We all love to have a breezy blue sky mood, so why not give yourself a boost by shaping the decor inside of your very own home to promote a positive outlook. Blue is the colour of fine weather, calm waters, and good times, and we all need more of those. Team blue accents with a silver lining of pale grey decor, and wisps of white, for freshness and clarity. Warm metals add modern sleekness to the result, whilst natural wood tones and rattan elements evoke a beachy atmosphere. These four home tours include all of this, plus a more shadowy approach where the blue theme builds an energised undercurrent.
Designer:Guan Pin & INX Design
Blue home interior number one is spiced with warm metals and wood tone against a smooth pale grey and white canvas. Breezy blue accents dot the neutral setting, in the shape of scatter cushions and throws on the modern sofa .
A small round coffee table adds a crisp spot of white onto a dark grey area rug in the lounge, opposite a white and pale wood TV wall.
A blue dining bench slices a bright divide through the middle of the open plan living room.
The dining bench is mixed and matched with comfortable grey dining chairs and a modern marble topped dining table.
A copper linear dining room light makes wonderfully warm contrast with the cool grey dining chairs. White storage cabinets back the space.
Directly adjacent to the dining room is a home workspace, which is zoned distinctively by a blue painted feature wall at one side of the desk.
Sliding doors can be pulled closed around the home office to create privacy and quiet from the rest of the living room–or to shield the relaxation zone from the view of work.
White and woodtone storage cabinets back the work area, and tie in gently with the finish of nearby kitchen cabinets.
A blue Eames bird sings out from a set of bespoke bookshelves.
Another linear chandelier design crosses above the work desk, this time with shining gold shades. A taupe swivel chair makes a stylish and comfortable part of the home setting.
follow the metallic theme of the room.
The same storage system that backs the dining area runs around into the home entryway, where white and wood units are accentuated against a rich blue feature wall.
Blue goes missing in a smart neutral grey and wood bathroom scheme.
Designer:KM Design LAB
Our second tour takes place in a 66.4 square metre flat located in Lviv, Ukraine. The client here requested a maritime and travel theme that would maintain the spacious feel of the apartment. Gold wall sconces instantly evoke the intended theme in a cloudy grey, white and blue living room .
A mid century style coffee table adds a moment of natural woodtone into the centre of the lounge.
Plentiful blue accessories jostle in a cheerful beachy palette.
Geometric line appears in the light modern rug design, and in a gorgeous wooden media unit.
s create interest around a simple white and wood dining table.
The white dining set stands out crisply against the blue dominated backdrop.
The designers installed transoms to maximise light from the limited windows at their disposal, of which there were only two.
An oversize rattan dining room pendant light shade ramps up the world travel theme.
Designer:Oficina3d| Visualizer:Oficina3d
Our third home design is a vision of cobalt and crisp white, where modern light tracks cut around the ceiling line, and modern furniture stretches out in minimalist lines.
A blue ottoman coffee table splashes character into the centre of the minimalist living room, and sends its colour theme rippling outward to crash against slatted blue interior doors and a blue kitchen.
A modern lounge chair stands on a black wireframe base, which amplifies lined pattern in the area rug.
The dazzling cobalt blue kitchen is textured with on trend slatted panelling to exaggerate the effect. Crisp white kitchen bar stools, pendant lights and countertops clean up and lighten up the look. We think it would be pretty much impossible not to feel uplifted when walking into this room to make our morning coffee!
Visualizer:One Tone Architects
Our last home interior is a bit on the darker side, yet feels completely energised by the blue theme that streaks through its 84 square metre floor plan, located in Miami, USA. A plush floor sofa sets the tone in the centre of the lounge, where blue and houndstooth cushions layer up.
Large doors conceal a TV wall inside this minimalist living room , to maintain a sleek and clean aesthetic. Only a black backed hearth area at the base of the media wall remains permanently on show.
The large bifold doors move back flat against the wall when the TV is in use.
A modern fireplace awaits ignition on the contemporary hearth. A floor lamp glows by the blue sofa.
A light grey area rug holds the elements of the lounge together as one, and defines it from a kitchen diner space behind.
The light grey rug lays subtly with grey wood chevron flooring, which runs throughout the entire open plan.
A room divider lets daylight penetrate into the home entryway space.
The home entryway is decorated dramatically, with black paint engulfing every shadowy wall and door.
A black dining island extends beneath a boxy linear suspension light .
Six blue kitchen bar stools energise the monochrome culinary space.
In the minimalist bedroom , a blue bed set dresses a bespoke black floor bed design . A small bedroom chair brings in a quirky, curvy element.
Modern bedside table lamps sit on boxy bedsides.
Grey chevron flooring continues inside the bedroom.
A blue shower enclosure looks refreshing.
A flat fronted modern bathroom vanity establishes the minimalist bathroom style.
The black and white decor palette works wonders in a modern minimalist pad. The weight of dark accents effectively anchors lighter parts, to achieve a sense of permanence and balance. This is an important aspect when fashioning a layout that goes lightly on furniture and accessories, as each significance becomes key. We’ve put together this trio of tours that explore the black and white minimalist vibe in different home settings, since one size does not fit all. Join us for a visit to an angular family home with a corridor-like living room, a stylish pad for a bachelor with a love of Marvel, and a luxury abode polished with expanses of white marble.
Visualizer:Oksana Mukhina
This corridor-like black and white living room has a succinct sense of style, with each simple element taking up just a small beat of the overall layout. A slimline rectangle coffee table puts a sharp dash of white across a plain black sofa. A black pendant shade snappily punctuates a white dining area.
The kitchen itself is a short four base unit installation, which runs right up beside the TV wall of the lounge.
Wall cabinets break out of the kitchen and complete the entire width of the room. Similarly, the white tile kitchen backsplash becomes decor for the TV wall too. The light units and tiling fade behind the balance of a bold black oven and black TV screen.
The striking dining pendant light is a Moooi Random pendant light . Its oversized shade adds a black pitstop to the upper half of the scheme. Around the base of the room, a border of slatted panels looks pinstriped by light and shade. The doorway to the master bedroom has been painted solid black, to visually deepen the length of the short hallway.
Despite the pendant light’s great size, its mesh shade allows daylight to move through it to the back of the long room.
Lighting strips are loaded into black tracks along the ceiling of the hallway, creating a slick border. White interior doors and white storage fall away along the sides.
The black and white bedroom is a dreamy scene. A black feature wall drops a blanket of midnight behind a full ‘moon’ of light. Whilst the bedroom pendant light shines down on an artistic display, the bedside table lamp on the opposite side of the platform bed illuminates a handy nightstand.
A night scene is depicted more literally above the kids’ bed , where the chalk outline of aircraft and hot air balloons fly across a city of stars.
A kid’s study area is fashioned in the corner of the irregular shaped bedroom. Black and white volumes create such depth of contrast that the obscure angle of the window almost does not register.
The floor plan illustrates the irregular angles tackled in both bedrooms.
Visualizer:Vladimir Korobov
This apartment was designed for a young guy with a love of monochrome and Marvel. In order to introduce this passion into the interior without disrupting the monochrome magic, the posters were reprinted in a gradient of grey. The interior itself is masculine without extra frills. The lounge arrangement is simply a chaise sofa and a black floor lamp , though a black accent wall gives the small space big impact.
A cat bed scoots out from under a wall mounted media cabinet. A note of loft style comes through in the form of an original brickwork wall, which has been painted jet black. This is a dividing wall between the living room-kitchen combo and a bedroom.
A dining peninsula makes more of the small L-shaped kitchen installation. A black backsplash dramatises the cabinets white colourway.
Wood laminate flooring warms up the black and white decor scheme.
The wood laminate planks end at the home entryway, where they are replaced by hard wearing black tile. The darker floor treatment defines the entryway as its own area. A full length mirror with a handy shelf further establishes the change of zone.
Solid black blanks out the bedroom door opposite the entry.
A black pouf stands by a set of grey storage cabinets and a coat nook.
An enclosed balcony becomes a reading nook with a few slick additions. A platform with storage drawers elevates a small side table and beanbag to window viewing height. A bar with stools accesses the remainder of the panorama.
In the bedroom, a large wall light beams from a ribbed black headboard wall. The texture and colour density distracts the eye from a wall of white storage.
A minimalist Spider Man poster props against the exposed brick feature wall.
An ergonomic swivel chair pulls up at the minimalist workspace .
Things lighten up in the bathroom with a white dominant scheme.
A wooden bathroom stool adds a softening natural element.
Black toilet roll makes an unexpected style statement!
Elegant and understated, a unique pedestal sink fits the small space beautifully.
Floor plan.
Visualizer:Studio Light Design
Going up the size scale, this luxury home is airy and light despite its deliciously dark decor.
A grey sectional sleeper sofa strikes around two sides of the impressive living room.
The black square coffee table links with the visual of solid black window blinds around the entire perimeter of the open plan room.
Bright white beams of light hang from the modern chandelier .
Perimeter LEDs add to the fresh lighting display.
The modern fireplace is set within a commanding black chimney column. Check out ideas for a modern fireplace screen here.
Black and white artwork adds to the drama of the scheme.
White marble tiles send bolts of grey vein across the living room floor.
A modern black dining set presides over the black and white dining room .
Wafer thin dining room pendant lights slice the air.
The luxury kitchen is a vision of pure white. Clean kitchen bar stools line up against an exaggerated white island.
above the marble kitchen island dash a disruption of black.
Black window frames crisply cut the border.
Black modern wall sconces highlight industrial style raw concrete decor in the hall.
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
