Living rooms with a wow factor are a quintessential aspect of high-end abodes, setting the tone for the entire home and leaving an indelible impression on respected guests. These two remarkable living spaces, designed by NK Interior , envelop you in exquisite design, where every element is carefully orchestrated to evoke a sense of admiration. Take an inspirational tour through beautiful open-plan living spaces with fabulous furniture, home lighting, area rugs, art, and accessories, as well as two chic modern staircase designs. These living spaces are not only places of comfort but a reflection of the homeowner’s refined taste and penchant for the finer things in life.
Our first featured living room embodies opulence. From its fabulously elongated modern fireplace design to its bespoke shelving displays, this luxury living room design creates an atmosphere that effortlessly wows.
The modular sofa draws a cozy L-shaped arrangement around the linear fireplace. When sitting on the couch, you’re able to glance through the dancing flames to a neighboring living space on the other side of the hearth.
An integrated side table forms the curved corner of the couch. An amber glass table lamp provides mood lighting on the rich wooden tabletop. Wooden ceiling panels crown the living room with a pleasing texture and a warming tone.
Light gray nesting coffee tables construct curvaceous forms at the center of the sitting area. An attractive living room rug places tonal gray contours beneath them.
Two large dining room pendant lights hang low over a contemporary racetrack dining table. Plush gray drapes frame a floor-to-ceiling window, which floods the modern dining space with natural light.
The TV wall is suspended from the ceiling, which gives it an appealing lightweight aesthetic. Smooth wood panels frame the screen to produce a streamlined finish.
Sliding glass panels divide the primary living room from the secondary room. When the panels are fully drawn back, the rooms become one expansive free-flowing space.
Large format floor tiles unite both living spaces with elegant white marble, which wonderfully reflects the light.
The main living space is also utilized as a piano room , where the homeowners can amuse their guests.
Decorative wall lights are installed above the acoustic upright piano to fashion a stylish ensemble. White marble tiles climb the piano wall, defining it from the rest of the space.
In the neighboring living space, there is a modern home office setup. Here, white marble floor tiles are used to create a luxe backdrop for a bespoke bookcase design with illuminated shelving. Plush swivel chairs surround a high-end desk design with a stone work surface and clear glass supports.
A large gray area rug gives the home workspace a warm and inviting aesthetic. The open-sided fireplace adds a magical ambiance and keeps the home office comfortably connected to the main living space.
A tufted sofa and nesting coffee tables make up a welcoming sitting area beside the wokspace. It gives the homeowners a comfortable place for contemplation and taking calls.
An elevator opens into the home entryway. A modern staircase ascends beside it with sleek stone treads. The granite steps seem to float behind a clear glass balustrade.
Plants fill the space beneath the modern staircase design , packing the sloped nook with lush greenery.
This 420 square meter private villa is located in Dubai, Al Seef. A light neutral color palette reflects light from wall-to-wall living room windows. A stunning white marble coffee table is paired with a bold black counterpart to build contrast in the pale furniture plan.
The large living room is divided into separate sitting areas, one with an L-shaped sofa and another with an arrangement of brown lounge chairs and a cream couch. Two halo pendant lights reinforce the zoning.
As we move around the corner, we discover a third spacious sitting area, which is also the TV room. Here, circle chandeliers are grouped to fashion an impressive display.
A double-height TV wall is clad in smooth wood paneling and towers of contrasting texture, where mood lighting trickles like water.
Behind the TV room, there is a luxurious kitchen with a dining island.
The sectional sofa is split by side table modules, giving the layout an airy open flow.
A round coffee table table set places a dark accent at the heart of the light gray decor scheme. Modern candle holders make a simple centerpiece.
Black marble slabs foot the modern staircase design and a built-in planter, which symmetrically flank the elevator column.
Indoor plants spread moments of uplifting greenery all around the modern abode.
Modern artwork adds an intriguing 3D moment inside the stairwell.
At the back of the living room, the luxurious decor scheme is surprisingly interrupted by a playful climbing wall.
In front of the climbing wall, a round, ribbed rug encircles a brief sitting area that hosts informal meetings.
Area rugs are overlaid to create a soft amalgamation of textures.
loop above the dining island, creating a sculptural display.
Glass shelving units are backlit to construct an atmospheric backdrop for the dining area.
surround the cool white marble dining table with cozy beige curves.
Amidst a laconic color palette, charming details emerge, like this enchanting circular seat that’s built right into the wall.
The home entryway is trimmed with black marble and lit atmospherically with LED ribbons.
illuminate luxe wall decor.
A bespoke vanity table crosses a custom-cut mirror.
Evocative curved decor shapes these two warm white modern home interiors, sculpting scenes of contemporary finesse. The sumptuous curvature of furniture and decor elements plays the protagonist’s role, adding a graceful dimension to every corner of these living spaces. As we delve into the heart of these designs, we’ll discover how the interplay of light and shadow accentuates the fluidity of the curves, while natural accents deepen the overall palette. Join us on a journey through this pair of remarkable homes where form meets function, white serves as a symbol of serenity, and each curve tells a story of innovative design and the pursuit of harmonious living.
Visualizer:Elemental Design
Two beautiful columns form the centerpiece of our first curvaceous living space. They mark a transition between an alluring lounge area and an open-plan home entryway. Light streams in through a huge window to highlight the architectural features, wrapping around the slender white columns and calling attention to cutaways in an extraordinary curved staircase design.
As we move forward into the sitting area, we find a Chandigarh chair under a black floor lamp . The natural wood tone and brief black anchor point add warmth, texture, and weight to the predominantly white decor scheme.
A unique, curvaceous coffee table forms the heart of the sitting area, surrounded by a modern curved sofa . A round area rug lays a soft island underneath.
On the other side of the elegant columns, there is a high-end kitchen. The kitchen island is smoothly curved around its edges to be in keeping with the overarching theme.
Beside the window, a wooden dining table sculpts a dramatic curve with an asymmetrical tabletop.
A planter is built directly into the base of the unique dining table, installing a permanent centerpiece. An assortment of dining chair styles make an eclectic arrangement.
Two eye-catching wooden bar stools pull in at the breakfast bar, where the kitchen island is sculpted into a more theatrical form and raised upon sculptural legs.
A deep arch under the staircase is utilized as a piano room . A modern wall sconce illuminates sheet music.
Wooden stair treads contrast with solid white balustrades.
Upstairs, the white master bedroom has an arched headboard wall that stands out in contrasting beige. A white globe pendant light contrasts the beige accent wall, while wooden nightstands and beige bedside table lamps complement the feature.
A second archway leads to the dressing area and an ensuite master bathroom.
Instead of a TV at the end of the bed, artwork is peacefully displayed above two floating bookshelves with tactile curved corners. A tufted chair and small floor lamp fashion a reading nook nearby.
Wooden wardrobes line each side of the dressing room. An integrated dressing table fits snugly into one corner.
A round vanity stool settles beneath an arched vanity mirror.
Rattan panels bring added texture to the custom-made wardrobes. Black hardware sharpens the natural aesthetic.
In the bathroom, a modern vanity unit injects a fresh green accent, which is expanded upon by a group of indoor plants. A round mirror hangs a contrasting black accent above.
The striking black and white floor treatment reflects across the curves of a modern slipper bathtub .
The shower room design features a cylindrical pedestal sink paired with a wraparound racetrack bathroom mirror .
Beige wall tiles create a warm foundation for white counterparts.
Bespoke furniture maximizes space inside the home office. A unique pendant light falls upon a unique desk design with a curvaceous, sculptural leg.
A double Murphy bed drops down from a wooden bookcase. Folding away to save space when unneeded.
Out in the home entryway, a coat closet is set into the curved white perimeter. The base of the wooden staircase curves around into the entryway to form a unique shoe storage nook and a convenient bench. An oval window is cut into the side of the white stairwell to construct a beautiful vignette of the rising, wooden treads.
Visualizer:Alina Yakovleva
Our second curvaceous, warm white home tour begins in an impressive open-plan living room with a towering ceiling height. A light beige modular sofa splits the vast space with a long, L-shaped arrangement. A round ottoman is placed in front of the window, which looks out upon a crisp white concrete yard, edged with lush greenery.
A second comfortable seating area is arranged at the back of the room, where illuminated bookshelves make a golden backdrop. Huge mirrors reflect the illuminated feature, doubling its impact on the room. A defining circular rug separates a small conversation area from the larger lounge.
Travertine elements add luxurious texture to the decor scheme. A travertine media shelf underlines the living room TV wall, creating space for decorative items and books.
and side tables place small curves amongst the expansive layout. Indoor plants enrich the tranquil white and beige interior.
The two sitting areas are separated by a formal dining space, which accommodates up to ten people. An enormous wine storage wall stands alongside the eating area, allowing the hosts and their guests to peruse the best accompaniment to dinner.
Modern chandeliers hang as inverted arches above the large racetrack dining table.
sculpt curves of their own with stylish split backrests. A wooden decorative tray is filled with smooth stone adornments to craft a natural dining table centerpiece.
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
