Four modern Vietnamese homes, four slick decor schemes set to inspire, designed and visualised by Labaco . We’ll take a tour through each one to gather just what it is that nails the look. Home number one is a solid scheme, tickled with upbeat colourful accent pieces that build an energised atmosphere. The second inspirational home interior is a picture of smooth and simplified modernity, with beachy colour infusions of sand, pebble and sky blue. The third stop we’ll make will be to a home with chilled blue-grey accents mixed with warming wood, and our last is prolific in pattern. We’ll also find inspiration for modern furniture styles, cosy room layouts, and a clever concept for a hidden guest bedroom.
Spicy red and yellow cushions add flavour to a grey sofa in home number one. The light living room is given bold personality by a jet black ceiling treatment, which holds the entire open plan together. A brown leather-look round coffee table brings a dose of sophistication to the centre of the lounge, whilst a modern rocking chair chimes a laid-back note.
grow natural energy in the room, and provide centrepieces for the dining table and coffee table. Marble panels put texture across the TV wall.
A linear chandelier stretches over a modern dining set, which is fashioned in contrasting natural wood and black finishes. A wooden serving bench connects the dining table with a luxe white marble encased kitchen island.
One half of the marble kitchen island is dedicated to wine storage , with an integrated black bottle rack.
A wooden insert occupies the other side of the kitchen island, and a wooden dining bench takes up the other side of the dining table.
A glass wall bedroom design helps the whole apartment feel more spacious and light. Inside the bedroom, a winged platform bed matches the aesthetic of the leather-look coffee table in the lounge. The unusual bedside table lamp is the Flos Snoopy Lamp .
There is a second glass wall bedroom too, which has a desk/dressing table area. Beautiful pink furniture and accessories colour the room.
Floor plan. Built-in closets keep storage streamlined inside the two glass wall bedrooms.
The white living room in home tour two is a smooth example of simplified modern elegance. Beachy colour infusions of sea and sky blue, warm sand, and cool pebble come together to evoke a sense of refreshing calm.
The floor area of the kitchen is also the home entryway, so a minimalist approach leaves a clear welcoming zone.
The sky blue living room wall forms a tranquil backdrop for a Vietnamese altar. A slim wooden screen separates the ancestral altar from the necessary tv wall. Similar wood tones are employed to visually blend the home’s essential elements.
Wooden ceiling fans cool the home, amidst a prolific scattering of recessed spotlights.
The L-shaped kitchen has light units at its base, wood grain upper cabinets add natural flair.
Decorative vases bring colour to a console table in the home entryway, where there is hidden shoe storage.
Our third home design has the same living room footprint as the latter. This time, a straight grey modern sofa wings out behind a round coffee table stood on stripes.
A combination of different colour cushions dress the sofa, and large areas of wood tone visually warm the room. Made-to-measure bookcases cover almost the entire sofa wall, with volumes of concealed storage spaced between.
The Vietnamese altar is given the same pride of place again. This time, a shot of blue colours the TV cabinet beneath the wall mounted screen.
Abundant floor space in the kitchen is allocated as a dining spot this time around. A blue-grey cushioned dining bench gives the set a casual comfy vibe.
cabinets draw a stacked L-shape around the dining area, with cut-out wooden handles pinpointing every unit.
Colourful decorative wall hooks continue the dotty theme all the way across the home entryway wall.
The glass wall bedroom can be used as a solo master suite, or divided into two separate bedrooms when having house guests over to stay.
Bifold obscure glass doors split the space and provide privacy, whilst allowing natural light to pass.
When the guest bed is not in use, it folds away so the master suite may have its own sitting room.
Powder pink cushions embellish the little sofa. A sideboard and stylish tray table complete the composition.
A bespoke headboard storage unit acts as a bedside shelf for a lamp, and a soothing painting. One end of it even becomes a small desk in front of the window, right by a built-in bookcase.
A Swiss cross comforter adds a chilled blue-grey accent amidst warm wood tone.
Grey bedclothes dress the guest room.
Unique geometric tiles create a dot-like pattern around the wet zone of the mood-lit shower room design. Large concrete tiles fill the rest.
A modern wood effect vanity unit ups the visual temperature, brown bathroom towels complement its tone.
In an alternative visualisation of the bathroom, geo tiles are replaced with classic square tiles, plus a more basic vanity and mirror set.
The vessel basin is replaced by a sunken sink in the marble countertop.
Finally, in home tour four we’re met with eye-catching pattern and the emerald greenery of indoor plants .
Victorian-style floral tiles make a statement in the entryway, whilst a tribal pattern rug strikes chevrons through the lounge.
A simple white dining room pendant light hangs crisply within grey walls.
Beechwood adds light notes to the room.
A black ceiling fan is neatly contained within a recess.
The one wall grey and white kitchen design has a classic elegance, which is complemented by the same stunning floor tiles as in the home entryway.
White subway tiles build a subtle backsplash.
‘Love’ posters decorate the master bedroom.
The modern dressing table has a wooden top to tie in with wardrobe louvre doors.
Check out these adorable season themed sculptures and ornaments.
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
