Minimalist white interiors are effective – often used to highlight architectural concepts, to showcase furniture and accessories, and to serve as a blank canvas for those who seek inspiration. But these interiors can also stand alone as works of art. Skilled designers can strike that perfect balance of minimalism without sacrificing an ounce of charm, weaving a rich and elegant tapestry using only the most straightforward elements. The two apartments below, designed and visualized by Z Design , showcase minimalist white spaces that capture the imagination through two of these essential elements: light and texture.
The first apartment opens with a living room for a book lover . Note the drama of the indirect cove lighting, how a functional addition creates tremendous aesthetic appeal. It draws the architecture of the room to the forefront and helps to warm the cool color palette.
This space uses no extraneous decoration outside of the books and the cactus planter . Each well-designed object captures full attention, demonstrating beauty through pure functionality – like the soft plush shapes of the inviting modern sofa .
Even the artwork is minimalist. This piece echoes the straight lines and gentle greyscale palette of the room.
While the interior adheres to a strict absence of color, the patio embraces its verdant surroundings.
The galley kitchen also uses light in fascinating ways. Without windows, the indirect cove lighting paints each surface with dynamic highlights and shadows.
A linear suspension light provides even illumination over the dining surface. Its black finish continues the strong horizontal lines that carry the eye through the kitchen.
These kitchen bar stools play an important role in drawing the two spaces together. The white seats perfectly match the surfaces that surround them, while the wood legs create continuation between the kitchen and living area.
At the entryway, a large glass-encased closet provides easy organization for jackets and accessories. More cove lighting transforms this space from a dark cubby into a stylish statement.
Clever lighting techniques bring ambiance to the modern grey bedroom . Here the cove lighting takes on a more yellow tone, infusing this space with calming warmth for a more welcoming atmosphere.
A dash of verdant greenery breaks up the minimalism of this space. The foliage in the decorative vase ties neatly with the grasses just outside the window.
Thanks to the glass partitions, the ensuite bathroom can still enjoy the bedroom’s natural sunlight and window view.
Because the bathroom is visible from the room, it makes sense to hold this space to a higher stylistic standard. Even the unique bathroom sink maintains an artful minimalist profile.
This ensuite bathroom concept may not be practical for every situation but it does offer picturesque inspiration.
Another bedroom offers a more casual vibe. It starts simple with a low-profile storage bed, its headboard a plush block upholstered in orange. Creative modern wall sconces provide ambient and direct illumination.
Minimalist design does not stop this space from feeling approachable enough for a child or teen. Natural neutrals offer warmth while pastel orange accents add a playful twist.
Every child is different. Sometimes children flourish surrounded by colorful inspiration, while others find it easier to focus in a comfortably simple environment. This kid’s study includes only the essentials – a spacious desk, a task light, and an ergonomic kid’s chair .
The modern home office includes packed bookshelves illuminated by stylish cove lighting, right within reach from the wall-mounted desk. The desk chair can easily roll over to the small lounge area for meetings with clients and colleagues.
Wall-mounted desks are a favorite technique for creating a minimalist workspace look.
Using an adjustable floor lamp conserves precious workspace compared to a desk lamp. This one can be raised and lowered as needed to provide general illumination or direct task lighting.
Even more storage hides within the wall of white cabinets, making it easy to keep the office looking neat and tidy for effective concentration.
On the other side of the bathroom, the downlights play a more functional role.
While the previous home emphasized lighting, this one focuses on creating character through the creative application of texture. The diverse texture palette invites extensive visual exploration – easily preventing this minimalist interior from feeling stark or empty.
The open concept living space uses texture and shape to define its boundaries. The kitchen is composed of sharp clean lines and smooth surfaces, while the living area takes a softer approach with its plush modern sofa and round side tables .
This white dining space is illuminated by a matching linear suspension light, only barely visible against the white background – a fantastic way to achieve even lighting without the visual interruption of a more substantial piece.
The texture palette is subtle but inspiring. All wall cladding features subtle grey veins like marble, allowing the pristine backsplash and cabinetry to stand forward with more emphasis.
In terms of texture, the modern dining room bridges the divide between soft and sleek with its tastefully upholstered dining chairs and minimalist white table.
With such a central location, the table makes a great stage for color accents. Even a simple flower blossom could become a focal point.
A projector is almost a necessity in the ultra-minimalist home. Here, the placement makes it possible to take in some casual entertainment or watch news with an evening snack.
The cabinet doors lift upward rather than outward. This makes it possible to achieve a low easy-to-reach placement without disturbing the items on the countertop.
Sliding doors separate the public areas of the home from the private ones. When closed, the frosty finish adds yet another fascinating layer to the texture palette.
More marble-veined walls line the hallway.
In the master bedroom, a large transparent pane serves as a striking alternative to a traditional headboard wall. This minimalist bedroom is packed with storage solutions, including open shelving that could become an oasis of colorful accessories depending on the resident’s preferences.
A workspace fits neatly within the wall of shelves. Reference materials are easy to access, with plenty of room left over for inspirational décor.
Indirect cove lighting brightens each shelf. Not only does this make it easier to find objects, it also provides soothing illumination for long nights spent working on projects.
The platform bed features a low profile below the window ledge to maximize the amount of natural light entering the room.
A wooden dressing bench stands out amongst the sleek surfaces, soft upholstery, and smooth glass that defines this space.
The mesh of the office chair is not just a practical choice here – it also maintains the light and airy look that defines this bedroom.
Considering subtle texture differences adds a dynamic quality to any interior, evolving throughout the day as lighting conditions change.
No coffee break for us just yet, we’re too busy reveling in these two coffee spiked interiors, mixed into smooth and creamy backdrops. Sleek and sophisticated style fills the first modern home interior, which features a textured feature wall of milky waves - plus a very unusual fish tank that’s integrated into the kitchen peninsula. The second home tour edges more toward the minimalist spectrum, with uncluttered cream coloured walls, strong coffee accents, cool white accessories and touches of terrazzo that make it oh-so on trend. A little cool grey has been spliced in to create interesting contrast with the warm brown furniture finishes, and small nuggets of gold and copper enrich the simple scheme.
Two square coffee tables form the centrepiece of our first coffee colour living room. The coffee tables are set in front of an oatmeal modern sofa , with mocha colour cushions and an espresso throw. A coffee colour area rug holds the lounge arrangement together in the open plan room.
A tall glass chimney gleams above a modern fireplace that descends between the lounge area and the formal dining room. The flames flicker in the space between two sets of patio doors that lead out into the garden.
One cream wall of the living room is decorated with a large wall clock . The adjacent feature wall is covered in milky waves, which ripple behind a wall mounted tv, and a low level espresso colour media unit.
A matching set of lamps emit a warm and cosy glow.
Clear glass vases display a refreshing sprig of greenery as the dining table centrepiece.
Coffee colour dining chairs surround the rectangular wood table in the modern dining room .
Visualizer:Applicata
The kitchen spans the back wall of the open plan room. Three bar stools line up along its peninsula, and shelves descend from the ceiling above it to hold a selection of drinking glasses.
A unique aquarium design forms the end of the L-shaped kitchen installation, with the kitchen worktop continuing over the top of it.
A fruit bowl is placed on the countertop above the fish, as if to confirm that the aquarium is part of the kitchen.
decorate the other end of the kitchen run. Glossy coffee colour kitchen units reflect the natural light from the large windows in the room.
Coffee cabinets colour the bedroom, where an unusual bedside table lamp adorns the set of drawers.
A gallery wall brings interest and intrigue into the neutral decor scheme.
A modern desk chair pulls up to the workspace under the gallery wall.
The bathroom takes leave from the rich coffee shades, and instead visits a much cooler palette of pale grey.
Grey mosaic tiles cover the vanity area and the side of the bathtub. Large textured tiles define the shower enclosure.
The heat of coffee returns in a second double bedroom design.
Cool cream bed upholstery dilutes the coffee backdrop.
The elliptical shape of the modern chandelier is echoed by the sideboard.
Again, a bathroom splashes into the colder end of the spectrum, this time with shades of aqua blue.
Blue mosaic engulfs the double sink vanity shelf.
The mosaic is continued along the other side of the room, across the cistern wall and around an oval bathtub.
Coffee moment number two is a minimalist interior design. A clear glass coffee table fronts a coffee colour sofa, set down on a pale grey rug.
An indoor plant feathers the corner of the room, beside a terrazzo bench.
Beside the couch, a modern floor lamp springs up from the herringbone flooring.
Designer:Amr Moussa| Visualizer:Amr Moussa
A white border freshens the top of creamy coloured walls.
Curvaceous folds form a modern accent chair in the corner of the room. A copper table lamp provides reading light from the terrazzo bench.
A matching terrazzo finish tops the dining table set in the minimalist dining room opposite.
The kitchen backsplash carries the confetti of colours all the way to the back of the room, along with a matching shelf that conceals LED strip lighting. The kitchen cabinets themselves carry a fresh white finish to create a clean contrast with the creamy walls.
Inside the master bedroom, a small side table holds a gold stemmed lamp at each side of the bed. A coffee colour bed set drapes a white bed base.
A monochrome sputnik chandelier stretches its spokes across the bedroom ceiling.
An elegant white dressing table stands opposite the foot of the bed, equipped with a built-in gold mirror and tipped with golden feet.
In the corner of the room, a light grey bedroom accent chair and a minimalistic floor lamp make a relaxing reading nook.
More terrazzo brings pattern and colour to the bathroom design. A gold framed mirror adds a special touch to the vanity area. Simple square white wall tiles are outlined with cream grout.
A sliding door can be drawn closed across the half of the bathroom that contains the bathtub and toilet, leaving the vanity on the other side.
Grey bases and brown bed sets colour the twin beds inside the second bedroom. The overhead light is the IC Lights S Style Pendant . An alternate replica can be found here , and the original is available here .
A minimalist workspace fills the other side of the bedroom.
A desk clock perches on a terrazzo table by the bed.
2 bed floor plan.
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
