Photographer Luca Zanier has released an intriguing series of photographs titled as the ‘Corridors of Power’ where he shoots the interiors of some of the most influential buildings in the world. These include assembly halls, board rooms and galleries of some of the most powerful organizations out there. It is safe to say that these spaces are silent witnesses to meetings and decisions that sometimes shape the world. Check them out below:
UN Security Council, New York
PCF French Communist Party, Paris
CGT General Labour Confederation, Paris
Library at the Institute of Law, Zurich
UN General Assembly, New York
UN Room XXIV, Geneva
UN Room XIX, Geneva
Consiglio Regione Lombardia, Milan
FIFA Headquarters Executive Committee Room, Zurich
Prayer Room In FIFA Headquarters, Zurich
The New School, New York
ANZENBERGER GALLERY, Vienna
Federal Parliament Building, National Assembly, Bern
UN Trusteeship Council, New York
A three-bedroom home can be the perfect size for a wide variety of arrangements. Three bedrooms can offer separate room for children, make a comfortable space for roommate, or allow for offices and guest rooms for smaller families and couples. The visualizations here show many different ways that three bedrooms can be put to good use with stylish furnishings and unique layouts.
Visualizer:Jeremy Gamelin
This colorful home would be an ideal choice for music lovers, featuring two bedrooms and a spacious living area, complete with music storage and stereo, that opens out onto a cozy veranda. A small kitchen and an office area complete the comfortable home.
Source:Aegis
This three bedroom house fully embraces a natural aesthetic. Not only does it use neutral browns and grays throughout, it features four separate outdoor patio areas.
Visualizer:Astin Studios
In a spacious design that would be perfect for roommates, this three bedroom house includes private baths for each room and a separate guest bath in the front hall. Outdoor lounging areas complete this modern, luxurious layout.
Visualizer:Astin Studios
Another three bedroom layout from Astin Studios turns the largest bedroom into the lap of luxury with white marble floors, a conversation nook and a walk-in closet.
Source:Privie World
Source:Privie World
This three bedroom space put an emphasis on creating separate areas for each occupant including private baths, a spacious patio, and dressing areas. All this is in addition to a formal dining room and luxury kitchen.
Visualizer:Astin Studios
Source:Brides At Kendall Place
Working with a small space than some of the other designs in this round up, this three bedroom apartment still has all the trappings of a comfortable, modern home. A Jack and Jill bathroom makes a perfect option for siblings with the master bedroom has it’s own bath and walk-in closet. The kitchen includes a breakfast bar as well as a dining area.
Visualizer:Guillermina
Another three bedroom home that would be ideal for a small family in an urban environment. Two smaller bedrooms would work wonderfully for siblings. A comfortable, modern living area is spacious enough for family gatherings while windows on two sides make it seem even larger.
This small, three bedroom still leaves space for a larger family, fitting siblings in one back room. An outdoor dining area with deck chairs is perfect for warmer weather and has a private entrance from the master bedroom.
Source:Supertech Supernova
Once again, outdoor spaces are key to this three bedroom design. Decks running outside two sides of the home give many relaxing options while the bedrooms are cleverly arranged to leave space for work areas and storage.
Source:Crescent 9th Street
This beachy design uses white and sea foam green to immediately transport you to Cape Cod or another seaside town. he bedrooms are not large, but the centralize living area and patio leave space for ultimate relaxation.
Visualizer:Richa Gupta
Proving you do not need square footage to fit three bedrooms comfortably is this floor plan. A master bedroom with ensuite bath and two smaller rooms for children and guests are perfectly spaced.
Visualizer:Pradiptha Seth
Many homeowners may overlook the luxury of built-in closets, so this design makes stylish and practical use of freestanding wardrobes in each of its three bedrooms.
Source:Media Contact
The simplicity of the furniture choices in this three bedroom apartment ensure that it feels extremely spacious, while still including all the necessities, like three baths, an office area, a dining area, a spacious kitchen and even a balcony.
Source:Landtrades
This design acknowledges both the importance of outdoor spaces and of privacy by giving each bedroom its own separate balcony and allowing residents to retreat to their own corner, or commune in the formal dining area and spacious kitchen.
Visualizer:Tech N Gen
Visualizer:Tech N Gen
This three bedroom apartment is bright and airy though may be lacking in the storage department with only a few small wardrobes to speak of.
Visualizer:Tech N Gen
Source:Domaine at Villeboise
Visualizer:Domaine at Villeboise
Visualizer:Dowling Jones Design
This apartment keeps the communal living areas separate from the bedroom flow, making it easy to maintain privacy when necessary.
Source:Hunters Crossing
Source:The Retreat
Visualizer:FIXarh
Source:Camden
A three bedroom apartment with modern, unobtrusive decor makes for the perfect corporate suite or temporary housing for traveling executives.
Visualizer:Media Studio Arch
White tiles and floor-to-ceiling windows make this colorful apartment an ideal beach retreat for friends or family. Each bedroom has it’s own private bath and multiple balcony areas leave plenty of room for soaking up the sun.
Visualizer:Media Studio Arch
Visualizer:Rohan Corporation
Source:Morpheus Group
Each of the three bedrooms in this visualization have their own distinct personality, from floor treatments to bright wall coverings, encouraging individual expression.
Source:Assotech
3 Bedroom apartment with servant’s room.
Visualizer:Oxyzone
A vibrant, spacious terrace turn this three bedroom apartment into a luxurious option for any family.
Visualizer:Oxyzone
Visualizer:Oxyzone
Visualizer:Budde Design
Carefully consideration gives this three bedroom design space for a two car garage and indoor as well as outdoor dining areas.
Visualizer:Budde Design
Visualizer:Budde Design
Visualizer:Budde Design
Visualizer:Budde Design
Visualizer:Budde Design
Visualizer:Saurabh Gupta
Source:PCMG
Visualizer:Pittie Kourtyard
Source:Sidha Group
Built in closets and a separated kitchen make this three bedroom space both modern and comfortable.
Source:DLF
Source:Pride Purple Group
Source:Urban Young
Source:Greenzone Pune
Source:Ashok Astoria
Source:Ashok Astoria
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
