Photographer Oded Smadar, from Smadar Studio has made it his mission to capture the work of some of Israel’s top architects. The villas featured here are at turns modern and rustic, cozy and sprawling, but each one is beautiful, unique and reflects both the talents of their architects and the personalities and tastes of their clients.
Architect:DO Architecture
The first home in the collection is this beautiful single level building with a sprawling outdoor space.
Architect:DO Architecture
Stone paths lead through the house and out into the various gardens where modern landscaping creates a calming atmosphere all around.
Architect:DO Architecture
Architect:DO Architecture
Care was taken in creating a pool that would not detract from the overall style of the home with a perfectly tiled lining and infinity edge.
Architect:DO Architecture
Creatively designed lighting makes it easy to enjoy the outdoor space day or night.
Architect:DO Architecture
Wide windows let in plenty of light during the day and make it look as though there is no end to the view.
Architect:DO Architecture
Although the home only has one story, keeping with low furnishings from sofas to massive ottomans, everything seems taller and more spacious.
Architect:DO Architecture
Curtains cover the windows for insulation in cooler weather or privacy at night.
Architect:DO Architecture
A tall bookcase is a practical element that does not sacrifice when it comes to its modern design.
Architect:DO Architecture
Architect:DO Architecture
Large lamps offer much needed illumination in the reading area, but their oversized design is almost whimsical.
Architect:DO Architecture
Anyone with a love for literature would swoon over this indoor reading room completely with cushy sofas and indoor hammock.
Architect:Pivko Architect
The next home features continues the team’s tradition of modern simplicity that still allows for a comfortable living environment.
Architect:Pivko Architect
The outdoor lighting in this home doesn’t stop with the lighting up the desk. It actually spreads upwards, giving a spotlight to the house itself.
Architect:Pivko Architect
Architect:Pivko Architect
With sofas lining every wall, there is no shortage of seating in this living area.
Architect:Pivko Architect
The modern furnishing, complete with a grand piano, is a nice throwback, moving away from the television-focused seating area so many homes now insist upon.
Architect:Pivko Architect
Architect:Pivko Architect
Of course, it is easy to keep the living area free of media when you have your own personal screening room where you can retreat.
Architect:Pivko Architect
The lucky family that lives here will never need to seek out a spa when their own personal bath, with soaking tub and separate waterfall shower, is its own luxurious retreat.
Architect:Pivko Architect
Bringing art and personal style is essential for any design team. This modern sculpture draws more attention here than it would in any gallery.
Architect:Micheal Azulay Studio
Not every home captured by Studio Smadar is the same sleek modern shape.
Architect:Micheal Azulay Studio
This Asian-inspired house shares a calming atmosphere with the other designs, but the actual elements are quite different.
Architect:Micheal Azulay Studio
The front of the home boasts a private driveway with plenty of parking for entertaining and palm trees that channel a tropical island.
Architect:Micheal Azulay Studio
The stone frame on this amazing spa makes it a far cry from a standard backyard hot tub in terms of its elegance.
Architect:Micheal Azulay Studio
Architect:Micheal Azulay Studio
Inside, the design team has made use of an interesting and welcoming palette of warm, dark hues.
Architect:Micheal Azulay Studio
The massive columns featured in this photo are one of the most interesting elements, making the house look almost like a movie set from the 1940’s.
Architect:Micheal Azulay Studio
The massively high ceilings and hanging lights give traditional Asian design elements a modern twist.
Architect:Micheal Azulay Studio
Architect:Micheal Azulay Studio
The designers have split up a large, empty room using furniture, with smaller conversation nooks making the space much more inviting.
Architect:Micheal Azulay Studio
The modern kitchen is so sleek it barely seems a part of the same house, but the light fixture over the kitchen table hints at the overall theme.
Architect:Micheal Azulay Studio
Architect:Micheal Azulay Studio
Architect:Efrat Zilberman Architect
This next house combines some of the most impressive elements of the previous three with clean lines, plenty of white, and a spacious interior with high ceilings.
Architect:Efrat Zilberman Architect
WHile low couches and sleek nest chairs are the ultimate in modern, the dangling light fixtures give the place its own Asian flair.
Architect:Efrat Zilberman Architect
Architect:Efrat Zilberman Architect
Architect:Efrat Zilberman Architect
A shrine to Buddha along the outdoor garden path is a beautiful testament to the deepest held beliefs of the family who lives here.
Architect:Efrat Zilberman Architect
By using elements like floor materials and a striking, freestanding fireplace to separate rooms, the house is allowed to be much more open.
Architect:Efrat Zilberman Architect
A staircase that uses thin cables mimics the style of suspension bridge and bridges upstairs and down.
Architect:Efrat Zilberman Architect
The bedrooms bring in natural materials from hardwood to wool to create a truly calm atmosphere.
Architect:Iris Avneri Dvir Architect
This next home has a similar modern and welcoming feel and features.
Architect:Iris Avneri Dvir Architect
WIthout as much space as some of the other efforts, every inch must be carefully considered.
Architect:Iris Avneri Dvir Architect
Still, there manages to be enough room for an eight-person dining table that feels completely separate from the living area.
Architect:Iris Avneri Dvir Architect
Concrete flooring gives the home a distinctly urban flavor.
Architect:Iris Avneri Dvir Architect
And a warm and wide wooden island keeps the kitchen functional and stylish.
Architect:Iris Avneri Dvir Architect
Once of the coolest features here is the suspended bar, which keeps bottles well out of the way, but still on display.
Architect:Iris Avneri Dvir Architect
Architect:Iris Avneri Dvir Architect
Once again, they are able to bring in contemporary art elements that really breathe life into the space.
Architect:Iris Avneri Dvir Architect
Architect:Iris Avneri Dvir Architect
Architect:Iris Avneri Dvir Architect
A glass shower with multiple shower heads is the height of indulgent, but practical, luxury.
Architect:Iris Avneri Dvir Architect
And an outdoor entertaining area is kept simple but cozy with irregular rock walls and greenery.
Architect:Iris Avneri Dvir Architect
Architect:Iris Avneri Dvir Architect
The massive outdoor dining table make it easy to eat al fresco anytime.
Architect:DO Architecture
This apartment offers less in terms of square footage, but does not skimp on creative, unique design elements.
Architect:DO Architecture
Of particular interest is the overhead lighting which draws the eye with its origami-style angles.
Architect:DO Architecture
Even without much space, the furniture and flooring creates distinct areas, making the room seem much bigger.
Architect:DO Architecture
And sleek cabinetry offers out of the way storage without little intrusion.
Architect:DO Architecture
Architect:DO Architecture
Floor-to-ceiling windows make the apartment bright and airy at any time, even in the bedroom.
Architect:DO Architecture
In this article we are pleased to be able to feature even more designs from photographer Oded Smadar of Studio Smader . With their thoroughly modern taste and careful attention to design detail, these interiors are both beautiful and inviting, across the board and we couldn’t resist giving this studio a back to back feature.
Architect:DO Architecture
The exterior of this first modern home is sleek. The way the light beckons from the other side of the huge windows is immediately inviting.
Architect:DO Architecture
Those massive windows slide open to create an easy flow from indoors to out.
Architect:DO Architecture
The home’s reflecting pool is large, adding a focal point for the sloping yard while also functioning as a stylish border.
Architect:DO Architecture
Architect:DO Architecture
Inside, the home’s furnishings are well matched to one another without feeling too stiff.
Architect:DO Architecture
Dark wood floors contrast with soft plush rugs and sofas.
Architect:DO Architecture
The front entrance makes use of the same sliding window panes, making it difficult to distinguish nature from home.
Architect:DO Architecture
A simple breakfast bar area gets light and air from surrounding windows while an outdoor dining set sits just beyond on a small patio nook.
Architect:DO Architecture
Minimal furniture makes the house seem that much more open, but the occasional creative piece, like this plush chair, give the house personality.
Architect:DO Architecture
The kitchen is narrow but long with spacious counters, including a gorgeous butcher block.
Architect:DO Architecture
The woven wood door makes entering the home feel like entering a secret garden.
Architect:Rina Doctor
This next home features some of the same low slung modern profiles, but overall has a much different atmosphere.
Architect:Rina Doctor
Rather than a calming reflecting pool, this yard features enough space to swim.
Architect:Rina Doctor
The beautiful entryway is shaded by plenty of greenery, giving it both privacy and vibrance.
Architect:Rina Doctor
More furnishings and kincknacks lke stone vessels and mirrors make this home feel lived in and warm.
Architect:Rina Doctor
A gleaming marble floor catches plenty of sunlight from the large windows and seems to lift the ceiling to massive heights.
Architect:Rina Doctor
Classically styled chairs coupled with simple white sofas make this living area entirely practical but still stylish.
Architect:Rina Doctor
Architect:Rina Doctor
Outdoor furnishings are kept simple and minimal, lest the yard become cluttered.
Architect:Tehilla Shelef Architect
This next home doesn’t have the same floor space as some of the others, but does make similar use of windows, and modern decor that is never fussy.
Architect:Tehilla Shelef Architect
Sliding window panes let fresh air into the kitchen and dining area.
Architect:Tehilla Shelef Architect
While durable outdoor furnishings let you choose where to sit on a whim.
Architect:Tehilla Shelef Architect
White walls and a shiny stone floor make the house seem bigger while unique clustered light fixtures give it a bit of whimsy.
Architect:Tehilla Shelef Architect
Architect:Tehilla Shelef Architect
Architect:Linenberg Rozen Architects
This large stone house has a feel that’s a bit reminiscent of a (very stylish) home in the American Southwest.
Architect:Linenberg Rozen Architects
A reclaimed wood garden path is a perfectly unique touch.
Architect:Linenberg Rozen Architects
Exposed ceiling beams give the large formal dining area a more rustic feel. The beams actually extend out over the patio for a very interesting visual.
Architect:Linenberg Rozen Architects
The team has chosen furnishings within the same family but that don’t match exactly, which gives the space a certain class.
Architect:Linenberg Rozen Architects
Antique luggage become furniture in this room fit for a wanderer.
Architect:Linenberg Rozen Architects
The sliding doors to the outside are mimicked in the sliding interior doors that let light pass through, even when they are closed.
Architect:Linenberg Rozen Architects
Architect:Linenberg Rozen Architects
A custom pot rack is always a welcome site and ties together this spacious and beautiful kitchen.
Architect:Liat Dankner Architect
This next home takes the large sliding window theme and pulls it up into the second story as well.
Architect:Liat Dankner Architect
The home’s entry is carefully landscaped with mosses and colorful, native plants.
Architect:Liat Dankner Architect
Architect:Liat Dankner Architect
Architect:Liat Dankner Architect
Including a nicely manicured tree that resembles an overgrown bonsai.
Architect:Liat Dankner Architect
The living areas are also spacious with lots of attention paid to keep lines clean and simple.
Architect:Liat Dankner Architect
Thought much of the furnishing choices are grey to beige, colorful light fixtures and art pieces add important splashes throughout the home.
Architect:Liat Dankner Architect
Supple leather seating is plentiful while its simple design keeps the room uncluttered.
Architect:Liat Dankner Architect
Architect:Liat Dankner Architect
A dining table for twelve could be full every night in this beautiful home.
Architect:Liat Dankner Architect
A fireplace built directly into a concrete wall is not only a feat of engineering, but makes a beautiful sight even when the fire is out.
Architect:Liat Dankner Architect
Architect:Liat Dankner Architect
Shelving is perfect for the display of small pieces, but tucked away enough so as not to be distracting.
Architect:Liat Dankner Architect
Architect:V Studio
Bringing wicked furniture indoors is a challenge but it works in this sunny living room.
Architect:V Studio
Architect:V Studio
Another big dining room for families that love to entertain, this table features a creative serving area at one end where there is no seating.
Architect:V Studio
Architect:Mikita Studio
It is always lovely when designers find a good way to include a television without giving it center stage in the design.
Architect:Mikita Studio
Architect:Mikita Studio
Architect:Mikita Studio
Architect:Mikita Studio
Who doesn’t long for a huge, deep tub to wash away the day?
Architect:Mikita Studio
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
