Warmth exudes from these three modern home interiors, through rich brown and grey colour palettes, natural wood tone and soft lighting. Such a palette feels like a hug to come home to, or an inviting blanket to snuggle up in. However, there is nothing remotely fluffy about these homes. These are spaces that are shaped by contemporary furniture choices, ultra stylish accessories, cutting edge appliances and superb lighting designs. These are abodes for the discerning homeowner who has impeccable taste and a budget to complement it. Designer pieces and collectable art dot these warming scenes of comforting sanctuary, creating reposeful balance between a passion for the creative and a need for sanctum.
Visualizer:Jingai
A curved modern sofa hugs the lounge area of home number one, next to an Easy armchair designed by Pierre Jeanneret for his cousin Le Corbusier who designed the city of Chandigarh, India in the 1950s. AD has an interesting backstory for the curious.
Behind the curved sofa , a panda print and a KAWS sculpture bring art to the interior. The sculptural element continues in the form of a carved wooden side table and a unique coffee table .
Bespoke furniture fills the lounge with more light wood tone, which creates soft harmony with pale grey furniture elements, matching window drapes and a silver grey area rug.
Pieces of nature infiltrate the modern scheme in the form of decorative dried wheat, loose pine cones and cut logs.
A low hanging dining room pendant light emits a subtle glow over the modern dining set, along with a sleek track lighting system.
LED shelf lights cast a gentle glow across the kitchen diner wall.
The kitchen disappears behind smooth doors when not in use, making the dining room and lounge into a more restful space.
Visualizer:VID. bureau
An L-shaped modern sofa frames our next living room layout, accented with autumnal shades of russet and golden brown.
Taupe drapes dress the large window and a leafy green view.
The TV wall is a custom created run of cabinetry in duotone wood. The darker framing complements a dark wood ceiling treatment that washes across the whole open plan.
The cabinet doors slide across in an ingenious design that reveals two sets of backlit shelves and conceals the TV when not in use…
… This simple shift transforms the lounge space into an atmospheric and restful haven.
The TV cabinets are wall mounted above a low plinth and a stretch of attractive rich wood panelling.
A white marble coffee table delivers a lighter element to the room.
Green bar stools colour the kitchen.
SMEG kitchen appliances continue the accent colour.
The green furniture and accessories are inspired by a beautiful little courtyard area to one side of the kitchen island, where a small tree reaches up to the skylight from a pebble bed.
The bedroom is a tranquil minimalist design, made warm by rust colour scatter cushions and a matching bed runner. A pair of bedroom pendant lights are coupled up to drop warming radiance into one corner of the room.
A Cesta dimmable table lamp lights up a low level bedside table, and the gentle folds of sheer window drapes.
The two bedroom window seats look just too comfy to resist, and separate nooks mean there will be no arguing about how far to pull the shades for best reading comfort.
This green bedroom features restful nature prints, illuminated by an LED headboard strip. The book stack and headphone stand tell us the bedroom desk serves as an area for meaningful reading, study, and music appreciation.
A swing arm wall lamp brightens a more laid back reading spot on the bed.
Wood slats texture the headboard.
Inside the bathroom, green accents continue to freshen a brown and grey base. Black picture frames, a black framed mirror and matching bathroom vanity lights create stark contrast with the subtle backdrop.
The green vanity unit floats lightly against a raw concrete mount.
take greenery into a home office that’s warmly decorated with soft furnishings and heavy drapes.
An Eames bird peers out of a narrow wood effect bookcase by the desk, as though it might flutter onto the leaves of the house plants.
Visualizer:Olha Karaliash
In our final home design, a round living room rug makes a big impact in natural jute.
A circular coffee table echoes the rug’s outline on a smaller scale.
The heavy darkness of the round coffee table contrasts satisfyingly against the light jute rug. Matching black stone builds a TV wall mount and hearth.
Mature cactuses pop up around the room, creating the fantasy of a hot climate.
Sculptural dining room pendant lights swoop over an eight place dining set with velvety brown seats.
Out on the terrace, modern outdoor chairs recline on a smooth wooden deck.
Brown seat cushions create colour connection with the interior of the home.
A luxury barbecue inhabits one side of the deck, all set for entertaining on summer days.
The entryway bench is built right onto the side of the unique modern staircase design , as part of a curvaceous elevated platform.
The same platform aesthetic is utilised in the design of a stylish floor bed in the master suite.
A plush brown headboard is complemented by a matching brown pouf by the vanity and a warm knitted bed runner.
Espresso glass moulds a designer bathtub and vessel basin set in the ensuite.
Home layout.
The renovation of a 75 square metre space into a multi-faceted family home presented some challenges for the designer team at Buro White. The brief called for the new layout to include an open plan lounge/kitchen/dining room, a separate children’s area, multiple bedrooms, a dressing room, a family bathroom, a shower room, a laundry room and entrance hall. Since the apartment is located up on the top floor of the Litsa residential complex, Moscow, the interior is endowed with wonderfully high ceilings. This generous 3.6 metre ceiling height meant that the designers could elevate the bedrooms onto mezzanines, successfully presenting the downstairs living room with much needed space to breathe.
A combination of white, autumnal brown accents, natural wood and stone was used to fashion a light but warm interior with a somewhat utilitarian style. The modern sofa stands on slender legs to increase the sense of space in the small layout.
The cohesive colour palette pulls together all of the different zones inside the entirely open plan living room.
Textured tiles clad load bearing walls. A matching russet balustrade boxes in the raw timber staircase.
A rustic round coffee table creates a small visual stop between the compact lounge area and the stairs.
Large format stone tiles cover the whole first level floor of the apartment, right from the entryway.
The racetrack shaped dining table makes a practical choice for such a small area, cutting out sharp corners that could catch on hips. Arch backed dining chairs complement the curved shape of the table, and create a modern silhouette.
An industrial style dining room chandelier complements the dark vein of the marble table.
Storage cabinets run the entire length of the window wall, with a bank of bookcases set at the centre.
White track lights run in three strips down the sides and core of the room to ensure bright family living space.
The wooden kitchen island is equipped with unique bar stools that serve as a second dining spot. In the background, we can see the entryway to the kids’ room, which is equipped with a double study desk and three ingenious sleeping areas that span two levels. An interior window marks the kids’ mezzanine.
Natural materials come together to cultivate an earthy palette that is warm and welcoming.
The kitchen bar stools introduce an impressive structural element that juxtaposes the simplicity of the raw timber and brick red kitchen design.
Brick tiles climb the full height of a structural support column, boldly leading the eye up to the second level of the interior where the parental bedroom lies. An interior picture window reveals a glimpse of the compact master mezzanine.
Integrated appliances introduce a sleek, high tech element to the utilitarian kitchen.
A nifty reading nook has been built into the side of the staircase, with the bookcase recessed right into the void left beneath the treads. A custom storage bench is set with seat pads to offer a comfy spot on which to read or converse with family members on the couch opposite.
A staircase inside the kids’ study room leads up onto the private mezzanine. A unique design has been implemented in order to accommodate two kids’ bedrooms in very limited space.
One side of the raised level has been divided into sleeping cubes. A modern wall sconce serves as a bedside lamp.
The dividing wall is a dual sided bookcase, which opens a link between the children’s sleep spaces. A bench seat furnishes the communal landing area that overlooks the study.
The same warming materials and colour palette creates cohesivity between the two floors of the home. The base of the bedroom cubes are raised to create a cosy floor bed design .
The master ‘bedroom’ is afforded a level of privacy away from the kids’ cubes, with a window that overlooks the main living space.
The bedrooms are compact but beautifully equipped for comfort.
A third kid’s bed is situated at the base of the stairs, behind the kids’ study area. A yellow rug creates a colour link with scatter cushions up on the partially exposed mezzanine.
The solid balustrade that climbs the kids’ staircase makes a perfect match with the living room, linking each side of the apartment as one easy flowing model.
A transom window tops the entry to the kids’ room, forming one huge doorway of shared light.
An inspiring view of the city stretches across the desktop of the kids’ double workspace . A trio of minimalist black pendant lights drop down to provide task lighting without hindering the view.
The shower room is an ultra contemporary and elegant design, with sharp edged sanitaryware silhouettes and champagne gold fixtures.
Granite has been selected as the material of choice to clad the wet zone, the main floor and the vanity as one luxurious module.
A unique gold flush plate drops vertically down the side of the stone covered cistern concealment wall.
Dark wooden boards make contrast across the floor of shower enclosure.
Storage niches have been tucked inconspicuously behind the upper half of the cistern wall, binging fresh face cloths and toiletries to the vanity side, and shampoos to the shower.
A frameless shower screen goes almost unseen.
The bathroom is a red accented scheme with a custom vanity and bath surround.
Together, the bath panel and vanity storage volume create a solid colour stripe.
A backlit mirror emits a soft glow in the warm scheme.
Wall mounted facilities give a spacious feel.
Recessed spots illuminate the washbasin.
A red door in coordinated walls makes a stylish bathroom entrance.
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
