This refined two-bedroom apartment is the work of design team Vishnyakov & Pokrovsky . Titled “Honey White”, its bright interior remains minimalist but sweetly warm, emphasizing texture and material over extraneous decoration. This streamlined approach allows classic details to take center stage – additions like elegant molding, tray ceilings, and subtle medallions lend their character to every room. On the other hand, furniture and lighting tend to stick with modern influences for an interesting contrast. And if you love the look of brass accents, this is a fantastic home to search for inspiration.
The tour opens to a cozy living room outfitted with a mix of contemporary and mid-century inspired furniture. Abundant sunlight filters through the breathtaking floor-to-ceiling bay windows, casting shadow and enhancing the depth of the molded architectural accents used throughout. This union of traditional and trendy is best showcased by those gorgeous chevron floors in dark wood – a great modern take on the herringbone so treasured in older buildings.
Because of the unique home layout, separate living and dining spaces would have felt like a restriction to both rooms. This sliding glass partition helps shield noise without breaking up the line of sight.
Of course, while entertaining guests, a simple slide of the door makes it easier for visitors to mingle across each space.
While the functionality of the space is worth admiring, so are the furniture choices. Olive green accents bring tremendous character to the space, especially to reinforce the mid-century Danish influence that went into the statement chair design. What a beautiful piece!
The satin brass floor lamp is called Heron, a design by Michael Verheyden.
When taken together, the green and brass and chocolate brown floors come together to foster an almost spring-like atmosphere. It’s a fresh and inviting theme with plenty of warmth.
And the dining room! Fun design offers plenty to admire about the table and chairs, but in terms of first impressions, the unique brassy hoop pendant lights influence the rest of the space with their Art Deco flair.
The kitchen itself remains relatively compact – an arrangement that highlights this area’s role as a social space rather than a utilitarian one.
Marble is an interesting choice for the hexagonal tiles – a timeless material in a trending form.
The entryway makes a stately impression with its high ceilings and eye-catching molding. A modern pendant instantly draws all eyes and offsets the classic appeal of the subtle brassy details.
Distinctive retro-inspired green chairs create a very garden-like setting on the enclosed patio.
In the master bedroom, an interesting take on classic wall panels continues the mixed-era theme.
The side table lamps are from the IC Collection by Michael Anastassiades, a series very popular with brass fans and a perfect match for this elegant space.
Hans Wegner’s famous Wishbone chair sits at the well-accessorized cantilever vanity. The fully mirrored wall is a luxurious asset for getting ready in the morning, but it also pulls double duty to reflect as much sunlight as possible back into the room.
Color palette, furniture arrangements, and overall style make the guest bedroom appear strikingly similar to the other one – the major difference being the use of rounded furniture accessories rather than linear ones.
The unique floor lamp you see here is by Arne Jacobsen.
One bathroom tries its hand at industrial influence, continuing the brass vanity pipes toward the left to serve a second purpose. It’s a clever addition to an otherwise already-handsome space.
The other bathroom makes an exceptionally bold impression thanks to hexagonal tiles with dark, eye-catching grout.
It’s time to spruce up your bedroom. Do you have an amazing idea in your head but don’t know how to tie all the elements together? Or are you looking for inspiration? It doesn’t matter what your motivations are. You want one thing, to make your bedroom look awesome. This is where wooden slats come in. This versatile design element can be used in any room, for any style. When creativity is unleashed, these simple objects are transformed into something truly remarkable. Don’t believe us? We have 25 examples that prove our point, and will help you to make your bedroom a magnificent expression of your personal taste.
Visualizer:Studio 34
This white base bedroom room makes use of light wooden slats with an interwoven pattern. This achieved by a lighter pattern, so that the darker wood and pattern stands out.
Visualizer:Tu Nguyen Hoang
In this room the slats adorn only the top half of the wall, a contrast to the pristine white walls. The bedroom chair you see here is the Imola chair by Henrik Pedersen.
Visualizer:Lê Hoàng Nhật Nam
These particular slats match the base of the bed, and taper down to meet panels made of the same wood. A framed picture complements the entire look. The iconic Atollo lamp bedside table lamp adds a luxurious touch.
Visualizer:Adi R Indra G
Here slats are a dark contrast to the rest of the light colors of the room. A ledge acts as a shelf for an array of ornaments. What catches the eyes though, is the clock with the interesting frame. Love this room? Want to see more? Take a tour !
Visualizer:Julia Bryzgalina
This room’s accent wall fits in with the rest of the decor. Allowing space in the middle for personal photographs or compelling pieces of art, lets them become the focal point of the wall.
Visualizer:Igor Grigoriev
This accent wall adds texture to the entire room by forming 3-D triangular patterns.
Visualizer:Maxim Nizovkin
These slats also form triangular patters, but are complemented by strategically placed lights and LED lights.
Visualizer:Linh Nguyen
Meanwhile, this wall’s white vertical slats are used to contrast the dark horizontal stripes of the photograph creating an intriguing effect.
Visualizer:Alexandr Golynski
Slats with different shades are used to create an alternating pattern that grabs your attention.
Visualizer:Hoàng Long
This designer used more widely spaced slats to complement the white wall. Wooden panels create a decorative headboard making the design more attractive.
Visualizer:Elena Anikina
This unique design makes the ceiling part of the accent wall. By choosing a color that’s just a little darker than the wall color and by not taking up the entirety of the wall, the slats are an elegant feature. The light grey pillows and light fixtures are a pleasant touch of color.
Visualizer:Fatih Beserek
Sometimes you can work with what you have. In this room the wall is slightly curved, so the designer chose to highlight this by partially covering the wall with dark wood slats, and letting the wooden panels lead the eye to the gentle curve of the wall.
Visualizer:Kyde
There are many different design elements in this room, and they’re all tied together by the slats partially covering the wall over the headboard.
Visualizer:Dudinec
The plaster was removed from the bottom half of this wall to reveal the bricks which were then painted over. The dark grey slats contrast to the light brickwork and provide a pleasant background to the beautiful framed artwork. The purple modern accent chair adds some visual interest to the room.
Visualizer:Ilkin Gurbanov
In this bedroom, the dark grey slats work together with the engaging grey and white photographs to create a unique and lovely focal point.
Visualizer:Freedes Studio
These dark slats are contrast to the white walls of the rest of the room and match the bed. The two mirrors add depth to the room. While the unique pendant lights are an exquisite addition to the dignified atmosphere of the room.
Visualizer:Arch Ants
Widely spaced black slats are an integral part of this room’s design plan.
Visualizer:Lyudmyla Dumin
Colored slats are a delightful accent to this fun, homely bedroom. The modern wall sconces lend a nice touch as well.
Visualizer:Nevi Studio
By using different colors and types of wood this accent wall turns what would otherwise be an ordinary wall into an intriguing work of art.
Visualizer:Inna Shapovalova
Although the main focus of this room is the gorgeous stencil bed, the slats provide a charming background that complements the bed. Like the bed? We’ll help you find something similar that matches your personality.
Visualizer:KDVA
This room is meant to soothe the nerves after a long day. The LED lights highlight the wooden panels, while thin wooden slats provide a subtle accent to the left of the room.
Visualizer:Twin Hongtruc
The main focus of this room are the dark wooden panels and framed picture, but the lighter wooden slats complement the panels and prevent the ceiling from being too bright and distracting from the focus point.
Visualizer:Lê Hoàng Nhật Nam
This design unites the rest of the room by tying the wooden elements together, preventing the wall from looking clinical and being the background to a simple yet interesting image.
Visualizer:Pavel Alekseev
A grey and white print works together with light wooden slats. The contrasting positions of the slats take the wall to another level without looking overdone.
Visualizer:Mohamed Terko
The warm wooden slats work with the floor and potted plants to keep the room from looking colorless and indifferent.
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
