Although more common in small studio apartments, even sprawling interiors can benefit from the sense of freedom an open plan layout allows. Hosts can prepare drinks while keeping up with the card game raging at the coffee table, parents can catch up on their favorite television shows while keeping an eye on kids doing homework at the desk. It’s great! But total openness does have drawbacks: lack of space to hang artwork, fewer walls for shelves, and even increased ambient noise. These stunning luxury homes offer a smart compromise with dividers and creative layouts – solutions that work for smaller homes too.
Visualizer:YØ DEZEEN
This gorgeous stone-clad interior features a circular layout that revolves around a spectacular onyx wall that contains a bookcase and offers a mounting point for the television. This bookshelf, and other bookshelves throughout the living room, helps to compartmentalize the interior without fully isolating any functional area.
While the original plan would have resulted in a typical minimalist interior, the designers decided to up the ante with luxurious details with just a touch of jazzy Art Deco flair.
Lighting features include LED strips in the ceiling, a pair of impressive Brubeck floor lamps in brass – and most impressive of all – lighting sandwiched between the translucent onyx panels in the bookshelf.
Separating the living room from the kitchen is another breathtaking dividing wall covered in a lush vertical garden.
Together, these natural features make the home feel like an exotic hidden cove, a piece of modern living carved into the stone.
A formal dining room occupies the space behind the onyx wall. Its combination of reflective and matte materials brings the otherwise subdued furniture to life.
Storage surrounds the table on all sides, providing artistic accents to admire and a library of design books for guests to flip through over a glass of wine.
The chandeliers are from the Castle collection by Jason Miller, named for the orthogonal movements of the chess piece.
Continuing the circular path around the open plan layout, the kitchen peeks out from behind a wall of open shelving. Smoky backing obscures without feeling heavy-handed.
Grey travertine covers the kitchen in soothing ripples that flow along the backsplash, floor, and charming breakfast island.
No matter where guests choose to congregate, they’re certain to meet beauty at every turn.
Visualizer:Julia Sultanova
This home also makes fantastic use of a central bookshelf for subtle division and convenient organization – and it conveniently solves the question of where to hang artwork in such a spacious open plan interior. The bookshelf portion is open to the other side of the room but uses potted plants as a clever shield.
Its high-contrast color theme isn’t flashy, but quality materials and decor exudes luxury. Vibrant plants stand out even more effectively against the black and white palette and capture attention without effort.
Surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows, this home appears bright and cheerful despite its moody palette.
The dining room is elegant and well-composed, sharing decorative details with the living room thanks to the open shelving.
Carefully curated materials serve as their own form of ornamentation. Rich wood grain, textured concrete, and small marble details capture the eye as well as any sculpture or painting.
It’s not an extraordinarily large room by any means, leaving a narrow but workable path between the chairs and kitchen. The view more than makes up for the compact layout!
Creative cabinetry and shelves can really make the kitchen. This design flips the expected upside down with black cabinet faces and wooden backing.
Visualizer:Anya Abramova
Occupying a long and somewhat narrow floor plan shaped like a “U”, this open living room had to take a very careful and calculated approach to its layout. The sofa and media area occupies the middle of the room, with a kitchen at one end and a small office at the other.
The central volume that makes up the “U” shape (on the left) allows extra room for useful storage space. The kitchen island (on the right) takes a similar approach by integrating extra shelves on its outward facing side.
For items that aren’t suitable for display, like linens and clothing, there is plenty of storage in the hallway as well.
Even more shelves adorn the wall on the opposite side of the living room. The little corner niche on the white dividing wall is an especially creative touch.
The wall itself shields the small office from the rest of the room, and even provides the desk! The comfy-looking chair is called “Tabano” by designer Patricia Urquiola.
Visualizer:Ebru Yucesan
This extravagant interior makes an unforgettable first impression with swirling marble tables, stone tile floors, and spectacular wall cladding. Its layout is simple and straightforward, but uses a dividing wall technique much different from the other homes featured in this post.
Rather than using partial walls to divide, this one uses them more like a frame. The island on the left serves as one part of the frame, with the artfully suspended planter serving as its counterpart.
The unique pattern that makes up the bars on the planter show up again on this dramatic feature wall, but this time the polished metal is set into a rich brownish red backdrop.
Classic furniture completes the look - the stools are a midcentury design by Harry Bertoia – a tasteful piece for any interior.
In this collection we’ve put together some of the entries of the Evermotion ‘Whole Lotta Loft’ competition that are sure to blow your mind. Incredible designers from the world over have poured their hearts, souls, and creativities into these spaces - and you won’t believe what they’ve come up with. Explore ultra modern, boho chic, old airplane hangers, and even a loft with a seaworld sized aquarium. While some of the design elements you may be able to incorporate into your own space - this post is really all about dreaming. So take a tour, and see what we’re talking about.
Visualizer:Thomas Pasquet
This loft is like an atrium - with a tree in the middle, and rocks bulging out the back wall it’s as if they’ve placed the glass right on top of a park and built around it. A stunningly open, modern, and organic space.
Visualizer:Bartosz Domiczek
A night at the museum? How about a night in here? This lot looks like something out of an ancient cave - with the rocks, hanging fossil skeleton, and the mossy, dropping plants. We also love the rustic fireplace and how it looks like a caveman has draped his cape over the chair.
Visualizer:Adel Maza
This place is eclectic and charming - with bright colors, stunning art, and that industrial chill feel you expect from a loft.
Visualizer:Joel Langeveld
Not only is this space incredibly large and imaginative - but the view is a show stopper in itself. We love how every angle of this loft space takes advantage of it, and how the warm spot lighting contrasts against the deep blue sky.
Visualizer:Goray Egor
We love the industrial old world vibe this loft gives. With the classic brick walls and exposed beams, you feel transported back to an old factory - except better because now it’s impeccably designed.
Visualizer:Krzysztof Wolski
We love this loft because it looks like a real space anyone would love. With a desk area, scattered books and shelves, and a tilted shade - it’s like any 20-something could call this chic loft home.
Visualizer:Javier Weinstein
Get your zen on in this wide open loft. We adore the light fixtures here, including the hanging fans. The giant windows let in beautiful light and we love how the brick is a faded color - playing off of the wide planked light wood floors.
Visualizer:ReFL Studio
Talk about chic! This masculine space plays off of the exposed pipes with shiny tiles, cool industrial furniture , and lamps with swooping curves and lines.
Visualizer:George Sofronidis
This is a ‘wow’ space. The ceilings alone can take your breath away - and we love how the visualizer has played on that old world feel with the oversized leather couch, a hanging bird cage, and even the old studio lamp in the back. The contrast of old and new is stunning.
Visualizer:Marlis Streicher
What this space lacks in light from normal windows is made up for in these incredible skylights. A great alternative, especially for the top floor of a loft space. We love the totally open concept - from the bath in the center of the room to the living space.
Visualizer:Sean Hockly
This entire loft looks like a playground for adults - and we love it. From the catwalk on the left, to the slide and climbing wall on the right - this loft has no shortage of fun factor.
Visualizer:MxLancer
A classic, masculine, and industrial loft - this space boasts soaring ceilings and concrete floors that will make any classic loft lover swoon.
Visualizer:Yarko Kushta
We love the casual feel of this loft. From the colors to the old dirty windows - and even the curtain separator in the bathroom. It makes this space feel like the lofts we used to love - a bit ruggeed, absolutely industrial, and a once commercial space totally transformed.
Visualizer:Artur Saljukov
We love the darkness of this loft - because when the light pours through the windows it really shines a light on all the details. The massive brick walls are a piece of art on their own - but being bolstered up by those massive beams this space screams old-school loft.
Visualizer:Quattro Studio
The window and the wall around it really set the stage for this loft - with it’s curves, the molding, and the flaking paint it looks like a part of the old world has really been kept here. Then the industrial comes in with that steel beam holding up the loft, and those pipes running through the kitchen.
Visualizer:Iliyan Stoyanov
This loft has a retro feel that we adore. From its mustard yellow accents to its playful bookshelf and sputnik chandelier , this space offers a charming trip back to the 60s.
Visualizer:Shree R
We love this loft because they’ve brought the windows inside - separating the spaces yet keeping that open feel we love about lofts totally in tact.
Visualizer:Patyk
This loft space looks like it could be a suburban home - but instead it’s just been transformed. We love the beams crossing on the ceiling, and that giant window in the back mixed with the super modern staircase.
Visualizer:David Brun
This ultra modern, white, minimalist space is a stunner. We love how the brown pops agains the stark white - and the sleek furniture.
Visualizer:Circo Solarte
A creatives retreat - this loft has plenty of space for inspiration. From the recreated street art on the wall, to those floor to ceiling windows - you can’t get enough of what this space has to offer.
Visualizer:Sebastien Perez
This loft has a boho chic feel we can’t get enough of. With a bungalow roof and couches that look like bean bags, this is an incredible space for some yoga and relaxation.
Visualizer:Szymon Biegaj
We love the staircase in this loft - its absolutely the centerpiece of the space. The swooping sides and the stunning light around it really makes it stand out - yet blend in with the rest of the warm space created here.
Visualizer:Lukas Korner
This loft is light, bright, and colorful. We love the accents of blue pink, and orange, and how their pastel color looks against the concrete walls and flooring.
Visualizer:Morat Morat
This loft is a phenomenal space. We love the insanely huge windows, and the arched windows above the kitchen area. The entire space is mix of modern and old world - and we love how the lighting here - whether it’s the windows or fixtures - illustrates this.
Visualizer:Romas Noreika
Well - that’s something we’ve never seen before! Exposed beams and piping are the norm inside a loft - but a floor that looks right down onto them is another story. We love this creative design element. Bonus points for the cool industrial style lights .
Visualizer:Martin Loureiro Prego
The walls and ceilings of this loft have been dipped in this awesome steal-y blue. From the crumbling walls to the steel beams - it all has this cohesive element despite their major differences in materials.
Visualizer:Amer Farah
This loft is super eclectic and we love the vibe. The Persian rug, wall art and floors covered in trinkets - seemingly from travels - makes this space one you want to sit and listen to stories.
Visualizer:Tri Budiarto
Like right out of an old church - this loft stand tall and strong. Taking full advantage of the incredible ceilings, unique windows and arches - this loft keeps it simple so all you focus on are the architectural wonders.
Visualizer:Robert Filipowicz
Given the first prize in the Evermotion loft visualization contest - this steampunk inspired loft is out of this world imaginative. Everything has been thought of intensively here, and given it’s own very unique design. You can’t help but fall in love with the dream behind this loft.
Visualizer:Denis 3D
What looks like an old meat factory has been transformed into a tinkerers paradise. It’s almost like a man cave with the plane and hog hanging - plus that pool table and bar. Let’s just say we’d like to kick back with a cold beer here.
Visualizer:Pavel Huerta
This loft is also a steam punk design - but quite different than the other featured above. With a much bigger space to work with this loft boasts more of the classic loft design elements we love with the steam punk flare that makes this space stand out.
Visualizer:Michael Johnson
Is this a night club or a loft? That incredible staircase lit up like a runway looks like something you’d see in London or New York. And that pink chandelier glows magnificently like a work of art.
Visualizer:Olga Redina
This loft has a country flare. Set on the screen of a wooden cabin, this loft takes advantage of the character with beautiful wide planked wood, and an amazing peaked ceiling thats shiplapped.
Visualizer:Tamas Medve
A loft is often propped up by timbers - but not ones so unrefined. We love how the visualizer has used real birth trees to bolster up this loft. Their trunks are sleek, thin, and modern like the rest of the space.
Visualizer:Rogelio Isai
We love how this loft looks like an old hanger - or at least where the built something massive. With scaffolding still up on the right wall, and cables hanging every which way - this industrial space is warmed up with oversized comfortable furniture and bright colors and plants.
Visualizer:Sitnik Vladimir
The brick walls really take center stage in this loft. They’re rich, a bit tattered, and they pop against that white vaulted ceiling. We love the mix of modern, retro, and classic style here - from the couch to the lamp and that big Persian rug.
Visualizer:Aurelien Jagla
This is as modern as lofts can get. Nice crisp bricks, a hanging loft instead of a beamed one, and concrete floors that have been cut into large tiles make this space unique.
Visualizer:Alejandro Samaniego W
We love the angles of this loft. The windows are slanted, the ceiling then slants back the same way - only to the vault upwards. The rest of the space is minimalistic, leaving the focus on the space itself.
Visualizer:Angel Lovera
We love the old feel of this loft. Not just the old pipes, shiplapped walls, or the rusty beams - but the hanging lamps, the retro inspired chairs, and the fridge looks like it’s out of the ’50’s.
Visualizer:CSandzerg
And finally a bit of whimsy! This loft is entirely built around a fish tank fit for any aquarium. Imagine living, eating, and cooking surrounded by such beauty from the sea. The incredible blue hue leaves you feeling refreshed and intrigued, and we love how the water glows against the bricks.
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
