Interior decor isn’t just aesthetics, it affects how we feel whilst we’re in our homes. When the outer world is hectic or grey with city grime, it pays to create a light and restful space that you’ll love to come home to. The two serene home interiors that we’re exploring here today are designed to put forth a sense of peace via light neutral furnishings and smooth finishes. Modern wall panelling builds a comforting cocoon around airy living spaces, building a soothing atmosphere of safe refuge. We’ll take a look at practical layouts that achieve a stress-free environment for daily life, master bedrooms that promote sleep, and effective cosy lighting schemes.
Visualizer:ArtPartner Architects
A wall of wooden storage units makes a smooth and serene backdrop for the open plan living space of our first restful modern home interior.
The open concept is cut into sections by a large comfortable sofa and a crisp modern kitchen island. A round coffee table marks the core of the lounge area in smooth, light stone. A smaller, contrasting black table and a black floor lamp make bold accents alongside the lighter elements of the living room.
The black floor reading lamp is teamed with a stylish swivel lounge chair to make an inviting sitting spot by the window.
A chaise sofa section creates a subtle visual stop at the end of the lounge area.
The sectional sofa follows the border of a gently patterned and tonal area rug, which defines the lounge from the adjacent dining space.
In the dining area, a strip of mirror is installed underneath the floating storage cabinets to achieve a light and spacious optical illusion.
The TV wall features an attractive installation of modern wooden wall panels which alternate between a simple smooth finish and a fashionably fluted texture. A slimline media shelf cuts across the light grain.
Two chic dining room pendant lights elegantly anchor the open plan dining spot in place. They hang low to the dining table to create an intimate setting.
A unique decorative vase brings a flash of natural greenery to the modern wooden dining table . A decorative tray completes the centrepiece.
The kitchen island has a crisp modern aesthetic with a stylishly elevated countertop design.
The finish of the kitchen island ties in with the light stucco kitchen wall and a block of matching base and wall units. Understated wooden counterparts warmly frame the pale stucco effect. Black appliances, a black kitchen faucet , and adjustable track lights make smart contrast.
Another black track light installation makes its way up and over the master bedroom design. A black bedroom pendant light balances out the other side of the room.
The cream upholstered bed is complemented by a luxurious upholstered headboard feature wall. The soft fabric helps to dampen noise for a restful night’s sleep.
Wood panelling neatly encases the window wall, ending at the deep gathers of a plush bedroom drape.
The bedroom pendant light descends on a simple, minimalist bedside unit that has tidy storage in its base for books.
A vertical strip is removed from the upholstered headboard feature wall to make way for a cosy column of mood lighting by the bed.
At the foot of the bed, a dressing table is equipped with an illuminated vanity mirror and an upholstered stool .
A glass vase decorates a set of mini storage drawers, which neatly stow away accessories and makeup.
The bespoke wardrobe is tucked tidily behind space-saving sliding doors. Built-in shelving houses shoes, small luggage pieces, and bins of out-of-season items.
Recessed spotlights provide the wardrobe with interior lighting.
In the home entryway, a unique modern pouf is placed up alongside a wide full length mirror . LED strip lights are hidden around the edge of the mirror to emit a warm and atmospheric glow.
A walk-in closet is situated on the opposite side of the front door.
The shower room sports a clean and inviting scheme of cream stucco and warm wood tone. A large bathroom mirror increases the sense of space in the compact room.
A modern bathroom faucet is teamed with a unique sink design, where water drains into a slotted waste at the rear of a sloping base.
Individual towel bars climb a narrow wall space by the door.
Black shower fixtures darkly contrast with the pale wet wall.
Visualizer:Reham Karam Sokkar
A textured TV wall draws much attention in our second featured home design.
A large area rug adds softness beneath the lounge, warmly buffering it from cool concrete floor screed. The unique accent chair is the Etcetera Lounge Chair by Jan Ekselius for Swedish brand Artilleriet.
The living room works around a large L-shaped formation, which makes way for a more isolated formal dining area. A round rug defines a separate, small sitting area at the back of the room, where LED strips illuminate reeded wall panels.
In the formal dining room, upholstered chairs accommodate up to ten diners. A large dining room chandelier spans the length of the long table.
In the kitchen, wooden bar stools furnish a breakfast bar area, whilst more dining chairs complete an informal family dining spot.
Large windows bring in natural light and a serene garden view.
In the home entryway, a textured, racetrack-shaped sideboard complements the fluted wall panels.
The modern staircase has an ethereal presence, standing in pure white marble.
Moving up to the master bedroom, a white bedroom rug lays a light pause onto wood chevron flooring.
A fluted feature wall makes a textural addition behind the headboard.
A wall-mounted vanity unit touches down onto the edge of a floating media unit to create a sleek, stepped effect.
Muted colours make mellow, happy melds inside these three inspirational modern home designs, to promote relaxation and rejuvenation. In sunny home design number one, we see an immediate influx of colour via a curvaceous terrazzo clad feature wall and TV mount, which are swiftly joined by sweet pink, blue, and yellow accents. Our second tour takes place in a stylish, mid-century modern inspired home design, which includes a bold green and tan colour combination and a quirky wallpapered headboard feature wall. Lastly, we conclude our collection with a crisp modern apartment interior, where muted colour clashes instil unique personality and joyous moments.
Designer:Yi Ciao Design| Photographer:Andy’s Photo
A fashionable terrazzo treatment makes a colourful impression inside of our first featured home design. Terrazzo chips colour a curvaceous dividing wall just inside the front door.
The pink living room scheme is decided by a muted pink sofa design, whilst blue and yellow accents take a back seat on a small piece of modern artwork.
Because the living room window is positioned high in the wall, a tiered window seat steps up to the view. Storage nooks are neatly hidden within each stair.
The dining room is a small space on the windowless side of the apartment. A ceiling-mounted swing arm lamp extends over the wooden dining table to brighten up mealtimes.
The pedestal dining table is encircled by upholstered dining chairs and a geometric stool design. The stool is a multifunction piece of furniture that can be relocated easily around the apartment to serve different purposes.
A wall-mounted storage unit hangs on the dining room wall. The exposed floor space that’s maintained here helps the compact dining area to appear more open and spacious. A yellow insert shelf adds an uplifting stripe of colour.
Terrazzo engulfs the TV feature wall with energised pattern.
An interior inverted arch window shares natural light between the living room and the home office next door.
An LED strip light curves around the top of the terrazzo partition wall to highlight its colourful influence.
Inside the home office, sugary pink accents colour the desk area and an inviting reading nook beside the window.
A round rug gives the reading nook a plush and cosy appeal. Sunlight floods in through the dual aspect windows and falls upon the rug to create a hot spot on which to curl up and chill out.
A white desk, upper cabinets, and a wall shelf slot neatly into the home workspace nook.
The pink geometric stool from the office reading nook is another multifunctional accent piece that is moved to different areas around the apartment according to the task at hand.
Made-to-measure units flank the home workspace to maximise storage potential in the small apartment.
A Gubi Beetle chair brings luxe gold accents to the pink and white study.
Inside the kids’ room, a rosy pink focal wall wraps around a set of metal bunk beds. See more ideas for kids’ beds .
Visualizer:Roman & Co.
This 683.4 square foot (63.4 square metre) home design is located in Brooklyn, New York, USA. Its mid century modern living room receives a calming palette of muted green and tan accents, whilst a stirring art piece brings the space to life.
A small living room floor lamp drops in a bold black anchor and a glimmer of gold.
White storage units almost disappear into the perimeter of the room behind flat-fronted, handle-free doors.
A taupe armchair is seated at each side of the deeper brown couch to create a tonal ensemble. A decorative tray lays down another earthy accent upon the wooden coffee table , whilst a large, mature cactus delivers a natural green accent.
The living room rug lays down a two-tone pattern that aesthetically ties the mismatched lounge furniture set together.
Four kitchen bar stools line up along the kitchen island to create a blast of solid muted green.
A linear suspension lamp hangs up top.
Colourful artwork adds happy vibes to the home entryway.
Natural wood tone kitchen cabinets offer a neutral accompaniment to the more colourful elements in the scheme.
A quirky monkey-themed wallpaper gives the bedroom a wild side. Black wall sconces complement a black metal bed frame.
Black metalwork wall decor hangs above the headboard.
A cool bedroom accent chair is highlighted under the window.
A round bathroom mirror places a green accent onto a subdued white subway tile backsplash. The rest of the small room is treated to a visual feast of green paintwork and multicoloured mosaic floor tiles.
Visualizer:Mikhailova Sasha
Our final home design is a sophisticated apartment with wainscot walls. An elegant floor lamp and modern wall art place bold black accents.
A round coffee table adds a black anchor piece to the centre of the cream, greige, and grey room. A blue decorative vase adds a pop of breezy blue to the tabletop.
A muted colour party breaks out in the kitchen, with green cabinetry and purple cushioned wooden dining chairs . A modern dining room pendant light adds a light, sculptural moment.
Over by the window, a blush lounge chair styles an irresistible reading nook.
An understated bench furnishes the shadowy hallway.
In the bedroom, a sage green bedstead forms the hero piece, which is reflected in a full length mirror .
The upholstered bed is dressed with a colour-matched woollen throw to strengthen the theme.
Olive green cabinets furnish the bathroom.
A colour coordinated vertical radiator blends with the backdrop, whilst a black framed shower enclosure creates contrast.
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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
