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Luxury modern homes are a symbol of sophistication and status. They’re designed to offer a perfect balance of comfort, functionality, and impressive style that stands out from the rest of the neighborhood. Impressive components include exceptional architectural details, creative exterior cladding, cantilevered volumes, grand front entrances, and striking fenestration. Outdoor spaces feature courtyards, sparkling swimming pools, expertly landscaped gardens, and outdoor living rooms that are geared toward relaxation and entertaining on a large scale. Here, we’ll look at a variety of modern home designs that are individually tailored to their discerning owner, from stark, brutalist-inspired designs to luxuriously welcoming family abodes. Let’s take a look at their unique features and breathtaking beauty.
1. Luxurious Los Angeles Hillside Home With Beautiful Views
Standing on a beauty spot in the Pacific Palisades foothills of LA, this 17,000 square-foot modern home has terraces and a feature staircase that rise from the natural contours of the environment. Immense glass walls drink in sunlight and breathtaking vistas.
2. The Contemporary Home Of A Majestic Pre-War Rain Tree
This Singaporean home has a huge pre-war rain tree in its landscaped garden. The home is focused on the tree’s presence, which is observed through glazed walls that fully retract and offer a seamless indoor-outdoor connection.
3. A Modern Pitched Roof House On Portugal’s West Coast [Video]
In Aveiro, West Portugal, this coastal house belongs to a multigenerational family unit. The external structure is compact with a sharply pitched roof. Wood cladding and white render create high contrast across the facade. Glass-sided balconies soak in the panorama.
4. Mid Century Modern Style Home In Silicon Valley
A gabled profile, floor-to-ceiling windows, and wood paneling give this home a distinct Californian mid-century modern vibe, reminiscent of an Eichler home. The glazed walls seamlessly link the living room and master bedroom to a family-focused patio area.
5. A Spectacular Seaside Tropical Villa [Video]
3-stories of edge-to-edge windows absorb 270 degrees of beach views at this contemporary villa. A freeform infinity-edge pool and sweeping sun terrace are cantilevered over the coastal hillside, which is lush with tropical vegetation and palm trees.
6. A Sprawling Modern Home in Bangkok
This long, linear home design offers an expansive floor plan to accommodate every member of the family with their own personal space. Located in bustling Bangkok, this modern household offers a slice of serenity, away from the masses.
7. A Monolithic Argentinian House Set In Stone And Concrete [Video]
In Argentina, this brutalist-style concrete house design places a gray monolithic mass on the green landscape. Rustic stone walls periodically break the concrete lines, adding texture and interest. Patio areas extend the living space and raise plant-filled beds.
8. A Luxurious Dream Home Overlooking the Sea in Mykonos
Named after the mythological Greek idea of immortal paradise “Elysium”, this mansion spans 7,500 square feet on a 43,000 square foot plot. Elysium has a helipad, gym, two private pools, nine bedrooms, ten bathrooms, and an iPad-operated home control system.
9. A Beautifully Landscaped Brutalist House [Video]
Limited fenestration and solid, brutalist blocks give this Housten-based home a fortress-like appearance. The entrance to the 2900-square-foot home design is tucked inside the two overlapping walls at the front. Once inside the protective walls, a courtyard sanctuary unfolds.
10. Curvilinear Home Design In A Forest By The Sea
The ‘Waterfall house’ sculpts clean white curves through a dense forest landscape, which parts to reveal a sparkling sea view. A water feature cascades from the cantilevered second floor. A huge infinity pool seems to reach the horizon.
11. Connecting With Family and Nature at The Totoro House [Video]
A unique home with a fun space-age look, which was inspired by the futuristic architecture of the late 1950s. This quirky design promotes a connection with the environment, by dissolving boundaries between interior living spaces and a welcoming garden.
12. A Contemporary Urban Residence In Brazil [Video]
With a base of exposed concrete and a steel-clad upper, this Brazilian home builds a bold presence. Tall hedgerows shield the 42-square-meter residence and its manicured gardens from the street.
13. A Peaceful Japanese House Surrounded By Greenery [Video]
This peaceful Japanese house in Hiroshima city belongs to its designer. The irregularities of the site include a large tunnel that penetrates Mt. Eba. Abundant greenery distracts from the urban atmosphere.
14. A Beautiful British House Set In A Lush Orchard [Video]
Claywood House in Hampshire, England is a wheelchair-friendly abode with flush thresholds, wide hallways, and low windows. The accessible residence won House of the Year 2022 at the British Homes Awards.
15. A Hillside House In Indonesia [Video]
Bedded cozily into its green, hillside environment in Senggigi, Batu Layar, this modern house boasts fantastic views over the ocean. The tree-filled terrain grows a green canopy that shelters the property from the view of higher ground.
16. Incredible Modern Lakeside Home In Canada
30 feet above Sakinaw Lake in British Columbia, this luxurious 380-square-meter vacation home has an L-shape arrangement under flat roofs. The roofline extends over a wraparound terrace to create covered outdoor living spaces that can be utilized comfortably in burning sunshine or light rain.
17. Family Compound For Two Brothers In China [Video]
Designed as a luxury family compound for two brothers and their extended family, the 1700-square-meter Flowing Garden House is composed of a main communal space and two private units. The communal spaces are focused around a central courtyard with a serene pond and trees.
18. A Home Designed To Make You Forget About Time
Designed to promote mental presence, the Forgetting Time House is all about balance. Areas of openness and enclosure have been created around a huge courtyard with uplifting greenery and a pool, where life slows down.
19. A Lush Vietnamese Villa Built To Accommodate Multiple Generations [Video]
This three-generation family home was designed to combine a traditional Vietnamese lifestyle with a more modern, multicultural way of living. Feathery veils of creepers create natural pockets of privacy along the terrace.
20. A Luxurious Terraced Villa With Pool In The Mediterranean [Video]
A deluxe 1,260 square meter villa in Son Vida, Palma, includes a large outdoor swimming pool and south-facing multi-level terraces. The stepped terraces follow the topography of the hillside, which is commonly referred to as the “Beverly Hills of Mallorca”.
21. A Swanky Swiss Villa On The Shores Of Lake Geneva [Video]
Rolling views of pristine lawns and a lush green grove bestow a peaceful essence on this three-floor deluxe villa, near Lake Geneva. The 2,000-square-meter home includes eight bedrooms, a theater, and a wellness area with a hammam and gym. A separate villa on the property accommodates the homeowner’s guests.
22. Breathtaking Villa That Opens Its Windows To New Zealand’s Serene Landscape [Video]
The massive windows and wide deck of this villa maximize a stunning panorama of Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown, New Zealand. The home is located on the sustainable development, “Waiora”, in the exclusive Forestlines gated community.
23. A Modern Luxury Home In Spain With A Stone Facade [Video]
Shining white render cuts cleanly above a base of rustic stone walls in this modern home build. The stacked, three-story arrangement reflects in huge a swimming pool that wraps the perimeter. Mini pools shimmer amidst patio slabs, exaggerating the water’s reach.
24. A Modern Rammed Earth House That Emphasizes Sustainability [Video]
Rammed earth gives this modern structure reduced solar heat gain, which keeps the temperature a comfortable 7 and 10 degrees cooler than the climate of Gujarat. Using sustainable building practices from our past, the 3000-square-foot house blends sympathetically with the natural habitat and farmlands.
25. Unique Family Hive Home In India
The 600-square-meter ‘Hive’ family home features a metal skin of geometric blocks, inspired by the homeowner’s career in machine-making and the structures found in honeycomb. The decorative screens create magical light play across the home interior.
26. The Lucknow Project – A Modern Mansion In Disguise
This large modern home design in Lucknow city was broken into smaller fragments to integrate modestly into its tightly packed neighborhood. The decorative screens that shade the interior are based on traditional ‘chikan’ embroidery.
27. Curvilinear Architecture with Landscaped Gardens
In contradiction to the box-like modern architecture that the homeowner had previously experienced, this Indian home design has silky, curvilinear architecture. The design flows in harmony with the contours of its habitat, and complements a predominantly outdoor lifestyle.
28. A Concrete Home Design That’s Skillfully Secluded From The City
Elegant frameless windows and a pretty, landscaped garden counterbalance this brutalist-inspired concrete home design. A narrow stream of water trickles through the home, concluding at a large swimming pool.
29. Modern Farmhouse
A cubed stone volume and rich wood cladding bestow visual warmth on this sleek example of modern architecture. A black pitched roof smartly crowns the structure, while a rectangular swimming pool dominates the outdoor living space.
30. A Modern Black House In Australia
In Melbourne, Australia, this two-story home displays a linear minimalist aesthetic at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac. A cool blue swimming pool pushes close to the perimeter of the understated exterior and a carefully cultivated garden. More black houses here .
31. Beautiful Modern Spanish House With Courtyards And Pool [Video]
A horizontal program of concrete & stone volumes, courtyards, and terraces, this 905-square-meter modern house has an elongated profile with a flat roof. The swimming pool lays flatly across the landscape, echoing the long line of a concrete sun terrace.
32. State Of The Art Spanish Villa With Panoramic Views
A state-of-the-art modern home, Villa La Toca features a 390-square-meter illuminated terrace with a rounded 59-square meter-swimming pool and wraparound views. An illuminated staircase leaves the bright stage, dropping into a tree-lined descent.
33. Mediterranean Villa With A Fusion Of Modern & Andalusian Architecture [Video]
Villa Victoria is a meld of modern and Andalusian architectural influence with indoor and outdoor water features and attractive gardens. An L-shaped infinity pool defines the construction of a social sun patio. Heated outdoor living spaces offer opportunities for evening soirees.
34. Impressive Luxury Villa In Spain With Landscaped Gardens [Video]
This residence boasts an enviable position in the Sotogrande development, along with some of the most extravagant properties in Spain. Its contemporary exterior is filled with classic elegance, stylish sophistication, and state-of-the-art technology.
35. A Modern House On A Slope In Spain [Video]
Overlapping planes construct this 985-square-meter home, which negotiate the topography of a rocky Spanish hillside. The winged floor plan concentrates the view towards the Mediterranean Sea. Rough white concrete bands and warm wood cladding accentuate interlocking levels and large terraces.
36. A Geometric House In Exposed Concrete [Video]
Spanning 693 square meters, this home has far-flung views of the valley in Bragança Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil. Board-formed concrete and wood-slatted window shutters give the home exterior texture and tone. Graceful stilts support the base of the structure, while cantilevered volumes form oblique edges.
37. Golf Course Views and a Striking Exterior Make for a Modern Marvel
Curves and ellipses shape this extraordinary yet compact modern home and swimming pool, which is located at the edge of a golf course in Valencia, Spain. As well as being incredibly striking, the curves expand the sense of space.
38. A Brazilian Art Collector’s Home With A Luxurious Glass Swimming Pool
The glass pool was the most challenging and integral part of this home design, which is a 477-square-meter duplex in São Paulo, Brazil. To make the client’s swimming pool dreams come true, the pool became a unique living room feature.
39. Sea Views And Stone Walls Shape A Luxury Modern Home In Brazil
Inspired by the Western Wall in Jerusalem, this 5,200-square-foot oceanside home displays the same peachy greige stone, brought together with natural timber. The Pedra da Gávea mountain makes a breathtaking backdrop.
40. A Modern House On A Challenging Sloped Terrain [Video]
A glazed elbow links the two oblique volumes that make up this modern home in Santa Maria Da Feira, Portugal. The glass corridor bridges the challenging undulations of the landscape beneath.
41. Luxury House With Green Spaces, Designed To Host House Guests
Based in the countryside of Río Claro, Brazil, this 6803-square-foot modern house is a functional space that welcomes family and friends. The exterior is clad with Cumaru wood, which complements the captivating green garden and a cool blue swimming pool that cuts through the back lawn.
42. A Tranquil Jungle House That Incorporates Japanese Ethos [Video]
In Llanogrande, Colombia, this commanding jungle house incorporates a tranquil Japanese Ethos. Curved corners soften the aesthetic, while expanses of water and majestic trees fashion zen encounters.
43. Six Floor Luxury Home With Massive Family Entertainment Zone [Video]
This linear, stacked South African home in Cape Town measures 943 square meters. A glazed boundary links the interior with an infinity pool, the sea view, and Table Mountain National Park.
44. An Architect’s House That Melds Traditional Japanese And Ukrainian Ethos In A Modern Shell
Located in a village in the suburbs of Kyiv, Ukraine, this unusual home evolved from a fresh take on Ukrainian traditions and the perfectly imperfect harmony of the Japanese wabi-sabi philosophy. A contemporary interpretation of a thatched roof adds storybook character.
45. Views of Mountains and the Sea Make This South African Home Truly Stunning
Built on a mountain ridge, below Cape Town’s Lion’s Head peak, this home enjoys 360-degree views. The architecture navigates the steep pitch of the site with a layered arrangement, which is entered via the mid-level.
46. A South African Home that Maximizes Nature Reserve Views
Designed for a family, this striking Johannesburg home is located at the foot of a local nature preserve. Attention was placed on a North side opening to capitalize on the views. Glass walls link the interior with outdoor entertaining areas.
47. Luxury Property In Beverly Hills With Lap Pool And State Of The Art Movie Theatre
Carla House is located in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, where the view reaches all the way to the Hollywood sign. The 20,000-square-foot home has two wings settled on either side of a 2,000-square-foot upper deck, above an 84-foot-long lap pool.
48. Luxury Bel-Air Property With Immense Swimming Pool
This Bel-Air property has a show-stopping swimming pool that snakes around the property’s curved boundary. The 20,000-square-foot home has a professional tennis court, a twenty-person movie theater, a gym & spa, and a huge wine room.
49. A Luxury Miami Beach Home With Pools, Natural Lagoons, And A Rooftop Garden
A seamless indoor-outdoor layout, including a massive covered terrace and a sensational rooftop terrace, allows the owners of this mansion to submerge in Floridian life. A swimming pool with fountains splashes at one side of the 15,000-square-foot property, the other has an organic lagoon that’s abundant with aquatic plants.
50. Luxury Home In A Tropical Habitat
Solid concrete volumes interlock to form this linear piece of modern architecture on a green hill slope in Colima, México. Designed to honor the owner’s fond relationship with nature, the layout of Casa Entreparotas generates scenic routes that circulate the house and its wild borders.
51. Modern Mexican Build With Tropical Gardens
Traditional stone walls prop up a contemporary black steel volume in this modern build, located in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico. Prolific planting around the pool terrace and a central courtyard fondly recognizes the area’s rich biodiversity.
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
