This neoclassical interior design scheme pushes the boundaries of bold design with confident black marble elements and sculptural furniture. Visualized by Milana Ruslanovna , this luxurious apartment features a stunning open-plan living space with custom-built shelving units and a chic neoclassical kitchen concept. An enormous, traditional ceiling rose crowns the lounge area with exquisite carving, while panel molding dresses trendy greige walls with a smart aesthetic. Pendant lights, wall sconces, and kitchen island lights are chic yet understated, and rugs take a backseat to eye-catching statement chairs and tables. The bedroom is a plush, high-end haven, and the bathroom a place of absolute luxury and relaxation.
A modern, curved sofa forms the elegant centerpiece of this symmetrical neoclassical living room layout. Its white upholstery appears clean and pure under the sunlight that pours through large black-framed windows. A black accent cushion punctuates the fresh white seating.
Wood herringbone flooring covers the entire open-plan living space to create a cohesive link between the sitting area, dining space, and kitchen.
The curved sofa rests at the edge of a plush living room rug. The rug’s soft greige colorway gently complements greige paintwork around the perimeter of the room.
A unique coffee table lays down a heavy, rugged stone component. Its striking texture makes a hard juxtaposition with the elegant neoclassical decor scheme. Coffee table books serve as casual accessories.
Chic panel molding trims the room, framing a wall-mounted TV and two modern wall sconces.
Deep crown molding disguises the curtain rails.
Two black sculptural chairs flank a bold black media console unit. These are Etcetera lounge chairs by Jan Ekselius for Swedish brand Artilleriet
The formal dining space floats between the sitting area and kitchen in the open plan arrangement. Black marble display shelves serve as a bold visual anchor for the eating area. The shelving unit also doubles as a light-permeable dividing wall between the living room and the hallway.
A large but understated dining room pendant light hovers elegantly above the round pedestal dining table.
The marble dining table features a matching Lazy Susan and a ceramic planter at its center.
The neoclassical kitchen benefits from a long island with a dining bar.
Black bar stools seat up to four people at the dining island.
A large kitchen island chandelier lights the full length of the countertop.
An enormous, intricately molded ceiling rose gives the subtle dining table pendant light a grand presence.
Wine glasses are dramatically displayed within a column of backlit shelving in the kitchen.
The black marble display shelves also conceal structural columns.
A large art print is framed by panel molding in the hallway.
A backlit decorative wall mirror burns brightly in the home entryway, completing an attractive vignette with a modern upholstered bench.
Open kitchen shelving is backed with mirrored panels to reflect light.
Exquisite moldings edge the kitchen island lighting .
A white marble waterfall countertop encases the kitchen island.
A matching white marble backsplash patterns the back wall of the kitchen with fine gray veining.
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The neoclassical bedroom is a large and airy space with high ceilings and stunning decorative moldings.
A moon-like wall light glows above a curved headboard. Two unique bedroom pendant lights descend upon round black bedside tables.
Interior doors are camouflaged within the wall molding so that they almost disappear from view. Only their black hardware gives them away.
The black tufted end-of-bed bench is complemented by a dark bed throw.
A pair of back bedroom chairs are teamed with a small side table to form a conversational seating area between two large bedroom windows. Monochrome artwork fills the blank space between the glass. Sheer white voiles gently filter the sunlight.
The translucent side table is topped with a stack of chunky coffee table books, a small decorative vase, and a ceramic incense burner.
A curved media console table makes a fun addition to the TV wall. A glass vase displays a small floral arrangement.
The bathroom is a luxurious space, clad from floor to ceiling in smooth white marble slabs. A freestanding bathtub is elevated upon a raised platform floor. A ribbon of LED light draws attention to its stage. A contemporary chandelier spotlights the bathtub from above.
Two small side tables are teamed with the freestanding bathtub to give the homeowner a place to put toiletries and towels, or wine and candles. A sculptural vase adds a unique touch.
A tower of recessed shelving houses a larger collection of toiletries, as well as a sweet-smelling reed diffuser and a mini decorative vase.
A black wall-hung toilet and bidet set make dark contradiction with the light, panel-molded bathroom walls. The black sanitaryware set is matched by a black marble wet wall inside of the shower space.
Brass bathroom fixtures provide a subtle, warm sheen around the pale room.
Open shelves provide a decorative element to the shower space. LED perimeter lighting adds a moody glow.
Frameless, sliding glass doors seal off the shower without a fuss.
Glass globe bathroom vanity lights hang in clusters, like shiny jewels.
The marble double sink bathroom vanity melds with matching white marble walls.
A custom-cut, frameless vanity mirror is illuminated around its edge. The linear glow joins with the clustered bathroom pendant lights to create a stunning light feature.
A combination of greige, beige, and brown shades creates a calming interior decor scheme, but how does this muted palette translate into interesting, modern spaces? In this gallery of two contemporary home designs, we’ll witness neutral decor that is applied with modern flair. Our first featured home design is a contemporary apartment interior with an open-plan living space. Rich brown accents add depth to beige and white surroundings, while texture, form, and art build intrigue. Our second interior concept is a spacious apartment with chic furnishings and a high-end appeal. In this space, curves and arches add smooth elegance and fashion an inviting flow.
Visualizer:Shadi Saaed
Inside our first featured home, a greige linear sectional sofa , a bordered area rug, and tonal wall art create a warm grouping against a fresh white backdrop. Scatter cushions, a round coffee table , and a unique leather chair bring in richer tones of brown.
LED perimeter lights define the edge of the lounge space with a cozy glow. Heavy drapes frame full-height windows.
A large indoor plant thrives beside the living room windows, growing a vibrant splash of greenery that reaches over the couch. Wall-mounted figurines make playful silhouettes across one wall, creating a unique focal point.
Opposite the sofa, a wall-mounted TV is flanked by two tasteful columns of display shelves. Decorative vases and books adorn the slimline stacks.
A marble pedestal dining table places a clean white accent against a wood-paneled feature wall. Black dining chairs encircle the white table with dark contrast.
Display shelving gives the dining area an interesting backdrop that also serves as useful storage. An elegant white pendant light is suspended high above the table, which helps to anchor it in the open-plan living room layout. See more ideas for dining room pendant lights .
In the master suite, a textured beige bedroom rug complements a wooden platform bed. The headboard ends against the wooden bedroom door to create one uninterrupted flow of smooth grain.
A decorative wall mirror is mounted tight against the ceiling line to create a precisely tailored aesthetic. Perimeter lights accentuate unique headboard wall decor.
A mirrored door slides across the fitted wardrobes, leaving garments partially on display. A bespoke desk/vanity table is situated by the window where it can benefit from natural light.
The bathroom is a place for unwinding. Neutral colors and soft lighting build a calming ambiance.
Backlit shelves glow gently inside the shower space. Reeded glass shower screens add texture and light play.
The vanity unit adds a moment of warm wood tone, which is repeated in the bathroom door. A custom-cut vanity mirror spans the full width of the wall.
The second bathroom carries a similar aesthetic. This time, a round mirror complements the circular vessel basin.
Indoor plants add a soothing natural element.
A wall-hung toilet leaves floor space clear, which makes the small room feel larger.
Visualizer:Abd-El Rhman Elghandor
Our second modern home interior features a refined palette of beige, brown, and greige. Rounded silhouettes soften the contemporary essence of the home interior, creating a welcoming space with an easy flow.
A racetrack coffee table sits in front of a curvaceous sofa design. An assortment of glass vases creates an elegant centerpiece.
Two brown lounge chairs darkly flank the light sofa. An eye-catching floor lamp offers bright task lighting.
A plush living room rug lays out a subtle pattern. Behind the seating arrangement, a row of rotating panels lightly divides the living space. On the other side of the room divider, there is a dining room and a second lounge area.
The second lounge area is a cozily compact space with a U-shaped arrangement of curved sofas and chairs. A small tree breathes life into the compact area.
A round rug anchors the furniture arrangement and draws a tonal link with beige scatter cushions. Modern pendant lights are clustered above to create a sculptural point of interest. Fluted wall panels shape the perimeter of the small seating area, where they gently cradle linear wall sconces.
Nesting coffee tables form a center point between the sofas and barrel chairs , making this a small area into a comfortable, social hub. Small side tables nestle in between the chairs and couches to keep drinks close at hand.
A racetrack shaped dining table stands between the two lounge areas. Indoor plants inject greenery and life into the neutral dining room decor scheme.
Modern dining chairs seat up to eight people at the large dining table.
Arched motifs decorate a modern console table . A decorative vase, a small sculpture, and wall art fashion a rich brown and beige vignette above it.
The beige and brown upholstered dining chairs create a soft, tonal arrangement. Their black framework sets down a heavy visual anchor. A beige area rug adds a soft and welcoming feeling underfoot.
A small lamp and a glass vase filled with greenery provide the dining table centerpiece.
This comfortable seating area is furnished with a modern curved sofa design. The couch is set against a slatted backdrop under a decorative arch. Black linear wall sconces darkly flank the arch and a striking piece of monochrome artwork.
Opposite the curved couch, slatted wall panels create an attractive mount for a TV. A floating TV stand underscores the screen with a thin line of pale wood tone. LED perimeter lighting highlights the textured focal point.
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
