Light-wooden furniture and flooring are as common as décor staples come. How can you make your light-wooden features special? These three contemporary apartments offer inspiration by example. Pair light wood with white exposed brick walls, pops of navy and wicker cane accents to create a light yet modern mood. Subdue your interior with walls in white and furniture in grey, as your light-wooden furniture warms the space. Use pastels to soften the light-wooden elements in your home, adding Scandinavian bookshelves and black-framed prints. Use light wood to your advantage, with these three decidedly-different interiors.
Designer:Studio Zapraszam| Visualizer:By-Visual
Our first living space contrasts light wood with black, white and navy, creating an interior full of contrasts. First met by a soft, white sofa, we enter the living room face-to-face with two typographic prints. Hung on an exposed, white-painted brick wall, the prints are joined by a tall fern, chrome hover lamp and juxtaposed black furniture forming three tables and a reclining chair. Set beside an ottoman and looking to a wicker cane chandelier, the space opens to reveal a white-and-navy study complete with light- wooden desk and chair. A matching chandelier in the same wooden hue beckons into the bedroom.
Turning to the right, the space opens wider to a kitchen drenched in – you guessed it – light wood. Headlined by a row of wall-like white cabinets with LED lighting underneath, soft wooden tones contrast with a charcoal bench and navy side wall, making a feature. A matching entrance table to the left mirrors the design, with black iron supports and a charcoal-coloured floor. An olive tree guides the way back in, a Fiddle Leaf Fig the spot for the kitchen. Wicker cane shelving baskets link back to the chandeliers.
Along the navy wall, we find a matching mat and light-wooden wall shelves framing the most contrasted of Scandinavian bedrooms . Headed by a navy feature wall and dotted with fairy lights, a range of potted plants add nature to its festive feel. Wicker baskets in the corner, a range of light-wooden storage boxes and an IKEA Sinnerlig chandelier keep light-wooden tones present. Made from bamboo, these unique bedroom pendants filter light over the white-painted floor, minimalist closet and three windows in white.
Mirroring the lounge wall, white tiling leads to the bathroom, where a black and white ampersand print awaits. Fitted with smooth white porcelain and a light-wooden benchtop, a wooden-framed mirror expands the space. Black liquids people the shelves over a beehive-tiled floor, linking the kitchen and the charcoal entrance in. A white-painted towel rail and light-wooden plant shelf add the finishing touches.
Visualizer:Square 83
Our second apartment in Kiev, Ukraine, covers 130sqm with grey and light wood, achieving an understated elegance. In the shared kitchen and living room, light wood builds a platform for a statement thread and wicker cane chair, family sofa and square grey ottoman. As seats stand on light-wooden legs, matching kitchen stools and a TV ledge continue the theme. Paired with a white-tiled kitchen, wall-mounted dome light and creeping black hover lamp, the space appears relaxed and spacious, affording room for a dining table, chairs, and indoor house plants .
Just how gorgeous is that Circle chair by Hans Wegner! It is a truly sculptural chair .
The swing arm wall lamp you see here is the Counterbalance LED Wall Light by Daniel Rybakken, from Luceplan. Separating the lounge, a Swiss cheese plant adds green beside the feature of the dining room – two large dining room pendants infused with Chinese elegance. As grey curtains relax against the room´s tall windows, Scandinavian-style chairs in unpolished light wood make perfect companions for a table in the same hue. A pair of candle holders add decoration, while the room´s white-swathed walls and kitchen provide a clean view on exit.
Visualizer:imade pastel
Our third interior uses light wood, pastels and platforms to create a dreamy space. The lounge props itself up on a light-wooden platform, as grey and white chiffon let in the daylight. White-and-grey walls provide the perfect canvas for a pea green futon, amongst monochrome typography and white-and-wooden trunks. Hints of colour in a grey knitted ottoman, peach side table and navy pot mix it up, as a Turkish rug ties in the room´s colouring.
Stepping off the platform, light wood affords more economy of space. As its warm yet space-enhancing tones span across the lounge, down the hallway and into the kitchen, block-coloured elements shine beside white walls. Cabinets lining the walls of the hallway in white, grey and light wood provide extra food for thought.
Towards the kitchen, white-tiled inlets allow the futon´s pea green to appear on the cabinets. A large charcoal fridge, microwave and chrome oven add a sleek finish, while white cabinets blending into the walls hide necessities. As white and charcoal mini pendant lights peep over the kitchen table, kitchen bar stools play in white and light wood, seating diners on a nerd stool replica . A few hexagonal shelves mounted on the wall tie in the themes, adding art to function.
The balcony acts as part retreat, part storage space. Strings of fairy lights celebrate above a unique planters stand doubling as a clothes line. Grey and white chairs form a conversation amidst greenery and a high table, whilst more fairy lights show a tactfully-hidden dryer and washing machine.
In the master bedroom, necessities remain displayed. Light-wooden floors and a TV cabinet share with a Scandinavian-style wardrobe, painted in white. Hat boxes, bags, shirts and dresses show an eye for style, matching pops of colour in teal blue side tables and a pink bedspread. Hints of white provide storage in bed-frame drawers, while black joins the party in a quote print, rug from the lounge and circular mirror. Metallic pillows dazzle, as the balcony shadows the sun.
In the first guest room, the colour themes continue. Set high on another platform, light wooden floors enlarge the space, as another white open wardrobe displays its wares. White frames the windows and a side table beside, pea green an LED-lit headboard matched by a print. Master bedroom hues fold over in dusty pink and grey metallics, as light brown forms a TV shelf, bookcase and nifty wardrobe separator.
The second guest bedroom takes another twist. Set futon-style on another platform, a stencil-case wardrobe and headboard storage afford enough space for a study. Forming a bedspread in pink, pea green and metallic colourings, a pea green planter table adds difference as light wood forms a TV and book pedestal.
Using white tiles from the kitchen, the bathroom carries design cues into another functional space. Drawing the eye with a pea green cabinet, the bedroom´s rounded mirrors line themselves in light wood, beside a shelf bearing plants. A simple glass door separates the shower, as the opposite wall competes with a white and wooden cabinet. Matching the wooden tones, the shower´s beige tiles create a warm ambience, while elements of grey in painted brick panels and a marbled benchtop remind of Scandinavian roots.
Check out this adorable duck colander set to help you wash your fruits and vegetables with ease.
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
