Neoclassical decor first emerged in 18th-century Britain and France, drawing from classic Roman and Greek architecture and art. It originally highlighted ornamental columns and reliefs, gilted accessories, plush swags, and opulent furniture. As time moved on, the neoclassical interior style evolved to include chic modern pieces that gently meld with the classical influence. Now, the transitional neoclassical interiors that we feature here today have a bolder and sometimes more minimalist modernity driven through highly ornamental surroundings. The juxtaposition of uber contemporary against intricate classical detailing creates inspiring spaces that are firmly planted in the present, with a wistful glance over the shoulder to the elegant past.
Visualizer:Kut Victor & Ivan Petechel
In the first of our three featured home interiors, we visit an impressive, lofty ceilinged living room that is blessed with a parade of dramatic double doors. A large area rug gathers the the sectional sofa and living room chair at the centre of the large room, beneath low hanging modern pendant lights.
A fireplace flickers warmly amidst the cool white decor. A white marble topped TV stand occupies the wide alcove on one side of the hearth, whilst a matching sideboard fills out the other.
The tufted modular sofa is detailed with copper embellishments, which add an unexpected twist to the pale upholstery. A piece of modern abstract art draws coppery brown tones to wall space behind the couch.
In the kitchen, a contemporary dining room pendant light descends upon a modern table. Two simple yet stylish wall sconces light the wall nearby.
Rounded modern dining chairs and a unique dining bench team up with the oval dining table to make a curvaceous set.
The unique dining set backs directly onto the kitchen island , which is surrounded with a white marble upstand to prevent water escaping from its sink area.
A minimalist brass faucet elegantly serves the integrated marble sink.
A modern chandelier helps to visually anchor a small sitting space, which lands on a round rug . A small sofa and matching sage green lounge chair face each other in a conversational arrangement across a round coffee table.
The seating area sits in audience to a wonderful grand piano. A second, matching modern chandelier is hung in the piano room, where it waits to cast a spotlight on the talent.
The modern home office is furnished with abstract, minimalist furniture. White marble blocks support a simple wooden desk top, whilst plain wooden wall shelves float without brackets or ornament.
A minimalist window seat is flanked by linear, glass fronted storage units.
A grey swivel chair compliments the subtle grey vein in the marble accented desk design.
In the master bedroom, a freestanding headboard wall moves the upholstered bed into the centre of the room. A modern wall sconce illuminates each side of the wood clad volume, casting soft light over two round side tables .
A third wall sconce lights up the corner of the bedroom, where a bedroom chair makes a comfortable spot for reading or dressing.
A working fireplace gives the bedroom a luxurious visual and physical warmth. A modern painting draws the eye up to appreciate the generous ceiling height of the room.
Inside the bathroom, a double sink bathroom vanity and twin bathroom mirrors create a privacy screen between the door and the bathtub.
The shower enclosure pushes the freestanding bathtub into the window light.
Classical door moulding and deep crown moulding give the bathroom an opulent finish.
The second, smaller double bedroom features the same grey upholstered bed design set upon an understated grey bedroom rug .
Identical black bedside tables wing the upholstered headboard , and another bedroom fireplace flickers at the foot.
This time around, glass fronted closets add light storage to the room.
Visualizer:Nikita Binkevich
Next, we travel to a home in Moscow where a unique textured rug makes a big statement beneath an arc floor lamp . A linear light track slices up across an attractive trim of highly decorative coving.
A gold coffee table harks back to the gilded trims of 18th-century neoclassical design. 3D wall art plays upon the idea of classical stucco relief.
Statement lounge chairs dash boldly contrasting black and white print into the arrangement.
A low sideboard divides the open plan living room between the lounge area and the dining space. A trio of graceful counterbalanced pendant lights illuminate the length of a white marble dining table .
Square-framed dining chairs create hard linear contrast with the smoothly curved racetrack outline of the stone tabletop.
A tall plant stand supports the cascading limbs of a majestic bonsai tree.
The fabulous tree curves around the window reveal to merge with the view, which can be observed from a romantic window seat.
Visualizer:Ivan Honcharenko
In our final home tour, futuristic tube lights strike parallel tracks of searingly bright illumination across an exquisitely decorative neoclassical ceiling treatment. Below, a cushiony tufted sofa fashions an L-shaped border around the lounge area.
A round coffee table largely fills the centre of the space, which is minimalistically softened with a plain grey area rug.
A contemporary fireplace lays low across the marble clad TV wall.
Black window blinds darkly shade an impressive dual aspect window. Traditional panel moulding smartly trims fresh white painted walls.
Two biscuit-brown lounge chairs warm up the cool white and grey lounge palette.
A set of narrow shelves fill the sliver of wall space left over by the window to achieve a fully-fitted and customised look.
Behind the lounge, a large dining room chandelier pulls wide across the table.
The upholstered dining chairs surround the table with chunky modern silhouettes.
Fight household clutter while making your home more functional with an attractive storage side table. Multifunctional furniture is the space-saving hero of any home – essential for small rooms and large rooms alike. We’ve scoured the web for our favorite side table designs that have convenient storage space built right in, each one selected with decorative potential in mind. Find the perfect storage side table to use in living rooms, at the bedside, near the entryway, or wherever you could benefit from a little extra everyday organization. There’s something here for every style and every budget.
Black Side Table with Storage Drawer
A mid-century silhouette meets a modern silky black finish with this gorgeous accent table design. A single drawer provides ample storage space within. In the living room, this may be a place to store remotes and magazines. In the bedroom, it might be a perfect stash spot for phone chargers or jewelry dishes.
Side Table with Book Storage
Designed by Schmahl + Schnippering for Danish design brand Woud, the Sentrum Side Table features a folded metal base perfectly tailored to hold items like books and magazines. This modern side table is perfect for placement in living rooms and waiting areas but would also make a wonderful companion for your favorite reading chair.
Black and Gold Side Table with Storage
On-trend black and gold finishes give this side table an especially luxuriant vibe well-suited for interior themes ranging from classic to contemporary to glam. Two spacious drawers provide impressive capacity for storage.
Square Side Table with Storage Shelf
Open shelves offer another convenient way to expand storage in living spaces, bedrooms, and beyond. Use to display decorations or pair with decorative baskets to keep essentials right within reach when you need them. This gorgeous table design features a tray top to keep small items in place, equipped with a gold-finished base that straddles the line between glam and industrial.
Side Table with Hidden Storage
The handsome Monolit side table by Ethnicraft keeps its storage capabilities cleverly hidden for a minimalistic look. Simply remove the tabletop to reveal a spacious compartment below. This piece is made from durable solid wood supported by a geometric matte black metal frame.
Small Side Table with Book Storage
Bauhaus influences and Japanese minimalism come together in the Curved Side Table by Kristina Dam Studio. This piece puts your favorite coffee table books and magazines on display for easy access – or it can be used at the entryway, its open compartments the perfect size to hold a pair of shoes. Durable steel construction allows this small side table to double as a stool.
Myles Modern Side Table with Storage
This black-finished solid oak side table glimmers with rose gold hardware. An open storage shelf provides easy access to essentials or smart display for decorations, while the deep drawer provides organization for any clutter that you want to store away.
Side Table with Can Drawer Storage
Woven cane drawer faces give this tall side table a natural aesthetic with classic mid-century undertones. Brass handles provide just a touch of high-end glamour.
White Side Table with Storage Shelf
This attractive white side table features solid mahogany construction, painted in refreshing white to complement contemporary and coastal interior themes. Brass details lend classic elegance and raffia-wrapped surfaces protect the finish. Use the open lower shelf for storage or display.
IKEA Side Table with Storage
Need a place to store soft items like throw blankets, accent pillows, and plush toys? This basket-style side table is a stylish answer from IKEA. White finishes allow for easy coordination while the geometric wire construction allows you to easily see which comfortable items you have inside.
Ceramic Top Side Table with Storage
The well-refined Tracy side table by Louise Hederström pairs industrial elements with sophisticated contemporary finishes. The perforated drawer face especially stands out – equipped with a leather pull for classic contrast. Use the drawer and the open shelf to organize items at the entryway, in the bedroom, in the living room, or elsewhere.
Narrow Side Table with Magazine Storage
This compact table features an especially narrow footprint for easy placement throughout the home. This piece features a metal frame finished in airy white, the interior formed into a convenient rack to hold magazines, books, or even a piece of artwork. Handles at the side make this piece easy to move or rearrange.
Frame 35 Side Table with Storage Drawers
Frame 35 is a tall side table by Søren Lassen, an especially functional addition to the iconic Frame series. Two crisp white drawers are supported by matte black metal framing, the high contrast creating an intriguing two-dimensional effect sure to capture the eye and start conversations.
Ferm Living Long Side Table with Storage
The unique Plant Box side table is a true multipurpose design that can adapt to your changing decor needs over time. This piece features a large box-shaped body supported by a thin metal frame, topped with an optional wooden tray to serve as the tabletop. The interior provides a tremendous amount of storage. The construction is fully weather resistant and can even be used as a planter.
Side Table with Open Storage
This charming side table by Blu Dot features a half-round tabletop, allowing the open cubby portion to protrude slightly for easier access to your everyday items. The interior compartment includes a cutout to accommodate chargers and power cords.
Kartell Round Side Storage Table
Anna Castelli Ferrieri’s iconic Componibili Storage Unit is a smart multipurpose design with endless uses around the home. This piece can provide storage for offices, bedrooms, bathrooms, and more, all while standing at the perfect height to double as a convenient side table.
Round Red Side Table with Storage
Add a dash of color to your interior while keeping clutter neatly stowed away. This playful side table features a round top and long dowel legs, a capsule-shaped opening allowing for easy at-hand storage. This design is also available in black or blue.
Industrial Orange Side Table with Storage
Industrial styling meets bold modern color with this unique side table. The top is made from strong tempered glass, allowing a clear look at the colorful storage drawer below. An open shelf expands the storage capacity even further.
Yellow Locker Side Table with Storage
This playful side table design is shaped just like a miniature school locker, and it works a lot like one too. The lock is fully functional – a great way to keep items tucked securely away from small children or clever pets. Choose from four bright color options including yellow, blue, teal, and orange.
Geometric Side Table with Storage
Whimsically named Robot, this side table by Finnish-British design studio &New features a creative geometric base that strikes a unique silhouette from every angle. Inside the table, a large storage compartment offers space for fabric bins or loose items.
Side Table With Ped Bed/Storage Bin
The modern Tavolino Side Table by MiaCara includes a built-in pet bed located in the base – but for those who don’t have pets, it makes a perfect space to keep throw blankets or to store a child’s soft toys. Choose from four easy-to-coordinate color options.
Blue End Table with Storage
This bright and vivacious side table includes an open shelf with a cord cutout in the back, and a spacious storage drawer below. The blue finish is a playful option for modern interiors – but this piece is also available in red, white, and black to suit a wider variety of decor themes.
Blue Rattan Side Table with Storage
Wrapped in navy rattan, this charming side table is a natural fit for nautical and coastal decor themes among so many others. This square side table includes an open lower shelf for decor or storage.
Stackable Side Table with Storage
Tomo is a playful side table by Yokozeki Ryota, composed of a durable and easy-to-clean polypropylene made from recycled materials for eco-friendly appeal. It can even be used outdoors! Choose from four pastel color options.
Pink Side Table with Storage
Smooth satin finishes and gorgeous brass-plated hardware ensure the Elora side table will fit easily within even the most high-end interior theme. Behind the cabinet door, two shelves provide ample storage for essentials and clutter. Choose from three sophisticated colorways.
White and Gold Storage Side Table
Clean white finishes are given a glam treatment with the addition of dazzling gold hardware. The double-drawer face actually opens into a single large drawer to store items of all sizes. This piece is also available in dark grey.
Umbra Small Side Table with Storage
Umbra’s sleek Bellwood side table features a bucket-like storage container on the bottom, framed by an arching wood support that holds the small oval tabletop above. Cord management hooks are built into the framing so you can enjoy a tidier charging experience for all your devices.
White and Wood Side Table with Storage
A glossy white cabinet and dazzling brass-finished legs bring modern elegance to this storage side table while the drawer faces showcase all the whimsical beauty of natural wood. Use to bring a sense of sophisticated warmth to your favorite space while expanding your storage capabilities in style.
White Side Table with Storage
Woven details and bamboo-style construction give this storage side table a charming globally-inspired aesthetic. Gold-finished pulls and foot caps lend a touch of luxurious shine. Two drawers and an open lower shelf provide plenty of space to stash your essentials.
Scalloped Small Side Table with Shelf
The lovely Eden side table offers tremendous personality with a super-compact footprint. An open lower shelf doubles the surface area available to use.
Sandstone Round Side Table with Storage
This gorgeous side table is inspired by the opulence of early mid-century Paris, its hammered frame finished in antique gold and its double-decker tabletops finished with weighty sandstone veneers. Use the bottom shelf for storage or decorative display.
Mirrored Side Table with Storage Drawer
Mirrored surfaces allow this storage side table to gleam in the light to bring instant glamour to any space. This piece features two storage spaces – the mirrored lower shelf and the mirrored drawer.
Gus Wooden Side Table with Drawer
The beauty of natural walnut takes center stage with this straightforward side table design. Use the open lower shelf for easy access and stow away clutter in the convenient drawer. This timeless design offers long-lasting appeal for any decor theme.
Edge Side Table with Hidden Drawer
A subtle lip encloses the sculptural top of this handsome side table to keep smaller items from rolling off the surface. Below, an open shelf allows space for display – hidden within this shelf is a concealed drawer to provide hidden storage for all of your miscellanea or personal items.
Round Side Table With Storage Tier
For storage that feels more like display, the Jolie accent table features a raised two-tier design to highlight your favorite coffee table books or decorative items. This piece features a classic mid-century look, its tabletops finished in walnut veneers and its legs finished in weathered antique brass.
Upholstered Side Table with Storage
For a standout statement piece that combines cozy Danish design with modern technology, the Audacious Side Table is sure to delight. This piece is upholstered in channeled polyester along the exterior doors that slide open to reveal a small shelf and convenient USB charging ports.
Weathered Oak Side Table with Shelf
This sturdy solid oak side table celebrates the beauty of simplicity. The rich grain pattern has been emphasized by a unique cerused finishing technique to give the surface a weathered and windswept look. This piece features a long, narrow form to provide ample storage space within a conservative footprint.
Drum Side Table with Storage
A stool, a storage basket, and a chic side table – this design by Umbra Shift can do it all. Use the convenient cutout handles on the side to move this storage side table from task to task.
Arc Swivel Side Table with Storage
This side table by Ditte Vad and Julie Begtrup hides its storage capabilities in a unique way. The tabletop itself rotates open, allowing you to access items from the storage compartment within – all without needing to remove the items you have already placed on top. Choose from oak and walnut finish options.
Jens Risom Magazine Side Table
Created by the legendary Jens Risom in 1949, this geometric side table looks as fresh and relevant as if it were designed just yesterday. This piece includes a built-in magazine storage rack, perfect for displaying decorative coffee table books.
Light Wooden Side Table with Storage
Finnish design studio KOKO3 created the Lempi side table with a lighthearted touch, its handcrafted construction expertly honed for a perfectly soft and inviting look. This piece is made from solid ash in a weightless finish, each grain lightly visible as it traces across the surface. An open lower shelf allows space for storage.
Side Storage Table with Metal Bin
For a striking industrial look at an inexpensive price, this square side table provides a dependable option. The wire basket at the bottom is ideal for soft items like throw blankets and pillows.
White 3-Tier End Table with 3 Baskets
X-shaped trestle construction and creamy white finishes make this storage side table a flattering complement for farmhouse and cottage chic interiors. This piece comes with three woven hyacinth baskets included.
Side Table Set with Storage Basket
This side table set includes two storage baskets with removable wood veneer tops. Fill with soft items like blankets, pillows, and plush toys or stack the smaller table inside the other to save space between uses. This set is available in a range of wood finish options to suit interior themes like industrial, farmhouse, coastal, and more.
Narrow Mission Side Table with Storage
Solid wood construction ensures this mission-style side table will last a lifetime with proper care. The drawer is made with high quality dovetail construction, the narrow lower shelf surrounded by slats to keep your objects neatly in place.
Solid Wood Side Table with Tray Storage
The unique CB Tray Rack Side Table features a durable solid walnut frame and two removable walnut trays that slide along smooth brass runners. Use the trays for serving or for storage.
Marble Top Large Side Table With Storage
A genuine white marble tabletop brings a luxurious touch to this solid rubberwood side table design. A lower shelf provides open storage while a spacious drawer provides an area to stash away clutter.
Wood Side Table with Magazine Storage
Coffee-colored finishes and subtle brass details lend exceptional warmth to this mid-century inspired side table, its storage capacity bolstered by an included vegan leather sling. Use the sling to store books, magazines, rolled throw blankets, and other items.
Round Side Table with Basket Storage
Slim framing makes this round storage table a breezy solution for smaller spaces. The tray features a subtle lip to keep small items in place while the large storage basket provides plenty of storage.
Outdoor Side Table with Storage
Need a stylish way to store away outdoor essentials on the patio? This patio side table is made with a durable weather-resistant teak wood top, a sliding drawer hidden below to keep your outdoor throw pillows and accessories tidy and organized.
Outdoor Side Table with Storage Bin
The gorgeous Salsa Pedestal Table by Fermob offers bright and stylish color, treated with UV-resistant finishes for enduring beauty outdoors. This piece features a storage compartment in the base to keep items organized – use this table to hold planters and gardening supplies, food and barbeque accessories, or beverages and bottles.
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
