Mezzanine levels create extra space by floating a room within a room. A mezzanine level’s midway position between floor and ceiling means that lofty dimensions can be utilised where space would originally have been wasted. Vertical space that might not lend itself to being split between two entirely separate floors can play perfect host to a lofted bed, a mezzanine dressing room or a dedicated home office platform. The space below the platform can then be used for another function, for living more spaciously, or create the opportunity to entertain company. These three mezzanine designs each bring their own ideas to the platform - and to the rooms that reside beneath.
Designer:Phoebe Sayswow Architects Ltd.
This is a micro flat that was completed in 2018, located in Muzha, Taiwan. It measures just 33 square metres and has three different levels.
A bedroom mezzanine level with a double bed overlooks a cosy living room. Steps from the lounge lead down a kitchen diner area and a bathroom.
On entering the home, we’re met by the sight of towering windows that open out onto a small balcony overlooking the city. The windows climb the full height of the three levels in the home. The staircase to the bedroom mezzanine are open tread so as not to obstruct the flow of natural daylight. Bespoke storage shelves and cabinets climb from the entry floor all the way up the open staircase, morphing into closets as they enter the bedroom.
The steps that lead down to a modern dining chairs and table set have been tiled to coincide with the bathroom decor, which also echoes the kitchen backsplash, creating one cohesive look.
The very top dining room step is floored with wood laminate to provide a warmer surface on which to sit - as the top step can also double as banquette seating at the dining table. The grey, white and wood dining set is decorated with a cactus and fruit bowl centrepiece.
A birds-eye view over the lounge/entryway from the mezzanine level bedroom shows just how small the footprint is.
The small kitchen nestles snugly beneath the raised bedroom.
The built-in wall shelves make use of every single inch of wall space, both widthways and vertically. The continuity in material gives the tiny home a wider appearance.
One single wall of storage has created stacks of home organisation opportunities.
Space-saving sliding doors close off the bathroom.
Fresh white walls help the flat feel more spacious. A unique wall clock adds a touch of wood tone - a cool mid century modern clock design with contemporary simplicity.
Pink grout adds character to the expanse of plain white tile. An indoor plant dresses the vanity shelf, potted in a pink and white planter.
A round vanity mirror breaks up the angular bathroom decor theme, contrasting with the rectangular vanity installation and rectangular basin.
Visualizer:Evgeniy Zhdanov
Our second home with a mezzanine level is a business-class apartment in Tribeca, Moscow. The loft style interior is a renovation in an old industrial complex.
The industrial style staircase to the mezzanine level is testament to the industrial heritage of the building. The metal framework and mesh balustrades have been coated in a bold green finish to add character. A green fabric sofa ties in with the colour. To go with the natural palette, the unique coffee table is what’s known as a Live Edge one, the likes of which you can get here . A long modern chandelier fills the upper half of the vertical space.
In front of the sofa, the television is mounted into a wall of media units.
The Scavolini kitchen is a combination of light wood tone and black accents. A central kitchen island is teamed with gold tipped kitchen bar stools .
A huge gold and black kitchen pendant light is suspended over the kitchen island .
A metallic teapot and a modern decorative vase adorn the surface of the breakfast bar.
An amazing mural crowns the tv wall decor , reaching high toward the rafters so that it may also be enjoyed from the mezzanine level of the home.
Dual level windows send natural light to both levels of the home.
Visualizer:MUS ARCHITECTS
Our third and last home interior with mezzanine is an apartment with a great location in the Wawel, Krakow. The small space was redesigned to be modern and functional, tailored specifically to the needs of the client. Space-saving built-in bespoke cabinets line one wall of the living room; nesting coffee tables mark its centre.
The compact home has a minimalist aesthetic. A white modern sofa , white floors and a white kitchen help open up the room.
Unique black framing adds geometry and dimension to the plain white decor.
A yellow area rug hums to the same tune as the light ash wood tone around the room.
A modern accent chair makes a great reading spot by the window.
Cabinet doors retract to reveal a television and a hidden book collection. Strip lighting below the tv cabinet lights another bookshelf with an elephant figurine .
Open tread steps lead up to the homes mezzanine level, echoing the other black skeleton shapes that levitate in the space.
The beautiful art on display here is a stretched canvas version of Lines Hold The Memories by Agnes Cecile which you can get here .
The black skeleton frames help to visually organise and emphasise elements in the interior composition.
The careful layout of the small apartment allows for a formal dining area, furnished with a minimalist dining set.
The one wall kitchen is backed with smooth white marble.
The white and wood tone decor continues in a minimalist bathroom .
Separate from the open plan living room, we’re presented with a fun child-friendly zone.
A mezzanine level resides in the kids’ room too, which holds two single beds. Towering stacks of storage units have circles randomly punched out of the cabinet doors to create a bubbly design. Recessed shelves climb between the cabinets to hold books and display much loved toys.
If you’re thinking of something different for your kitchen design, then think pink. A pink kitchen is a sure fire way to inject a boost of positivity and personality into an interior scheme. If you’re into brights then a hot pink backsplash could bring the colour blast you crave; for quieter tastes there are beautiful pastel pink kitchen cabinets that look divine finished with a white marble worktop. You can also easily add pink to an existing kitchen installation by introducing pink appliances and pink kitchen accessories, or even just a lick of blush paint. Here are 51 tips and tricks to make your kitchen design look rosy.
Visualizer:Valeria Voronova
Turn up the contrast. If your kitchen is going to be on show in an open plan scheme then you might as well make it pop. The light pink kitchen units and pink wall decor in this space sits atop black base units and black floor for a high contrast result.
Visualizer:Ruslan Kovalchuk, Mariya Chmut and Stephen Tsimbalyuk
Add in drama with dark cabinets. When we first think of a pastel kitchen we might think of an ultra light and airy space, but pastel pink kitchen units look just as good when teamed with black or grey cabinets and decor. The raw wood dining table situated within this L-shaped kitchen arrangement helps bring a quiet balance between the two ends of the colour spectrum.
Architect:Emil Dervish
Paint with light and shade. This all out blush pink minimalist kitchen creates visually interesting tone by using areas of light and shade. Strip lights around the frame of the backsplash and the ceiling perimeter help add dimension to the flat colour.
Source:Wren Kitchens
Accessorise pink kitchen decoration with warm accents. Gold lights and copper kitchen accessories look gleaming and gorgeous against blush pink. Wooden bar stools help add some warm rustic elements.
Designer:Charles & Eayrs
Give it just hint. It’s possible to find a hint of pink in white paints, greys and beige to bring just a delicate note of rosiness to a room. This simplistic interior layout is based on the traditional Japanese aesthetic of Wabi-Sabi. The idea centres around the acceptance of transience and imperfection, which can be translated as rustic understated elegance and aged beauty.
Visualizer:Sergey Klochkov
Balance out bold colour. These bright flamingo pink kitchen cabinets make a wild wall of colour, and yet the overall scheme still comes across as well tamed. A marble backsplash and countertop add sophistication to the arrangement. A black dining table and plush grey fabric dining chairs take the colour scheme down a couple of notches.
Visualizer:Denis Syrov
Use reflection to colour your cabinets. This inspirational kitchen design shows how you can introduce a subtle pink glow just by reflecting pink flooring or a pink kitchen rug off glossy white surfaced units.
Designer:TKA
Wood tone and pink are a match made in heaven. The softest, subtlest pink units and kitchen island bring just a hint of warmth to this white decor, and work in perfect harmony with the warmth of the wood herringbone floor. The unique kitchen island lighting adds interest to the space.
Source:Fantastic Frank
One pink accent wall can add a quirky kick to a plain open plan.
Source:Superfront
Dress the countertop with mini vases of floral blooms. A sweet pastel pink kitchen works well with nature’s greenery, and understated flora go well with the delicate look.
Source:Wren Kitchens
Coordinate with colour. This pastel themed kitchen is coloured by a gorgeous tile backsplash in a herringbone design and matching pink kitchen stools . A pink tea set, pitcher and planter pepper the shelves with colour coordinated accessories.
Designer:Colombo & Serboli
Go tropical. Push your pink feature wall into the bright coral end of the spectrum and team it with fresh green accents to create a totally tropical taste.
Designer:buro5
Take your pink scheme to new heights with a pink painted ceiling. This effect works particularly well in rooms with a lofty ceiling height as adding colour up high can help the space appear warmer. Beware painting a low ceiling in strong colour as the effect can be overbearing and make your room feel smaller.
Visualizer:Sara Margareta Hellman
Create a classic beauty. A pink kitchen doesn’t have to come across as ultra modern or quirky. This dusky pink kitchen has a beautiful classic vibe.
Designer:Gisbert Poeppler
Another coral and green example, but this time with strong black basenotes instead of a white background.
Source:deVOL Kitchens
Be original with your open kitchen shelving . This live edge wooden shelf looks the business against the warm tone of the kitchen feature wall.
Via:Le Creuset
Choose a reflective copper or gold plinth to underline soft blush units with a flash of class.
Designer:Sandrine Place & Baptiste Legué| Photographer:Julie Ansiau
A collection of teapots decorate the open kitchen shelving in this one wall kitchen , set against a backsplash mottled with a pink and blue mix.
Source:Ballingsolv
Natural tones of wood, brown leather and woven baskets complement the pink spectrum.
Source:Wren Kitchens
Create your own fabulous flooring design with flashes of pink. Check out this herringbone design floor that begins as solid natural wood tone before breaking away into planks of pink and white. The floor design ends in a solid white finish beneath a fresh pink and grey kitchen ensemble.
Source:Masterclass Kitchens
Arrange a feast for the eyes. This sugary marshmallow pink kitchen island looks good enough to eat. Dark grey units behind the accent island prevent the scheme from appearing saccharine. A diluted shade of pink decorates the neighbouring utility room.
Designer:Maria Stepanova
Strike a match. Clouds of coral pink colour this kitchen backsplash, matching perfectly with the colour block kitchen design.
Source:dosfamily
Mix it up. Just because you have a pink kitchen doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy every colour of the rainbow when it comes to your kitchen accessories. Whether they’re green, yellow, bright lime, red, turquoise, or all of those, you might be surprised at how versatile a pink backdrop can be.
Designer:Crosby Studios
Place pink against a solid black background for a seductive look. A plush black and pink floral kitchen rug makes this space look positively sumptuous too.
Designer:Peter Fehrentz
Add weight to a light pink kitchen with a concrete countertop.
Designer:Martins Architects
Surprise! This sombre slate grey kitchen design has a hidden secret. Push back the dark bifold doors to reveal an uplifting pop of flamingo pink units, countertop and backsplash.
Visualizer:Ipnosy Studio
Alternate the colour of wall units to make a pattern or a free-flowing design. Highlight the effect with under-cabinet strip lights.
Visualizer:Arama Studio
Blue tiles against a pastel pink kitchen makes an electric combo. Upholstered bar stools provide comfortable seating at the island.
Via:Chic Deco
Pick out a pattern in pink. The coral pink tiles of this kitchen backsplash , with intricate white pattern, introduce just the right amount of interest. A black kitchen faucet and concrete decor balance out the sweetness.
Designer:Lucy Glade Wright
Pink can work equally well as an accent in an industrial style kitchen .
Visualizer:Eleni Psyllaki
Continue coloured accents into a connected dining spot or open plan lounge. This kitchen diner displays a couple of pink scatter cushions over a dining banquette to neatly pull the whole look together.
Designer:Ema Bihor
Add softness and depth to a painted feature wall with a rag roll wash, like the effect behind these unique kitchen pendant lights .
Visualizer:ZOOI
Drop coloured cabinets down from the ceiling at varying heights over a peninsula.
Source:1st Option
Pepper a monochrome scheme with colourful pieces like fruit bowls or bar stools.
Designer:The Myer’s Touch
Work with what you’ve got. You can lift an existing white kitchen scheme with a relatively inexpensive pink upstand, some bright artwork and a statement rug.
Photographer:Goyo Izquierdo is Spaces and Light Photography
For a little more outlay you could replace worktops with a brighter option, maybe match up the plinths and apply decals to plain cabinetry. This kitchen design even has a pink sink to boot.
Designer:Sarah Maier
This solid wood kitchen island gets the pink treatment via a shiny new countertop, like icing on a cake.
Source:Masterclass Kitchens
Isolate a single stripe of colour. A pink range cooker with matching backsplash creates a shocking stripe through this white country kitchen.
Source:Cuisinella
A horizontal stripe cuts across this white kitchen as wall cupboards. A couple of media cabinets match the theme over in an open plan lounge area.
Source:Cuisinella
Perfect a patchwork of pink. This kitchen has a mix and match tile backsplash design, like a patchwork quilt. The patchwork tile effect repeats on the central kitchen island worktop too. Pink edged wall shelves, kitchen island drawers and a single bright wall unit in a dark niche also colour the room.
Visualizer:Tran Glee
Use large appliance to make a large statement. A pink SMEG fridge colours this kitchen.
Visualizer:Anna Fedyukina
Bring colour in through tinted glass kitchen pendant lights .
Visualizer:Alina Pershina
Rose pink makes an ideal hue for a vintage kitchen.
Designer:Design 4 Space
A little girl’s dream kitchen: This galley kitchen is pretty in pink and Hello Kitty themed accessories.
Designer:Nicola Bellot
Think big. Take a bright backsplash from the worktop all the way up to ceiling height.
Designer:Mal Corboy
This design goes big on pink cabinets, colouring the room with tall larder units and an expanse of wall cupboards.
Designer:Middleton
Pink kitchen curtains add a touch of summer cheer to even the greyest day. A huge kitchen clock over the lintel draws even more attention to the window treatment.
Designer:Mal Corboy
Light it up with a stripe of pink lighting.
Visualizer:Pikcells
Break up pastel tones with areas of rich wood tone.
Visualizer:Diễm Kiều
Even a very small kitchen can hold colour and pattern. Keep the look fresh with subtle muted tones and monochrome.
Visualizer:Pikcells
Paint an old wooden dresser in your favourite colour to bring new life to a tired scheme.
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
