Neutral decor doesn’t have to be basic, in fact, simple black and white decor can be brilliantly bold if balanced right. These three examples of modern home interiors follow a monochrome palette in three entirely different ways. In home number one we explore a predominantly pale design with well spaced punctuations of black. Home two is a little heavier handed with black accents, using the base note to create an even balance with light surroundings. Finally in home three, we round things off with a sophisticated interior that pulls warmer tones into the mix, along with luxe touches of marble and smoked glass. Which one would you choose?
Designer:KAEL Architekci
An L-shaped sofa arrangement in pale grey marks out the lounge area of home interior number one. The pale piece surrounds a jet black coffee table , which acts as a visual anchor in the centre of the sitting room. Black window frames stand out strongly in pure white walls. Sheer white voiles filter the light and provide an element of privacy without obliterating the window frames from view.
A black floor lamp stands by the modern sofa , providing a visual stop at the end of the light room.
Instead of contending with the density of the black coffee table, the media cabinet has been selected in a white finish to blend with the walls. The wall mounted TV provides a black element on this side of the room.
Carrying on the even spacing between black accent pieces, a black integrated oven stands out at the centre of a wall of white kitchen units.
Around the corner, a black piano awaits its moment in the spotlight.
A wood grain pool table adds a moment of warmth to the open plan living room.
One plant in the corner of the lounge balances out the green pool table top.
The kitchen island is also a dining table, where four black and beige dining chairs await dinner time. The darkness of the chair upholstery complements the black oven in the white minimalist kitchen .
Slatted doors draw closed across the entrance to the bedroom.
The wall lights in the bedroom are set into a pale grey headboard feature wall. Two small black wall sconces provide more focussed task lighting on the bed itself.
LED lights under the platform bed give the base a floating effect–a neat feature that can be seen from the living room through the slatted doors.
The white bathroom has tiny black accessories dotted throughout. Faucets, soap dispensers and trash cans are a simple and subtle way to introduce strong accent colour.
Large format tiles make the narrow bathroom look more spacious.
The second minimalist bathroom scheme in the home is given a dash of wood tone.
Designer:ArtPartner Architects| Visualizer:ArtPartner Architects
Next up, home interior number two has a lot of black furniture pieces going on.
A black lounge chair , coffee table, media cabinet, and even some black scatter cushions come out to play.
The lounge leads straight into the kitchen diner, where a mix of black and grey fabric makes for interesting dining chair upholstery.
A black linear suspension light braces redirectional light above the dining set.
The two walls of the kitchen are approached in completely different ways, with one wall designed to blend with its white backdrop, and a wall of wooden cabinets set to add warm colour and texture to the room.
The bedroom pendant lights follow a similar aesthetic to the dining room lights. An orb bedside table lamp provides reading light at the other side.
There is also a slick LED feature strip cutting down the headboard wall, bringing added light and shade to the black and white bedroom.
A home workspace is amalgamated into the bedroom media cabinet design. One solid colourway blends the elements together as one cohesive piece, in high contrast to a plain white wall.
A light track has its black line extended down white fitted wardrobes.
A white bathroom design is weighted by dark elements around its lower third.
The charcoal vanity unit merges with matt charcoal wall panels.
Architect:hilight. design| Designer:hilight. design
Our last featured interior is a show home located in Kyiv, Ukraine. The design team were given the task of creating a timeless, stylish design that would catch everyone’s attention–families, future parents and singletons alike. Marble panels were brought in to build a feeling of luxury in the open plan living room. A chunky square coffee table gives the small lounge its anchor. An indoor plant adds natural energy.
Stout modern dining chairs make a statement in the kitchen diner end of the apartment, beneath a unique pendant light.
Glossy black units at the back of the kitchen give the space added visual depth.
The monochrome palette builds minimalist elegance, style and simplicity with universal appeal.
The tasteful bedroom decor is striped with gypsum panels on one half of the headboard wall. The other half is left blank as a clear mount for a swing arm wall lamp . The winged platform bed has a timeless charm that will interest people who appreciate either classic style or modern design.
Recessed ceiling LEDs highlight the textured feature wall.
Reflective black sliding doors reveal a walk in wardrobe .
Light box walls brighten up the choices inside the closet.
More gypsum panels texture the wall next to a full length mirror and dressing table.
In the next bedroom, a large decorative wall mirror overlaps an oversized headboard design.
A modern vanity chair pulls up to a floating makeup shelf across the mirror.
On the other side of the room, a small side table teams with a bedroom chair to make a comfortable relaxation spot.
The decor inside the last bedroom is warmed through with beautiful wood tone.
White marble fills the bright luxe bathroom. A smoked glass shower screen adds depth of tone.
Wood and plenty of plants just seem to feed the soul with calming vibes. The human body simply knows that it is supposed to be out within nature–whether you’re a happy camper or not! There’s no need to worry though, you don’t have to go braving it outside with all of the bugs and the bears to enjoy the benefits of natural surroundings, as these five white, wood, grey and green colour palette interiors so beautifully show. Natural timber elements, indoor plants and peaceful backdrops are all that’s needed in which to refresh and recuperate in the comfort of your very own home.
Designer:BE3 design| Visualizer:BE3 design
We travel first to an apartment in Warsaw, Poland. This home has a wonderfully peaceful and relaxed appeal, with simplistic furniture and natural vibes. A custom built sofa has been designed to incorporate storage drawers inside of its base, and a nook for books or magazines at one end.
The coffee table and media cabinet are built with matching timber, and the same wood is used as panelling on the wall around a set of balcony doors. An indoor hammock swings just inside the doors, where the homeowner can kick back and gaze upon the green view.
bring the garden inside of the home. An array of plant species tumble over the edge of a shelf high above the media cabinet, where it caps off a textured wall panel.
A projector screen drops down over the gypsum panel, negating the need for a cumbersome TV that might skew the calming, natural atmosphere of the home. The lamp is the JWDA table lamp by Menu.
A bespoke wooden floor bed is built into the full width of the bedroom. Closets are raised up onto the platform at one side, whilst wooden shutters open on the other. A white swing arm wall lamp and a pendant light brighten either bed side. See more bedroom pendant lights here.
The floor bed design incorporates storage chambers into the base.
A simplistic wooden wall shelf holds an alarm clock and a foliaged friend.
Basic white and wood kitchen cabinets are joined by a wood pegboard wall installation that wraps around a breakfast bar nook. See more white and wood kitchens .
A small kitchen table stands on the opposite side of the narrow kitchen space, with just enough room for two diners.
The second bedroom in this home has a much smaller area. Here, there is just enough room for a single daybed and a fold out desk design, so that the room can be used as a study.
In a change from the soft natural palette in the rest of the home, the bathroom has a bright yellow colour infusion.
Yellow tiles cover the floor and shower frame, and a yellow towel heater climbs the wall.
Designer:Long Hoang| Visualizer:Long Hoang
Our second tour begins in a Scandinavian living room . Grey overtakes wood as the dominant tone in this design.
A grey sofa is plump with cushions and throws, opposite a modern armchair and a selection of coffee tables.
A graphic rug pulls the lounge arrangement together.
tumble over an adjacent dining set.
The Scandinavian style chairs around the white dining table have been selected in two different finishes, one black and one natural wood.
The mix and match chair finishes bestow a relaxed vibe on the dining area.
A light grey L-shaped kitchen wraps the dining area.
Wooden wall shelves underline grey wall cabinets.
See more grey kitchens here.
A shelving unit between the kitchen and the bedroom is also the desk. A dining chair can be pulled up when required for use.
Wood flooring runs throughout the apartment, which begins a wonderful visual warmth from the ground up.
Natural tones accent white bedroom decor.
Black elements add weight and depth.
Designer:Esterior Design| Visualizer:Esterior Design
Home interior number three has a sleeker vibe.
Black nesting coffee tables rest between a grey sofa and a chamois colour chair.
A throw on the sofa ties in with the colour of the accent chair. The colour tones perfectly with a timber hearth under the TV, and a nearby wooden dining table. A black swing arm wall lamp pulls together with the lounge coffee tables.
The dining table is positioned directly up against a white kitchen peninsula.
Tall wooden units back the kitchen and minimalist dining room , raising the colour temperature of a predominantly white space.
A wood countertop crosses the kitchen peninsula, which is high backed to screen kitchen messes from the rest of the crisp, clean living room.
Designer:Esterior Design| Visualizer:Esterior Design
Our fourth white, wood, grey and green interior design is a room with a subtly tropical vibe, thanks to an indoor palm plant and a palm tree wall art.
Wood wall panelling warmly embraces the lower third of the room. A floor to ceiling window pulls outdoor greenery into the apartment.
A black floor lamp stands by the edge of a circular grey rug, which adds just the perfect amount of snug to the modern scheme.
A modern white desk and an Eames Eiffel chair both stand on natural wooden legs, which sing off a black backdrop.
Visualizer:Jonathan Nicholson
Our fifth and last interior is a home abundant with indoor plants .
The attractive glass coffee table in the centre of the low pile rug is a Platner coffee table replica .
An impressive sputnik chandelier shines its light through chic grey glass shades.
A terracotta throw pillow on the sofa links with terracotta plant pots in the room. A modern carafe dresses the coffee table.
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
