Black, white and wood interiors, enlivened with indoor plants, give these two small apartments a sharp modern vibe. Although each of these apartments measure in at under 40 square metres, clever layouts designed by Line Design Studio make the very most of their limited living spaces. We’ve included floor plans for the two homes in our gallery so that it’s possible to observe how furniture has been best situated to maximise available floor space, without compromising on style or every day practicality. Confident yet compact, the contemporary decor style does not shy away from bold statements. Take a look around and you will find a creative clash of concrete accents, modern terracotta tile, and Scandi inspired raw timber elements.
Photographer:Sergey Melnikov
Terracotta tile burns brightly across the modestly proportioned living room of our first small apartment tour. The narrow lounge is located in a 32 square metre apartment, in Kaliningrad, Russian Federation. An ultra low backed modern sofa helps to visually widen the narrow room, allowing the eye to continue all the way to the white wall behind it. At first glance this may not seem the most practical of furniture choices, but for anyone who just loves stretching out along the couch in the evenings then this bed style sofa will suit just fine.
A long modern coffee table provides plenty of space for reading material and snacks by the sofa.
An ottoman section is adjoined to the front of the modular sofa to make a chaise lounge. Behind the chaise, an Ikea PS 2017 lamp beautifully uplights the leaves of indoor plants on a small side table.
The flooring in the living room is part wood laminate, part black carpet, each providing a durable walkway.
Relite windows cross the top of the partition wall to let borrowed light into the bedroom behind. A black portiere draws closed across the doorway. A precast concrete block is substituted for a regular media cabinet, giving the room edgy industrial flavour.
bring life to the solid concrete media shelf.
The inspirational works of Tadao Ando by Masao Furuyama awaits an admirer or a student.
On the opposite side to the bedroom doorway, there is a closet space that is also caped by a black curtain. The closet stands by the home entryway so that it can store outdoor garments in the most convenient location.
However, this is the one and only wardrobe in the apartment, so an entire collection of clothing resides here on an adjustable closet system.
A small black side table dutifully awaits the drop of keys and phones by a blue front door.
The cornflower blue hue of the door contrasts cooly against the heat of the terracotta feature wall.
Two dining chairs are pushed up to the shelf of a serving hatch between the lounge and the kitchen.
The glass doors of the serving hatch push back in a bifold action to reveal a four place dining set. Beside the minimalist dining room , a timber kitchen door slides aside on runners so as not to encroach on living room floor space.
One of the modern dining chairs has been selected in a contrasting colour to the other three to create interest.
The secondary chair colour also ties in with the gentle tone of the bare wood door.
Modern cups bring more colour to the table, echoing the black and red terracotta decor palette.
Inside the small kitchen, open wall shelves are placed above a red kitchen backsplash. The base run of the one wall kitchen features a core of raw wood cabinets, flanked by a balance of black end units.
A black kitchen sink and faucet stand out against the white worktop.
Softly lit terracotta tile creates a cozy bedroom scheme.
Black tiles back the shower room.
The floor plan illustrates great use of just a few partition walls.
Modern art puts personality into a minimalist lounge set up here in our second home tour. A round coffee table draws from the subject of one abstract canvas art print .
The decorative vase on the table is sympathetic to the natural tone of the area rug below.
An utterly absorbing home workspace is situated at the end of the living room, manifested as a deep black cube.
A white desk cuts through the pitch black backdrop.
The legs of a white desk chair has exposed wooden bases to interact with other raw wooden elements of the home office.
A wirework frame spans the workspace, which is utilised as a memo board.
The rungs of the frame provide places to clip documents, and to hang plants.
The black cushion of a wooden entryway bench is completely camouflaged against solid black painted walls. Wooden panels build a bridge of light relief.
An understated wooden shelf underlines the wall mounted TV in lieu of a media cabinet or fireplace mantel. It’s not a lot, but the simple piece gives the floating TV a proper home.
Moving through into the minimalist white dining room , we find a black and wood dining set beneath a utilitarian pendant light.
Plants make the pared back space appear more homey and inviting.
The round dining table fits comfortably into a bay window situation, making the most of all available floor space.
An L-shaped kitchen clutches to the remainder of the kitchen space.
cabinets make a clean compilation. White cabinets keep the upper part of the room looking open and light despite their extended height, whilst the heavy black finish weighs down the base units.
A midnight black bathroom ceiling sends the rafters disappearing into outer space.
A wood bathroom vanity warms the temperature of a black and white dominated scheme.
Floor plan.
Pink is deemed an ‘intimate’ colour if you’re to follow colour theory. It is said to represent the love of oneself, and to promote inner peace. In that knowledge, it’s hard to deny that pink makes a fully fitting choice for our bathrooms where we want nothing more than a bit of peace–and to find a love of ourselves no matter how rough we might look at the start and end of each day! Of course, pink bathrooms don’t always come in intimate soothing pastel shades; hot pink sure will get morning motors revving too. Whether you want soft and serene or hot and hyper, we flush out all the inspiration in this gallery of 51 inspirational pink bathroom designs.
Visualizer:Andrey Barinov
Pink and precise. This pastel pink bathroom is made neat and sweet with very precise lines of pink statement. A pink vanity unit aligns edge-to-edge with its pink backsplash wall, and a pink vertical radiator drizzles another line of delicious strawberry icecream colour.
Via:Sina
Tiptoe on terrazzo. Give a pink bathroom a stylish statement floor by laying terrazzo. It’s confetti pattern is spot on trend right now, and it gives a fun edge to a plain pink scheme.
Visualizer:Yaroslav Priadka
Or, back up your colour scheme with a terrazzo backsplash. A rose terrazzo backsplash brings in colour whilst avoiding solidity, so would be a great option for tinting an white based bathroom. Or, team rose terrazzo with pink concrete walls for an all out and stunning textured alternative.
Visualizer:Studio Heisenberg
Go glam with golden accents. A pink and gold bathroom palette holds undeniable glamour and, in this case, a certain vintage charm.
Visualizer:Polina Yatmanova
Go up the glamour scale by bringing in sparkling crystal bathroom lights and miles of marble.
Source:Laufen
Hotter than a steaming bubble bath, this fully hot pink bathroom design amps up the fun factor even more with some hot pink bathroom accessories. A pink graphic pink shower curtain matches the decal on the vanity, and a set of pink wall shelves complement the pink loo seat!
Visualizer:Abdumumin Khafizov
Make the most of your new colour scheme by investing in a whole host of pink bathroom accessories too. This pink vanity unit is topped with a set of pink candle holders. Don’t forget to grab pink towels, washcloths and pink soap dispensers while you’re at it.
Visualizer:Kate Tsyganina
This unique bathroom sink sets quite the style statement. The single towering column of pink ceramic would be enough to set the trend on its own, but we get a double pink whammy with a pink toilet here too.
Visualizer:Kate Tsyganina
Colourful meets classic, meets contemporary, meets downright quirky! Although pink walls might be the first thing you notice about this bathroom design, there is a whole lot more going on. Sleek contemporary pieces have been mixed with classic and unusual elements to build a curated eclectic look. A trio of quirky bathroom vanity lights dangle from a ceiling cut through with a geometric pattern of LED strips, and a traditional cabinet offsets the modernity of a the vanity, mirror, and geo wall tiles.
Visualizer:Marina Tsishyna
Splash in some aqua. No we don’t mean fill the bath, we’re talking about introducing aqua blue elements to your pink bathroom design to create areas of deep contrast without heading to the monochrome spectrum.
Visualizer:Sarah Akwisombe
Green has similar contrasting effect, although a deep leaf green tends to build more of a feeling of calm, like a walk through the park in a pink sunset. This pink and green bathroom design splits the colour ratio 50/50; light pink paintwork brightens the upper half of the walls, whilst green tile and bathroom furniture weigh the lower segment.
Visualizer:Utkan Gunerkan
This design shows the balance of colour flipped around, with green paintwork spanning the upper wall space and ceiling, and pink tile flooding the lower walls and floor.
Visualizer:荣 烨
Although strong, the dark green and pink colour balance also works in small spaces. Note how the loo brush and trash can have been colour matched to the pink walls so that they almost disappear from sight–a top tip for cramped spaces.
Via:Mystalk
Work light and shade into solid sections of colour by utilising different textured wall panels, like this beautiful ribbed backsplash wall.
Visualizer:Ira Lysiuk & Stanislav Pashkalyan
Bump up the oomph in a basic white bathroom. A bathroom of standard white tiles makes a fine jumping off point for hyper statement pieces, such as a pink heated towel rail, pink vanity unit and matching mirror, and a standout pink shower curtain. This particular design lets the pink pieces shine brighter by keeping all bathroom fixtures white on white.
Designer:Elena Ivanova| Visualizer:Anna Sergeeva
This pink and white bathroom design has a softer side, accessorised with gold fixtures and a fluffy pink bathroom mat.
Visualizer:Roma Srebranets
Electrify your colour scheme with pink neon lighting.
Visualizer:Studio Open
Speaking of electrifying…
Visualizer:Barinov Andrey
… One more!
Visualizer:Alexandra Bertova & Daria Savitskaia
Well, two more. Okay, now we’re done.
Visualizer:Boho Studio
All up top. This pink and black bathroom design puts everything rosy right in eyeline, whilst everything down lower is solid black so that it melts away into oblivion.
Visualizer:33bY Architecture
Tentatively dip a toe into the pink trend with the teeniest of tints.
Visualizer:Nina Galyas
For those who are a afraid of commitment… By limiting pink input to bathroom paint only, you can create a colour scheme that can be changed out relatively quickly and cheaply–and best of all without having to call in a plumber.
Visualizer:Elisabetta Goso
Another isolated pink feature wall bathroom idea.
Visualizer:Anastasia Ciulac & Turuta Pavel
Make your pink feature wall a secondary style statement by hanging backlit vanity mirrors , and underlining the vanity with an atmospheric LED strip light.
Visualizer:Katie Domracheva
A switch around of the mood lit pink and white bathroom idea. This time pink walls are pushed to the sides to let atmospheric illumination wash down a white vanity wall.
Visualizer:Rajesh Ravilla
Pink and botanical. There is something super fresh about the lush greenery of live indoor plants against a room canvas of pink and grey. Create yourself a mini courtyard of sorts around the bathtub by laying pebbles and layering in planters at different heights.
Visualizer:Malgosia Stan
If you’re not green fingered though, a static botanical backdrop pulls off the theme too…
Visualizer:Malgosia Stan
… And with the right wallpaper you can revel in a really tropical vibe.
Visualizer:Katie Domracheva
Pink lacking a little a little magic for you? Do it up DIsney style.
Visualizer:Rahul Pawar
Go a cut above with concrete. You’ve purchased every single pink thing in the bathroom line, but now what? Putting pink elements in a raw grey concrete room instantly translates all items into on point industrial chic. See how everything looks so sharp and on point in this small bathroom vanity .
Visualizer:Serg Ushakov
A little bit of retro goes a long way.
Visualizer:Serg Ushakov
Step out of the safe zone, paint a bold salmon pink bathroom wall…
Visualizer:Anya Krivolapova
… Areas of grey will balance out the brightness.
Visualizer:Lauri Brothers
More smokin’ salmon.
Visualizer:Terzo Piano
Keep it loose. This gentle blush bathroom design explores a loose layout of furniture and fixtures. A vanity table with vessel basin is stood next to an entirely different pedestal sink, by a mirror that is assigned to neither in particular. The result is a relaxed design that is not restricted by the norm.
Visualizer:宁 洁
Build a luxe look by combining pink statements with chunky black and white marble.
Visualizer:Andrey Barinov
There can only be one star of the show–or two. Placing just one pink hero piece into a monochrome setting gives it showstopping effect. A dynamic duo of pink basins on a double vanity has the same effect.
Visualizer:Yulia Cherviachenko
Pink hero pieces give a similar result in a natural neutral setting, illustrated here as part of a pink and brown bathroom design.
Visualizer:Ngoc Thuy
Go for black grout to completely change the nature of pale pink tiles.
Visualizer:TOL’KO interiors
Colour with quartz or granite. This superb pink bathroom countertop has its subtle shade highlighted by illuminated vanity mirrors behind, and globe pendant lights above.
Visualizer:Spotless Agency
Pull a double sink bathroom vanity arrangement together with an area of focussed colour.
Visualizer:Elena Maksimova
Pink vanity mirrors and pink reflective panels look punchy.
Visualizer:Yuri Nulman
Shake up a samey top to bottom pink scheme with sections of differing tile texture.
Visualizer:Vladislava Torgonsky
Pink tiled panels provide all the colourful personality in this light grey and white bathroom. A glass vase of pink flowers adds a temporary extra flourish. Black bathroom faucets bring in contrast.
Visualizer:Viona Visual
Colour block black on pink for easy impact…
Visualizer:Riko Visual
… Smoked black glass on blush pink works too.
Designer:ZARYSY| Visualizer:ZARYSY
Pull together pink furniture, wood slatted walls and graphite grey paint for a fashion forward ensemble.
Visualizer:VizLine Studio
Fill in the gaps with pink flamingos. Well, why not?
Source:Schroeder
Customise your bathroom with vibrant coral paintwork and complementary artwork.
Source:Kohler
Go vintage with a pink boiserie or wainscot encased bathroom design. Be sure to select a traditional pedestal sink and roll top bath with claw feet to really get that old manor house magic going.
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
