This double wall copper accent fruit bowl grabs our attention this week.
Each measuring just under 80 square metres, these modern one bed apartment interiors are fresh and welcoming, with a crisp sense of style. The three interiors each have their own personality and colour scheme going on, but what they do have in common is a great attention to how decor can be utilised to create a cohesive environment, and increase the perception of scale. The designs are also great examples of how space is best sectioned - keep scrolling to the end of each apartment tour to see floor plans, including an inspiring before and after layout for home interior number three.
Designer:Zrobym Architects
Apartment number one is a Brooklyn apartment, measuring in at 70.5 square metres. An abundance of natural wood tone and jute fill the interior with colour warmth and serene vibes. Small black accents keep everything looking crisp, like the bar stools at the kitchen breakfast bar, a round coffee table in the lounge area, and the lighting throughout.
Planters of cacti grow around the open plan room, springing up greenery at regular intervals amongst light serene decor.
A botanical accent chair adds a little more nature and greenery to the mix.
Black dining room pendant lights provide the base note in the eating area. An oval dining table complements the outlines of Gubi Beetle chair s. A rustic fruit bowl makes a table centrepiece. See more unique fruit bowls .
Two kitchen bar stools pull up at the kitchen peninsula as a casual dining spot. A black faucet ties in with the black linear suspension light over the bar.
Black legs stand tall beneath an entryway table , opposite black framed closets. The contrast between the dark closets and the light wood finish of the adjacent kitchen helps build depth and dimension in the long room.
Bench space is limited in the small kitchen , but the peninsula provides extra prep space.
Although the apartment is a one bed home, there is also a dedicated home office that could potentially be fashioned into a guest room. For now, the desk by the window is joined by a neat sofa and small side table .
A ladder bookcase and a low level storage unit completes the minimalist home office furniture. A linear lighting arrangement strikes black lines across the white ceiling.
The small grey and white bathroom is fitted with sleek wall mounted pieces to increase the sense of space. Just one style of tile cohesively covers the floor, walls and bath panel.
A linear chandelier tops a relaxing bedroom design, where the only pop of colour comes from an olive green bedstead.
Pale grey accents build a softly layered look.
A different pop of green colours the ensuite. This time, a pale sage green colours the bathroom sink area.
The floor plan illustrates how the size of the study, and its proximity to a shower room, would make it a practical guest bedroom.
Designer:Binar Studio| Visualizer:Binar Studio
Our second home design is in Odessa, Ukraine, measuring a slightly larger 75 square metres. Glass doors open up around the lounge to make one large and airy living room.
Glass cabinets for dishes help the room appear more spacious. The glass also helps reflect natural light from the windows.
A comfortable reading chair and floor reading lamp resides in one corner of the room, by a peaceful wall painting.
Red kitchen cabinets are the stand out feature in the open plan room.
In the bedroom, perforated closet doors build texture.
Eye-catching wall sconces are placed each side of the platform bed .
In the home entryway, wardrobes have been built using the same red material as the kitchen units to create a flowing colour story right from the front door.
Wooden elements lift the look of a monochrome bathroom.
Simple modern wall sconces have been installed as bathroom vanity lights . Shelf lights brighten a shadowy recess.
Floor plan.
Architect:Oleh Knyazyev
Our third and last apartment interior has a total area of 74.1 square metres, located in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine. A modern sofa has been placed through the centre of the open plan to divide the floor between a lounge area and kitchen.
The grey sectional sofa is a low backed design to ensure that the room still flows as one, and makes conversation easy between the kitchen-diner and lounge.
An arched doorway presents an interesting feature in the architecture of the building, bringing eye-catching design where there is no decor, colour or elaborate trim.
A rectangular dining table and modern dining chairs stretch out behind the length of the sofa, in contrasting white and black finishes.
A unique modern chandelier waves across the ceiling.
Stunning views rush into the dining room.
The curves of an elegant glass vase shine in the daylight.
Grey gloss cabinets weight the base of the kitchen design, whilst white cabinets lightly cross the top.
A clean white worktop underlines a light backsplash.
Built-in appliances maintain the sleek finish of the kitchen.
A pure white walkway replaces the original separate dark hallway of the home.
In the bedroom, white decor is visually warmed through with the introduction of wooden wall panels. The natural timber panels bring texture to the upper part of a headboard feature wall, whilst a terrazzo border speckles the lower quarter of the room.
Blue and pink tones come in via a piece of modern wall art, and teal scatter cushions lean against a cosy upholstered grey headboard. A modern small side table displays a traditionally styled desk clock and books.
Pink paintwork accentuates another arched doorway.
White marbled panels streak the bedroom tv wall.
Floor plans from before and after the apartments renovation, illustrating how the space was opened up from its previous arrangement of separated living spaces and a centrally placed bedroom. The new layout has made way for an airy entertaining space, a walk-in closet for the new bedroom, a new entryway closet, and a larger bathroom.
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
