Simplified luxury sweeps through this elegant modern home design, which comes filled with multiple relaxation spaces. Visualised by ArtPartner Architects , this tranquil home design puts focus on self-care with a home sauna, steam room, and several spa-like bathroom interiors. The impressive yet understated interior also features an airy and light-filled double height living room with expansive views over the cityscape and sky. The lofty living room forms a wide connective column that unites the glass-sided upper volumes of the dwelling, creating the ultimate open plan living experience. A coordinated colour and material palette of soothing neutrals, marble vein and modern slatted texture form calming cohesiveness.
A cascade of orb pendant lights rain down from the lofty ceiling of double height living room . Even when switched off, the glass globes magically catch the sunlight from stacked windows that blow open the side of the home to the impressive panorama.
At the centre of the room, an understated glass coffee table echoes the black framed window aesthetic.
A grey modular sofa pulls around the edge of the lounge, looking in toward a stylishly slatted TV wall. Perimeter lighting accentuates the textured wall panels. A modern fireplace flickers gently along the top of a sleek floating media unit.
The opposite side of the modular sofa arrangement is directed toward the fabulous city view, creating a second and very different lounging experience that is more meditative for reflection or reading.
The airy double height lounge area flows directly into the kitchen diner, which is tucked cosily underneath the upper level of the home.
A modern kitchen island is situated to take advantage of the view. Repositionable track lights illuminate the prep area and dining countertop.
A marble kitchen backsplash rises up around double banked wall units. Integrated appliances recess into a wall of dark slatted texture.
Inside the modern home office , the desk is directed away from the wall. Facing the desk toward the door creates good Feng Shui, and establishes a commanding presence.
The L-shaped desk features plentiful storage in its base to avoid visual office clutter. A backlit bookcase offers a place to display a curated collection of decorative items.
The floating media unit in the living room melds into a minimalistic cantilevered staircase design . LED stair lights illuminate the treads, whilst a large orb lamp emits an atmospheric glow underneath.
Upstairs, a glass sauna room offers a welcoming spot for self-care at home.
There is also a home photographic/video production studio, equipped with a white-screen, box light and a full length mirror. Linear wall lights are spaced all around the perimeter of the round room, distributing even illumination.
A plush lounge chair sets down the focal point.
The sauna area leads straight into a luxurious bathroom.
A narrow privacy wall screens the toilet from the bathtub and the rest of the open concept space.
LED strip lights brighten the shaded corner.
The bathtub has a view out over the open plan living room below, and to the skyscape beyond the double height windows.
Inside the luxury bedroom , eye-catching bedroom pendant lights bring a metallic accent into the dark walnut and black decor theme. An illuminated marble headboard is set in an asymmetrical arrangement with a modern platform bed.
An Eames style lounge chair and a floor reading lamp make up a comfortable reading area in the window.
A glass wall makes a clear connection with the ensuite shower room.
A black ceiling gives the shower area an intimate feel despite its open sides.
The toilet cistern concealment wall features beautifully illuminated inset marble panels.
A basin unit is lit around the base to match the glow of the bathroom feature wall.
The glass wall ensuite gives added depth to the bedroom.
The second beautiful bedroom is decorated with a dramatic rock feature wall behind a towering headboard design. A swing arm wall lamp is affixed to a section of wood panelling that contrasts smoothly with the rugged rock.
A grey bedroom rug creates grey layers with the low bed base and grey bed covers.
Grey window drapes gather in the corner of the room, creating a cosy backdrop for the bedroom reading nook.
Another textural feature wall adds character to the third bedroom.
On one side of the upholstered bed , a group of unique pendant lights bring a lustrous brass accent. A simple wall lamp adds reading light to the other side.
Floating bedside units affix to the textured art wall.
A home work space/dressing table fits into the bedroom alcove.
A modern wall sconce brightens the walkway.
Another vanity table resides inside of a luxurious walk-in wardrobe, alongside a beautifully custom fitted system of shelving, garment rails, and floating drawer units.
Inside the laundry room, a washing machine and tumble dryer stack tall to save space. Vertical shelving units flank either side, storing laundry supplies and household cleaning items.
Tiny LEDs sparkle like starlight over the vaulted ceiling of a dreamy steam room.
All of the bathrooms in the home are equally spa-like, clad in smooth marble, atmospherically lit and custom fitted.
The repeated combination of materials and colours throughout each room creates a cohesive calm.
Despite the repetition in materials, each space has its own unique twist.
Fabulous originality and inventiveness has gone into the creation of this extraordinary house design. Visualised by UDesign , this house is not only a luxury home but a work of art. From the outside entryway of the home with its dramatically aligned trees to the explosion of colour that awaits behind the door, this unique residence is designed for someone who loves to entertain, to impress, and who revels in the joys and discoveries of art. The tropical landscape also plays a major role within the superb interior, where it taps up against edge-to-edge windows and translates into sculptural indoor plants. The greenery joins a powerful palette of brights that paint energised and uplifting settings throughout.
The massive luxury house exterior cuts crisp white linear volumes through a green tropical landscape. At the front of the house, mature palm trees sprout tall to seek the sunlight, and a majestic mountain behind the house scrapes the clear blue sky.
The palm trees march two by two in a towering parade toward the front entrance of the home. The modern house exterior commands the plot with a bold symmetrical form, which is cut through with huge expanses of clear glass that lighten its bulk.
A massive multicoloured art piece dominates the luxurious living room , where it inspires the colour palette of an unusual selection of lounge furniture. A fabulous sofa design lays a sculptural tangle of bright fuschia out across a lounge area by the fireplace. Ochre living room chairs wing the yellow flames of a lengthy modern fireplace.
The property is largely transparent, which makes it a challenge to deduce exactly where the tropical garden ends and the extraordinary interior begins. The indoor-outdoor style ensures that all rooms enjoy the beautiful view, a key aspect of the property.
A mesmerising gold chandelier whirls across the ceiling of the double height living room , like fallen leaves picked up on the wind.
Enormous glass doors draw back to adjoin the living room with the pool terrace. Two fresh white sofas furnish the outdoor living space, set upon matching bold black and white chevron rugs . Royal blue scatter cushions complete the eye-catching ensemble.
Another indoor lounge area is furnished with coordinating blue lounge chairs. Two curved sofas round out the seating plan.
In the luxurious dining room , a fuschia flocked gorilla gazes out onto the tropical environment. A spectacular stretch of book-matched marble colours the wall by a clean white modern dining set.
Twin dining room chandeliers sparkle along the full length of the table.
Modern upholstered dining chairs accommodate a dinner party of eight. A focal art piece is embedded into the dining room wall and beautifully lit around its gold perimeter.
Behind the dining room’s dividing wall, a wine room unfolds. Huge wine storage cabinets keep the wine collection under temperature control.
Two tufted sofas and a contemporary white settee close around a TV wall.
Ceramic planters house a plethora of mature indoor plants , Mother Nature’s own sculptural masterpieces.
Golden decor elements weave a luxe accent theme throughout the home that lustre in the influx of sunlight.
Five gold stemmed swivel bar stools line up at a long marble kitchen island, with five coordinated pendant lights to illuminate each spot.
A recessed track light draws around the kitchen pendant lights over the island, and covers the kitchen prep area at the back of the room to ensure ample task lighting. A gorgeous marble backsplash extends all the way to the ceiling.
In the grand master suite, two unique bedroom pendant lights descend above a pair of pedestal bedside tables. Glamorous wall panelling creates an artistic feature wall of botanical beauty in front of the ensuite bathroom, which is accessed via open doorways on either side.
The wall treatment is repeated at the other side of the room, around a bedroom lounge area. At the foot of the upholstered bed , an end of bed bench looks out upon the view over the terrace.
Over in the bedroom seating area, four comfortable lounge chairs are dressed with rich burgundy accent pillows to tie in with the colours in the botanical wall treatment. A low circular coffee table creates a core for the round seating arrangement. See more round coffee tables here.
A sculptural bathtub forms the hero piece of the luxury bathroom design. Dark orbs bubble from the sides of the modern slipper bath, mysteriously reflecting the light and the room. Black glass doors obscure two private WCs on either side of a double shower enclosure, where huge rainfall showerheads glow with soothing colour-changing LED light.
Swathes of white marble cover the bathroom floor, walls and shower wet zone. A piece of colourful wall art breaks the monochrome palette. A modern ceiling-mounted towel rail echoes the vertical linear format of the bold artwork.
The round modern chandelier is loosely draped with a light tube that complements the freeform nature of the bathtub. A small sofa sits opposite the tub, positioned against a deeply fluted wall treatment. Lilac accent cushions complement the coloured light that glows from the shower area.
More luxe white marble forms a double sink bathroom vanity unit with a matching set of storage drawers underneath. A pair of racetrack-shaped bathroom mirrors are installed in front of the window, tension-fixed between the countertop and the marble clad window reveal.
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
