A fusion of red and yellow accent decor can evoke a spectrum of emotions, from warmth and energy to a sense of creative playfulness. In this article, we invite you to step inside two captivating homes, each adorned with red and yellow accents, yet each showcasing a distinct and unique personality. Visualized by DIHOME , the first interior we’ll explore is a bright combo of red, yellow, and white, which creates a buzz of positive energy. The second design takes a daring twist with a dark green backdrop, resulting in a rich union that is both vibrant and sophisticated. Come along with us and explore how this radiant color duo can be harnessed to create uniquely enchanting aesthetics.
A bright combo of red and yellow infuses this predominantly white living space with a vibrant personality. A solid yellow modular sofa and sunshine yellow wall art create bold color blocking against a red-spotted feature wall. See more ideas for a yellow accent living room .
A red patterned living room rug creates a buzz of excitement across a smooth microcement floor. A coordinating red lounge chair colorfully rounds out the living room furniture arrangement. The chair’s rounded silhouette is complemented by a round glass coffee table at the center of the space.
White perforated panels cover half of the living room wall, the boundaries of a lofted bedroom, and the staircase balustrade. Red dots fill random perforations, creating a pixelated effect.
Black pixelated living room wall decor adds an unusual touch above the modern fireplace, replacing the typical wall mirror or chimney breast clock.
Natural light enters through huge, double-height windows at the front of the living room dining room combo and flows all the way to the open plan kitchen in the back. A yellow kitchen peninsula forms a casual dining table, which separates the living room sitting area from the culinary zone. Modern white kitchen bar stools quietly accessorize the bright kitchen extension.
Perforated panels clad the underside of the lofted bedroom, building a textured cocoon around the kitchen.
accent the space with dashes of color. A white living room chandelier creates a low-impact yet chic sculptural centerpiece.
The back of the kitchen installation has color-blocked in a matt red finish, which bleeds through into the home entryway. Red risers climb the adjacent staircase.
At the top of the staircase, color is reduced in the lofted bed space to promote rest. Red-spotted wall panels deliver a restrained color treatment around a layout of white and pale gray elements. See more ideas for small studios with lofted bed areas.
Floating shelves store a collection of books and display decorative items.
A home workspace is situated toward the front of the loft, where it benefits from the most natural light.
In the bathroom, a red and yellow pedestal sink stands upon a yellow-tiled floor with red grout. Red tiles cover the bathroom focal wall, separated by contrasting yellow grout.
A freestanding red faucet fills the pedestal sink. A racetrack bathroom mirror complements the curves of the sink unit.
A curved wall separates the shower space design from the vanity area.
The red colorway flows into modern bathroom accessories, a vertical towel rail, and a modern linear wall sconce with an integrated planter.
A red shelving unit stores clean towels and toiletries.
A dark green backdrop puts a new tilt on the red and yellow accent theme in this modern home interior. A red and gold coffee table shakes up the green living room , deepening its visual appeal.
Geometric patterned tiles uplift the dark green kitchen design.
A bright yellow sofa changes the character of the sophisticated interior, adding an eclectic air.
Yellow wall art sends beams of sunshine across the living room walls.
Red dining chairs send a signal of welcoming warmth, beckoning all to the communal eating area. A natural wood table, clear glass dining room pendant lights, and a simple glass vase complete the dining room ensemble without upsetting the color balance.
A small home workspace slots into the corner of the living room. A muted yellow desk chair and matching picture frames add dashes of light color onto a dark green canvas. A modern wall sconce illuminates the narrow nook.
Gold accents serve as a metallic yellow accent in the dark green kitchen . Gold kitchen utensils, gold cabinet hardware, a gold faucet, and gold-framed kitchen bar stools communicate a luxurious ambiance. A cutaway between the tiled backsplash wall and a column of glass bricks opens up a startling glimpse of the deep red-painted home entryway.
Floor-to-ceiling mirrored units make the hallway look wide and spacious. A dark red colorway calls attention to the front door and a stylish coat nook with a trendy slatted wall treatment.
A yellow bookcase disrupts the shadowy green hallway perimeter.
The upholstered entryway bench is embellished with gold to complement the yellow accent furniture and accessories.
A sunburst mirror embodies the warmth of the yellow accent palette. A wide, gold trim highlights the interior of an elegant archway that leads into the kitchen diner.
Patterned floor tiles thread a youthful spirit through the somber green hallway. A dark green ceiling seamlessly caps the color-blocked scheme.
Gold handles accessorize the green doors in the hallway, brightly picking them out from their color-matched dark green background.
A warm and tranquil atmosphere fills these two high-end interiors, where neutral color palettes and serene modern aesthetics reign supreme. The first residence is a generously appointed, deluxe studio apartment where tranquility meets opulence. Its enrapturing design features a bedroom and ensuite discreetly separated from the living area by a smoky glass screen, maintaining an open, free-flowing ambiance. The second apartment exudes a distinct charm with wood-clad walls and ceiling, and linear, contemporary furnishings. A cinematic aura characterizes the projector-friendly living space, creating a place of cozy relaxation. Join us as we journey through these two exceptional spaces, where luxury meets warmth in the world of contemporary interior design.
Visualizer:KF interior
Curved furniture and atmospheric lighting enhance the sense of comfort and elegance in this spacious modern studio apartment. Two curved sofas form the boundary of a cozy sitting area, which gathers snugly around a ribbed, oval rug. Large windows are softly framed by plush gray drapes.
A striking gray and black lounge chair adds a deeper tone to the light, neutral decor palette, creating a visual anchor in the living space. A small black side table and a matching black coffee table complement the chair’s dark colorway.
The living room rug makes a perfect tonal match with the two curved sofas , a luxe stone side table, and a marble-based floor lamp.
A second floor lamp extends far across the sitting area with its elegant, balanced frame, dropping task lighting onto one of the small sofas to create a convenient reading area.
The round coffee table seems to set off a ripple of concentric circles across the rug, like a black stone dropped into a pool of water. Beyond the serene sitting area, a smoked glass screen lightly shrouds the bedroom area from direct view.
The floor-to-ceiling tinted glass screen is constructed around two sides of the sleeping area; the second side of the glass partition shields the bedroom from the front door of the apartment.
A trio of pebble-shaped ottomans is gathered at the center of the home entryway, creating an organic seating arrangement. Modern track lights throw an intense spotlight on the enchanting sitting area.
Custom-made storage units are installed beside the front door; their slab-fronted, handle-free design conveys a minimalistic aesthetic. A wooden bench seat splits the storage run, providing a comfortable place to put on shoes. A full-length mirror shines behind the floating bench, reflecting the subtle mood lighting in the entryway.
The custom-cut mirror creates the illusion of a doorway into another room but it simply reflects the main living space. The spacious, free-flowing floor plan encompasses a formal dining area and a well-appointed kitchen.
Matt black kitchen cabinets fall into the shadows of the gently lit room, while a crisp white backsplash draws attention.
Curved-backed, upholstered dining chairs seat up to eight people in the formal dining area. A modern white vase makes a bright centerpiece on the black dining table.
The bedroom is furnished with a sleek modern platform bed design. The wide headboard extends behind two low-slung wooden bedside units.
The pale greige platform bed has an integrated end-of-bed bench. The bench cushion provides a moment of dark contrast and makes a material link with the black and gray accent chair in the living room.
Electrical sockets are installed in the headboard of the upholstered bed , giving the homeowner a place to charge a phone or tablet overnight.
Curtains can be drawn around the smoked glass room divider and beyond to provide the bedroom with complete privacy and darkness.
A deep drawer is hidden in the block-style bedside table .
A small bedside table lamp softly illuminates the nightstand.
The ensuite bathroom stands entirely open to the bedroom and ultimately the living space. Here, dark walnut flooring is switched out in favor of smooth greige microcement.
A unique, freeform wall light makes an artistic statement upon the bathroom wall.
A floating vanity unit is mounted in front of a full-height, frameless mirror. The faucet protrudes weightlessly from the glass.
The ensuite bathroom boasts an alluring bathtub design with a sculptural essence.
Another smoked glass screen conceals the WC.
Visualizer:Arman Arman
Our second home design features cozily wood-clad walls and a matching wood-paneled ceiling treatment. This warm cocoon of natural color and texture gives the living space a feeling of safety and intimacy. A linear modular sofa design draws an L-shaped arrangement around the edge of the living room.
Dark chocolate accent cushions strongly contrast the greige sofa upholstery. A multi-tonal area rug ties the two hues together.
Concrete planters house indoor plants.
Modern nesting coffee tables make an abstract arrangement on the living room rug. A long, linear media unit darkly scores the TV wall.
A projector screen drops from the wood-paneled ceiling to transform the living room into a home theatre .
An elegant floor lamp overhangs the sofa, providing a spot of focused task lighting; a dining room pendant light echoes its slimline silhouette. Black dining chairs and stools accompany a wooden dining table with statement black-coated legs.
The living room is gently separated from the home entryway and hallway by an open-sided display shelving unit. A selection of books, decorative vases, mini planters, and a small table lamp make a refined exhibit. Drawer units conceal daily clutter to keep the living space looking peaceful and composed.
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
