Many people view small apartments with apprehension, thinking that they won’t have enough space to fully unleash their design aspirations. But small doesn’t have to mean cramped or limited. Small apartments are especially ideal for young couples who are just starting out in the world. These are people who don’t need a lot of space, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t need a space that reflects their own unique personalities and gives them a luxurious space to come home to after a difficult day of being young and energetic. To make our point, we’ve compiled a list of three apartments that prove that square metres don’t matter.
Architect:Maksym Netreba
The first small apartment on our list is located in the city of Kyiv in Ukraine. The apartment employs a monochromatic color scheme and modern furniture.
The open plan living room uses a glass top table and wooden barstools to create a dining room, with classy pendant lights . Like the effect? Check out these Piper Pendants!
The living area is separated from the rest of the apartment with a simple glass wall, that opens up space and exudes class. A single house plant lightens up the entire room and works with the modern floor reading lamp .
When you have a small space to design, it can be so easy to overdo the white elements in an attempt to make the space seem bigger. Take a leaf out of this designer’s book and balance the white with warm wooden features.
The kitchen is comprised of light grey stone, that looks geometric and classically understated. The effect is balanced out by tropical timber features.
The room is whimsical and full of personality, thanks to a few key elements, such as the contemporary graphic and bright colored carpet.
The bedroom is kept simple and cluttered, with a modest bedside table and modern light fixture.
From this angle we can see the masterful use of wooden and white elements and just how well they work with the apartment.
The bathroom is everything that it should be. Modern, sleek and absolutely luxurious. Everything that you would ever want in a bathroom.
The monochromatic color scheme is highlighted by chrome fittings.
Architect:Maksym Netreba
Here, we find some of the same elements that were employed in the previous apartment, but with its own classic spin.
The chimney is transformed into a accent wall, thanks to the black patterns and luxurious reading chair . This looks like an ideal place to curl up with a good book and leave the world behind.
The open space is effortlessly luxurious and timeless. With elements such as the large couch and thick drapes.
A large modern lamp stands in the corner and lights up the entire room.
Every apartment needs a study area, and although this one is small, it isn’t cramped. The subtle LED lighting negates the need for a harsh lamp, easing the strain on the eyes.
The front hallway is traditional and classy, with the grey carpet breaking the clinicity and softening the room.
An ingenious way to save space is to build a bed into the wall.
A tropical accent wall spans the entire apartment and warms up the whole home. It softens the home and adds a level of liveliness.
A black marble accent wall in between the kitchen cabinets adds a level of luxury to the room, contributing depth and dimension to the entire room.
An adjustable bedside reading lamp is practical and sleek. Complementing the dark grey accent wall.
A muted color scheme makes for a warm and cosy bedroom. It looks snug and comfortable, creating a warm haven from the world. The potted plant adding a refreshing splash to the room.
The master bedroom is not only a wonderful haven, but also has a world-class entertainment center that renders the need to go outside useless.
The view from the master bedroom has a world class urban view that takes the decor of the room to an entirely new level.
A pink accent wall enlivens the second bedroom, while a world map adds dimension.
The master bathroom is a masterpiece of dramatic contrast complemented with chrome fittings and his-and-hers amenities. A beige carpet warming up the entire aesthetic.
Visualizer:O.M. Shumelda
The final home is a masterpiece of design and ergonomics. The main elements include plywood and concrete, as well as the innovative smart glass technology.
The open living room has unique elements such as the mirrors and glass. The reflections look sophisticated and stylish, as well as completely modern and chic.
The contemporary aesthetic is achieved by cement flooring and ultra-chic fireplace.
The mounted T.V is showcased by a matte black accent wall, providing a clearer picture and white furniture, paired with the black wall is a great contrast.
Plywood counters softens the other raw materials in the apartment. While exposed shelves are an interesting but timeless decorative choice.
Natural light, lush houseplants and plywood comprise of the apartment’s organic features, providing a refreshing element to the room.
Usually, when a room is almost entirely white- it’s harsh and abrasive. But this apartment offsets the white with cement floors and plywood walls, creating a beautifully spacious and clean room.
A large mirror and hanging pendant lights are an engaging aspect to the room, while the rest of the room looks like a serene cloud.
The bathroom is deftly designed, a tranquil room fitted with all the luxuries needed to pamper the homeowner.
The raw cement wall is dynamic, a pleasant contrast to the pure white settings.
Modern Globe Pendant Light
Blown glass hangs off your choice of copper or steel in this IC Lights S Pendant . Dangle it beside a boldly-coloured wall, for a light that surprises from the ceiling or your bedside table.
Copper Globe Pendant
Copper on the outside and chrome on the inside, the Mirrea Modern Mini Globe Pendant is built to impress. Its rounded form adds glitz without bling, and works well in sets of three.
Wooden Orb Pendants
Sculpted wood finds its place in an array of baubles with lights underneath. Match them to your bedside table or headboard, for a funky way to light a room.
Bedroom Glass Pendant Lights
The Pharos Pendant, Calla Pendant and Oculo Pendant work best as a trio in this stylish set by Jeremy Pyles. Made from glass, their forms elegantly hang above a range of bedroom shelving options.
Black Pipe-Shaped Bedroom Pendant
Available in black and yellow or white and lilac, this Tom Dixon Pipe Pendant Replica makes bedroom lighting cylindrical. Hang a pair on either side of the bed for a swanky alternative to a bedside table lamp .
Black Cylindrical Bedroom Pendant
The satin nickel finish of the Piper Pendant is a perfect remedy for the minimalist bedroom. Easily hidden as it snakes up the wall, its form emits light without too much design noise.
Hanging Lightbulb Pendant
Collect the E27 Socket Pendant in nine different shades, to suit your bedroom’s colour scheme. Its simple glass bulb and silicone socket add fresh thinking to boring blacks and whites.
Minimalist Scandinavian-Style Bedroom Pendant
Looking for something a bit more original? Our Tied Pendant Light was created in Los Angeles from cast concrete and a free mind.
Concrete Bedroom Pendant Light
The industrial bedroom can’t go past a hanging concrete pendant. Overturn traditional fixtures with a Castle Pendant beside the sheets.
Concrete Oak Bedroom Pendant Lamp
Go Dutch with a bedroom lamp half in concrete, half in wood. Its simple colourings works with loudly-hued bedrooms or subtle design finishes.
Stylish White Bedroom Light
IKEA saves the day again with the IKEA Stockholm Pendant bathed in white. Hung high or low from your ceiling, it both emits solid light and scatters it around the room.
Modern Bedroom Pendant
Made from flattenable silicone rubber? We didn’t think so, either. The sturdiness of the Muuto Unfold Pendant comes as a shock of ingenuity for the contemporary bedroom.
Scandinavian-Style Pendant
Fancy a classic lampshade in your bedroom? The simplicity of the Muuto Grain Pendant works well with traditional, white-walled interiors.
Swirl-Shaped Pendant
Øivind Slaatto referenced the shell of a snail when designing the Swirl 2 Pendant Light. Go slow under its plastic contours when the time for sleep arises.
White Decorative Bedroom Pendant
Let all 17 inches of the Ikea Krusning Pendant Lamp Shade drape above your bed for a peaceful night’s sleep. Paired with light wooden walls and plenty of sun, it’ll float in a whimsical interior.
Slim Minimalist Bedroom Pendant
Aluminium and brass come together in this Vibia Slim Pendant Replica, a sophisticated fixture for your sleeping space. Dangle its fine form beside your bed for the final touch to an elegant bedroom.
Decorative Wooden Pendant For Bedroom
Designed by Seppo Koho, the Secto Pendant uses light to draw people closer together. Choose from black, white or walnut slats to light up your bedside table.
Metal Wire Cage Pendant
The Diamond Wirecage Bedroom Pendant is an easy way to introduce industrial style lighting to your bedroom. Affix them to your ceiling to decorate a simple bulb with a Victorian fixture.
Decorative Blown Glass Bedroom Pendant
Present your bulb in an innovative fashion with a Drop Top Pendant hanging from your ceiling. Available in black and fawn, its blown glass outer showcases the electrical wonders of light production.
Steampunk-Style Vertical Pendant
After a light that doesn’t look like a light? The Otto Bedroom Pendant diffuses light through a glass tube on a metallic fuse, introducing steampunk home decor to your bedroom.
Nautical-Themed Pendant Light
The Tatum Pendant acts as a seaside lantern for those cold, windy nights travelling to the beach. Inject some nautical home decor into your bedroom with this die-cast creation, which creates seedy bubbles when lit through its specially-developed glass.
Modern White Bedroom Pendant
Adjust light to shine wherever you want it, with the AIM Bedroom Pendant Light. Its long suspension cord dangles in a myriad of directions, letting it highlight a particular piece you’re proud of, or the alarm clock when it’s time to wake.
Designer Suspension Pendant Light
Interested in owning the Beat Wide Pendant Replica for yourself? Let its metal outer and copper inner glow in your home, at a cheaper price than the original .
Black Designer Bedroom Lighting
Available with gold or copper on the inside, the Beat Fat Pendant Replica is a structural twist on the classic Beat. Pair it with strong, solid shapes for a bedroom that values form and function.
Bell-Shaped Pendant Light
Call all to bed with the Normann Copenhagen Bell Pendant Lamp beside the bed. Its light metal form looks heavy but acts light, as suspension cords draw attention to its unusual hanging fixture.
Cone-Shaped Bedroom Pendant
Acid-etched opal glass creates light in the Kone Pendant, a contemporary light made with metal. Hang it low beside a futon-style bed for maximum style impact.
Conical-Style Pendant Light
After a more fluted style? Available in several colours, the Aplomb Suspension Lamp Replica can offer minimalism with a structural edge.
Modern Organic Shaped Pendant
Aluminium, brass and metal form the Muuto Mhy Pendant, a painted light with an unusual shape. Pair it with pastels for a soft design to wake up to in the morning.
Inexpensive Stylish Bedroom Pendant
IKEA does it again with the IKEA Foto Pendant, a coloured-outer fixture that beams light directly. Make the light bulb opal for a softer glow at night time.
Glossy Bedroom Pendants
The late, great Verner Panton designed chairs for Kubrick’s 2001 Space Odyssey and now lights for your home. The Flowerpot VP1 Pendant was one of his later creations and, in 12 bold and beautiful shades, is easy to pair with any art deco bedroom.
Stylish Matte Finish Aluminium Pendant
Painted by hand, each of the five hues of the Muuto Ambit Pendant are as crafted as they look. Hang their softer selves beside your bedroom table for the perfect light to relax to.
Dome-Shaped Bedroom Pendant
For a light large enough to mirror your bedside table, the Dome One Light Pendant is fitting. String its painted white steel off a high ceiling for a simple fixture with a grand presence.
Metal Orb Light Fixture
The monochrome bedroom finds a perfect fit in these Panton VP6 Bedroom Pendant Lights. White walls, a black and white artwork and classic bedding provide the perfect canvas for this orb.
Moon-Shaped Pendant Light
Earthy tones peek out of the innovative cardboard frame of this Moon Scraplight Pendant. Create a space for it in your natural-toned bedroom with hints of beige, white and wood.
Light Pattern-Producing Decorative Pendant
Two metal hemispheres clamp together to form the Magdalena Suspension light. Perfect for above the bed or even the dining table, it produces light patterns to excite the eye.
Modern Drum Pendant For Bedroom
Beat a lighter drum in your bedroom, with this wood and fabric creation. A place above the bed in a white-walled room would do the trick.
Woven Bedroom Pendant
The IKEA Sinnerlig is a handmade light new each time it’s made. Affix its unique form to your bedroom for an earthy warm glow.
Sculptural Bedroom Pendant
Just can’t get enough of florals? This Zeppelin Suspension Lamp Replica creates a garden on your ceiling with silk paper. See the original here .
Big Spherical Decorative Pendant
A stainless steel dandelion pendant? Anything is possible with the IKEA Maskros dangling from your ceiling.
Decorative Centerpiece Pendant
Create the perfect composition for lighting, with the Moooi Heracleum II Replica. Each petal of its frame is able to be twisted and turned to your satisfaction.
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
