The legendary gaming icon comes in the form of an officially licensed lamp complete with a ‘Level Up’ sound which you can hear when you power it on. Pure nostalgia for the Super Mario fans!
It’s easy to go all out with colour in our homes. We pick a few shades and boom! There it is; a cheerful concoction of paintwork, furniture and accessories. If we can stick to only a few hues then it might come out pretty cohesive, but are there any tricks for stylishly connecting the whole look together? Can you walk a colour story all the way through each and every room of an apartment without things becoming samey and predictable? You betcha there is, and we’ve got three gorgeous home tours that show us how to do exactly that, using shades of botanical green, blue, coral and occasional pops of yellow.
Visualizer:Trang Le
Our first gloriously colourful home incorporates coral and yellow elements along with a summery botanical theme. Plant themed art prints make a gallery wall above a coral sofa scattered with mint and lemon pillows. Living indoor plants bring the theme to life, like this bushy Fiddle Leaf Fig . The wild palette is made earthy by the introduction of a beige panelled feature wall, area rug and cushions.
This cosy mid century modern look has plenty of wood tone at play. Only a slatted dividing wall separates the lounge from the kitchen so the colour story carries right on through.
In the kitchen, a coral coloured SMEG fridge fills an alcove next to matching patterned tiles. All shelving is wooden, as is the breakfast bar that has been finished off with a Swiss Cheese Plant .
Mint and yellow kitchen stools brighten up the dining area, bringing the hues through from the lounge. A couple of opportunely placed matching dishes complete the look.
Visualizer:ImadePastel
Our second home tour is a 67 square metre apartment with splashes of blue and turquoise in the lounge.
A quirky plant wall mural creates a focal point on the far wall, growing out from behind a set of white backless shelves. A neighbouring green door and doorframe carry the accent colour along.
Blue paintwork has been applied at half height along the TV wall, implementing a splash of colour without going the whole hog. The cool blue forms a backdrop for a gold floor lamp , and strong monochrome wall art adds a base note to the breezy look.
The lounge leads straight into a dining area and on to a sleep space. In the dining room, one side of the table has a small banquet bench seat in lieu of more chairs to save space. The table legs are dipped in coral paint. A small dining pendant light illuminates the eating surface, and a simplistic mural of a house is applied behind it.
A slice of blue runs off the quaint house mural, cutting all the way up through the platform bedroom. The blue colour backs a small study area situated beneath the high bed, helping it appear as its own mini room.
The half height blue stripe seen behind the TV carries around into the kitchen, where we find further doors and door frames painted in the green treatment. Kickboards have been kept white in contrast.
A set of floating shelves up one kitchen wall are all white except for one blue standout.
The utility area is comprised of neat wooden cubbies.
A bespoke platform bed contains drawer storage space beneath it, with cabinets situated below a window at the foot end. A single bright yellow shelf and chair add zing.
Botanical art and coral coloured pillows subtly carry hues through from the living room.
The other elements in the room are white, wood tone and natural.
The closets have a minimalist facia.
Another take on the same bedroom layout using the same platform bed design. This time the bedroom scheme has a much stronger botanical influence. Green paintwork tapers away from a solid feature wall as a geometric design behind the unique bed. The floating shelf matches the shade exactly.
This double bedroom decor scheme mixes green and soft grey.
The small space between the foot of the bed and the closets has been utilised to fit a tiny dressing table.
An inlay of green appears in the front of the white closet.
A modern bathroom vanity is wall hung beneath green metro tiles, above a floor of geometric black tiles.
The geo look is splashed across a cloakroom in a dazzling monochromatic design.
Visualizer:ImadePastel
A blue living room awaits us in home design number three.
The crisp shade continues into the kitchen diner.
Two blue framed chairs and two white chairs surround a small dining table, all nestled beneath two natural coloured dining pendant lights.
A blue shelving unit acts as a pleasant visual stop after a run of white units and a plain white wall.
Pastel blue kitchen units make a sweet statement.
The home entryway in this tiny apartment has been defined with a covering of monochrome pattern floor tiles, which sing out against the smooth wood covering over the rest of the open area. A smart selection of units, wall hooks and a storage bench seat equip the area.
The bedroom continues the use of blue accents but with a much stronger punch. Deep green, yellow ochre and warm terracotta join to make high contrast.
A dressing table stool matches the hue of the bed throw.
This house shaped shelving unit provides opportunity for introducing more splashes of colour, in shelf inlays and over cupboard doors.
A floating seat on the balcony holds a couple of colourful scatter cushions, taking the decor scheme all the way outside. A few rattan planters bring out some of the more natural elements too.
The utility is clean and white.
The bathroom is a blue and green scene, connecting with the other rooms.
The kids’ decor utilises blue with a happy blast of yellow. The shades are lighter than those found in the adult bedroom, adjusted to better suit the age and taste of the inhabitant.
Other elements in the room are soft grey and white.
Character decals are mixed with popular mountain mural walls, incorporating fun with fashion.
Under the mountain wall mural, an activity/display wall includes a whiteboard, peg board and pin board at kid height.
The kids bathroom has the same tile as the adult bathroom - a tile this eye-catching spans the ages.
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
