Slick home styling puts polish on industrial vibe base decor in these four modern interiors. Raw concrete, exposed brick and natural wood crash together to make rugged rooms with soul and vintage charm. Industrial chic light fixtures made from metals become the crowning glory of deep shaded, high texture schemes. Soft cushiony modern furniture counteracts the rough backdrop, piling in an extra layer of comfort that turns the design concept into a home. We cover all different sized homes here too, from one impressively large and lofty apartment with towering feature windows, all the way through to a compact studio apartment with a space saving Murphy bed setup.
Visualizer:Bit Studio
In Romania, Oradea, black powder coated metal elements strike dark anchors through a white walled industrial style living room. Raw concrete ceilings weight down the light room scheme, and give the borders crisp definition.
A glass wall divides the lounge from the kitchen/dining room. This allows natural light to be shared between the two rooms and doubles the sense of space in the apartment, without sharing the cooking smells.
The industrial style lighting echoes the pentagonal shape of the coffee tables in the living room.
A slouchy grey sofa rounds out the room scheme with a double sided design; one side of it facing toward the tv and the other toward the dining room. A large indoor plant freshens the colour palette with bright emerald leaves.
Beige scatter cushions accent the grey modern sofa , tying it with the beautiful warming tones of the wood herringbone floor.
In the master, a large sputnik chandelier fires out globes of light like a firework over the bed.
A huge wood slatted headboard climbs the entire height of the bedroom wall, and pulls across the ceiling in one smooth flowing feature.
The bed carries a similar aesthetic to the living room couch in that its base is deep and pillowy. Rough concrete walls rush up to the bedside to create deep textural contrast.
Elongated bedside units wing the upholstered platform bed. The wide units bring balance to the headboard’s lofty height.
A crisp rectangular basin sits atop a rich wooden vanity unit in the bathroom. See more unique sinks here.
Stone mosaic crackles across the bathroom floor and around the entire shower enclosure.
Stainless steel fixtures make simple additions.
Black frame windows give a bold and sharp finish.
Visualizer:Oficina3d
Impressive arched windows bless this large living room with natural sunlight, across its main floor and its mezzanine.
The perforated floor of the mezzanine ensures the path of light is not hindered to the area below. The metal element complements a ceiling packed with exposed industrial features.
A centrally placed sofa and ottoman coffee table create a light heart inside of the predominantly dark decorated room.
Deep chocolate brown armchairs fall back into the shadows of the outer perimeter.
A jungle of indoor plants fill the voids.
Visualizer:Victoria Chuaco
In this Moscow apartment, original brickwork has been left exposed as a feature wall in the living room. It drops a textured lining behind a set of backless industrial style bookshelves. Decorative items on the shelves are sparse to allow the red brick to have its moment.
An eye-catching modern chandelier competes for attention in the feature packed room. An aerial yoga swing hangs out by the sofa, colour coordinated in grey fabric.
A rectangle coffee table draws a line down the centre of the room toward the modern fireplace .
Over in the kitchen, clean white units cut crisply across grey concrete walls. A set of unique kitchen bar stools add a warming accent.
White concrete floor tiles contrast against a grey cast concrete island.
A cosy home workspace is furnished with an antique style wood and glass fronted bookcase.
A chartreuse wingback chair adds a pop of colour.
The kids’ room is creative space full of fun and adventure. An indoor climbing wall ascends next to a wooden mountain mural and a 3D aeroplane.
Two steps up and the split level bedroom changes from a place of exercise & play to a zone of rest and relaxation. Two huge bean bag chairs settle by a Montessori house frame bed.
Monochrome chevrons pattern a fabric teepee in the window. Natural timber slatted walls and furniture give the bedroom a woodland ambiance to match the forest themed wallpaper.
Wooden decor is used heavily inside the bathroom too. This time, indoor plants build on the natural theme.
A copper faucet accessorises a rustic vanity unit. See more unique faucets .
An unusual pendant light shines down above a unique toilet paper holder .
Designer:Roman Plyus
Our final industrial style interior tour is a compact studio, with a Murphy bed setup.
A chalkboard wall adds a touch of utilitarian character, pointing out all of the small apartments amenities.
A mint coloured SMEG fridge-freezer livens up the wooden L-shaped kitchen .
The allocated ‘chill out area’ of the studio is a lounge and dining room combo.
The compact sofa can be wheeled on its castors right underneath the dining table, making more sitting space around it for up to five dinner guests. A set of glass dining pendant lights give it formal adornment.
The mint colour accent threads through the studio in various forms.
A unique ceiling fan cools the compact area.
What appears as a TV unit actually opens up to reveal a utility cupboard, complete with drying racks and an ironing board.
When not in use at the dining table, the two extra chairs are repositioned at the double home workspace. The double Murphy bed shuts away into a simple white closet.
Vail, Colorado, a luxury ski destination in North America, is the setting for this exquisite modern estate. Apogee House is listed by Sotheby’s as a one of a kind residence, a personal ski retreat located on Vail Mountain with easy access to the amenities of Vail Village. The house also boasts its own 75-foot long heated lap pool, which has a stunning suspended glass bottom design and exceptional Gore Range views. There are more than 6,500 square feet of outdoor heated decks spread across different levels. Inside of the private holiday home there are 6 bedrooms, 7 full bathrooms, 2 half baths, a spa with a waterfall, and a freestanding elevator with a glass ceiling.
The mountainside home beds into the steep slope, surrounded by beautiful woodland.
The snow white plane of the modern exterior stands out crisply in its green location. Large terraces overhang the landscape.
The vast majority of walls are glass, opening the home up to the mountain views.
Sliding glass walls seamlessly flow living areas into the exterior decks, extensive patios and gardens.
The glass bottom pool design provides a spectacle to the lower decks.
A modern outdoor fireplace burns beneath the suspended pool, giving heat to a vantage point of the woodland.
The lap pool glows blue, like a great animated ceiling.
Moving inside of the home, only the finest materials and technology will do. Some special features of the house include a biometric recognition entry and a freestanding elevator with glass ceiling.
The luxurious living room is a comfortable and cosy layout of different sitting areas. One large L-shaped sofa pulls up close to a roaring fireplace and a huge TV.
Another L-shaped grey sofa swings by the view, along with two stylish modern armchairs.
A tall glass coffee table means that this smaller lounge area could also double as a casual eating spot, although the formal dining area is just a couple of metres away.
The kitchen fills the final corner of the room. Chic glossy marble flooring flows seamlessly through the entire open plan room.
This unconventional piece is by Czech artist Adam Jilek . The artwork is propped carefully on a minimalist bench seat, which pulls together perfectly with stark black retractable door frames.
The U-shaped kitchen has a marble breakfast bar at its heart, which is attached to the kitchen island. Black granite countertops run around the perimeter of the room in dark contrast.
In the bedroom, a creamy bedstead matches pristinely with end of bed seating . A white marble fireplace climbs behind a freestanding black hearth design. Clerestory windows give the bedroom a fantastically light and airy appeal that feels close to nature.
The bedroom opens out onto its very own terrace seating area.
Luxury abounds in the bathroom, where bookmatched marble slabs push along an extensive wall. Custom cut glass builds a crystal clear enclosure so that even the shower has an enviable view.
Shelves emerge from the marble wall beside the bathtub . A wood slatted panel warms this area of the layout, where a sliver of mirror in the corner makes the room appear as though it goes on and on. The vanity shelf cuts deep into the window sill, cantilevered over its edge. This situation of the countertop creates a playful impression that it was effortlessly cut and flipped down out of the window reveal itself.
The grey veined white marble looks just like the snowy rock face beyond the window panes. Chrome fixtures blend easily with the grey accents.
In another bathroom scheme, a water droplet-style faucet pools into a unique bathroom sink .
The snug is a toasty room with a long linear modern fireplace . A bar looks outward toward the panorama.
There is a private spa on the property, which comes alive with an enchanting indoor waterfall wall.
Great slabs of black marble bridge the pools.
The property also offers a four car garage, four covered parking spaces and a car rinse.
Out on the pool deck, chic outdoor sofas and an outdoor coffee table make up an inviting open air lounge.
cosy up on a rug by a sleek exterior fireplace.
Clear glass balustrades open the home and the balconies up to the skyscape.
There is complete privacy around the swimming pool, with the only close neighbours being the treetops.
From the pool terrace it is possible to see down to the lower floor of the property via glass screens.
Retractable covers protect the pool.
You cannot put a price on that view!
A modern sculpture adds to the upmarket ambience at the home entry. Exterior lighting builds atmosphere.
A paved driveway snakes down to the four car parking garage, past attractively planted and lit borders.
The entrance of the home is impressive and intriguing. Layered volumes jostle across the face of the building, tall vertical dimensions counterbalanced with outstretched horizontal slabs. Metal fins streak down huge expanses of glass, communicating strength and discretion.
The mountaintop reaches into the blue sky directly behind the house, as though crowning the superb plot.
Snowy peaks streak through the surrounding trees.
The green bordered driveway sweeps down from the main road, drawn in by the lilac glow over garage doors. The four other covered parking spaces are tucked away beneath the building.
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
