In the chic haunts of Paris, style is elegant yet comfortable. This goes for clothing fashion and home interiors alike. Just as we’re inspired by the Parisian catwalk to fill our wardrobes, inspiration from fabulous French home interiors spreads across the globe too. Europe has been looking to Paris since the reign of Louis XIV, when luxury goods came under royal control. Today, it’s not the French royal court that’s in position as the arbiter of taste and style but the visualisers of these three sophisticated home concepts. Come with us as we tour luxurious Parisian chic living rooms, beautiful dining rooms, tasteful kitchens, and fashionable bedrooms - Oh là là!
Visualizer:Elemental Design
We enter our first Parisian home in the living room, where generous windows bring in uplifting natural sunlight. Above the lounge, a modern chandelier hangs from a classic ceiling rose; its opaque white finish melds softly with the warm off-white wall stucco.
A curved sofa design gracefully skims the perimeter of the room, embracing the edge of a chic, circular stone coffee table. A dividing wall between the lounge and the kitchen contains two arched shelving units, constructed inside to add elegant architectural interest. A built-in planter makes an attractive bed for indoor plants.
On the other side of the round coffee table , a rounded armchair brings an earthy brown hue into the mix.
The inviting armchair is the Pacha lounge chair , designed by Pierre Paulin for Gubi.
The floor level is raised beneath the dining area, which grandly defines the space. The construction of twin arches is repeated on this side of the dividing wall to serve the dining room with a decorative touch. A round mirror complements the arches, whilst a rectangle dining table sharply contradicts the architectural curves.
The dining room connects openly to an L-shaped kitchen, which carries an understated, tasteful aesthetic in natural wood and clean white cabinets.
A beige upholstered bed interrupts the predominantly white bedroom decor scheme. An interesting undulation in the headboard wall is picked out in the same shade, with a stylish bedroom pendant light layered in front.
Made-to-measure wardrobes keep the bedroom layout simple and streamlined.
A round rug circles the bed and ends beneath a modern media unit. A half-height TV wall divides the sleep space from a dressing area.
Black shelf inserts provide dark punctuation throughout the fresh white scheme.
A soft grey feature wall attractively defines the recessed vanity table area. A round wall mirror brings a reflection of light into the nook.
The kids’ bedroom is the stuff of children’s dreams. A kids’ gym is at the ready to burn off some energy and a cute wall mural guides the way to a cosy play attic above the bed. See more inspiration for kids’ beds .
Green accents colourfully mark out kids’ bookshelves and a reading nook by the window. The eye-catching kid’s chair is a Serie Up 2000.
More precious book storage is tucked beneath the staircase that leads to the play bunk.
A kids’ desk slots in underneath the bedroom window, fashioning a peaceful spot for homework.
Visualizer:Quelle Studio
The next Parisian chic home has a lounge layout that’s constructed with curves. A curved sofa sits upon a round rug, where three curvaceous nesting tables assemble. An arc floor lamp rounds out one side of the arrangement, whilst a modern magazine holder drops inverted arches at the other.
A sculptural, curvy chaise lounge chair bends beneath a piece of striking wall art.
Within the same large living space, a second lounge area is shaped with a more linear aesthetic, including a rectangle rug and a contemporary linear sofa. The slimline, minimalist lamp is a Sampei floor lamp , designed by Davide Groppi and Enzo Calabrese.
A half-height dividing wall sets a third lounge area apart from the previous two. An intriguing mobile and a unique small side table infuse the space with artistic influence. A large area rug calms the ensemble with a cool silvery tone.
The dividing wall makes a central mount for the TV. Elegant display shelves flank either side.
Line art supplies a focal point above a modern console table.
Indoor plants and an intriguing table lamp adorn a second stylish console table.
The dining room is situated at the centre of the large living space, perfectly placed as a congregational spot for guests. A trio of dining room pendant lights drop eye-catching black wireframe discs along the large dining table, where modern upholstered dining chairs seat eight people.
The kitchen is a wide U-shaped installation with an island at its centre.
Subtle white marble countertops complete the wooden kitchen island , whilst a busier vein tops the grey base units that surround it. See more ideas for marble kitchens .
Three wooden bar stools meld with the natural timber kitchen island. Upper cabinets and open kitchen shelving match in honey-coloured grain.
The master bedroom is an avant garde design, with blue accents and a plethora of arches. A blue bedroom rug spreads the accent colour over heritage parquet flooring.
The end of bed bench has an unusual bolster cushion design, which complements the narrow arches that shape the unique headboard.
A full length mirror takes the arch theme to the opposite end of the room.
A designer bedroom chair catches the eye with a fabulous, scrolled profile.
Visualizer:Arina Pisareva
Our final modern french interior design is a light-filled home with bold black elements.
A gilded mirror regally crowns a traditional fireplace.
In the kitchen, black units make a stark statement.
A gold linear chandelier visually anchors the dining spot in the open plan.
The bedroom is a light and romantic decor scheme under a pretty mother of pearl pendant shade.
Black wall lights draw interesting black linework across the soft white wainscot headboard wall.
A tall pocket door gives entry into a walk-in wardrobe.
At the foot of the bed, a gold vanity mirror brightly accessorises a black dressing nook.
City views sweep around a spectacular kids’ play space with a hanging bubble chair. A black accent chair marks the kid’s workspace.
A double sink bathroom vanity area is fashioned with two modern pedestal sinks and en vogue racetrack-shaped bathroom mirrors .
takes advantage of its rare position by fully absorbing 270-degrees of unobstructed beach views through massive edge-to-edge windows. Whilst the villa enjoys this spectacular position, it is conveniently located to enjoy easy accessibility of the main road in just 2 minutes drive, giving the homeowners the best of both worlds. With 5 Bedrooms and 6 Bathrooms, the owners can comfortably open up their home to extended family and friends as overnight guests. The contemporary 3 storey villa also boasts a large freeform infinity-edge pool on an expansive terrace, a massage room and a separate spa, beautiful tropical gardens and lush manicured lawns.
Completed in 2018 this fabulous 1713 square metre villa stands on a 2600 square metre plot on a coastal hillside. The sloped site is thick with tropical vegetation and palm trees that give the home a lush green backdrop. A magnificent azure vista unfolds in front with far-reaching views of the sparkling ocean and clear blue skies.
A large and curvaceous freeform infinity-edge pool curls around the front of the property, which gives the swimmers a feeling of connection with the vast ocean that rushes toward the foot of the hill. Great rocks protrude through the sides of the pool to further cement the property’s relationship with its environment.
walls are built outward from the great rocks to form the unique villa. A waterfall gushes down from one of these exterior stone walls to make an eye-catching feature at the head of the pool and a relaxing soundtrack for the outdoor lounge areas.
A wicker chair takes up prime position on an island inside the pool, which provides perfect seclusion for reading, contemplation, or meditation in the peace and quiet.
Sun loungers are built into the terrace area beside the curvaceous swimming pool. Custom-made base pads bed down inside a curved recess in the deck.
The expansive pool terrace provides multiple spots for outdoor lounging. Pockets of comfortable seating are situated around it to offer various viewpoints over the beach below.
The seaside terrace also makes an ideal location for a spot of morning yoga.
At night, the wide terrace comes alive with atmospheric outdoor lighting that makes a tempting setting for a party.
Trees in the lawn help to divide up the large deck, softly buffering the pool area from the house.
Inside the modern villa, a modular sofa is pulled up to the retractable windows to take in the panorama and revel in the sea air. Matching ottomans break away to form a conversational seating layout or a footstool . A live-edge coffee table is positioned centrally to hold cold drinks.
The TV stand is situated off to the side of the windows, should the homeowners ever tire of their exceptional view.
The indoor lounge area stands open to a luxurious dining room . A loose arrangement of modern dining room pendant lights span the length of the wooden table, whilst a matching trio of pendants are straightly aligned along a marble kitchen island behind.
The wooden dining table is surrounded by modern dining chairs that seat up to 10 guests for dinner.
The dining room doors can be drawn back fully to connect the dining space with the pool terrace for an alfresco dining experience that is not at the mercy of the elements.
An impressive, wide staircase design sweeps up through the house.
Upstairs, we come to the first bedroom, which is furnished with a romantic 4 poster bed and red accent cushions.
Sheer drapes keep out the bugs when snoozing with the balcony doors open.
Clear glass balustrades fade from sight to leave the dazzling ocean vista entirely unobstructed. This means that the homeowners don’t even have to roll out of bed to appreciate their prime location.
Inside a luxurious bathroom design, the bathtub is raised upon a stone platform where it can best absorb views of the blue horizon. A linear bathroom sink underlines a different glorious view of the lush green hillside. A wide, full length mirror appears to double the room size.
An ensuite bathroom is decorated with bordered jute rugs and natural wooden elements that are not only stylish in the bohemian sense but promote a feeling of relaxation.
In the second bedroom, the rustic stone walls of the villa provide an interior focal point behind a modern grey upholstered bed . Pink flowers bring bright colour and delicate beauty to the unique bedroom decor scheme.
A third bedroom employs colourful African art as an eye-catching headboard wall feature.
Still, it is Mother Nature who rightfully claims the limelight.
White bed linen freshly finishes the luxurious tropical bedroom aesthetic.
A unique bathroom sink commands a small shower room.
In this enviable bedroom suite, a rustic platform bed makes an impressive stage. Luxe golden tassels hang from the 4 poster bed frame.
A wooden console table is custom-made to precisely fit the space, spanning a wood clad wall between the bed and a walk-in wardrobe. White orchids elegantly adorn the hand-crafted unit, alongside a small table lamp that ignites evening mood lighting.
Sea views prevail.
The birdseye view of the property illustrates how the curvaceous pool design is actually an echo of the main body of the house.
First floor plan, including the 100 square metre swimming pool and 569 square metres of exterior space.
Second floor plan with a further exterior area of 158 square metres.
Apartment floor plan.
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
