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Bohemian infusions into a Scandinavian decor scheme mean more colours, more woven elements and more intricate patterns. Decor pieces and accessories take on a more natural aesthetic, with hints of world travel. In these four Scandi-Boho home interiors, the meld of interior themes makes for light and airy living spaces that communicate a connection with nature through indoor plants and a natural materials palette. A sense of peace ensues from the natural vibes, which is elevated further by earthy accents, handmade objects of interest and easy, breezy layouts. We’ll round off with a slightly brighter take on the aesthetic, where vivid pops of turquoise shake up a tranquil setting of white and wood tone.
Visualizer:SK_ARCHVIZ
A gallery wall of botanical art and intricate pattern introduces boho vibes into our first featured home design. A Scandi style dove gray living room sofa makes a soft accompaniment to the display of natural tones. A beautiful macrame wall hanging adorns the side wall.
Down in front of the sofa, a geometric patterned rug pulls in shades of deep blue and umber, and a small pouf continues the blue accent shade in its boho upholstery.
A round lounge chair and a mature indoor plant pair up to fashion a typical boho reading nook ensemble, but smart plain upholstery and a plain accent cushion bring back the simple Scandi vibes.
Outside of the stylish tiny home, a deck is built to extend the living space. A set of small outdoor chairs are faced out toward the lush green view.
The wooden deck breaks away into smaller wooden “stepping stones” at one end, which form a pathway through the landscape.
Inside the bedroom, a Scandi wooden platform bed is dressed with deep shades of orange and umber in a boho print that complements the natural bedroom rug . Dark umber scatter cushions are layered at the head of the bed, beneath a picture ledge filled with dreamy botanical art. Echoing the shape of the jute rug , a simple round mirror adorns the adjacent wall by the window. See more inspiration for bedroom wall decor here.
In front of the floor-to-ceiling bedroom window, a sharp linear white home office desk and a sleek wood swivel chair stand firmly in the Scandinavian camp.
Wood bedside table s are fitted with stylish leather-look handle pulls. A sweet-smelling reed diffuser and a slender glass vase filled with dried flowers make tranquil adornments.
Inside the crisp white marble bathroom scheme, a wood-framed bathroom mirror and a rustic wood vanity unit make warming contributions. Lustrous gold fixtures add a luxury element.
Designer:YLAB Arquitectos| Visualizer:Mark Ward & Ben Dulieu
Located in Barcelona, Spain, our second Scandi-Boho home tour begins in a light-filled living room. A tasselled living room rug lays down boho vibes beneath a Scandi lounge chair set and tripod floor lamp .
The Scandinavian style chair design features an element of wrapped ropework around the frame, which nods to the boho aesthetic.
Bottle green scatter cushions add punchy accents to the neutral beige lounge chairs. The cushions tie in with indoor plants that are scattered around the interior and the view of balcony plants that can be enjoyed through large windows.
A concrete planter has been built on the covered balcony to house a plethora of flourishing greenery.
Two woven lounge chairs and a small round coffee table make up a pretty relaxation spot where the homeowners can have a drink together or read peacefully in solitude.
An intricate black metalwork base gives the round coffee table a unique look. The tabletop is just the perfect size for a carafe and a couple of glass tumblers .
The small kitchen is concealed behind wood bifold doors, which keeps the appearance of the open plan living room clean and clear when cooking is not in motion.
A secretive door leads to the bathroom.
Inside the bathroom, hanging planters create a wash of greenery over glossy white storage cabinets.
A minimalistic chrome faucet fills the luxury stone sink.
High-shine white floor tiles continue from the living room into the bedroom, where they create a clean, minimalist base for a cosy upholstered bed . White wall panels complement the simplicity of the floor tiles and camouflage the door into the walk-in wardrobe.
The walk-in wardrobe is a narrow but well-equipped space with plentiful storage.
Visualizer:EN AIM
Our third home design is a project in Colwyn Bay, Wales. A mid-century modern inspired Scandi sideboard spans the width of the lounge, where fluffy faux fur lounge chairs seem irresistible.
The bedroom is small but well laid out. A flatweave bedroom rug holds together a pair of Scandinavian stools at the end of the bed. Rattan pendant light shades expand the symmetrical layout on each side of the bed.
The bathroom contains sharp black accents in the shape of a linear modern bathroom vanity , black toilet fixtures and a black shower.
Designer:Ioanna Nikolaidou| Visualizer:Konstantina Beradze
In our final Scandi-Boho home tour, bright turquoise accents shake up a predominantly neutral decor palette. A large area rug lays a simple pale grey base for the living room arrangement.
A round wooden coffee table offers a generously sized spot for drinks and light snacks when entertaining.
A decorative tray displays fluted glassware on the table.
The turquoise upholstered lounge chair forms the hero piece for the lounge arrangement, which inspires turquoise scatter cushions on the sofa.
The TV is mounted on a rotating pole to offer the ultimate viewing angle from various seating options.
On the opposite side of a wood slatted screen, a home gym setup is decorated tastefully with a chevron effect wooden sideboard and a painted arch wall feature.
A large indoor plant provides a visual buffer between the home gym and the home entryway.
In the dining room, a live edge dining table is teamed with the Wegner style Wishbone Chair .
Indoor plants fill a decorative bowl to make a fresh table centrepiece . A crisp white built-in sideboard is interspersed with warming wood inserts, where simple white flatware is stored and displayed. A barn door leads directly into the kitchen.
cluster in front of monochrome wall art.
The kitchen and its indoor herb planters gain natural light via the dining room door and an interior glass wall. Kitchen bar stools line up on the other side of the bench.
Base cabinets and a block of knives put natural wooden elements into the kitchen, whilst a green backsplash smooths in a calming green accent colour, and monochrome floor tiles spread bold pattern.
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
