Inspired by the work of Jeff Koons, this fun balloon dog tape dispenser supplies sticky tape from its back via a cutter on its tail.
Dark living room decor is a daring choice. It makes an instant impact and exudes a self-assured personality. Dark furniture silhouettes emerge subtly from the shadows, whilst more colorful accents seem to gain an electric effect. Home lighting takes on a new level of importance, offering not only general illumination but precise highlights, elaborate spotlights, and visual warmth. This saturated approach creates a cozy cocoon that feels like a hideaway from the outside world. A place in which to retreat, relax, and recuperate. In this collection of 40 inspirational modern living rooms, we’ll explore an assortment of dark decor palettes with bright statement pieces, textured focal points, and exquisite design.
Visualizer:Alexey Savchenko
Highlight the main event. A glowing fireplace used to be the main event in years gone by but now we gather couches and armchairs around the TV. Make a black TV mount and media unit stand out against a black wall by installing LED strips around their edges.
Visualizer:Abbas Abbasov
Add a buzz of energy through a black living room design with electric blue accents.
Visualizer:Nastia Perchyk
Another electrifying dark living room decor scheme with bright blue accent pieces. See more exploration of the electric effects of color in dark spaces here .
Visualizer:半山空间
Dark design schemes lead to projector-friendly living rooms. Darkly saturated surroundings build a home cinema experience where all eyes are guided to the movie.
Visualizer:Alexandr Kishlari
Interrupt a dark and shadowy living room decor scheme with an uplifting flourish of living greenery. Grow a small tree or shrub from a built-in plant bed to conjure a bespoke, courtyard look.
Visualizer:Nazar Tsymbaliuk
Green courtyards add a sense of zen to a dark living room design. See more of this zen-inspired home interior with strong stone accents here .
Visualizer:Andrey Vladimirov
Break out of the darkness with a pop of red. Whether you opt for just a few ruby red scatter cushions or a pair of modern lounge chairs in red upholstery, this color inclusion will completely shift the look of an all-black living room scheme.
Visualizer:Tamizo
Alternatively, create an island of red at the core of your black living room with a red living room rug, red modular sofas, and a matching red coffee table design.
Visualizer:Highlight Design
Shape an elegant aesthetic with a large and luxurious chandelier. Fine details will sing out against the dark backdrop.
Visualizer:Igor Sirotov
Play with texture. This long and linear dark living room design is offset by a lighter, textural feature wall. A textured area rug complements the focal wall.
Visualizer:Design Rush
Say yes to yellow accents to instill a feeling of warmth and joy into a black living room. Go big with a designer sofa, yellow ottoman, and matching lounge chair. Textured feature wall provides a great back drop to the aesthetic living room .
Visualizer:Nom Bureau
Create zoning with areas of light. This black living room draws eyes to the sitting area with a light gray couch, whilst the black kitchen design employs a highlighted backsplash wall.
Visualizer:MV+
Go gothic with deepest black boiserie walls and a blood red tufted couch. Hang a classically inspired chandelier, wall sconces, and gilded picture frames to finish.
Visualizer:Serge Somkin
Defy the dark with ruby red accents , like the bright glow of this mysterious modern fireplace.
Visualizer:One Tone
In this red couch living room , tall windows and wide open spaces balance out the visual weight of a dense black background.
Visualizer:Highlight Design
Balance dark decor with soothing beige elements, This beige modular sofa arrangement gives the black living room a light heart, held gracefully in place on a round rug.
Visualizer:buro511
Don’t underestimate the warmth of wood. A wooden floor treatment, a single wooden coffee table, or an attractive log storage area for a wood-burning stove will ignite visual warmth in a dark decor scheme.
Visualizer:IQOSA
A wood-clad ceiling fashions an all-encompassing wooden canopy.
Visualizer:ZARYSY
Dark green elements grow a rich and captivating aesthetic that works particularly well when applied in proximity to a glorious green garden view.
Visualizer:Anna Fedyukina
Conjure up rich red and green contrast with punchy red decor accessories and a plethora of healthy indoor plants.
Visualizer:Evgeny Shkilniuk
Hang the moon in the darkness of your living room decor with a spherical pendant light.
Visualizer:Omega Render
Highlight the beauty of dark wood tone wall cladding and built-ins with a concealed ribbon of LEDs.
Visualizer:Mustafa Emnaina
Strategically placed floor lamps and table lamps transform a dark room.
Visualizer:Igor Sirotov
Go oversized with ceiling lights to install awesome impact.
Visualizer:Buro511
Warm a dark decor scheme with cozy rustic accents. See more rustic living room inspiration.
Visualizer:Samir EL-Nagar
Reflect natural light into your dark space with custom-cut wall mirrors.
Visualizer:ONE TONE ARCHITECTS
This mirrored wall is situated directly opposite the wall of windows to maximize natural light. It also doubles the perception of space.
Visualizer:Darya Trishkina
Industrial style decor goes hand-in-hand with a moody palette.
Visualizer:Yana Prydalna
Make characterful imperfections your best friend. See more wabi sabi interior design.
Visualizer:Metod Kulčar
Be minimal and mindful with your layout.
Visualizer:AM Design Studio
Half-and-half. If you’re not ready to go all in with a dark aesthetic, split your living room palette down the middle with lighter wood tones and wall stucco.
Visualizer:render.camp
A light-filled, glass wall living room presents an ideal opportunity to indulge in darkness.
Visualizer:Oktobianto DP
Sweeten dark gray and black room decor with splashes of delicious tangerine.
Visualizer:Jonathan Nicholson
Curate a restrained living room design with a statement couch color, designer chairs, elegant artwork, and a chic living room chandelier .
Visualizer:Aglaia Interiors
Jump on the muted greige color trend to soften stark black and charcoal decor.
Visualizer:Diff Studio
A neoclassical living room design soaks up a black decor scheme. Add the luster of gold for a luxurious high-end appeal.
Visualizer:Alexandr Kishlari
Concrete tiles add a cool factor to shady gray decor schemes.
Visualizer:Mihail Grinceac
Carve out boxes of tonal interest with black, white, and gray elements.
Visualizer:HotWalls
Install a stone feature wall for a rugged wow factor.
Visualizer:Dzhemesyuk Design
Add a slice of glamor with a pale gold 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
