These two black home interiors show dark decor in a great light. It can be tricky to bring a shadow palette to life, but these designs are filled with inspiration on how to achieve the look with great panache. Charcoal grey and solid black walls create a rich backdrop with a dramatic quality. Black furniture emerges subtly from the shadows, elegantly highlighted by the light from large windows. Indoor plants uplift the first moody interior design with a lush green accent and explosions of texture. In our second featured home interior, rich brown accents bring added warmth to the modern matt black decor scheme. Wildly veined black and brown marble slabs introduce a stunning pattern.
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A grey ceiling caps our first dark living room decor scheme, creating a cocoon of restful shade. A soft black sofa runs through the centre of the open plan layout, solidly dividing the lounge from a home office area. See more ideas for a black couch living room .
The small sectional sofa rests on a light grey rug, which lays a plush texture underfoot. A round coffee table punctuates the centre of the space with another matt black accent.
The living room layout has an L-shaped formation, in which the kitchen is tucked away around the corner from the sociable sitting area.
A chic Eames style lounge chair reclines in front of a dark wood-clad TV wall. A slab of beautifully veined white marble adds a moment of light relief that magnetically draws the eye.
An indoor planter houses an abundance of greenery next to the home office area. The natural interlude brings a fresh green accent colour and wonderful texture.
Cube shelves store office paraphernalia in the black home office. A display of decorative items creates a pleasing visual for the rest of the living space.
The black desk is softly curved around its edges to soften the aesthetic.
The home workspace faces toward the sofa, which opens up social interactions. It also looks onto the TV wall so that the user can enjoy idle background entertainment.
A thick marble countertop juts out from the kitchen nook, creating an attractive dining bar. Four modern bar stools line up around its sleek edges.
Next to the kitchen faucet , a glass fruit bowl holds a harvest of colour on the white marble countertop.
The white marble countertops are complemented by a matching backsplash around the hob. The marble slabs encase the entire focal nook with dramatic black veining.
The extractor is set into the underside of the wall cabinets to achieve a streamlined, minimalist aesthetic. Black integrated appliances blend with the dark cabinets.
In the bedroom, black upholstered panels are banked to construct a bespoke floor-to-ceiling headboard design. White marble bedside units add bright highlights to the scheme.
Smoked glass screens enclose an ensuite bathroom.
The partition wall at the foot of the bed is also the lounge TV wall. The decorative white marble panel on the TV mount wraps around into the bedroom to form a luxe feature in the sleep space too.
Tiny wall sconces fit discreetly into a framework around the upholstered headboard.
Inside the glass-walled ensuite bathroom, a unique bathtub emerges from the shadows.
A backlit bathroom mirror sets an atmospheric mood over a fabulous marble vanity unit.
An integrated sink beds into the smooth white marble countertop.
Visualizer:VID. bureau
In our second black home interior, linear outlines cut crisply through the layout to create an edgy aesthetic. A sectional sofa threads a warm brown accent through the black and grey decor scheme.
Grey scatter cushions dress the couch to tie it in with the cool grey and black surroundings.
A grey area rug adds an island of cool colour onto the wood laminate floor treatment.
Over beside the window, a pair of lounge chairs , a coffee table, and a floor lamp make up a conversational area.
The living room focal wall is adorned with wildly veined black and brown marble slabs.
The stone panels introduce stunning pattern around a modern fireplace and a wall-mounted TV.
The bright marble veining complements the flickering flame in the contemporary fireplace .
Behind the lounge area, a sculptural installation of dining room pendant lights descends dramatically over a round pedestal dining table. The black suspension lights and four modern black dining chairs form eye-catching silhouettes against full-height windows.
Pale marble countertops and a coordinating backsplash lighten up the black kitchen. A pair of modern kitchen bar stools fetch in the warm brown accent colour.
Wooden bowls and chopping boards add tonal brown accents onto the pale kitchen countertops.
A marble sink elegantly merges into the stone worktop.
Copper kitchenware shines brightly from a column of open kitchen shelving. The backlit shelves and metallic accents stand out brilliantly against the black backdrop.
In the home entryway, a clothing rail is suspended from the ceiling to hold jackets, coats, and scarves.
A shoe storage bench fills the floor space underneath the coat rack.
Inside the master bedroom, the headboard wall is clad with an array of smooth and textured panels. See more inspiration for black bedroom schemes.
A small partition wall separates the bed from a home workspace.
A brown reading lamp richly accessorises a dark grey bedside table.
Beside the window, a brown accent chair and floating bookshelves fashion a reading nook.
Blue is beautiful in all shades and works well in every area of the home, including the dining room. Whether your preference is a formal dining room where you can impress guests, or a casual eating spot for family, blue decor will set the right scene. Dark blue, navy, and deep teal typically create a rich and sophisticated theme, whereas lighter shades and aquas offer a bright and breezy look. Complementary accent colours can be employed to conjure character and added interest, and patterned elements change the aesthetic completely. In this collection, we’ll look at 40 blue dining room designs with tips and ideas to help you design yours.
Designer:Traci Connell Interiors
Royal blue and yellow decor go hand in hand to create an upbeat scheme. Sunshine yellow elements effectively offset deep blue shades to create visual balance. In this vibrant dining room design, hot pink table lamps add an extra pop of fun.
Designer:Hilderbrand Interiors
Muted blues appear elegant in a traditional dining room design. Use these shades to solidly cover tall walls of wainscotting and deeply coffered ceilings.
Designer:Dabito
In this royal blue and yellow dining room example, wooden dining chairs complement the sunny yellow splashes in a brightly patterned dining room rug . A mid century modern dining table, abstract artwork, and a fiddle leaf fig build upon the characterful ensemble.
Designer:Sage Design
Use aqua blue paintwork to contradict traditional decor features. Engulf coving and columns with the bright hue to achieve a seamless feature wall.
Designer:Dibico Construction
Elegant wallpaper gives a blue dining room a classic feel. Choose delicate botanical motifs as dining room wall decor to create elegant charm.
Designer:Fiona Duke Interiors
Fashion a Scandi-style blue-grey dining room. Add soft faux fur rugs to the backs of wooden dining chairs. Keep dining table centrepieces simple.
Via:Houzz
Add a dash of the unexpected. These unique wooden dining chairs feature bright blue detailing. Blue ombre vases delightfully colour a wooden bookcase, which backs onto jaunty blue tweed wallpaper.
Visualizer:Madiha Butt
Apply golden accents onto a dark blue dining room scheme to achieve a luxurious aesthetic.
Designer:Etch Design Group
Lay down a blue dining room rug to firmly anchor your colour scheme in place. Tie the shade of your rug and your wall paint together in a pivotal piece of tonal artwork.
Designer:Plaid Fox
Add geometric detailing onto a blue dining room feature wall with a series of wood slats, a measuring tape, and a whole lot of patience. This dining room chandelier has a cool DIY appeal too. Petrol blue paint shades fetch a particularly contemporary appeal.
Designer:Decor Direct Interiors
Green and blue dining rooms carry a certain freshness and vitality. Add a plethora of patterns and your decor scheme will keep you feeling energised, even after a heavy meal.
Designer:Forrester Roberts Interior Design
In smaller dining areas, pale blue paint shades create a feeling of space and airness. This cute dining nook features an offbeat splash of red to shake things up.
Designer:Pink Door Designs
Design an overlay of golden stripes for your blue feature wall to achieve a dazzling dinner time focal point.
Designer:Hope Lucia Design
This Scandi style dining room pairs a royal blue statement wall with a fresh white and natural wood dining set. The result is crisp, calm, and utterly inviting.
Designer:Chelsea Lauren Interiors
Install matt black accents to give your blue scheme a weighty, contemporary aesthetic. This black circle chandelier visually anchors an open plan dining area.
Designer:Valeriy Artimovets
Dark grey-blue decor gives a dining area a dramatic presence, no matter how small the size.
Designer:Studio Thunder House
This neoclassical dining room design employs grey-blue walls to complement soft grey drapes and dining chairs.
Visualizer:Anastasia Martyshevskaya
Light blue walls pay perfect complement to a sunlight-filled space.
Designer:Tatyana Shevchenko
A botanical mural with a sky blue background will make you feel as though you are dining outdoors in the fresh air. Here, a green dining room rug suggests a “lawn” underfoot.
Designer:ARCHEA Ltd
Construct a blue wraparound paint effect that climbs the wall and fills the ceiling. A cocoon of colour builds a cosy, sheltered feel.
Designer:Pamela Harvey Interiors
Choose light, muted shades of blue to build a subtle perimeter around highly decorative dining room furniture and ornate crystal chandeliers .
Designer:Austin Patterson Disston Architects
These ornate dining chairs are made even more beautiful with blue floral upholstery. A blue dining room rug complements the chair design.
Designer:Pamela Harvey Interiors
Don’t forget to bring your colour theme to the table. A large blue decorative vase makes an eye-catching statement.
Visualizer:Home Design HD-m2
Disrupt a pale blue palette with a large statement pendant light, like this fabulous glossy red design.
Designer:Pamela Harvey Interiors
Make an instant change to an existing blue dining room by inviting a garden of greenery inside. Complement your indoor plants with botanical wall art and floral curtains.
Designer:INÁ Arquitetura
Team turquoise blue paintwork with the rich warmth of a wood parquet floor.
Designer:Pamela Harvey Interiors
Use a sky blue hue to break open a dining room ceiling, as though the roof opened up to the sky itself.
Designer:Overmyer Architects
Built-in bookcases make a characterful backdrop for an eclectic dining room design. Colour-match them to the walls, window frames, and ceiling to create a bold colour-blocked aesthetic.
Designer:Farrow & Ball
Duck egg blue smooths a calm and serene dining room scene.
Visualizer:Shubochkini Architects
In this concept, a blue finish is used to define a dining bar from a more formal dining table. A narrow focal wall and a blue dining table centrepiece cohesively tie the look together.
Designer:Jorge Pardo
Keep all the colour for the windows to create a theatrical view.
Designer:Olesya Fedorenko| Visualizer:Vizline Studio
This formal dining nook gains a sophisticated feel from a teal and grey wall combo.
Designer:Masquespacio
Call in a riot of red accents to excite an aqua blue palette.
Designer:Jennifer Ribek
Homeowners often match the carpet to the drapes, but how about matching the ceiling to the drapes?
Designer:Benavides Design House
Create a layer cake of colour with a blue ceiling, wall art, and matching area rug.
Designer:Paige Pierce Design
Fill two layers of colour with a delicious pattern.
Designer:Gina Sims Design
A pale duck egg blue and white palette conjures an ethereal look.
Visualizer:Robert Rocha
Combine cobalt blue elements with warm terracotta to style a dining room with warm depths.
Architect:O’Neill Rose Architects
Construct a blue partition wall to give an open plan dining area its own bright identity.
Visualizer:Stephanie Brown Inc.
Create an artistic look with a bold geometric dining room rug, dazzling lighting, and quirky wall art.
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
