Light & luxe, these two modern home interiors from China are elegant examples of how plain white decor translates to high-end living. A double height lounge space and cut away voids flood our first residence with copious amounts of bright natural light. Black accents create sharp anchors within the chic scheme, whilst wood grain and woven elements up the visual temperature. Scaling down on ceiling height but upping the ante on colour infusions, our second white home interior is adorned with punchy green and red accents. A courtyard of cactuses and a bathroom full of indoor plants brings the great outdoors to root inside the apartment, creating luxury that feels enlivened.
Visualizer:Shexia Space Design
We’re greeted by a luxurious double height living room in this 660 square metre home, located in the city of Guangzhou. The interior was designed to work around family life, which led to the creation of living spaces that are separate yet interrelated.
An elegant black and white decor palette exaggerates the scale of the expansive lounge and its open link with a glass sided mezzanine.
A decorative mirror reflects the large room, and feeds focus to a classic arched fireplace .
A floral addition highlights a unique rectangle coffee table , and builds connection with the courtyard view.
are stacked alongside the glass vase to complete a simple homey arrangement.
Woven textures thread warmly through the white scheme, in the TV unit doors and a modern wicker chair .
A bird themed rug spreads out beneath the two sided modular sofa arrangement, sending surprising scattered motifs across a white backdrop.
Designer kitchen bar stools take the wooden element to a sleek bar design with lustrous bronze sides.
A huge drawing desk is blessed with copious amounts of natural light from a floor to ceiling window. A unique ceiling fan moves cool air through the sunny space.
Colourful artwork pierces the blank white wall.
Inside the kitchen, a round dining table set is positioned by patio doors to the garden, where it can benefit from the breeze. White cabinets wrap around the remainder of the perimeter, under a luxe white marble countertop.
A hallway has been created with the introduction of a tensioned bookcase, which shares light from the neighbouring room.
At the end of the hallway, a sculptural chair holds a vase of greenery, drawing the garden inward.
There is a second lounge space linked onto the home art studio. A reuleaux triangle coffee table slides into the embrace of a curved sofa .
A Pierre Jeanneret Chandigarh chair adds a darker note to the lounge grouping.
A designer floor chair pales away in the opposite corner, in a soft shade of smokey grey. Translucent white pendants tumble from the double height ceiling behind the couch in cascading effect.
Windows stack double inside the ceiling void to absorb a generous flow of natural light. An archway opens up the kitchen.
Built-in bookcases line the back of a private workspace with an unusual modern home office desk . Matching swivel chairs mirror one another across the black stained wooden desktop.
A games console is left by the computer keyboard to make this a flexible place for work and play.
In the industrial city of Dongguan, this light 250 square metre interior is punctuated with deeply colourful accent pieces.
A rectangle glass coffee table leaves the space clear beside an emerald green fabric sofa. Huge doors extend the living room out onto a balcony, where a welcoming cane chair awaits.
A tall log store is recessed into the window reveal, fully stocked to feed the modern fireplace. A unique floor lamp adds to the glow.
Another colourful addition spices up the white lounge, in the shape of a bright red and blue side table. White lounge chairs quietly flank each side of the eye-catching focal piece.
Made-to-measure wooden bookcases and a modest library add a cosy element to the living room.
A vanity area slots in behind the lounge, with a stylish ceiling mounted mirror and a beautiful marble countertop.
Palest pink dining chairs encircle a black dining table in the neighbouring kitchen space.
A striking branch chandelier complements the stark finish of the round dining table .
Fluid modern art partners the curvaceous lines of the dining furniture
A courtyard of cactuses brings nature into the apartment.
A bed of pebbles tuck in the large succulents. A skylight feeds them sun.
Mosses grow a green touch inside the bedroom, in contrast to ruby red decor elements.
A duo of bedroom pendant lights hang from decorative beaded cables, A small side table continues their sangria splash.
White bedclothes create a fresh and inviting hotel-like appeal.
A comfortable reading chair and footstool place a bright red accent by the bedroom window.
The sculptural Gehry Wiggle Chair furnishes a spacious dressing area in the bedroom.
The designer reflects “We walk and live among arts, and the passage of time becomes full and romantic”.
The bathroom is filled with more indoor plants to compensate for living with lack of a garden. Huge leaves loll over a freestanding bathtub and white pebbles border the floor to give the room an outdoor feel.
Another of the indoor plants makes a distinction between the bathroom and a glass wall closet. Concrete blocks build the bathroom’s statement wall and a unique toiletries nook.
Streamlined yet homey, these three cozy minimalist interiors are shaped by whispers of grey, warming wood tones, beautiful expanses of marble and plush modern furniture. The combined aesthetic offers middle ground for those torn between minimalist and luxe living styles. Whilst clean and pared back in their approach, these modern interior spaces feature just enough decorative aspects to build a welcoming ambience – with a bunch of added wow factor. Discover high-end home designs that offer elegant inspiration for luxe open plan living rooms, a unique TV wall idea, stunning dining sets, an extraordinary floating modern staircase concept, aspirational master bedrooms and bespoke designer bathrooms.
Visualizer:PK Architects
In Odessa, Ukraine, a cosy minimalist interior is created with tactile soft furnishings and pronounced marble pattern. A slab marble coffee table is complemented by a matching kitchen backsplash at the back of the open plan living room to create one impressive sweep.
A whisper of grey shades the upholstery of the tufted sofa , its scatter cushions and a coordinated area rug.
The small side table adds a modern silvery accent to the light lounge.
Ivory walls wrap the living room dining room combo , in warm harmony with a chevron parquet.
A circular motif contours modern dining chairs, set around a curvaceous racetrack shaped dining table .
Black framework supports a draped modern chandelier design.
The light oak elements and creamy modern dining chairs make a tasteful tonal blend.
A bolt of black and white electrifies the subtle scheme in the form of modern wall art.
blend beautifully with the wooden table, whilst a decorative vase builds height and deeper texture into the centrepiece.
An unimposing minimalist chimney hood equips the stunning marble island behind the lounge.
One end of the kitchen island opens up to leave leg room for casual dining.
White and oak kitchen bar stools draw out the blended tones of the marble countertop. A white cooktop makes a wonderfully light addition.
Visualizer:PK Architects
Next up, this engaging space features splashes of strong colour and blasts of pattern. A set of hexagonal modern coffee tables cut out a crisp shape theme on the two-tone lounge rug.
On the modern sofa , houndstooth throw pillows expand the rug’s black and bone palette.
The same houndstooth fabric is used in the rooms drapery, layered with sheer white voiles.
A trendy linear chandelier vies for attention over bright yellow Gubi Beetle chairs .
The racetrack dining table in this home is a luxe marble topped beauty with black shapely legs.
A striking table deserves to be accessorised with unique flatware , and this set of tonal dishes with oak veneer placemats makes an elegant accompaniment.
Enlarged florals create an enchanting arty bedroom feature, rising behind a cosy winged bed frame.
A pearl-like bedside table lamp gleams upon the cream gloss bedside table .
A circular rug rounds out the bedroom arrangement.
Fossil grey units align to form a unique bathroom sink vanity
Striking black and white marble swirls over the bathroom floor and the concealing wall of the toilet cistern.
Velux windows open up the sloped ceiling bedroom , and throw sunlight upon a deep azure statement wall.
A drop desk chair vibes with the geometric wall design, whilst the slimline modern home office desk aligns with a contemporary linear suspension light.
The azure and gold wall treatment is repeated at the other side of the room to colourfully frame the bed.
Visualizer:ArtPartner Architects
Scale and form rule in our final home tour, where oversized ceiling lights cluster above an inviting modern lounge.
The round coffee table has a modern fireplace set right into its round marble surface, bringing heat and mesmerising flame up close and cosy with the sofa.
Large pasterwork panels make pattern across a unique TV wall, where marble and wood volumes combine to build a bespoke media unit.
Frameless interior doors blend stilly within the walls. Closet doors are translucent and backlit.
The floating staircase design seems to extrude from the side of the stairwell. One tread elongates to form an entryway shelf topped with a chic brass table lamp.
The brass accent extends to a modern wall sconce by the front door.
Storage cabinets stack and climb all the way to the ceiling on the other side of the entryway.
More high cabinets form a soffit-like volume across the crown of the minimalist kitchen , where out of season items can be stowed away. A great swathe of marble fills the space beneath them, creating a backsplash, unit siding and a countertop.
Even more gorgeous white marble envelops the kitchen island. A cantilevered dining tabletop adds a warm timber element.
To deal with the sloping ceiling in this master bedroom, two sizes of bedroom pendant lights have been hung to give balance.
A skylight cuts the slope, its frame ending upon storage cupboards in the eaves.
A home workspace occupies the other side of the bedroom space.
The cantilevered concept that we saw on the kitchen island translates into an unusual bathroom vanity design with an overhanging sink arrangement.
Warm white LEDs light a slimline storage nook that holds fresh rolled towels and a stock of spare toilet rolls. Wood veneer clads the solid toilet wall that provides privacy from the adjoined master bedroom. Glass doors allow natural light and a sense of space to flow on through.
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
