Elevate your caffeine consumption with this gorgeous set of stacking cappuccino cups . Each set includes four 6-ounce cups, four wooden saucers, and a convenient stackable storage frame that allows easy access to every component. The style is super chic with slender stripes over silky black or white, the handles boasting a round shape that looks modern and feels comfortable in the hand. Use this set to complete your home coffee bar or give as a gift to an espresso-loving friend – this versatile kit is sure to be well received.
The black cups feature gleaming gold stripes while the white cups go bold with black and white contrast. Each one is accented by a simple wooden saucer made from light wood that matches anything – the wooden saucers can also be used as lids to keep contents warm while your tea steeps or your milk froths.
Use the included stand to keep your cups and saucers orderly. Together, everything maintains a compact footprint measuring just five inches across. Keep it right on the countertop or beside your espresso machine for easy access.
The cups themselves are lead-free, freezer-safe, microwave-safe, dishwasher-safe, and even oven-safe. The wooden saucers should be washed by hand and kept away from the oven and microwave. Durable porcelain construction keeps your beverage warm and your hands cool.
With a 6-ounce max capacity and a 5-ounce normal capacity, these cups are a little too large for an ordinary espresso shot – but they’re the perfect size for drinks that need extra room like flat whites and americanos.
Do you know somebody who would love these handsome modern mugs? They’d make a great gift for housewarming parties, weddings, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, and so many other wonderful caffeine-worthy occasions.
Design enthusiasts applaud mid-century modern style – but what is it, exactly? Born from a yearning for creativity after World War II, famed designers pushed the limits of engineering to produce iconic furniture and lights. Let’s explore these striking retro silhouettes within fresh contemporary settings in this guide on how to create a cozy mid-century modern living room.
Cozy Mid Century Modern Living Room Ideas & Tips
How do mid-century modern furniture and retro lighting ideas fit into a cozy living room decor scheme?
1. Curved Sofas and Accent Chairs
Visualizer:David Basily
The mid-century modern design aesthetic celebrated organic shapes. Curvaceous sofas and rounded accent chairs conjure that retro, curvy vibe that is also oh-so-chic in today’s world of interiors; with curvy silhouettes, your living room will span the best of both worlds. Rounded contours always conjure cozier vibes than harsh linear shapes too–think of soft clouds and sunny hillsides. Match your floor lamp to the rounded shape theme with a mid-century-inspired globe lamp.
2. Wood Paneled Feature Walls
Visualizer:Nishant Kumar
We’ve seen wood wall paneling make a roaring comeback in recent years but did you know it was revered in mid-century modern homes for its rich natural tone and texture? Wood cladding was used in just about every room of the house but here we see it taking pride of place on a living room TV focal wall. Note how the orange-toned wood stain does not match perfectly with the mid-century modern media cabinet down in front. Don’t be afraid to mix wood tones, it’s all beautiful.
3. Mid Century Sputnik Light Fixtures and Sunburst Mirrors
Visualizer:Ala’a Wali
The Sputnik light was a staple in mid-century modern homes, inspired by the first satellite to orbit Earth in ‘57. You can celebrate the “Atomic Age” in many space-age design silhouettes, such as mid-century celebrated sunburst mirror frames and matching wall clocks. In this cozy living room, a contemporary interpretation of a Sputnik chandelier draws focus down upon a simple yet bold mid-century modern coffee table with classic tapered legs.
4. Bean bags and Mid Century Modern Bookcases
Visualizer:Ala’a Wali
Is there anything better than sinking down into a soft bean bag with a really great book? It’s something we’ve done since we were kids and it’s also mid-century modern chic. Designed by Piero Gatti, Cesare Paolini, and Franco Teodoro in ‘69, these big softies add undeniable, retro, cozy factor to a living space. Throw one or two down next to a wooden mid-century modern-inspired bookcase to create an irresistible reading nook.
5. Minimalist Mid Century Modern Living Rooms
Visualizer:Danial Roslan
Minimalist living spaces can be gently infused with a mid-century modern flavor without compromising their clean aesthetic. Choose just one or two key pieces to get your love of all things retro across. In this simplified, cozy living room design, the designer has chosen a sleek, mid-century modern media unit to fetch in the look. Its warm walnut wood tone is echoed in a brown living room area rug, which draws visual warmth across a pale laminate floor.
6. Mid Century Modern Paper Pendant Lights
Visualizer:Son Nguyen
Paper globe lantern pendants were seen all over mid-century modern households, they were also one of 2022’s biggest lighting trends, and they are still going strong today. This iconic mid-century modern piece casts a warm and comforting glow in a living space and looks elegant when hung in multiples. To make the draw even stronger, you can pick up paper globe lights inexpensively, so there’s no reason not to hang them in clusters of two or three.
7. Mid Century Modern Furniture With Tapered Legs
Visualizer:Interia Design
It’s almost subconscious; the second anyone walks into this cozy living room design they know it’s mid-century-inspired from the smallest detail. Those elegantly tapered furniture legs say it all with such simplicity, don’t they? The good news is that you don’t have to hunt down vintage furniture pieces to get the look. Modern Scandi furniture pieces often sport this mid-century flourish, so you can find the perfect coffee table or chair to complement your room.
8. Colorful Mid Century Modern Art Prints
Visualizer:Anastasiia Novikova
Bold geometric shapes and colors give mid-century modern art prints a striking presence in a living room. Warms shades of muted orange, mustard, yellow ochre, brown, burgundy, moss green, and teal are the colors of the era and are regularly found thrown together in one cheerful print. Combine your mid-century modern beauties with colorful contemporary art pieces for a living room that spans the ages.
9. Mid Century Modern Bouclé Chairs
Visualizer:Alibek Kilibassov
Boucle fabric was covering cozy furniture long before it became chic Chanel suits. Eero Saarinen used the looped fabric to create the iconic Womb chair in ‘48, known for its organic, enveloping form. Now, we have curvy bouclé tub chairs to round out our living room furniture arrangements with that touch of texture and glamorous mid-century charisma.
10. Mid Century Modern Stone Feature Walls
Visualizer:Mohamed Sayed
Mid-century modern stone feature walls create a harmonious indoor-outdoor blend. Freeform in character, these focal walls instill natural beauty and deep texture into a cozy living room decor scheme. In this modern concept, a contemporary concrete fireplace underlines the rugged feature wall, slicing a cool, crisp juxtaposition. You wouldn’t have seen a wall-mounted TV back in the day, but they look right at home upon the stone.
11. Mid Century Modern Arched Doorways and Design Motifs
Visualizer:Aigerim Zhorabek
Arched doorways were a hallmark of Mid-Century Modern design. Today, arched doorways and arched motifs add elegance and fluidity to an otherwise boxy contemporary interior. Try incorporating this mid-century modern trend into unexpected vignettes, like this distinctive built-in bookcase with its series of small archways. Each arched nook makes a playful frame for books, decorative vases, knick-knacks, and art prints.
12. Jewel Color Mid Century Modern Accent Chairs
Visualizer:Iya Turabelidze, Emil Dervish, Katerina Bandura
Along with earthy hues, rich jewel colors led the way in mid-century modern style. Situate eye-catching jewel tone furniture pieces against neutral walls to really give them room for glory. Overall, mid-century modern interiors had an uncluttered feel, as demonstrated by this living room concept, so a punchy accent piece gives the room a burst of interest.
13. Mid Century Modern Hourglass Side Tables
Visualizer:Hoàng Dương
Mid-century modern side tables often carried an hourglass shape. This shapely silhouette has gone through many variations, from lightweight twisted rattan to the solid wood sculptural piece you see featured in this high-rise apartment. Note how the warm, natural wood tone of this hourglass side table completes a set of three tonal focal points in the room, teaming with a wood-based glass coffee table and a mid-century modern stylish chair.
14. Luxury Mid Century Modern Living Room
Visualizer:Vizline Studio
Many eras are at play in this grand, eclectic living space but mid-century modern elements rule. Sofas are raised on slender legs, the modern chandelier has roots in Atomic Age design, and the bar cart is a mid century home staple. Albeit a contemporary interpretation, the swing arm wall lamp has mid-century makings in the reading corner, where it spotlights an MCM chair.
15. Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables
Visualizer:Andrej Kubačka
The rounded corner, reuleaux triangle coffee table design screams mid-century modern style and space-age themes. The table’s streamlined shape is inspired by the aeronautical shapes of a torpedo or airplane, while its striking wooden legs set down natural roots. Team this abstract furniture piece with a wood-framed mid century modern chair for the perfect pairing.
16. Mid Century Modern Cane Chairs
Visualizer:Hang Vu
The iconic and atomic Sunburst tub chair, designed by Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol for Franco Albini, has inspired numerous mid-century-style cane and rattan chair designs. Its rounded, ergonomic structure is the inspiration for modern lounge chairs like this cocoon-like design with additional cushioning for comfort. Balance out a circular accent chair with round biomorphic wall art like this mesmerizing 3D wall sculpture.
17. Mid Century Modern Glass Block Feature Wall
Visualizer:Nataliia Ryzhuk
Glass block feature walls came in during the mid-century modern period but then fell out of favor. Nowadays, they’re making a big comeback in the interior design world, where homes are becoming smaller and homeowners are craving more natural light. The glass block wall allows you to section off a space without sacrificing your light source. A glazed wall also feels far less hemmed in than a solid counterpart, resulting in a small living room that feels bright and airy.
18. Graceful Mid Century Modern Living Rooms
Visualizer:TRẦN THỤY KHUÊ
Cozy mid century modern living rooms don’t have to contain a lot of color or space-age silhouettes. Why not stick to earthy moss green accent pieces, soft beiges, whites, and natural wood tone for a soothing scheme? Choose moss green scatter cushions and complement your scheme with a large houseplant that was popular in the era, such as a thriving Fiddle Leaf Fig, Monstera, or Palm.
19. Colorful Mid Century Modern Pendant Lights
Studio:Katrin Mood, Designer:Katarina Rulinskaya, Photographer:Marat Gutikov
We just love how this mid century modern dining table pendant light adds a pop of refreshing color to a neutral living space. The blue Danish mushroom design perfectly crowns the rounded dining set and complements a racetrack-shaped blue area rug in the lounge area. Pierre Jeanneret’s Kangaroo Chair, a mid-century modern star, adds a laid-back look to the scheme.
20. Reeded Glass Design Elements
Visualizer:Huyền Nguyễn
This dainty oval coffee table communicates a mid-century modern feel with its rounded silhouette, wooden framework, and rattan magazine shelf. The small coffee table also has a reeded glass top, which frequently featured in mid century homes. Its tapered wooden legs are echoed with a modern twist on the sofa, where chunky wooden supports create a dominant design element.
21. Mid Century Modern Materials
Photographer:Federico Cedrone
Create the mid-century look with different materials and textures. To design an eclectic, cozy living room without creating visual overwhelm, partner classic brown leather Barcelona-style chairs with a blue cushioned, wireframe Platner style accent chair. Throw in some cast aluminum tulip-style end tables to grow your mid-century silhouettes, and finish with a chic floor reading lamp. A smooth Serge Mouille-style duckbill lamp would really take your retro space to new heights.
22. Mid Century Modern Wooden Ceilings
Designer:Risa Boyer
Construct a mid-century modern wooden ceiling above a fun bold orange feature wall. This gently sloped ceiling seems to echo the curved lines of the iconic Eames lounge chair below, which you can source either as a retro original or a replica. A triangular, glass-topped Noguchi Coffee, designed in 1944, reflects light from expansive windows, which are another glorious defining feature of mid-century homes.
23. Mid Century Modern Accents and Accessories
Designer:Deering Design Studio
Get cozy with mid century modern accents and accessories in cheerful colorways. The mid-century aesthetic allows us to get playful with our choices for brilliantly patterned scatter cushions, so don’t hold back. Curate a collection of contrasting fabrics in prints that light you up. When you’re done with the cushions, don’t forget to splash a little joy through your lighting plan too with colorful lamp bases and eye-catching light shades.
24. Muted Mid Century Modern Living Room
Visualizer:Int2 Architecture
If all of those bright hues and patterns feel out of character for you, then perhaps you’d enjoy the muted side of the mid-century modern decor palette? Instead of orange, mustard, burgundy and teal, color your retro style furniture in teal and taupe, bordered by clean white walls. Complement the organic curves of mid-century modern furniture with an Orient pendant light, created by Jo Hammerborg in ‘63.
25. Mid Century Modern Interior Adaptations
Visualizer:Valkyrie Studio
Looking for more modern adaptations of the mid-century modern style? This look is blessed with the mid-century movement’s high windows and a striking duckbill desk lamp but the wood clad walls take on a smoother contemporary aesthetic. Swap out mid-century floor lamps for perimeter LEDs that will highlight the natural grain in the boundary. Choose tapered furniture legs in contemporary matte black to provide an updated touch.
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
