This Japandi-inspired living room board is perfect for those seeking a harmonious blend of Japanese minimalism and Scandinavian functionality. This combination creates a serene, cozy space with a touch of refined style.
Style: Serene Japandi
Color Combination: light gray, medium brown, lush green, beige
Who is it for: This design is ideal for individuals who appreciate clean lines, natural materials, and a clutter-free environment. Whether you’re a minimalist at heart or simply looking to create a calming oasis in your home, this Japandi-inspired living room offers a perfect balance of form and function.
Budget: $$
Japandi living room shopping list
Below we present a curated list of products presented on the board:
Hashira Wall Light
Faux Areca Palm Decor
Black Rattan Accent Chair
Solid Wood Coffee Table
Faux Bonsai Tree Decor
Woven Floor Cushion
Abstract Rug
Reddicks Upholstered Sofa
Set of Two Floor Metal Vases
Nordic Media Console
Abstract Wall Decor
Natural Drum Pendant
While our curated selection offers a solid foundation, remember that the essence of a serene Japandi living space lies in personalizing it to reflect your individual taste and lifestyle. Below are some suggestions to make this space uniquely yours.
Tips and suggestions
Textiles : Consider elevating the sofa with a few carefully chosen throw pillows in raw silk or hand-loomed wool. Look for subtle patterns or ombré effects in earthy tones – they’ll add depth and interest while maintaining the Japandi aesthetic.
Curated Display : For the media console, we could recommend a thoughtful display of select pieces. Wabi-sabi inspired ceramics or handcrafted wooden objects work well here. It is about creating a personal narrative within the space – the one which would support the mind and the soul.
Botanical Artistry : A statement plant can really anchor the room. A well-shaped bonsai or a sleek fiddle leaf fig could serve as a living focal point. It will bring that sense of nature and tranquility that is key to Japandi style.
Lighting Finesse : Let’s not overlook the role a well-designed lighting could play. A paper lantern or a minimalist brass floor lamp could add both function and ambiance. The right lighting has a chance to completely transform the mood of the space.
Textile Art : When the space allows, it is good to consider a minimalist textile piece in natural fibers. It would add warmth and texture, balancing the clean lines of the furniture. There is an excuse to shop local artisans!
Mindful Accents : For the coffee table, think about adding something that catches the eye, yet calms the mind. Maybe a cool vintage bowl filled with pinecones, or that ceramic piece you got from that local art fair. These little touches are what make the room feel like it’s really yours. Do not constrain your creative here.
Remember, Japandi style thrives on harmony – balancing minimalism with warmth, purpose with comfort. As you personalize your space, let each element contribute to this delicate balance.
Created by Tomkin Design and visualized by Nastia Perchyk , this modern home interior is a soothing medley of gray, white, and wood accents. The earthy, wood-furnished dining room gives the fresh modern apartment a warm bohemian heart, which branches into other aspects of the home. Deep wooden door reveals and chunky timber surfaces counteract cool white backdrops. Oversized pendant lights make unexpected, attention-grabbing focal points. Bespoke built-in furniture designs give the apartment a clean aesthetic, as well as an abundance of storage and home organization opportunities. The bedroom is a minimalist setting with cozy undertones, while the compact bathroom offers inspiration for endowing small spaces with style.
The gray sofa constructs an open and inviting profile in the living room, with the arm rest omitted on the side of the home entryway. Two modern boucle poufs create a low visual divide between the living room and entryway to help zone the free-flowing layout. A gray living room rug adds an island of soft contrast in the center of the wood laminate floor.
A pair of white accent chairs and a small black accent table are arranged in front of the large living room window. The U-shaped seating plan creates a conversational setting when entertaining guests. A black decorative vase holds a pleasing floral arrangement that breathes life into the modern room.
Elegant floor lamps spring high above the living room layout, negating the need for overhead light fixtures. The lamps provide a softer light for evening relaxation and TV viewing.
The TV stands on a bespoke media console unit that spans almost the full width of the room. A series of drawers provide ample storage for movies, remote controls, and games controllers. A chunky wooden top crowns the simple white drawer unit, giving it a bold natural twist. Indoor plants build upon the modern boho vibe.
Full-height units complete the run of living room storage, making space to store larger items. A tower of open shelving is tucked into the side of the tall cabinet, offering display cubbies for decorative items and books. A floating closet stores coats beside the front door with space to tuck shoes underneath. Mirrored panels are incorporated into the door design to create the illusion of additional light and space.
A concealed LED strip glows at the back of the shoe storage niche to aid the homeowner and their guests in finding their footwear.
Beside the front door, a small wooden entryway shelf cuts across a full length mirror , offering a ledge to throw down keys and to hold a reed diffuser with a welcoming scent.
A thick wooden framework defines the open entryway into the dining room. This rustic feature is matched by a robust wooden dining table and two trunk-like modern dining stools. Stylish wooden dining chairs accommodate four more guests in the boho dining space.
Two oversized dining room pendant lights hang an eye-catching feature over the wooden table. The enormous paper shades make an unexpected addition to the compact kitchen diner space. A wooden fruit bowl makes a useful dining table centerpiece.
Matt white, handle-free kitchen cabinets wrap around the dining area with an L-shaped installation. The basic white configuration of slab-fronted cabinets is interrupted by a stunning stone backsplash and coordinating countertop. A matt black kitchen faucet adds black punctuation.
The third aspect of the open-plan kitchen diner is a wall of full-height windows, which are lightly dressed with translucent white voiles.
In the master bedroom, an upholstered gray bed is set upon a plain gray rug to create a soft, textural core in the space. Crisp white bed clothes are contrasted by a dark gray bed runner. Wooden side tables add natural warmth to the ensemble, while a decorative vase fetches a fresh sprig of greenery. Modern wall sconces provide reading light over the bed.
Concealed LED lighting illuminates a built-in bedroom workspace. The wooden desktop adds a dark pause to the white decor scheme, while white wall cabinets and a white desk chair camouflage with the light the backdrop. White desk accessories keep the work area cleanly organized.
A full-length wall mirror is mounted near a run of made-to-measure wooden wardrobes to fashion a well-equipped dressing area. A white digital piano allows the homeowner to practice music in the privacy of their bedroom while taking little space and being quiet with headphone use.
Bifold wardrobe doors draw back to reveal the full array of clothing items and accessories. LED strips light up the garment shelves and clothing rails inside.
The small bathroom has a characterful decor scheme with a modern rustic vanity unit and a bold stone countertop. Black cabinet hardware, a black bathroom faucet and towel heater, and a matching black shower head pepper dark accents around the white room. A modern wall sconce adds task lighting by the bathroom mirror and basin.
A fitted bathtub with microcement casing gives the compact space a streamlined modern appearance. Built-in shower shelves and a floating toiletries shelf keep bathroom supplies in check. Black soap and lotion dispensers make commonly used products match when out on display. A black-framed shower screen adds a sharp, contemporary accent.
A wall-hung toilet makes the floor space appear open and ample and makes the room simple to clean. Storage is disguised within the toilet cistern concealment wall to hide away paper products and unsightly bathroom cleaning supplies.
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
