When creating decor for dramatic effect, there’s really nothing quite like a dark grey and black interior. Black and grey decor is surprisingly flexible too. The shadow palette can work well alongside a number of different aesthetics, whether it be eclectic, neoclassical, or ultra modern. Large and lofty rooms become cosier under heavy shading, whilst dark walls give smaller rooms blurred boundaries that increase the sense of space. Living rooms take on a sophisticated character, working kitchens become sleek culinary experiences, bedrooms feel more intimate under darkness, and bathrooms boast unique wow factor. Here’s three of our favourite modern black and grey home interiors to demonstrate the style.
Visualizer:Nom Bureau
Our first dark interior is a fuse of shades, geometry and detail. Huge windows accept natural light that plays over the dark silhouettes in the room, and highlights a much lighter grey couch at the heart of the black living room.
Black accent cushions break up the plain grey sectional sofa , and compliment a black floor lamp positioned by the chaise end.
The linearity of the sofa vibes smoothly with the long and sleek kitchen dining island behind.
A rockface TV wall crashes added drama into the dark living room, amped up by a wash of perimeter light.
Dark storage units float above the floor, instilling a sense of impossible weightlessness to their bulk.
The minimalist kitchen diner is boosted by a modern dining chandelier design that seems to dance to its own tempo.
A dark wood grain dining table top slots around the black kitchen island to make one continuous volume.
A ribbed kitchen backsplash compliments the dining table’s grain.
The ribbed wall treatment makes another appearance inside the dark master bedroom , this time as a headboard statement wall. An LED strip emphasises the textured panel, whilst bedroom pendant lights provide task lighting by the bedside.
The modern platform bed and bed set build layers of grey in the shadowy scheme.
A black bedroom rug makes a tonal match for the bed throw.
The tv wall in this room features a simple frame set upon a ribbed backdrop. The asymmetrical screen mount position gives the arrangement a dash of style.
In the corner, a comfortable reading chair , small side table and chic floor reading lamp make up a cosy sitting nook. An indoor plant pulls the ensemble together against delicate scenery.
Visualizer:Eugene Shkilnyuk
Our second dark home interior features sections of mid grey against contrasting volumes of deepest black.
A fabric covered modular sofa makes a welcoming cushioned island at the centre of an open plan living room.
The kitchen keeps a quiet profile at the back of the room, where handle-free units blend with the walls.
A huge dining pendant light makes an eye-catching addition to the dining area, where the table is interlocked with the kitchen island.
A low hearth makes an understated feature along a minimalistic TV wall.
Frameless, colour coordinated interior doors camouflage with the walls of the grey minimalist living room .
Black cabinets merge with the deepest shadows.
The oversized dining room pendant light gives the illusion that the truncated dining table achieves a full and complete square.
In reality, the table is cut off at an L-shape to afford the kitchen island with enough length for the sink and cooktop.
Visualizer:Victoria Darina
Our final black and grey home interior is warmed through with rich wood tone elements and cognac coloured accents. A cool grey sofa and matching rug arranges the lounge area, along with a square coffee table that adds a strong dash of basic black.
A black marble tv wall brings added luxe.
A houndstooth accent cushion adds a fresh touch of monochrome pattern to the plain sofa.
The black marble TV wall is balanced out by a black marble kitchen island on the other side of the room.
A wood slatted ceiling helps to spatially define the culinary zone from the relaxation space.
A linear suspension light draws above the length of the island, where cognac kitchen bar stools add pops of vibrant colour.
Just off the side of the kitchen, a glass wall home workspace is coloured by a cognac desk chair .
Wood panels flank the hallway, providing rich contrast with black marble floor tiles. A neat light grey entryway seat cools the combo.
A light grey end of bed bench furnishes the tonal grey, black and wood tone bedroom. A faux fur rug adds soft texture underfoot.
Houndstooth accent pillows pep up a plain bed set.
A bespoke dressing table is fashioned into the corner of the room, elegantly styled with a cognac vanity chair and a beautiful amber glass vase .
Shelf and rail lights brighten the walk-in wardrobe’s dark palette.
Atmospheric lighting elevates a moody shower room scheme.
Wooden furniture pushes forward from dark tiled walls. A full moon vanity mirror appears to hover against the midnight backsplash.
A black rectangular basin dominates the grey marble vanity countertop.
Wood effect wall tiles clad the shower enclosure, forming a snug sauna-like aesthetic.
bring rustic essence to a double sink bathroom vanity unit. Illuminated racetrack mirrors double up over the wash area to burn twice as bright.
A luxury marble bathtub is built into a grey marble surround with integrated shelving. Soft lighting glows from the shelf nooks, lighting an array of bathtime pampering treats.
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
