Within the confines of minimal square footage, these two modern interiors offer an intelligent blend of style and functionality. The first apartment is a scene of understated elegance with a neutral color palette of whites, grays, and warm wood accents. The small open-plan living room is well-balanced, appearing airy despite its spatial limitations. A small yet luxurious bathroom adds a touch of opulence with white marble and golden fixtures. The second interior takes a bold approach, with deep green accents infusing character into the living space and dark decor creating drama in the bedroom. Join us as we enter two thoughtful home designs that maximize style in under 100 sqm.
Designer:Lena Budantseva| Visualizer:Vladimir Korobov
Measuring 94 square meters, our first apartment interior appears fresh under a solid coat of crisp white paint. A pale gray tufted sofa places a linear silhouette against the plain white perimeter. Modern artwork disrupts the minimalist decor scheme with flashes of movement and deep color.
A textured white area rug pulls together the gray sofa, a modern lounge chair, and a unique small side table . A small, stone coffee table sits at the center of the living room furniture arrangement, adorned with a tiny decorative vase and bowl.
The small open-plan layout allows for a formal dining area and an L-shaped kitchen installation. The simple white decor plan keeps the compact room looking spacious and airy. Wood flooring and matching wooden kitchen units infuse visual warmth.
A large globe pendant light hovers like a full moon above the round pedestal dining table. Wooden dining chairs encircle the table, seating four. Shallow display shelves offer a storage opportunity while decoratively anchoring the eating area.
Inside the bedroom, the fresh white, gray, and wood tone decor palette prevails. A modern sputnik chandelier drops in a lustrous gold accent above the bed.
The wooden platform bed has integrated bedside tables on either side, set against a wide wooden headboard. Gold wall sconces provide reading light over the pillows.
A home workspace is set up in the corner of the bedroom, under the light of a large window. A floating shelf holds frequently used items close the the desk, while a higher shelving unit makes an attractive display point for ornaments.
Wall units expand the workspace into an L-shaped desk arrangement.
The bathroom is small but exudes opulence with white marble flooring and gold fixtures.
A small wooden stool fetches toiletries to the side of a modern, freestanding bathtub . A gold towel rack holds fresh white linens.
The floating vanity unit makes the floor appear larger. A tall vanity mirror reflects the light.
The shower space design is set with a built-in marble bench for bottles. The level shower floor and frameless shower screen prevent the bathroom layout from appearing truncated.
A toilet cistern concealment chamber keeps the bathroom layout streamlined.
Apartment layout.
Floor plan.
Visualizer:Suithouse Studio
This 91 sqm home interior in Kyiv, Ukraine, comes to life under a deep green color scheme. The green living room accents contrast with raw gray concrete feature walls and a fresh white ceiling.
A dark green modular sofa faces a solid green TV wall. Mature indoor plants give the interior a tropical vibe.
Over by the large living room windows, a small dining space overlooks the view.
The slatted green feature wall runs into the eating area, forming a cohesive link. A botanical table setting complements the color scheme.
A ring pendant reflects the shape of the round dining table.
A one wall kitchen completes the living room layout. Wooden wall cabinets and a matching backsplash form a warm heart at the center of a matt black framework of upper and lower units.
The wood flooring is switched out in favor of hearwearing black tiles at the foot of the kitchen installation. The change in floor treatment helps to zone the open layout.
A black hallway leads to the bedroom, where a panoramic city view unfolds.
A linear suspension light spreads even illumination across the head of the bed and above two matching nightstands. The linear glow highlights a dramatically dark decor scheme of charcoal gray, black, and rich wood tone.
The gray upholstered bed is set against a sophisticated backdrop of slatted wood paneling and textural gray wall decor.
Smoked glass doors close around a walk-in closet. Illuminated shelves glow within.
A floating media shelf doubles as a vanity area with the addition of an ottoman . A line of LED light accentuates its weightless effect.
Perimeter lighting calls attention to the slatted TV wall.
The guest bathroom/shower room is a dramatically dark affair. A black basin and coordinating black toilet merge into the shadowy backdrop.
A black ceiling caps the moody, dark aesthetic.
The main bathroom has a luxurious white marble, walnut, and emerald green decor scheme. A unique green sink lies below a brightly illuminated round mirror .
Wooden wall panels complement the wooden vanity unit.
The fitted bathtub is submerged in a wall of smooth white marble and a marble backsplash. Dark green paintwork shades the upper half of the room.
The apartment floor plan illustrates a second bedroom in the property: a kids’ room with twin beds and a double workspace. The green color theme is continued in the space, where it colors a green statement wall, a unit of wall shelves, and an assortment of throw pillows.
The owners attained this property by serendipitous circumstances–thankfully missing out on a smaller plot earlier in their search. Measuring 2015 square meters in the heart of a prime residential district in Singapore, the large city home was designed to support a lifestyle that resembles a weekend retreat in a tropical resort clubhouse. Created by Wallflower Architecture + Design , the L-shaped home rests peacefully within a lush boundary of vegetation that provides privacy and seclusion. Glass doors and huge windows break the distinction between indoor and outdoor spaces, forming open connections. Inside the home, rich wooden decor elements build a naturally sophisticated scene that’s elevated by contemporary furnishings and accessories.
The luxury house exterior draws an L-shaped arrangement around the edge of the fan-shaped plot, walling off the outward road. This positioning builds an impressive frontage on the busy street and an inner world of natural beauty and serene sanctuary.
A manicured lawn stretches across the heart of the garden, providing an open play space for the kids and pets. Mature trees grow a tall shield that protects the peaceful home and garden from the outer world.
Dense borders are filled with shrubs. Extensive balconies are edged with leafy plants that create a curtain of emerald green. Ribbons of exterior light set the balconies aglow with warm golden exuberance and accentuate the sharp contemporary architecture.
The driveway is lined with deep thickets that instantly immerse the homeowners and their visitors in natural beauty and respite from the city. Exterior lights are set into the sides of the concrete planters to brightly illuminate the approach to the home. A wide, cantilevered overhang shades parked cars and pedestrians.
From the roadside, the modern home exterior appears enigmatic and alluring under dark gray concrete structuring and rich wooden siding. A grand, pitched roof alludes to the aesthetic of a tropical resort.
A 25-meter-long swimming pool rests in the embrace of the L-shaped home design, drawing up against an outdoor living area on the sun terrace. Deep planters are built alongside the sparkling blue pool waters, bringing cool shade from overhanging plants.
A parking garage is situated underneath the awe-inspiring home and its enormous garden. Thick, overhanging plants soften the transition between the layers of the home and obscure the line of modern safety fencing.
Slatted canopies shade an outdoor walkway around the perimeter of the large home, keeping concrete paving slabs cool enough for barefoot walks between different areas of the home. The exterior walkways reduce the need to retreat indoors, therefore encouraging a free-flowing connection with the garden.
Inside the luxury home, rooms are spacious and lofty with a restrained decor palette that focuses on natural wood grain and pale neutrals. A white sectional sofa counterbalances the rich tones of a wood-clad ceiling. Hand-blown glass pendant lights drop, jewel-like, through a double-height void.
Moments of bright color are used sparingly and thoughtfully, like this joyous rug in the sunny family room. A built-in shelving system adds edge-to-edge character to the room.
A modern staircase is encased within a glass chamber, which facilitates a floating effect. Wood-slatted walls make the low ceiling height at the base of the stairwell appear more stretched. A gravel bed is set with LED mood lights.
Travertine cladding textures the remainder of the hallway, adding luxurious texture and light reflective properties. Perimeter lighting threads around the smooth, glossy marble floor.
In the crisp white kitchen , natural light is in abundance, pouring through wide clerestory windows. Instead of a solid backsplash, a letterbox window separates the base cabinets from the upper wall units. The glazed gap is colored by an uplifting view of tropical plants. A live-edge dining table makes a rustic contrast with the glamorous white marble countertops.
The massive covered parking area is illuminated by an enormous skylight, which constructs an extraordinary, futuristic aesthetic. Recessed spotlights are scattered across the remainder of the canopy, distributing even illumination from end to end.
A small pathway approaches a spiral staircase , which climbs from the parking area to the main level of the home.
The wide driveway cuts down to the parking garage in a sweeping curve, creating a dramatic entry and a smooth approach.
A garden is planted around the base of the spiral staircase. The owners’ desire to always embrace the outdoors at home stems from treasured memories of vacations in tropical hideaways.
Tiered borders elevate the greenery, building a wall of tropical beauty. Sunlight streams down from above, feeding and enriching the natural display. Board-formed concrete textures a towering gray backdrop that darkly contrasts the vivid vegetation.
Luxury bathrooms are floored and clad with stunning marble. Here, a freestanding bathtub is placed up against the glass perimeter, where outer shutters filter the blazing sunlight. Timber screens protect the entire 2nd story from the harsh light that penetrates the tree canopies.
All levels of the home feature naturally illuminated corridors, hemmed with stunning greenery. Deep overhanging eaves shield the home from the tropical elements and help maintain thermal comfort without relying on air conditioning.
An altar room is situated above the main entryway at one end, and the master bathroom is pushed to the other, placing the second-floor bedrooms farthest away from the traffic noise on the street. The L-shaped home design is folded against the shared boundary of neighboring lots to ensure utmost privacy.
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
