Three unique home interiors are the subject of our attention today, each designed by Wu Zhenyu . Unusual furniture design shapes spaces that are captivating, whilst soft atmospheric lighting schemes conjure a welcoming glow. Pale grey base decor sets a serene canvas for small moments of luxe marble and subtle modern arches. Sleek wall panelling encases each one of these interesting living spaces with a high-end finish, whether that be wood tone, textured or clean white aesthetics. We’ll tour a peaceful grey, white and wood grain interior, a home with warm burgundy and lustrous gold accents, and finish up with a combo of cool blue and earthy brown infusions.
The first design in this chic modern series is an elegant white scheme with a whisper of grey and smooth wood tone wall panels. Unique coffee tables bring the warm wood effect into the centre of the layout, on top of a textured grey rug design. Unusual lounge chairs flank a modern sofa that’s dressed with cosy taupe accent cushions.
A floating tv stand crosses a luxe white marble feature wall, where the huge TV set beds neatly into the background.
The line of the floating TV stand is extended into a small shelf at one side to display a contemporary bubblegum blowing statue. The wooden wall panelling in this area accentuates the art display, and texturally defines the wide window area from the rest of the white lounge.
The rectangle dining table stands on spectacular curved metal legs that really set it apart from a standard understated dining set.
Sleek modern wood wall panelling is used here to clearly zone the eating area from the remainder of the living space, and to build an intimate appeal.
A designer table lamp rests on an elevated bedside table , which is artfully integrated into the wardrobe design. Soft atmospheric lighting accentuates a false ceiling panel that forms a curved canopy over the bed.
In the second bedroom of the home, ceiling and wall panels form a modern archway over the bed.
A deep window seat fills a large proportion of bedroom three, forming a light-filled reading nook.
In the second home design of this series, a luxury living room comes alive under warm burgundy, brown and gold accents.
A round coffee table is formed under ribbed sides and a gravity defying reach.
Sculptural furniture pieces meet eye-catching KAWS sculpture, displayed in a graceful interior archway. Textured white wall panels form a sophisticated surround.
Another cheeky bubblegum blower pops out from a beautifully illuminated nook, where LEDs are recessed within the wall panels. A modern fireplace flickers along the length of the TV wall.
Chiseled panels shape an ultra modern boiserie of sorts, creating a decorative dining room feature wall by the round dining table . Lustrous golden accent panels highlight a stunning architectural archway.
Grey barrel chair s encircle the white marble table. Golden shelves line the wine storage cabinet.
A water-filled skylight ripples above an intriguing winged mobile.
Glass art puts the burgundy accent above a grey upholstered bed and plush grey bedroom rug.
A gold media unit adds a stripe of luxury to the grey TV wall.
One slab of black marble forms the vanity and bathroom sink , with a gold framed racetrack mirror shining up top.
The second bedroom of the home has a decidedly different look, with a Japanese floor bed design cocooned within a combination of grey and cream wall and ceiling panelling.
The third and last home design is styled with cool blue accents and earthy brown. The modular sofa adds its own hint of subtle sage green.
A glass vase calls attention to the sofa’s unusual design, which features an elongated base volume that’s intended to replace the standard side table.
The area rug is an interesting design with graphic motifs carved into the pile.
Sleek wall panels recess the TV and shape an archway into the hallway of the home.
A glass coffee table reflects natural light into the room.
Subtly textured white wall panels form another arch around a large KAWS statue by the window. See more arches in interiors .
At the opposite side of the lounge, two different types of modern dining chairs make up an interesting set.
A modern linear suspension light draws along the centre of the table, whilst recessed LED ribbons provide mood lighting around the perimeter.
Walnut wall panels define the hallway as a separate space from the open living room.
Modern art adorns the wood grain.
Simple grey kitchen cabinets apply a clean finish in the compact kitchen.
A ribbed headboard panel makes an unexpected addition behind the upholstered bed .
Floating black marble bedsides cement the high-end image. On this side of the bed, the marble shelf connects with a sliver of glass wall, which accepts light from the bathroom vanity light behind the pane.
LED ribbons stretch a golden trim of light around every panel edge.
More mood lighting creates a serene bathroom experience, pouring from the shower wall, a decorative shelving niche and an illuminated vanity mirror. The modern bathroom vanity light hangs dramatically low at one end of a slick black marble countertop.
The glass wall panel by the vanity lets in a glimpse of bedroom texture.
Wall panels present opportunity for a subtle yet welcoming bedroom lighting scheme too.
An ensuite wetroom maximises the limited space.
The final bedroom takes the arch theme to a unique headboard design. Moody lighting sets a cosy scene.
Let’s escape to the calm and comforting warm white decor schemes of four interiors, which each feature peacefully pared back layouts for the minimalist mindset. This is a blissfully serene collection of home tours that are carefully designed to provide pause from hectic surroundings and over abundant input. Even if only for a moment, consider a simple way of living with less–or at least less visual clutter. We’ll look at four open concept living spaces with quiet clutter control, in the shape of clean cut storage furniture arrangements. We’ll visit minimalist bedrooms that are set up to aid real rest and relaxation, and minimalist bathrooms that will always look clean.
Visualizer:Lule Lee
We enter our first home tour at a living room dining room combo , where home storage is smoothly integrated into the walls for a minimalist streamlined effect. A rectangle dining table and matching dining benches rest at a brick tile dining room wall, which brings warmth and texture to the pale decor scheme.
Concrete blocks build modern muxarabi screens to partition the dining and lounge area from the home entryway.
A vanity table is integrated into one of the hallway storage volumes, where a full length frameless mirror increases the sense of space.
The minimalist kitchen is located just off the dining area. A simple arrangement of all white base and wall units make up the installation, along with a white refrigerator, white kitchen tap and white backsplash tiles.
A white kitchen extractor hood and white oven complete the other side of the fresh colour-free layout.
A home workspace slides into place at one end of the bedroom. Wall cabinets house office supplies way up by the ceiling line, whilst open shelving provides a decorative touch.
Base cabinets along the window wall conceal all visual clutter. A pared back clothing collection is housed on a small garment rail.
The same neutral palette and cabinet style is repeated in bedroom two, but this time a more generous wardrobe space is provided behind sleek sliding doors.
A practical adjustable shelf unit and pegboard wall serves the laundry room.
Bifold bathroom doors give entry to a shower enclosure and a WC.
A double sink bathroom vanity fits snugly into the narrow bathroom. White tiles, matching faucets, sinks and countertops help the compact dimensions feel more open.
A small skylight brings natural light to the shower.
Visualizer:Lule Lee
Our next home design is an ethereal white scene with an elegant arrangement of curves and arches.
A built-in sofa merges into the wall to further simplify the layout. A tall cutout in the living room partition allows an unobstructed visual of the entire wall of arch windows.
The soft white decor scheme is warmed by an oatmeal ceiling.
Although there is no sign of a TV or projector in this minimalist living room, a bespoke media unit takes its dutiful place opposite the sofa.
A gorgeous archway grandly announces the dining area, and curvaceously complements a round pedestal dining table .
Wood Scandinavian style chairs warmly trim the setup.
A mini dining room pendant light does its job without fanfare.
On the opposite side of the living room sofa wall, a custom-made desk follows the same aesthetic as the lounge console unit.
A small indoor plant puts a decorative touch into the wall cutout between the two rooms.
Another workspace fills the opposite side of the room. A casual two-tone wall treatment creates interest within the neutral palette.
The freehand paint effect covers the headboard wall of the bedroom, and the vanity area of an ensuite bathroom at the other end.
A round vanity mirror complements the Roman arch doorways to a shower enclosure and a WC.
The curves continue inside the shower space design with a rounded enclosure and an archway of recessed shelves.
Visualizer:Sergey Makhno Architects
The Sol apartment is a 120 square metre minimalist home, located in Kyiv, Ukraine. White walls, brown accents, beige and light grey furniture and a matching rug create harmonious cohesion.
The interior designers aimed to maximise natural light and to camouflage artificial sources. This wonderful wall light has an understated finish that melds it with the walls, yet, when lit it emits a serene artistic energy.
seat six around a crisp rectangle dining table in the window.
In the entryway, modern wall sconces flank an enormous vanity mirror that widens the sense of space. A round vanity stool cleanly matches the mirrors outline.
Floor to ceiling storage units keep the halfway mess-free.
Visualizer:Prozora Design
Our fourth and last home design has a slightly more homey feel than our previous three, with a few more items permitted out on display. A mocha throw cosies up the plain cream sofa, and cohesively links with the tone of the round coffee table .
A modern lounge chair complements the sofa’s neat linear silhouette.
Low-profile leather chair s are grouped with the dining table, giving the set a casual appeal.
adds interest to the length of the room, and adds a decorative touch to the back of the kitchen island .
An understated entryway bench stands alone in the hallway.
The bedroom is a large space, where a chaise lounge chair and floor lamp make up an airy reading spot by the window.
Rustic log side tables and a ribbed gypsum headboard wall make a texturally rich bedroom feature.
Closet storage systems keep clothing collections fully in check.
A racetrack bathtub makes contrasting curves against a geometric floor tile
A backlit round mirror highlights textural bathroom walls and a beautiful white marble and wood pedestal sink .
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
