Creative energy positively bubbles over from each of these five engaging red, yellow and blue interior designs. Prolific colour clashes create a vivacious spirit that bonds with curious art objects and a hoard of striking decor elements. We will be touring an art and book lover’s home design that springs forth from a collection of inspirationally colourful tribal masks and several built-in bookcases; a new home renovation with a wide open living space layout and a chilled tropical vibe; a sophisticated colourful apartment interior styled with impressive chandeliers and classic art; and a sleek modern red, yellow and blue interior with a raw industrial style edge.
Visualizer:Svetlana Savinova
A Chili-Tribe Mask set by Umasqu combines ancient culture with modern flair through detailed and interwoven decoration. The colourful collection is boldly complemented by an assortment of scatter pillows on a solid blue sofa.
Beside the sofa, a unique floor lamp makes curvaceous connections with the contoured masks. A round coffee table pulls the shape theme out in front, under red and pink accents.
A multicoloured rug cuts geometric contrast across the living room floor.
The modern chandelier drops an unexpected blue accent over the arrangement, which echoes the circular outline of the coffee table below it. A cobalt blue cast iron radiator playfully underlines the window.
Two large built-in bookcases at either side of the window have an elegant, traditional aesthetic, whilst a bright blue counterpart draws the eye to a home office area.
A raspberry red accent wall and colour coordinated cabinets bring additional colour to the workspace. A blue Moustache Bold chair makes a sculptural addition to the white painted custom desk design.
The desk is supported on each side by the bespoke bookcases to simplify its silhouette.
Only one gracefully turned leg supports the outer corner of the worktop. A recessed LED strip lights the workspace from the back.
The interesting ceramic sculpture on the desk is a Most Illustrious Michele designed by Elena Salmistraro for Bosa, which pays tribute to Italian design masters.
A vase of dried botanics neutrally balances out the other side of the desktop.
The golden foliage quietly complements the library of pale yellowed pages.
A mustard woollen throw cosies up the cushioned reading area.
Designer:Alvorada Arquitetos
This 50 square metre home in Bela Vista, Brazil, Sao Paulo, is the harmonious unification of two separate apartments. A concrete and cement “seam” between the two original apartments has been preserved to hark back to the history of the building structure. An electricity panelboard, conduits and imperfections remain exposed on the residual pillar.
In one half of the new larger living space, a wide sofa table puts a warming wooden accent behind a fresh aqua blue sofa design. The piece doubles as a stool for use in the covered balcony area.
A wall of red panels can be moved to conceal or display the wall mounted TV screen. Banks of bookshelves provide both a practical and decorative element as the panels migrate.
A split floor treatment of wood and burnished concrete draws further attention to the dual history of the home. Indoor plants thrive on a black stainless-steel shelf that’s mounted on the remnants of the original dividing wall.
Tropical plants thrive on the covered balcony area too, where green paintwork expands upon the natural theme. A blue hammock stretches out inside the mini jungle.
A colourful array of throw pillows shake up the modern sofa , whilst a light area rug adds a little cosy texture underfoot.
Direct lighting highlights the uplifting indoor garden.
Pieces of wall art add precious nuggets of colour to a dark grey-blue feature wall.
A black AC concealment panel has been elevated as a statement wall for a bright orange console table and multiple planters .
The intense green paintwork on the balcony is actually the colour code for this particular floor of the apartment building. The green shade serendipitously falls in perfect harmony with the other hues in the project.
The wide balcony opens up a glorious panorama of the downtown area of Sao Paulo, Roosevelt Square and views of the Cantareira mounts.
Plain white doors access the new bedroom and bathroom from the lounge area. The doors were crafted with precision to discreetly align with the walls.
In the footprint of the original apartment, a spacious kitchen design brings a joyous colour combo of red, blue and yellow.
The Mondrian-like colour infusions fashion a unique U-shaped kitchen installation.
Bright yellow accents create a cheerful ambience inside the bathroom.
The extra bathroom and guest bedroom were added to the newly extended home for when family and friends visit town. The new bedroom has direct access to the balcony.
With the wall between the units removed, a larger and brighter living room was achieved.
Visualizer:Anastasia Birulya
A decidedly sophisticated character defines our third home interior, where a confident curved blue sofa design pulls around an exquisite red, blue and yellow woven rug .
A unique floor lamp adds gold lustre behind the couch.
An impressive chandelier sparkles overhead.
marble coffee tables introduce deep texture to the luxurious scene.
A contemporary chandelier teams up with the modern dining set.
Visualizer:Ahmad Shaboury
Sleek, linear silhouettes define our final featured home interior.
A modern yellow sofa backs directly onto a long dining island, butting bright modern flavour up against the luxe white marble finish.
Clear dining chairs keep the arrangement simple and light.
A wingback chair pits a red accent against the yellow sofa and baby blue kitchen units.
Striking design statements sharpen the layout of this 250 square metre apartment, located in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Designed by Almaty Vilnius Architects , the space is arranged around hero pieces that captivate the eye and engage the imagination. Whilst the home decor scheme is primarily a clean and crisp white backdrop, colourful accents of blue, yellow and green create a ripple in the calm setting. The home boasts a stylish living/dining room combo, a large dining kitchen complete with breakfast table and an island bar, a quirkily coloured home office with a custom desk design, an atmospheric home cinema, three gorgeous modern bedrooms and two inspirational marble bathroom designs.
Visualizer:A.T.O studio & Sinitsa Visual
A modern white sectional sofa makes a clean frame around a unique geometric nesting coffee table set.
The versatile coffee table set can be placed edge-to-edge as one sleek piece, or split apart into three small side tables.
draw the eye to sleek linear TV unit, mounted just a few inches from the floor. Grey tiles back the TV wall, and frame an elegantly tall interior door.
A Serie Up 2000 chair by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia anchors a bold black accent in the light room. The designer chair also serves as a visual divide between the lounge and the home entryway. A transition of wood to tile flooring further accentuates the division of zones.
The shining steel modern coffee table complements sleek chrome feet under the couch.
A striking modern chandelier calls attention to the dining area behind the couch.
Black coated steel frames create an abstract cube above the rectangle dining table , whilst orb shades bring beads of light.
Slender struts elevate a modern console table at the side of the dining room, creating a lightweight effect under a large and dominant art piece.
Unique ceramic vases make an interesting yet modest table centerpiece beneath the statement dining room chandelier .
In the kitchen, a round pedestal dining table is lit by another spectacular modern chandelier.
A glass vase supports an understated green centrepiece.
Warm grey tower units and a grey marble backsplash colour one half of the L-shaped kitchen installation, whilst white base cabinets and a crisp white island complete the run.
Four kitchen bar stools and an overhanging countertop make a casual hang out spot at the kitchen island .
Window blinds have been hung from the ceiling line to create the illusion of full height glass.
A mirrored partition wall is custom finished with a tower of shelving, which adds a decorative touch to the open plan home entryway. A red accent chair makes a hot spot for putting on shoes next to the entryway closet.
The modern home office is a generously proportioned space with statement yellow lounge furniture and clashing solid green area rug. In contrast, the work area itself is a sophisticated neutral affair with a bespoke white & wood desk design and slick black & chrome desk chair .
Heavy black drapes build drama around the masterful desk, cutting darkly between huge windows.
The bright yellow armchairs cheerfully counteract the dark elements in the room. A solid white marble coffee table splices in a moment of luxe.
Acoustic panels soak up the sounds of the home cinema. Small side tables set out the snacks.
Frameless interior doors perfectly align with the walls of the white hallway.
In the master bedroom, a huge 4 poster frame makes a platform beneath the bed base, creating the aspect of a room within a room. See more inspiration for 4 poster beds here.
A dark grey area rug creates a soft walkway around the bed frame, bridging the gap between the TV and a bedroom lounge area.
A yellow side table makes bright contrast against a blue modern chair with ottoman .
At the opposite side of the bedroom, a glass framed desk allows natural light and the view from the window to wash through. A grey swivel desk chair creates a tonal tie with the grey bedroom rug.
Colourful design object s, including a red Magis puppy by Eero Aarnio for Magis, add a designer touch to the kid’s bedroom.
A yellow rug sets down a playfully clashing base for the blue kids’ bed.
Perimeter lighting and unique circle themed wall light create a cosy ambience.
Geometric wall decor brings a burgundy accent to the final bedroom in the tour.
A mustard bed establishes another deeply colourful statement in the simple white surroundings.
In the bathroom, a textured wet wall ripples behind a modern freestanding bathtub .
A unique concrete farmhouse sink protrudes from a linear oak vanity unit. Custom cut, edge-to-edge vanity mirrors create the illusion of a much larger room.
In the powder room, a round mirror sets the grey marble vanity nook all aglow.
Oak effect wall panels warm the moody dark grey room scheme.
Steel cased doors admit an abundance of natural light into the parking garage.
A white canopy shelters the terrace to create a multifunctional outdoor living space, complete with various lounge areas, a dining zone and outdoor heaters. Stylish rattan chests stow away blankets to further combat the evening chill.
Six super comfortable dining chairs make the outdoor dining table a place to gather, chat, and stay a while.
An outdoor coffee table serves each of the lounge areas with a spot of tea.
Apartment floor plan, with parking garage.
Full layout with dimensions.
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
