Located on Lombok, an island in West Nusa Tenggara province of Indonesia, three amazing luxury villas stand poised, overlooking the waters edge. Designed by Alejandro Borrego , the builds each span between 400 and 450 square metres, with the sites ranging from 1,500 to 2,000 square metres. Glorious sea views wash past towering palm trees onto sweeping outdoor living spaces, and into rich wood toned interiors of impressive scale. Indonesian spice flavours the stylish interior designs of the residential homes, where clean modern furniture pieces meet with natural rustic accents and accessories. Wood clad walls climb behind crisp white upholstery and linens, whilst timber tidbits sprinkle authentic character.
First up is the largest of our three villas at 450 square metres, located on the smallest of the three sites at 1.500 square metres. The client brief requested a simplified Mediterranean architectural design be realised. In response, streamlined blocks were stacked to create the house’s modern shape. Outdoor furniture was kept low and sleek, and an outdoor conversation pit was sunk into the pool patio.
Keeping the furniture low allows the outdoor space to run smooth with the horizon, and for the trees to maintain their starring role in the magnificent view.
Sitting in the sunken conversation pit seems to sink you right into the ocean.
In the evenings, moonlight floods the pale marble patio.
The house is surrounded by dense green scenery, in the exclusive luxury residential development of Tampah Hills.
The idyllic setting bathes the home in calm. An infinity pool flows in an L-shape around the property.
Palm trees reflect in the surface of the infinity pool.
Sun loungers lay low at the water’s edge.
mixes with Indonesian flavour. A lively array of naturally bright cement, cream coloured marble and dark iron wood were sourced locally from Lombok and other parts of Indonesia.
A combination of rustic and modern pieces make up the look, like these modern nesting coffee tables in the midst of raw walls and wooden elements.
A massive dining table seats a minimum of eleven party guests–with room for a couple more to squeeze in thanks to an extensive dining bench.
The dining area runs alongside the kitchen in a vast open plan room, and also adjoins with the outdoor living space. The house is designed to be comfortable and sustainable in its tropical climate; cross ventilation is achieved by keeping living spaces completely open with screens for shade.
A variety of kitchen pendant lights dangle above a large kitchen island , with modern kitchen bar stools . Traditional pottery items adorn the top of tall and rustic wooden cabinets along the back wall.
The master suite of the four bedroom house contains a 4 poster bed , where a unique ceiling fan assists a cool nights sleep.
A small floor reading lamp and chaise lounge chair make up a reading area in the bedroom.
Sunlight filters through decorative bricks and a mini jungle inside the ensuite luxury bathroom .
Palm trees sway beyond a walk-in shower.
An outdoor bathtub basks in the sun’s rays.
Greenery engulfs the modern home exterior.
Our next luxury Indonesian villa stands on a sloping site measuring 2,000 square metres, with a build of 400 square metres.
Upon studying the site, the designers became inspired by the red-ish brown colour of the soil that nurtured the surrounding plants. The earthy colour palette was adopted into the architecture and interior wall colour of the entire house, blending it with the habitat.
The largest furniture pieces are kept light against the dark and earthy walls, though an accent chair in the lounge blends with the wood tone in the room. A small floor lamp provides reading light by its side.
A canopy of climbing plants help protect the house from strong direct sunlight.
Gorgeous stonework builds a bathtub and matching vanity unit.
A comfy lounge chair and pouf set rest out by the pool.
A modern yet rustic dining set stretches out by the kitchen.
The houses sustainable design incorporates simple local materials, such as sand stone, natural coloured cement, and teak wood.
A day bed is supremely placed for the view.
Locally sourced accessories accentuate the interior.
The house stands 75 meters above sea level, oriented toward the glittering ocean in the south.
Another 400 square metre build on a 2,000 square metre site in Tampah Hills, located an hour from Lombok Airport. The exterior was designed using basic geometry, giving the home the look of a floating block, with a simple roof. Cantilevered on one side, the villa sits lightly on the land and faces out toward the ocean.
Moving inside the villa, there is a living room with a spectacular view .
A simplistic approach was taken for the interior design too, where a minimal colour palette is at play. Beige coloured cement from the soil of the site was employed to cover the house, giving it a local feel.
Sitting 60 meters above sea level, with panoramic views of ocean and tropical forest, the home was designed with its main living spaces completely open.
The cross air flow makes the home more sustainable.
By night, the house lights up the forest.
Wood slat screens provide shade but maintain air flow.
Wood clad walls shape the interior.
A large indoor plant grows inside one of the three impressive bedrooms. The glass vase on the live edge wood side table is the Échasse Vase by Menu .
A rustic bathroom vanity faces into the forest.
Tiny spaces with terrific design, these three small scale home interiors feature smart space saving solutions and zoning techniques that will maximise the potential of any compact living quarters. The clever storage and bespoke furniture pieces sit amidst crisp white and yellow decor schemes, which bring a cheerfully bright and airy feel to the lean square footage. Home number one features made-to-measure furniture that hugs the perimeter of the entire living space, and conceals optimum storage opportunities. The second tour is studio with stylish zoning around the bed, and an efficient workspace setup. The last studio apartment impressively squeezes in two whole dining areas, and one small yet luxurious yellow ‘bedroom’.
Designer:Indot Design| Photographer:Hey! Cheese
The minimalist living room of home number one is bordered by a made-to-measure sofa that features integrated end tables, and matching bench that completes an L-shaped arrangement. LED light strips run below the seating to give it a floating appearance.
Every piece of lounge furniture harbours hidden storage solutions inside. The sofa has four separate drawers for organising belongings. Lids lift up on the end tables to stow away small electronic gadgets, magazines or books. An entire lidded chest wheels out of the largest end cubby, which could be used as extra seating. The final window bench opens by lifting its seats, revealing two deep stow away compartments for larger items.
When all of the storage drawers and compartments are closed, the furniture maintains a sleek and minimalist look. A TV pulls around from the hallway wall, on a swing arm bracket, to face the sofa when desired.
A kitchen perimeter divides the lounge from the cooking area.
Even with all of the storage compartments opened out in the lounge, there is still plenty of space to move around.
A yellow shelving unit and a white pegboard wall tower at the end of the fully-fitted sofa design.
There is second pegboard wall utilised down the hallway, by the wall mounted TV.
A white kitchen pales into the background of the bright yellow and wood tone living room.
One yellow pendant light hangs boldly above the white marble countertop of the breakfast bar.
Storage volumes are fitted into the back of the dining bar, as well as a hidden seat that allows two diners to face each other over a meal.
The stool tucks away unseen when not in use.
More storage units line the hallway of the home.
Behind the kitchen, glass sliding doors conceal a bedroom and workspaces. An Eames bird perches on the top bunk.
Ladders to the bunk are slid out of the way of the desk when they’re not in use. A vanity area resides just outside the bedroom door.
Looking out from the bedroom, we can see that pull out larder units line the route into the kitchen.
Ceiling tracks reveal that sliding doors can be pulled shut to split the bedroom.
Bespoke storage units fill every inch of available space on the floor and walls.
The bunk floats across the window, allowing natural light to reach both the lower desk area and the upper platform.
Visualizer:ANҐAR studio
Our next apartment was designed for a female student. A dining peninsula splits the length of the room between kitchen and lounge. A wood slat feature wall differentiates the spaces further, along with a change in flooring. A yellow accent rug softens the wood floor in the lounge, beneath a modern round coffee table .
Cheerful yellow kitchen bar stools cluster under the kitchen peninsula.
Wood slats screen the bed from the kitchen diner.
A small recess by a window presents an ideal spot to fashion a home office. A small storage unit rings in the yellow accent.
Two hanging planters fill the narrow transition between the home workspace and a bedroom portiere.
A circular deep pile rug is laid out by the bed.
A series of white closets and cabinets line the hallway toward the front door.
Coat hooks push out from wood slats above a comfy shoe bench, topped with a welcoming yellow seat pad.
Visualizer:ArtPartner Architects
Finally, our third home tour is a 42 square metre studio in Kiev, Ukraine. Inside the living room, a sputnik chandelier is colour coordinated to the black, white and yellow decor. Below the chandelier, a single multi-surface table design has the look of nesting coffee tables .
The yellow accent living room is backed by a monochrome minimalist kitchen.
By the lounge window there is a dining bar, where three stools put diners at optimum height for city views.
Settled below the wall mounted TV, a modern media cabinet is adorned with yellow handles to strengthen the subtle colour theme.
Yellow portiere curtains frame a yellow ‘bedroom’.
Inside the bedroom area, the yellow interior design becomes all enveloping, with a solid yellow ribbed feature wall and a matching yellow storage bed.
In place of a standard headboard, a huge circular mirror gives the small bedroom a luxurious vibe.
A cube pouf nestles against a wall of mirrors that visually double the size of the home entryway.
A more formal dining area marks a divide between the lounge and kitchen.
The dining chairs face toward the TV for meal time viewing.
A white bathroom door stands frameless inside a white wall.
We take our first leave from the yellow decor palette on entering the bathroom. Here, a linear wall light softly illuminates pink walls, and a wood effect modern bathroom vanity .
Black and grey accents tone down the sweetness of the palette.
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
