At one time, loft living was reserved for the truly avant garde. The term calls to mind images of Andy Warhol and his collective lounging around on cushions, barely protected from a dusty concrete floor covered in paint splatters. But in recent years, lofts have become highly desirable, not just for artists but for anyone with an artists’ spirit. The vaulted ceilings, massive windows, and inherently industrial design is attractive to all types of people who want to live a little differently. The three lofts in this post have their own distinct personality, but each transforms a simple open space into an inhabitable, and even comfortable home.
Photographer:Adriano Pecchio
The first loft is in Milan, and we’re featuring photos of it from Italian photographer Adriano Pecchio. It represents the best of loft living with its huge open spaces, cleverly divided rooms and warm, homey furnishings.
The first level of the loft houses multiple living and entertaining areas, including a spacious open dining room and an industrial-inspired bar. By using white for the walls, floors, and vaulted ceilings, the entire home has a clean and warm vibe in a space that could run the risk of feeling dingy and echoing.
Both the first and second levels are not shy about furniture, with an array of soft surfaces available to catch you when the desire to plop down and daydream strikes.
Upstairs, a bedroom and office area sit much closer to the ceiling. A loft-to-ceiling bookcase provides some sense of separation and privacy.
One of the most notable pieces in this loft is the suspended white bicycle, which hangs just next to a very creatively positioned bookcase. While you wouldn’t want to be climbing that ladder very often, it’s a great way to store those publications that you can’t stand to get rid of but don’t need to look at.
Designer:Ilya Garbuzov
The second loft is an eclectic vision from designer Ilya Garbuzov, specifically designed for a male Muscovite with a cat.
Vaulted ceilings give away its lofty origins, but the rich leather furniture and the exposed brick have a distinctly European vibe that strays from the typical industrial loft designs.
Deep browns and reds, including converted trunks as coffee tables, are highly masculine while dangling glass light fixtures add a bit of trendy delicacy to the design.
A massive outdoor space is the jewel in the crown of this particular loft, bedecked in wood with its own separate dining area and oversized porch swing. It would be a shame if there weren’t a party here every night (although perhaps they could bring in some space heaters for the Moscow winter).
Architect:Martins Architect
The final loft comes from the team at Martins Architects and features a more traditional apartment design than the other two spaces.
The loft is divided into separate areas by its exposed brick walls, including a living area and screening room, dining room, and hidden bedroom.
A neutral color palette with a few splashes of brightness is nothing too off the wall but bring a nice warmth to the brick and wood design. Mismatched dining chairs and caged lightbulbs are the finishing touches on this quirky style.
When you visit someone’s home, one of the first place you will usually be welcomed is the living room. The modern day equivalent of a drawing room, these spaces are set up for conversation, connection, and entertainment. Each living room in this post creates a welcoming atmosphere with plenty of comfortable seating, vibrant colors, and elegant, modern style. They are the type of place you would be glad to show off and just as glad to be welcomed into. Have a look.
Visualizer:Vizuall
The pitched roof in this stylish home from visualizer Vizuall gives the living room a bit of height. Coupled with the low, angular sofa and modern sling chairs, the contrast creates visual interest while serving its practical purpose.
Visualizer:Vizuall
Speaking of creative roofs and ceilings, the exposed brick ceiling in this living room from the same visualizer is so stunning that it’s easy to get lost in it. It stands again in contrast to the simplicity and clean lines of the neutral colored furnishings.
Architect:LINE architects
In this bright and modern living room, we also get a view of a spacious dining area and sunny kitchen. The open floorplan ensures that the home is welcoming from any angle.
Visualizer:Gaurav
The patterns in this lovely living room from visualizer Gaurav are a bit whimsical and distinctly feminine. From the delicate wallpaper to the bold black and white rug , each piece plays together for a cozy bohemian feel.
Visualizer:Guarav
This next living room is also from Gaurav but uses various soothing shades of blue to make visitors feel like they are drifting across a cool blue ocean.
Source:Ligne Roset
For a creative answer to the standard sofa, this urban living room uses upholstered platforms and movable pillows that allow whoever is sitting to create their own comfortable posture on the platforms or the floor.
Visualizer:Visual Workshop
Because dark colors can make a room feel more closed in than welcoming, they only work in a living room like this that has plenty of natural light. The contrast in the wood flooring helps, too. The long swing arm wall lamp adds interest to the vertical space.
Architect:LINE architects
On the other end of the spectrum we have this light wood and white living room. It’s on the small side but plenty big for a cozy night at home.
Architect:Trizone Architecture
It can be tricky to decorate a living room with vaulted ceilings like these. The trick is to not try to compete. A long and low sofa in a nice neutral tone lets you marvel at the structure comfortably. Splashes of yellow add a sunny touch.
Visualizer:Visual Workshop
In another smallish living room, we have just enough seating for a small gathering. The dark wood frames on the furniture is a particularly sophisticated touch.
Visualizer:Guarav
The lighting in this living room gives it a mysterious air, like you could sink into the corner of one of a gray upholstered sofas and observe an affair unfold right in front of you.
Visualizer:Alex Rybalka
This large, open living room calls attention to the large windows, which feature gauzy white curtains that will keep out the harshest sun and heavier window treatments you can pull closed for even more privacy, or a sunset movie screening.
Visualizer:Design Kolo
You can’t comment on this living room without pointing to the half horse sculpture. No one could entire this living room without commenting on it, either. It’s half a horse. What else is there to say.
Designer:Koliba Studio
The sofas in this cozy living room are extra deep, making them ideal for a long afternoon nap. Try not to dream about any half horses.
Visualizer:Tomas Sciskala
A citrusy color scheme gives this living room and kitchen a youthful buoyancy.
Visualizer:Exorbitant Art
With a simple gray sofa and a couple of Eames-style rocking chairs, this apartment living room is an easy example of mid-century influence on contemporary design.
Designer:Anastasia Bredun| Visualizer:Vladimir Nikiforov
Keeping major furniture in neutral colors like light, airy gray makes it easy to swap out throw pillows for an instant change.
Visualizer:Konstiantyn Rekochynsky
In a small apartment, a sofa might serve many purposes. This modern futon design can be a guest bed, a nap room, a sitting area, and a place for the dog. Sometimes it might have to be everything all at once.
Visualizer:Taner Candan
If you ever wondered what Santa’s house would look like if he shopped at Pottery Barn, you have your answer in this Scandinavian-inspired living room. And judging by the AJ floor lamp , you would have to say this Santa is pretty design conscious too!
Visualizer:Ronnie Chapple
Less a living room and more an experience, this massive home with books to the tall ceiling is the kind of place that impresses.
Visualizer:Build Your Space
With inspiration from Japanese design, this cool, easy living room could entertain a CEO as soon as a toddler.
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
