Horizontal colour blocking unifies a space, wrapping the walls together like a ribbon around a gift. These five modern home interior concepts illustrate how half painted walls give a cosy colourful aesthetic to any lounge and dining room. We’ll also be taking some full house tours to see how the established colour blocking palettes translate into a cohesive scheme throughout bedrooms and bathrooms too. There is inspiration for incorporating textured panels, wall paint effects and colourful accent furniture. These adaptable decor schemes each show how a contrasting colour palette can balance out a room, as well as how brighter elements can be subtly subdued with softly muted shades.
Visualizer:Darya Asadchaya
A soothing creamy living room scheme is given weight and definition with a dark horizontal colour block around its full perimeter. Dark furniture melds tidily into the band.
A chocolate accent cushion unites the dark modern sofa with brown wood grain pieces around the rest of the room.
Glossy pendant lights fall above a solid wood rectangle dining table . A modern shelving unit gives the dining room arrangement height whilst letting the colour block decor push through.
The colour blocking wraps around into the kitchen area of the open plan living room, coloring an island.
Vertical boards clad the face of the blue kitchen island , giving the volume a textural link with the ribbed cream kitchen cabinets behind.
Wooden kitchen bar stools temporarily interrupt the flow of the painted border.
Visualizer:Elemental Design
Our next horizontal paint effect adds a blast of freshness, like a freshly mown lawn. Recessed LED perimeter lights add a bright sky.
A treasured Buddhist altar adds chic Asian decor to the tranquil lounge.
Light wood grain complements the soft melon green and white palette. A knitted pouf makes a warm grey addition.
A small entryway bench accentuates the horizontal paint application in the entryway, where it underlines a decorative shelf plaque with handy bag hooks.
Moving into the bedroom we see an evolution of the green colour scheme, where the horizontal colour blocking bleeds out into a solid wall treatment. A white dressing table and vanity stool stand out crisply against the saturated backdrop.
Indoor plants translate the green accent into living accessories.
A gallery of botanical prints colour the wall above a curvaceous white console table . A sage runner trims the bed.
The same colour story continues into the kids’ bedroom design with a mellow green bed set. A green desk lamp pops another note into the kid’s study area.
Natural timber elements curate a close to nature feel.
Visualizer:Bui Ni
Our third interior is home to a sage strip of half-height colour, which serves as a muted base for brighter splashes of lime and lemon.
A yellow bench floats across the sage colour block in the entryway. Decorative wall hooks anchor into the walls misty grey upper section.
A lemon refrigerator adds bite to a light green kitchen . Green base cabinets form their own colour block, whilst white wall cabinets blend with matching wall tiles.
Oak accents add a warm tonal thread throughout.
Visualizer:Andrey Sanko
Our penultimate tour features green and orange accent decor against sophisticated taupe horizontal colour blocking.
and a small sofa coordinate with the taupe paintwork, whilst a textured rug welcomes in pattern.
Vibrant wall art energises the base colour scheme.
Sheer white drapes gather at only one side of the window frame, keeping the dressing simple and uncluttered.
A floating TV stand makes a sleek addition to the textured TV wall.
A modern home office desk and orb shaped modern wall sconce drop white accents into the shadowy corner of the living space.
The black keyboard and monitor are complimented by a black metal desk chair. Black wall planters climb a pure white wall behind.
An oversized black dining room pendant light coordinates with a black dining table at the back of the living room.
Quirky orange dining chairs contrast with the dark pedestal dining table .
A green kitchen stripes the back of the dining space, accessorised with a planter wall light.
Visualizer:Bureau Slovo
Our final tour is an interior peppered with contrasting elements. A ribbed russet border warmly wraps the base of the white room, whilst soft furnishings fill the centre of the space with forest shades.
A small side table serves the space between the sofa and window seat. The colour blocked panel work continues across the face of the built-in seat in one cohesive sweep.
A modern black TV stand overlays the bright border, and complements a black marble coffee table.
line up along the edge of the black granite topped window bench.
Green and gold Gubi Beetle chairs and gold dining table are teamed with an elegant gold dining chandelier .
The earthy border ups the heat of the rich combo.
Ribbed panels run through into the kitchen design, where they switch into a black colourway above the black granite backsplash.
In the bedroom, the russet accent has been translated into an upholstered bed. Bedroom pendant lights add the gold element.
A geometric rug design introduces a hint of yellow ochre.
Ribbed panelling has also been utilised as an accent inside the bathroom design, this time as a unique wall mounted unit. Two gold bathroom vanity lights create a symmetrical arrangement.
Storage cabinets and tiles colour block the other side of the bathroom with muted green.
Simple colour infusions uplift the reposeful grey and white bases of these two homes, each measuring under 60 square metres. The one bed apartment layouts are thoughtfully arranged to overcome space limitations, and build stylish solutions that feel crisp and cool. Blue is our common theme that links the aesthetic of the pair, though home number one kicks off with a warm yellow welcome. We’ll take a look at space saving furniture, both off-the-peg and bespoke, and a complete set floor plans. We’ll also be confronted with clean minimalist characteristics that prove less is most definitely more, and that it is the blank spaces between pieces that can make the biggest impact.
Visualizer:Daniel Goncharenko
A warm welcome is extended through a sunshine yellow rug in our first apartment interior, located in Kyiv, Ukraine. Measuring just 56 square metres, this layout features a compact lounge area with only a small modern sofa and a simple round coffee table. The bright accent rug gives the limited area greater presence and personality.
A couple of coffee table books accessorise the round coffee table , which gives the place a homey feel.
One end of the dining peninsula has a built-in planter, an opportune place for a kitchen herb garden. Abstract art adds interest to a plain white wall.
Stainless steel kitchen cabinets create unique impact in the small living space. They reflect the layout and the light, which helps the room to appear more open. A gold kitchen tap offsets the cold steel.
A brick feature wall brings some much needed texture to the living room, and creates an atmospheric industrial backdrop for the TV.
Bifold louvre doors connect the living space with the bedroom.
In keeping the doors open, the living space is expanded.
The home entryway is kept clear, except for a chic hour glass vanity stool by a full length mirror with shelf. Glossy doors slide away to reveal a walk-in closet.
The brick wall feature repeats inside the bedroom.
The minimalist bedroom scheme is given a unique touch with the installation of a folded headboard wall.
Royal blue marble strikes colour into the white bathroom.
The unusual piece dominates the simple scheme, and influences linear silhouettes in the rest of the bathroom furniture and sanitaryware.
A minimalist faucet fills the unique bathroom sink .
Blue marble clads the back of a recessed shelf above the bathtub .
The apartment floor plan shows direct and easy access toward the entryway closet from the bedroom.
Visualizer:Alfgram Koie
Our other apartment design has a 52 square metre layout, with a decidedly more sophisticated tilt. A plush blue sofa makes an L-shaped arrangement around a smart set of nesting coffee tables , and a superb feature wall threads light and reflection down the compact living room.
A slatted grey panel adds contemporary flair to a flat TV wall.
Natural wood and dried pampas grass adds a comforting nature element to the dining room, which complements the beautiful wooden wall feature. A unique dining room chandelier drops halos of light and golden accents over the eating area.
Soft grey dining chairs join the natural timber table to make a mellow set, and to echo the materials of the adjacent grey and wood tone kitchen.
Oak flooring connects each room of the home in a cohesive flow.
An American style fridge-freezer may seem a large choice for a home with limited space, however, the appliance tucks tidily into sleek housing.
An entryway stool carries through the blue accent colour from the living room sofa.
The rest of the entryway furniture shies away in shadowy greys.
Blue wall art brightens up the two-tone grey hallway decor. Around the corner, a unique modern wall sconce illuminates the walkway into the lounge.
Moving into the bedroom of the apartment, a geometric accent wall makes an eye catching statement. To contrast with the angular wall design, circular pendants adorn the bedroom chandelier.
Minimalist bedroom pendant lights dangle thinly above the bedside drawer units, glowing down the ribbed grey headboard wall.
In addition to bedside table lights, perimeter LEDs thread along the ceiling line to highlight the geometric motif. A herringbone throw draws geo pattern to the bed.
At the foot of the bed we see repetition of the textured gypsum TV wall decor. We also find a neat little vanity setup with a floor to ceiling mirror. A modern grey vanity stool slips elegantly beneath a floating dressing table.
The closet is revealed from behind obscured glass doors.
The walk in wardrobe is a generously sized area that fits a dresser on each side of its depth.
Twin garment rails divide the space absolutely evenly between a couple–or provide just one large hanging space for a single fashion loving homeowner.
Garment shelves and cupboards make use of vertical space.
A utility area houses a stacked Bosch washing machine and tumble dryer set.
Timber cabinets build a made-to-measure aesthetic around the laundry area.
The rest of the room is dedicated to cloakroom facilities. Marble geometric tiles give the tiny room a high-end luxe look. White marble encloses the toilet cistern.
The bathroom vanity is a concise wood and black marble piece, wall mounted beneath a simple backlit vanity mirror.
In the main bathroom, smoky grey marble encases of the bathtub, ending in a stack of bespoke bathroom shelving.
White marble lightens the rest of the space.
Wooden elements bring in warmth and nature.
The floor plan demonstrates the indulgent scale of the bedroom walk-in wardrobe, and two valuable closets in the home entryway to boot.
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
