Envision the sun in the sky and the glittering Mediterranean Sea lapping against a beach just down the road, as we take a long meander through five homes with modern Mediterranean style interior design. In true Med style, much of these homes are decorated with a cooling white backdrop and relaxed neutrals - but these chic spaces offer high-end styling that’s not found in a typical beachside villa. The rooms are uncluttered yet homey, with quality wooden furniture and natural accent pieces. Picking through this gallery of five inspirational home tours, we’ll see a mixture of new and old, like traditional wicker decor put with shiny modern lighting ideas, rustic stone feature walls and contemporary white concrete interiors.
Designer:Office4| Visualizer:Office4
Starting off with a summer house in Rhodes, Greece, we find a beautifully carved wooden coffee table in the centre of a white living room with yellow ochre accents. A macrame wall hanging echoes the natural coloured rectangular silhouette of the coffee table, and adds interest to a crisp white wall.
The modern L-shaped sofa has a built in side table at one end; it’s wooden top complements the other wood tone and natural elements in the room scheme.
The yellow ochre scatter cushions on the sofa are mixed with plain and patterned white pillows to give the room a more relaxed vibe.
A modern chandelier descends over the centre of the lounge area. LED strip lights are recessed into the ceiling and wall at one edge of the room, to distribute extra illumination along its whole length. The lighting strip also defines the walkway through the room, which leads from the entry door, past the lounge and into the kitchen diner.
Wood panelling wraps the lower half of a curvaceous concrete tv wall in the lounge.
A narrow tower of display shelves dress the blunt edge of the curvy tv wall.
Wood slats make a deep frame around a wooden doorway, giving it a unique and cosy effect.
Whitewashed rustic stone builds a kitchen diner feature wall. A tight cluster of smooth metallic dining pendant lights dangle in front of the rough stone wall. A touch of subtle colour is introduced via a pink accent dining chair at the round dining table .
fill the wooden centrepiece of the white marble dining table .
A circular rattan rug fills the floor of the white L-shaped kitchen .
Moving into the master bedroom we find another rustic stone feature wall, this time with climbing plants forging a green border where it meets the ceiling. LED perimeter lights shine down over the emerald leaves. More soft illumination is cast upward from a wide headboard design, accentuating the white painted stonework. A modern wall sconce glows against the wooden headboard, above a built-in bedside shelf.
A dressing table is positioned opposite the foot of the bed.
The bedroom lighting scheme also includes recessed LEDs below the bed base, and a pair of beautiful bedroom pendant lights suspended at one side.
The bedroom vanity setup that faces the foot of the bed serves as a tv wall on its opposite side.
Duotone curtains hang from a recess in the dropped ceiling.
Back behind the makeup vanity , Hollywood lights border the vanity mirror , which features a jewellery bar at the bottom of its frame. The vanity chair used here is the Wishbone chair .
Designer:Office4| Visualizer:Office4
The second of our five Mediterranean home tours has inspiration for a much narrower living room layout. An L-shaped sofa faces into a modern tv unit, adorned simply with white decorative vases against a white backdrop. Keeping the colour scheme simple prevents the room from appearing cluttered and closed in.
A freeform rug design edges across the room, spreading blocks of neutral colour below a brown pouf , and a wall mounted sideboard against a stone wall.
Six modern dining chairs line up along an unusual marble and glass dining table. A trio of dining pendant lights visually anchor the eating area in the open plan.
Recessed strip lights glow at the centre of the living room ceiling.
Designer:Office4| Visualizer:Office4
Our third stop is a living room with a decidedly circular theme. Rattan baskets dot one of the white concrete walls, a large circular tray holds candles by the sofa, and round coffee tables stand on a round area rug.
The decorative woven baskets are scattered in descending sizes across the blank wall.
Gold pendant lights hang at the end of the modern L-shaped sofa, highlighting its extended concrete base that’s used as a side table for the candles. The media unit opposite the sofa has a matching concrete base–and the same style of black seat cushions make a comfy bench at one end of it, which serves as seating for the dining table.
The dining ‘table’ is a suspended countertop. A pair of dining pendant lights hang low above its surface. Behind, a cane ceiling feature brings rustic texture and colour to the white kitchen.
Visualizer:Amir Cherni
We go next to a highly textured and mood lit rustic abode. The studio layout holds the bed upon a raised level of the open plan space. Down in the lower lounge area, a modern sofa is arranged in an L-shape with its twin.
Uplighters exaggerate a deeply textured stone wall in the living room.
Tree trunk columns tower around the bed, bringing the interior closer to nature.
Two concrete steps lead up to a faux fur covered bed. Rattan bedroom pendant lights hover at each side.
By day the textured decor may not appear quite as rugged but this remains a unique place, with something interesting to admire in every direction. The stonework from the lounge wall ebbs away by the foot of the bed, replaced by white concrete. The plainer walls allow the beauty of the natural log columns to take the spotlight.
Rustic wall decor hangs above the pillows in place of a headboard; a rattan side table echoes the circular form. A raw timber side table matches the bedroom columns.
Mature cacti push a refreshing green accent colour through the room.
Visualizer:Anna Sergeeva
Our last tour takes leave from the rough and rustic Mediterranean style, in favour of a more crisp and contemporary Med vibe. A simple round coffee table stands at a modern sofa in the lounge. At one side of the couch, two unique accent chairs sit as smooth as pebbles on the beach.
Two wooden accent chairs furnish the other side of the lounge arrangement, along with a small side table .
A dual headed swing arm wall lamp provides focussed lighting over the sofa.
Dried pampas grass plumes from a decorative vase; it’s impact is doubled by a decorative mirror propped behind it.
An ultra modern chaise lounge keeps a low profile in front of glass doors, so as not to obstruct the view.
A second lounge area opens up on the opposite side of a modern fireplace. A Vertigo pendant hangs above a crescent sofa.
Figurines decorate a side table.
The dining table set is pushed into the corner where two sets of patio doors meet. With the doors open, this becomes an al fresco dining spot.
The dining room stands open to a kitchen with an island.
Another set of figurines dress the dining table.
contrast with the ice white kitchen island. A white marble kitchen backsplash introduces subtle pattern and movement.
The black kitchen bar stools are complemented by a black decorative vase on the countertop and a black faucet.
sit right at home on an outdoor side table, next to some lounge chairs by the pool.
Patio doors retract to adjoin the interior and exterior spaces.
An olive platform bed features a winged headboard design inside the master bedroom, to keep the sleep space feeling cosy. Two simple wall sconces provide reading light above it.
An indoor plant dresses a plain corner.
The glass vase set on the floating media cabinet are the Échasse vases by Menu .
An artists mannequin poses at the opposite end.
Inside the bathroom, beige and mocha tiles pattern the shower enclosure. A mocha vanity unit floats against a smooth white marble clad wall.
Neutral colours fill a second double bedroom.
A feathered light shade adds a whimsical touch to the room. See more bedroom pendant lights .
Slimline pendants drop at each side of the bed.
A full length mirror is suspended from a rail that spans the width of the room.
Decorative items are displayed inside a wooden tray on the sideboard.
Stunning views stretch out in front of a freestanding bathtub .
A double sink bathroom vanity floats above a pebble floor.
The bathroom door is camouflaged with the wall for a streamlined look.
Headstrong inflexibility powered the concept of this modern home design, for the client had ideas that could not be remoulded by the architectural team at KWK Promes . The owner of the beautiful hillside plot wished only to copy the tame interior of his existing flat, which disconnected the living space from the garden by being on the first floor. So, with interior changes off the table, the team redirected focus onto the road that would lead to and from the home at the centre of the large plot. They explored how they could lift the path and wrap it around the clients immovable ideas, before returning it to garden level–and the ‘By The Way House’ was born.
Restriction often breeds the most creative of ideas. After clashing horns at the beginning of the project, the client and the creative team have ended up with a terrific amalgamation of concepts.
The simple home interior that was requested by the client remains intact, whilst the exterior of the home is a sharp and innovative shell, fully integrated with a specially designed private road that leads to and from it.
The light concrete road to the house moves through the trees of an old orchard.
On the other side of the house, a path down toward the river was designed to wave across the topography without the need to cut down a single tree.
The concrete road rises straight up where it meets the house, becoming its walls, upper floor and roof. The concrete becomes light membrane as it covers the top of the house, wrapping it three times.
Cars from the road enter directly into a garage on the ground floor.
The ‘wrap’ around the first floor, expands outwards towards the river view with each twist.
Because the client remained adamant that the main living space would be on the first floor, the architects searched for a way to reconnect the living room with the gardens. So, the architectural wrap was designed to unwind at this side of the building…
… The band becomes an elevated catwalk that connects the first floor with the level of the garden, before carrying on through the trees, down the steep bank to the river and the beach.
An expanse of glass opens up the back of the first floor, and the entire ground floor.
The glass ground floor maintains full connection with the garden, and contains a double garage, home gym, and a number of guest rooms.
Although not much of a consideration at the start, the road became the main motif of the project.
The customer’s wishes of a first floor living room resulted in incredible views that can be enjoyed in the most sociable area of the home.
It’s due to the clients unshakeable ideas that the architects worked toward connecting the first floor with the garden, and so the design gained so much more.
Floor to ceiling panoramic windows absorb all that the natural beauty spot has to offer. Glass balustrades along the modern balcony leave the river views unobstructed.
From down on the riverside, only the first floor of the home can be seen over the treetops.
The glass box ground floor maintains privacy amongst the greenery.
At the top of the hill, the home glows like a beacon.
The band across the home entryway forms some protection against heavy rains, and strong winds from the west.
The architects explored the idea of splitting the home’s ‘wrap’ at the sides to create more views, but the client ultimately decided it would destroy his sense of privacy.
Internal wood walls contrast with light concrete modern home exterior .
The separations in the ceiling that were created by the architectural banding were harnessed to conceal contemporary lighting strips inside the home.
Perhaps inspired by the end result of this unique piece of architecture, the client rethought his ideal functional interior. The final design is a crisp monochrome minimalist vision. A bold black sofa cuts an L-shape into a pure white minimalist living room , overlooked by an elegant black floor lamp .
A wall of mirrors is installed across the width of the home gym, reflecting the lush green views of the magnificent plot. The link with the gardens makes working out a much more pleasurable task.
An open and airy modern staircase design connects the floors of the home. A tall glass balustrade holds solid white stair treads with absent risers to create a floating effect. Dark wood partition walls divide up the floor plan.
In the minimalist bedroom , white wardrobes are installed in line with the external banding around the house. The resulting effect is clean and streamlined, and quietly exaggerates the unique architectural feature.
The modern bathroom is separate from the master bedroom, and enjoys its own stunning views of the river.
By night, artificial light and resulting shade only adds to the dramatic effect of the build.
Although at first the home appears to be secluded, it becomes evident that the riverside is a developed area…
… But nestled amongst the trees, this dwelling is well covered for perfect peace.
Ground floor plan.
First floor plan.
Drawing of the landscape terrain.
Home design including the path to the pier on the river.
Side elevation, illustrating the steep slope of the hillside plot.
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
