.
Patterned panels give the room a cosy feel.
Brass wall sconces flank the upholstered bedstead.
Twin beds are divided into equal spaces to avoid sibling rivalry. See more smart ideas for shared kids’ rooms .
The room divider between the kids’ beds is fitted with bookshelves for bedtime reads and favourite toys.
Perforated wooden doors define a corner closet, extending the dotty aesthetic of a neighbouring climbing wall.
The kids’s indoor activities don’t just stop at a climbing wall, but unfold as a full gym wall with climbing rungs and rope, gymnastic rings and monkey bars. Crash mats keep everyone safe from injury below.
A child’s table and pair of kid’s chairs make a comfy reading and crafts area by the window.
Brown and beige tiling makes a mellow match in the bathroom.
Vertical tiles encase the bathtub and wet zone.
Narrow wooden shelves accentuate the vertical arrangement of the bathroom wall tiles, and exaggerate the height of the tall ceiling.
Stunning natural stone elements and rich brown accents construct a luxurious 210 square metre apartment interior, located in St. Petersburg, Russia. Designed by Chub Architects , this is a space that’s set to wow all who visit with its unabashed use of expensive materials and its free flowing layout. Wood slatted room dividers and window shutters instil a transparency into the home that hardly wavers. Almost every area is viewable by another, whether that be a stylish ensuite bathroom, a lavish dressing room, or an open ended modern kitchen design. Get the full lowdown with the detailed floor plan at the end of the apartment tour.
The living room is an elegant contemporary arrangement, with linear modern sofa s and a cluster of low level coffee tables. Light granite slabs with large chunks of quartz nudge at the edges of the minimalist scheme, adding compact but luxurious focal points.
Tan accents add warmth to the pale grey and white room decor.
Modern wall shelves make a striking black criss-cross design across a plain living room wall.
Tan scatter cushions on the sofas complement a designer lounge chair across the room. A small side table and a unique lamp complete the reading area.
A console table is worked into the bookcase to create one cohesive wall of stylish storage.
The coffee table set can also be reconfigured to serve as handy end tables .
A large eye catching granite panel provides the showcase piece for the living room, right in the centre spot.
The floating granite slab conceals a secret TV, which is revealed by smoothly sliding the glorious panel aside.
Tiny track lights highlight the ribbed backboard of the TV mount wall.
At the back of the living room dining room combo , a modern dining set sits lightly in the scheme.
A pair of jet black dining pendant lights give the area some tonal oomph.
A granite clad niche echoes the outline of the rectangle dining table .
Decorative vases cluster in a chic black and white table centrepiece.
Cinnamon seat pads tie in with the warm brown accents that sprinkle the neighbouring lounge.
A dividing wall solidly splits the kitchen from the dining room and lounge, though walkways remain open on either side of it. A kitchen island fills the centre of the generously sized room.
Tall larder units and oven housing are set back into the deep dividing wall.
Wood slatted shades draw across all of the tall windows in the living spaces.
Stainless steel stem pendants streak down to the kitchen island, balancing out the modern kitchen faucet at the other end.
On a smaller scale, unique salt and pepper shakers seem to mirror the side by side arrangement of the vertical pendants. Nothing else complicates a stunning white and grey marble wall, which is more like a piece of art than a backsplash.
In the master suite, a cognac headboard warmly disrupts an all white bedroom scheme. The black bedroom pendant lights that flank each side of the platform bed are a smaller take on the cone pendants used in the dining area. Ribbed white wall panelling harks back to the living room’s TV wall too. The homogeneity of silhouette and textures create one fluid mood throughout the home.
A bench seat pulls the cognac accent out of the bedframe and into the floor space. Books stack at one end of the seat to make it a multifunctional piece in the minimalist layout.
A Fia carafe tops a boxy bedside table .
Great glass doors open up to give access to a spectacular ensuite.
The luxury bathroom is also the entryway to a dressing room. Wood slatted doors are set at either end of the ensuite, with backlit garnet rails and shelves gleaming from within.
Glamorous white marble swirls across the walls of the vanity area, and inside the showers wet zone. A small side table displays select toiletries inside the large enclosure.
A more rustic side table adds a natural wooden accent over by the freestanding bathtub .
The timber table makes an ideal accompaniment to a set of wood slatted window shutters behind the tub.
Inside the dressing room, a marble makeup table floats against a floor to ceiling marble panel. A designer vanity stool makes a shapely addition to the glam station.
A huge slab of granite greets you at the door of bedroom number two.
The granite boundary is split in the middle to make way for a wood slatted section and some light sharing. Natural light filters through into a dressing area on the other side of the sleep space. The bedside light is the String Lights Cone Pendant by Flos.
The bedside unit drops in a casual rustic crate aesthetic.
An Eames bird hops to work over a floating desk.
More wood slats create a light sharing screen between the bedroom’s workspace and an ensuite bathroom. A low level bathroom vanity boosts a unique basin design.
The favoured cone pendant silhouette has been dropped in the home entryway, to be replaced by a spherical piece in the same black colourway.
A smart pouf brings in the brown accent thread.
The granite decor element makes up a lavish entryway table, which seems to be missing a headphone stand .
The guest bathroom just off the entryway is awash with glorious granite. Modern wall sconces are mounted on white vertical slats.
A neat shower enclosure squeezes into the narrow layout.
A wall hung toilet increases visible floor space.
The floor plan gives us access to the full scale glory of the master suite, with its huge shower and extensive walk-in wardrobe.
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
