Modern glam decor puts the charisma back into contemporary interiors. Shining metallic accents and luxe marble elements take the look way upscale, whilst neutral white and wood tone backdrops remain calm and collected. The four refreshing home designs we’re looking at today tackle the modern glamorous decor aesthetic with a subtle approach, leaving room to breathe around key pieces. Captivating furniture choices favour the elegant over the highly ornate, and high-end lighting options are tasteful without a whisper of ostentation. This is a key look for discerning homeowners who appreciate all of the finer things in life, without desire for the pretentious, showy or loud.
Designer:Maria Belousova| Visualizer:Alina Berezovetskaya
A large rug sets down a hushed white base in the living room of our first modern glam home interior. A clean white contemporary sofa matches the light rug, whilst an unusual floor lamp and a small side table extend slender brass accents.
Behind the L-shaped sectional sofa arrangement, a bespoke installation of bookshelves organise an asymmetrical tower inside of a wide alcove. Concealed LED strips emit subtle illumination from behind the ledges.
Small book stacks and sculptural decor pieces are placed sparingly along the bespoke bookcase to give each item its moment.
A stunning square marble coffee table injects a monolithic moment of glamour into the heart of the lounge, with sweeping swathes of black smoky vein.
A matching black and white marble side table and decorative hearth expand upon the fabulous stone accent.
The marble side table is paired with a designer lounge chair , to make a stylish reading area next to another custom-made bookcase design. On this side of the room, the bookshelves are cut from solid white marble, and placed within the confines of smooth, soothing wood tone. Recessed lighting softly highlights the narrow tower.
The open layout places the dining area within a metre of the lounge, but the delicately light and airy decor scheme maintains a spacious and uncluttered feel.
Sturdy trefoil shaped legs give the modern dining table a unique look, whilst the wood finish maintains a modest and understated aesthetic.
An extraordinary dining room chandelier drips brass strands between orb shades.
Six curvaceous Gubi Beetle chair s add to the brass accent theme.
A marble backsplash gracefully links the one wall kitchen with the other deluxe black and white stone accents in the space.
Visualizer:Shexia Space Design
Our second modern glam home interior is warmed through with blush and berry coloured accents. A single blush pink scatter cushion breaks a crisply white curved sofa design, which arcs around a set of equally shapely nesting coffee tables .
A wood panelled and copper framed TV wall builds a unique partition between the lounge and kitchen.
Muted berry drapes, a voluptuous blush accent chair and a mildly tinted rug set out a mellow spectrum of colour.
Chic dining chairs stand on gleaming copper frames, made bright against crisp white backrests.
A modern dining chandelier falls in a tangle of orbs and gold, expanding the materials palette into mixed metals.
The racetrack shaped dining table with ribbed legs puts the dining set bang on trend.
Fluted glass doors echo the textural element of the table. A large wall clock makes an eye-catching display above a beautiful patterned sideboard with brass inlays.
Visualizer:Fabolix Team
A majestic marbled epoxy resin statement wall makes an unforgettable first impression inside our third modern glam home design. The special feature is enhanced with gold to escalate the glamour. A glass coffee table expands on the gold accent with its elegant metalwork base.
In the kitchen diner, a hooped modern chandelier complements the circular shape of the small dining table. Unique dining chairs form a sculptural surround.
The small kitchen is a simple white, one-wall installation, with monochrome terrazzo patterning the backsplash.
Pale gold handles add a luxury element to white closets in the home entryway, mounted upon finely ribbed doors.
The same ribbed material adds unexpected detail to the closet interior, which is then highlighted under LED bands.
The master bedroom is home to a particularly unique platform bed that has been fashioned to portray one folded piece.
Dimmable wall sconces produce dramatic, atmospheric light.
Matching vanity stools are teamed with twin vanity mirrors to form a double dressing table area.
Chevron flooring tracks through from the bedroom into a walk-in wardrobe, where another two identical vanity stools sit in wait.
Herringbone mosaic tiles create a textural backdrop for a robe hook in the bathroom. The statement tiles valiantly compete for attention against an elegant archway into the shower area, and an intriguing pedestal sink design.
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Visualizer:Elena Shpak
Our final tour takes place at an 80 square metre flat in Kiev, Ukraine.
An L-shaped sofa hugs the wall of a somewhat narrow living room. The matching ottoman has been paired with a wraparound side table, to create the effect of nesting coffee tables.
Roman window blinds softly unfold shade onto full height windows, creating a cosy cocoon around the TV area.
Modern wall panelling adds to the snug effect, and encases the small lounge with subtly interesting texture that does not overwhelm the space.
At the back of the open concept, a fresh muted mint and white kitchen island is paired with a contrasting wood dining table. The mint and white colour combo is matched by bold kitchen and dining pendant lights, which are the multilight Vibia Cosmos .
The decorative grooves that shape the wall panels have been continued over interior doors to create a seamless, high-end finish.
A knitted throw brings the mint accent to the bedroom. Mini pendant lights add drops of gold.
Gold side tables add lustre around the upholstered bed .
Glossy wardrobes receive a rich golden trim.
The mint element is replaced by pastel pink accents in the kid’s room.
Marble panels flood the small bathroom with light, subtle glamour.
Lively combinations of yellow and blue decor make for uplifting living spaces. These three inspirational home designs don’t drown with colour but balance and build energised spaces for upbeat living. We’ll study interpretations of this optimistic colour scheme across open concept interiors ranging from tight and compact proportions, all the way up to an expansive and airy double height living room with an open modern staircase design. Don’t miss ideas for a tiny L-shaped yellow and blue kitchen design, an open plan yellow accent peninsula kitchen, stylish blue and yellow accent bedroom designs and a plethora of custom made furniture designs to carry the colourful aesthetic.
Visualizer:Dima Sapachēv
Our first home interior is a compact Russian apartment that challenges its dimensional limitations with bold colour choices. A small sofa comes to life under bright yellow upholstery and a modern swing arm wall lamp . World map wall art expands the sense of space across a solid blue statement wall.
The blue accent makes its way around to a small dining area by the window, colouring just one of three modern dining chairs.
Painted beading adds smart pinstripe texture to a small TV wall.
A floating TV stand keeps media accessories hidden away beneath the wall mounted TV set.
Another deep blue accent wall enriches the home entryway, where crisp white wardrobes make full use of vertical space. A cushioned entryway bench brings in a bright note of yellow by the front door, beneath a set of decorative wall hooks.
A pegboard style bicycle storage wall fills the opposite side of the hallway. A full length mirror increases the sense of space and natural light.
Oak flooring runs seamlessly from the front door into the living room, creating a cohesive flow that further strengthens the open concept.
Velvet drapes hang from a hidden track within the living room ceiling, which elongates their deep blue line. Three spherical glass pendant lights allow sunlight to pass through them, whilst black cables darkly anchor the trio in the accent palette.
A small black side table complements the black framed dining chairs and steel cased glass doors that separate the living room from the neighbouring bedroom.
A black frame has been painted around the front door to match the interior trims.
The white dining table sits lightly in the scheme, blending quietly with sheer white window voiles.
A crystal clear glass vase lightly adorns the table, and creates a home for a lush green flourish.
The small kitchen design utilises the full room height with double banked white wall cabinets.
A bright yellow kitchen backsplash tops an L-shaped arrangement of royal blue kitchen cabinets. A home workspace tucks into the end of the narrow layout.
Built-in units surround a vivid yellow upholstered bed inside the master. A modern chandelier cuts a black silhouette against the white cabinet fronts.
Oak wall shelves introduce a core of natural warmth into the bedroom furniture installation in an ideal spot for storing a library of bedtime reading material.
Two modern wall sconces shine reading light over the headboard.
A projector screen pulls down at the end of the bed for cosy movie nights in bed.
Visualizer:Laurentiu Isopescu
This Portuguese apartment offers up inspiration for a slightly larger layout, with an open concept kitchen. One grey rug defines the lounge area, whilst a second draws out the border of an adjacent sitting area/reading nook.
Plentiful sunlight makes the perfect companion for cheerful aqua blue and bright yellow accents. A glass interior wall accepts the stream of natural light into a spacious home office.
Over on the TV wall, a black shelf runs up against the glass wall home office, where it accurately meets the height of the desk’s matching black work surface.
A floating TV stand matches the wood aesthetic of the office storage cabinets.
Steel framed shelving units help to zone the open layout . A steel bookcase marks out the sunny seating area by the window, whilst a ceiling mounted shelving unit defines the kitchen dining peninsula.
Indoor plants fill the open kitchen shelving with beautiful green accents. A yellow trim adds a fun finish to the white kitchen peninsula.
All encompassing wood panelling characterises a welcoming home entryway and hallway.
The hallway’s wood ceiling cladding reduces to a slim border around the living room.
Inside the minimalist home office , a Back to the Future poster pulls in the yellow accent.
Yellow trim underlines the black worktop.
A regular height table extends the peninsula kitchen. A white linear suspension light complements the clean finish.
Black backsplashes visually deepen the kitchen dimensions.
A bespoke entryway bench melts into the warm wood hallway decor and a built-in hallway closet.
Visualizer:Lena Trofymenko
This spacious Scandinavian house shows the yellow and blue colour theme stretched over wide white backdrops. The double height living room stands open to a modern staircase, where glass balustrades further expand the room’s impressive proportions.
A mustard wingback chair and matching footstool make lively contrast with a bright blue modern sofa.
A built-in window seat extends the lounge’s seating arrangement, and creates a log storage area for the adjacent fireplace.
Cool grey walls and a soft grey area rug calm the bedroom scheme.
A single piece of art paints in yellow and blue accent shades.
Cheery yellow accents build upon a grey bathroom decor palette. A yellow side table serves a centrally situated bathtub , whilst a round rug pools concentric yellow circles into the middle of the room.
Made-to-measure furniture fills every inch of space in this single bedroom and workspace with tranquil white and wood tone finishes.
Black trims sharpen an all white bathroom design.
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
