Orange accents lift the dark and sophisticated shades of this penthouse interior, designed and visualised by Neiman . The spacious home is set over 145 square metres, located in Rybalsky, Kyiv, Ukraine. The dark woods that cover the floors and make up the en vogue slat feature walls are accompanied by grey decor and fabrics. Stone slabs bring texture into the mix, as well as contributing natural streaked and mottled pattern. The home lighting scheme creates an intimate ambiance through perimeter lighting, spotlights and well placed LED strips under cabinets, inside closets and trimming the staircase design. Come on in and look around this fine example of a penthouse, a sumptuous scheme awaits.
A large modern sofa makes the first splash of orange, right in the centre of an open plan living space. The bright piece of furniture is melded with the rest of the dark interior by the addition of grey scatter cushions. It is also grounded by a soft grey area rug with a smart border design. Black nesting coffee tables fill up the space left void by the L-shape of the sofa. A small side table serves the side of the sofa chaise extension.
A one wall kitchen with island is situated directly behind the orange L-shaped sofa. Dark wood units fill the full height of the back wall for half of its length; a countertop cuts through the other half, which holds the kitchen sink.
The island cooker hood is a cylindrical chimney design for a streamlined look. The oven is located directly under the hob.
A grill and coffee maker area integrated into the larder units on the rear wall, which add a little shine to the dark kitchen design .
There is a dining table wrapped around two sides of the central kitchen island, which seats four diners at its L-shape. The dining chairs sport two different finishes to keep things interesting. An open tread staircase design rises from the open plan main room. Large indoor plants fill the space created beneath it.
The handrail at one side of the staircase is actually a slice made right out of the drywall. LEDs fill the recess with a bright glow. More lighting strips illuminate the edges of the treads. Perimeter lighting draws attention to the wood slat feature wall behind the tv in the lounge.
Two dining room pendant lights fill the space over a rectangular table. Another wood slat tv wall adds character to the room.
There is also a stone feature wall in the dining room. The deep texture of dark grey stone evokes a high end look. Two dark grey planters hold a rejuvenating plume of greenery.
A couple of modern fruit bowls dress the centre of the dining table, and provide an opportunity to throw in a little colour.
One wall of the dining room is lined with cabinets and a countertop with sink.
White interior doors sit flat and flush with white hallway walls.
There is a wood slat accent wall behind the bed in the master suite. The gaps between the slats reveal a dressing area with closet in the space behind.
A chic black bedside table lamp accessorises the unit by the bed. The bed is dressed with monochrome bedclothes and orange pillows.
Another black bedside unit and lamp twins on the other side. The platform bed is upholstered in plush grey fabric, and a grey area rug softens the surrounding floor.
The walk-in wardrobe space behind the wood slat headboard wall has been fitted with a comprehensive closet system of garment rails, shelves and accessory drawers. The open fronted closet is trimmed with LED lighting to illuminate the choices.
Photographic art is propped at floor level. A pair of planters hold mature cacti. The doorway to an ensuite master bathroom lies to the right.
A black framed picture window bathes the modern bathroom in light. Two chrome towel rails descend from the ceiling at each of the twin basins.
The double sink bathroom vanity hugs the floor, with tall vessel basins towering on its top. A black stone backsplash is struck through with white vein.
Inside a second bedroom, a smaller layout holds an orange toned platform bed. Subtle black bedroom pendant lights dangle over small white bedside units.
The wood effect headboard feature wall is lit by perimeter lighting.
A shower room is split by concrete and stone cladding.
Black fixtures punctuate the light grey decor.
One bedroom has been decorated with an abstract mountain mural for a younger member of the family.
Orange pillows and an orange desk chair add a blast of energy to the grey room design.
The kid’s study area has been kitted out with fitted cupboards and shelving units to tidily house the necessary study items and hobby supplies.
A low freestanding media unit serves below the tv in the second double bedroom.
Flush fitted media units fill the tv wall in the kid’s room. Neon lights stripe the adjacent wall.
The tv wall units are backlit to add extra glow in the room, as well as to illuminate a small library of books. Knitted pouffes provide seating in front of the tv, on top of a soft circle rug. A knitted throw is on hand to snuggle up in whilst watching a movie or getting lost in one of those books.
Dusky moody colors and natural materials fill this 66 square metre apartment in Moscow, Russian Federation. Wood effect wall panels hug the interior space, adding a look of warmth and texture. The home was designed and visualised by Cartelle Design , based around the needs of a young couple. There is a glass wall bedroom that features a study area and a glass wall ensuite bathroom. The apartment is blessed with the luxury of a separate dressing room too, with a glass fronted closet design. An open plan lounge-kitchen-dining room provides a sociable living space, great for spending time together at the end of a working day, or in which to entertain.
A modern sofa , upholstered in mauve fabric brings colour to its dusky surroundings. One of the scatter cushions is coloured to coordinate with an adjacent blue accent chair . A light wood look coffee table tones with the laminate flooring in the apartment, and with the wood effect wall panelling throughout.
The wood wall panels gives the modern interior a feeling of warmth, as it hugs around the perimeter of every room. The wood cladding fluctuates between full height panels and half height boards.
The same light wood effect has been used in the creation of some customised items of furniture too - like a bespoke window seat and breakfast bar in the kitchen diner area.
Soft powdery blue fabrics and a deep seafoam green stool tone gently with the mauve sofa in the lounge. The modern coffee table holds a planter to bring in an extra spray of green.
The tv wall decor is actually a custom built storage wall, with a bookcase located at its outer edge. Electrical wires are concealed behind a faux stone panel, above a wooden base.
A single track of directional lights run through the centre of the ceiling space, throwing illumination over both the living room and the kitchen diner. A black vertical radiator takes up a spot between two generously sized windows in dark frames. In the entryway, a row of black closets span one wall.
The entry door has been painted a muted shade of blue to coincide with the accent chair and scatter cushions in the living room.
A recessed storage space, featured at the end of the hallway closets, emits a warm glow in the home entryway.
In addition to the generous run of hallway closets, we find a small dressing room hidden away. This is accessed via a door in the living room, just off the bedroom. A row of black closets flank one wall - which back onto those found in the hallway. A glass covered closet occupies the end of the tiny room, shining with the golden glow of warm white LED lighting from within.
A modern wall sconce looks like an eclipse in motion on the dark wall of the living room, which has the dressing room on its other side.
The tv wall acts as a partial privacy screen between the lounge and a glass wall bedroom.
A dining room pendant light provides illumination over the breakfast bar.
An artist’s easel takes a spot in the natural light by the windows.
The chandelier over the breakfast bar lights one half of the kitchen.
Black kitchen units are situated against a solid painted dark wall, creating a shadowy effect.
The kitchen backsplash os equally dark, but features golden lifts within its geometric pattern. The golden tones complement the light wood breakfast bar attached to the outer row of cabinets. A slatted wood panel adds texture around the kitchen bar stools .
A home office area is included inside the bedroom, seated by the window. A double bed with a traditional style tufted headboard dominates the room. The bed is flanked by two small side tables and two eye-catching bedroom pendant lights .
The window curtain slides all the way along a concealed pole, which gives the impression of a much larger window.
Behind the platform bed , the headboard wall is deep green painted wainscot.
A striped floor rug picks up on the green tones in the room, and the green stool at the entry hall can be glimpsed through the bedroom’s glass wall.
The glazed wall to the other side of the bedroom peeks through to the living room, providing a pleasant interior view from the home office area.
We also discover a glass wall ensuite bathroom in this space, where beautifully patterned floor tiles become part of the bedroom decor too.
Dark grey wall tiles clad the back of the shower, whilst muted green wall tiles lift the scheme elsewhere. A black toilet and flush plate keep the scheme punchy, along with a contemporary side table in a ruddy brown finish.
A second bathroom is located by the home entryway. This bathroom features a separate black bidet, wall mounted beside a black toilet. Raw concrete shower walls run into a swathe of small sea green tiles.
This bathroom also contains a utility area, with a stacked washing machine and tumble dryer tower inside a wood casing unit.
A black and wood vanity unit nestles between the shower enclosure and the utility tower casing. Mirrored bathroom cabinets keep the clutter of toiletries clean out of sight.
Back inside the ensuite, the modern bathroom vanity unit follows the same black and wood aesthetic. This time though, a green vessel basin sits on the bathroom countertop. A huge illuminated vanity mirror hangs above the ensemble.
The section of green wall tiles accentuate the colour of the unique bathroom sink , and attractively frame a heated towel rail.
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
