These two 100 square metre home designs are the epitome of elegant modernity, depicted in light and airy palettes of soft white, whispers of pale grey and moments of natural wood tone. We will tour one contemporary home that comes alive with neat Scandinavian chic and a hint of warm boho vibes , designed as an escape from the homeowner couple’s demanding business trips. Next we’ll fall into a comfortably curvaceous decor scheme with sleek styling, unique silhouettes and intriguing glass partitions, which include a pocket door kitchen and a master bedroom closet/ensuite combo. Floor plans are included at the end of each home tour for layout inspiration.
Visualizer:White Wall Bureau
In Kyiv, Ukraine, our first elegantly modern 100 square metre home interior is an apartment that was designed for a young couple. The homeowners spend a lot of time travelling for business, so they wanted their home to be all of the comfort and ease that they lack on these trips–an “air castle”. Natural wood furniture, rattan round coffee tables and natural flax textiles make up an earthy decor palette. Living plants add enlivening layers.
Partitions have been kept to a minimum in the space to ensure easy flow of living and light. A chic white textured rug pulls the elements of the lounge together in the open plan.
Behind the lounge area, an elegantly sculpted dining room pendant light swops over the eating area.
A pair of oversized glass vase s make a charming chunky centrepiece on the modern wood dining table. Smoky grey seat cushions punctuate light cane dining chairs.
To the side of the dining area, a turntable nests on a sleek wooden console table design. The interesting lamp that’s holding up the vinyl collection is the Flos Gatto lamp .
To the opposite side of the dining room, a one wall kitchen builds a face of terrazzo texture. A white and wood kitchen island stretches out in front, under a contemporary island light.
A well stocked modern fruit bowl accessories the end of the pure white kitchen countertop.
Pure white kitchen stools contrast against the warm wood kitchen island. The black frame of the kitchen pendant lights creates a brief colour link with the room’s modern black window frames.
Wooden cutting boards are propped decoratively against the white terrazzo kitchen backsplash.
A decorative basket wall marks the end of the kitchen run, and creates an engaging focal point from the home entryway down the hall.
The cozy bedroom scheme is formed with tactile elements and cloud white furniture. An end of bed bench blends into the white bed base, with each lifted on Scandinavian style timber legs.
Rustic small side tables , lanterns and succulents make cosy clusters at either side of the bed, beneath minimalistic black bedroom pendant lights .
Tan accent pillows warm up the white platform bed and matching crisp bed set. Macramé tassels trim a decorative wall mirror, giving the fresh space a relaxed boho vibe.
A stylish lounge chair takes the tan accent to the window area, where dried pampas grass lolls in a tall glass vase.
A soft grey bed throw complements a lightweight curtain divider behind the headboard.
On the other side of the bedroom’s curtain room divider, a modern vanity table and matching vanity chair make up an elegant makeup station.
A contemporary sputnik chandelier lights up the vanity mirror , which is neatly integrated into the makeup table.
Porcelain tiles surround a wonderfully rustic yet modern double sink bathroom vanity , which is accessorised with rattan baskets in the storage nook underneath. Simple spherical bathroom vanity lights join the glow of backlit racetrack vanity mirrors.
A woven mat makes a beautiful textural link with the rattan baskets, and lays down an eye-catching approach to a round Japanese soaking bathtub .
Heated towel rails dry bathroom linens.
Interior doors in this home cut all the way to the ceiling, creating one clean, uninterrupted line.
Apartment floor plan.
Visualizer:Home Design HD-m2
Staying in Kyiv, Ukraine, we move on into a 100 square metre home with a curvaceous modular sofa .
An enormous wall mirror opens up the home entryway. Decorative wall hooks utilise the remaining wall space above a slimline entryway bench.
A round pedestal dining table is positioned to make the most of the room’s natural light by the window, whilst the TV lounge utilises a suitably shady spot at the back of the room.
An exquisite dining room chandelier places a grand crest upon the modern arrangement.
Unique dining chairs encircle the round table, which includes a useful lazy susan server at its centre.
Twin glass pocket doors open up the kitchen, entering the room at either side of a central kitchen island .
Geometric floor tiles dance across the floor and shake up the kitchen backsplash, bringing wild pattern to an otherwise tranquil kitchen design.
Three modern wall sconces drop a column of light upon the stylish kitchen island, which houses a clean white integrated oven and a set of gas burners.
The master bedroom showcases a sleek low slung floor bed design and a unique curved glass closet, which is also the entry to an ensuite bathroom .
A low coffee table serves as a tasteful bedside unit on one side of the space.
A globe bedside table lamp complements the tables solid spherical feet.
The round gold wall sconce is a burst of sunshine next to a column of recessed golden shelving.
Daylight flows through the translucent walls of the wardrobe.
A second gold wall sconce illuminates an elongated floating dressing table and comfortable vanity chair .
The round modern wall sconce design makes its last appearance inside the bathroom, where a sunken bathtub dips into an expanded vanity volume, right up alongside the bathroom sink .
Diagonal floor planks toy with the illusion of space in the compact room.
Tall vanity mirrors exaggerate the height of the room.
Floor plan.
When you’re tired of picking coats off the floor, rickety wall hooks that fall out of the plaster, throwing guests coats on the bed, or you haven’t seen your staircase newel post for several months (years), it’s time for an upgrade. When hats, scarves, gloves and bags never find a permanent home, and when shoes plot against you and your clear journey toward the front door, it is time to take control. Get ready for the next step in entryway storage… The hall tree. Chic and laden with coat hooks, storage cubbies and shoe cabinets , these are pivotal furniture moments that will turn your place around and win back an organised hallway.
Industrial Style Hall Tree Bench With Storage Bins
Busy family hallways will benefit from a multipurpose hall tree with a side of storage. Store gloves, hats or school bags out of sight in pop-up bins, and put family photos out on display to create a personalised welcome home.
Industrial Style Pipe Hall Tree With Wheels
Embrace vintage industrial vibes with this double pipe coat rack solution. A set of lockable casters make this a practical piece that’s easy to reposition and clean around, and a great option for renters who can’t anchor into the wall.
Art Deco Style Hall Tree
Lovers of the Art Deco movement will adore the exquisite detail of this freestanding metal design. Coat hooks nestle in among the elegant arches, whilst a woven basket tucks away under a comfy seat.
Large Hall Tree With Shoe Cubbies
Tackle those shoes left strewn around the entryway, and make stubbed toes and stumbles a thing of the past, using this hall tree with a huge bank of shoe storage.
Nautical Style Hall Tree
Team this one with blue and white backdrops, natural stone and rope accessories to complete a breezy nautical theme.
Black Hall Tree With Bench
Elevate the look of this smart jet black hall tree with a darkly patterned hallway runner.
Farmhouse Style Hall Tree
Almost too good to condemn to a hallway, this piece is beautiful enough for the entryway of a rustic living room or a cosy farmhouse kitchen. Antiqued nickel door pulls finish off a white hand rubbed, wire brushed finish over solid mahogany frames.
Narrow Espresso Hall Tree
Lovers of crisp white wall decor might appreciate a darker accent piece to add a little weight and solidity to their hallway scheme. This narrow espresso hall tree does the trick without appearing too overbearing.
Rustic Branch Shaped Hall Tree
Is it a hall tree or a tree in your hallway? Either way, this rustic branch shaped piece makes a unique and whimsical talking point.
Branch Shaped Metal Hall Tree
Another piece true to its name, this metal tree shaped design is completely freestanding so that it can be easily uprooted.
Modern Hall Tree With Drawer
Complete with a convenient boot bench and a pull out drawer, this sleek hall tree would effortlessly define the entryway in a modern open plan home.
Hall Tree With Cabinet Doors
Not everyone enjoys open fronted storage, even if it is convenient to grab and go. However, you can get a slice of both pies with this hall tree with cabinet doors.
Small Modern Wooden Hall Tree
Even when living solo, you still need somewhere to hang your hat at the end of the day, and this small wooden hall tree is just the job.
Bamboo Hall Tree With Upholstered Bench
Take your solo stand to the next level with a bamboo shoe storage version, which also features a comfy upholstered seat.
Mirrored White Hall Tree With Storage Box
Mirror, mirror, on the… hall tree? Yep, this mirrored hall tree will expand the sense of space in your small entryway and help bounce light into a dark corridor. The storage box will help keep your space neat and tidy too.
Mirrored Hall Tree With Shoe Storage Shelves
One more mirrored hall tree design, but this time with an added shoe tower that can store up to twenty pairs of shoes!
Grey Hall Tree
Looking graceful in soft grey, this piece has a classic air. It also has four handy storage cubbies set right inside a bench for organising hats, scarves, gloves and shoes.
Contemporary Hall Tree For Entryway
Straight to the point, this linear contemporary design is a no nonsense piece for a simple space.
White Corner Hall Tree
Get a bespoke look without calling a carpenter, with a beautifully corner shaped hall tree. With a super small footprint and chamfered edges that hug into the walls, this piece won’t eat up valuable floor space.
Rustic Weathered Finish Hall Tree
Whatever the weather outside, this subtly weathered wood hall tree has you covered. Five hooks make plenty of hanging space for jackets and umbrellas, whilst pull out bins stow away winter woolies.
Reclaimed Wood Hall Tree
Storage and hallway space can be slim in modern homes, and that’s where versatile slimline options like this one come in. Four hooks and a wire basket can be repositioned to hold coats, keys and mail any way you like them.
Large White Hall Tree With Lots Of Storage
Extend this modular hall tree cubby with more units from the range. An entire run of these cabinets create a chic built-in effect that can move with you. You could even personalise a module for each family member with the supplied label holder hardware.
Modern Style Hall Tree
City sleek. Flip down hooks offer a crease free holding spot for suit jackets and delicate fabrics, whilst more robust pieces tuck out of sight behind smooth wood grain. A gloss white volume slots into the hall tree to provide generous storage for work bags and shoes.
Stylish Hall Tree And Shoe Storage
Glamorous and romantic, this gold effect hall tree will make a stunning first impression with house guests. Team it with blush pink accents and geometric motifs to hit bang on trend.
Minimalist Hall Tree With Upholstered Bench
With all of life’s clutter getting dropped in the hallway, sometimes it pays to stick with a minimalist aesthetic. Add light comfy cushions to soften the look.
Hall Tree Ladder
The leaning profile of a ladder shelf or ladder hall tree means that space at head height really opens up–a smart idea for narrow spaces.
Solid Wood Hall Tree
Another leaning ladder hall tree silhouette, this time in wonderfully rustic solid wood.
Hall Tree Tower
This slender hall tree tower tucks into corners, fits on narrow wall spaces, and could even make a core piece for a square entryway. The fact that it has an umbrella rack, key drawer, luxe golden coat hooks and three useful shelves is just the icing on the cake.
Black Metal And Wood Hall Tree
Matte black accents continue to dominate modern home interiors, and there’s a certain rustic magic that happens when they’re teamed with warm wood grain. Throw a rattan basket on the boot rack and call it a done deal.
Hall Tree With Tilt-Out Shoe Cabinet
Step out in style with this tilt-out shoe rack hall tree. Double hooks hang coats on the deep sides of the deliciously dark chocolatey cabinet, whilst open cubbies provide flexible storage under the bench.
Walnut Colored Mid Century Modern Style Hall Tree
If this isn’t a scrumptious bite of mid-century styling then we don’t know what is. Splayed legs, wood panel backing, and loaded with vinyl for its retro record player neighbour? Yes please.
Caramel Colored Mid Century Modern Hall Tree
A second bite of the mid century modern apple, but this time with a sweet caramel coating.
Craftsman Style Hall Tree Bench With Storage
Set up a sturdy spot to sit and put on shoes in your hall with a solid pinewood hall tree, featuring classic craftsman style slatted details, recessed paneling and corbel supports. A lidded bench offers a deep storage volume to drop in scarves and hats–or pop in a mud tray to throw in your boots.
2 Piece Hall Tree With Separate Bench And Shelf
Bring function to your foyer with a 2 piece hall tree that offers a flexible height for your hooks–a practical option for the super tall or extra small.
Hall Tree & Coat Rack
One for fashionistas who prefer to hang garments with more care, this rack offers a classic hanging rail and open storage box for folded items.
Traditional Hall Tree With Metal Scrollwork
Picture yourself picnicking in the park, birds singing and butterflies frolicking, with this nature inspired metal scrollwork hall tree.
Stackable Hall Trees
Line them up and tuck them in tight, these super functional budget-friendly hall trees offer stacks of hallway storage that can grow and grow.
Scandinavian Style Hall Tree
Scandi style saves the day as a space saving hall tree or a storage expanding bedside unit.
Modern Hall Tree With Arched Mirror
Grab a coat, final mirror check and out the door with this uber chic archway mirror hall tree.
Metal And Wood Hall Tree With Shoe Rack
Easy to grab and go, the metal shoe rack on this hall tree keeps muddy soles off the floor whilst keeping kicks accessible.
Traditional Wooden Hall Tree
In a high traffic area you need something sturdy, and this traditional piece is made from solid pine. Pair with a vintage crate to complement its old world charm.
Oak Hall Tree
Alternatively, you can’t go wrong with oak. This piece offers shelf space up top to display decorative items or small accessories too.
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
