Red tones, oranges, yellows, earthy neutrals, and even gold all fall toward the warm side of the colour wheel. Even just the mere sight of this family of hues can make us feel warmer ourselves; they remind us of firelight, sunshine and sandy beaches. Warm colours have the power to make a room feel more intimate and cosy, by visually drawing in the walls of wide spaces. If you’d like to create your own warm and cosy living room, fiery bedroom, or earth toned dining area, then we have the perfect set of home tours for you. Let us guide you through the concept of warm toned interior design with three wonderfully warm examples.
Designer:Studio design HDm2| Visualizer:Home D
Our first warming interior is a 123 square metre home in Kyiv, Ukraine. A fiery accent chair and a golden yellow sofa make up the lounge area. A white pillow scattered window seat falls palely into the background.
The gold and fire hues are picked up in the rug design that stretches out from beneath the modern sofa .
A gold sputnik chandelier complements the golden couch upholstery.
A modern floor lamp continues the golden home accessory theme, along with a gold side table by the window seat.
In the corner, flames of a modern log burner flicker below a tower of shelves, which hold a cut log store. The fireplace spills heat out onto the adjoined window seat, dispelling the chill from the glass.
Red accent walls burn areas of interest around the edges of the living room, leading out into a hallway and entryway.
Dark paint has the effect of drawing you in, tempting you to explore what lies beyond. A textured TV wall competes for attention against the bold paintwork, with an undulating surface that builds light and shade.
Modern art brings the heat of the accent colour to a plain white wall. A golden wall sconce lights it up.
Another gold wall sconce lights the deep red home entryway.
A dark red console table stands almost camouflaged against a wall of the same shade; the confident all inclusive colour theme builds powerful drama. A shiny glass vase on the tabletop causes a little moment of light. An upholstered red stool chimes a playful note with pattern.
Over in the dining area, it is wood tone that warms the scene. An all wood dining set and a wood chevron floor meld together in conformity.
Rustic wooden base cabinets support an entirely nonconformist kitchen sink, which stands out in a polished stainless steel finish over Belfast-style steep sides. A wall mounted faucet waits poised to fill the unique kitchen sink’s enormous volume.
hang from a wooden rack that runs the length of the stainless steel countertop. Upper cabinets are faced with stainless steel doors to match the worktop and sink, and to reflect the warm light in the room.
Outside, this orange tile balcony would look sunny in just about any weather. Two outdoor chairs look out to the view.
A wood table stands between the chairs and the scenery, so that the homeowners can sip warm herbal tea as they take in the sights and shoot the breeze.
Wooden outdoor relaxer chairs and a rattan side table huddle by a small jungle of mature plants.
Wood tone, natural rattan and orange tiles make a winning warming combination.
Chunky Smeg ovens create a robust country home look in a run of white shaker style cabinets. Glass windows in a number of the cupboard doors reveal beautiful wooden interiors, and a display of crockery, glassware and wine.
The frames of a glass wall bedroom are painted unapologetically red. Red bedroom decor rushes up behind the window glass.
A red bed is crowned with an impressively tall upholstered headboard . Orange-red walls meet with a ceiling of the same colour.
Enchanting gold floral designs grow across white bedside units.
An orange privacy curtain draws in front of the glass wall of an ensuite shower, which is backed in orange dappled terrazzo tile.
Unusual bedside table lamps stand tall like golden candles, burning against the orange headboard wall.
Drawing closer to the bedside, quirky detail within the floral design becomes apparent.
A modern lounge chair sits like a giant smooth grey pebble in the corner of the bedroom. A floor reading lamp makes it into a cosy reading nook. A textured panel undulates under orange paintwork behind.
Traditional style gold shower fixtures accessorise the ensuite orange terrazzo shower enclosure.
Orange tiles get loud beneath a bathroom vanity area with gold fixtures and accessories.
Creamy wall panels bring light relief to another orange bathroom in the home.
Burnt sienna paintwork makes the bathroom feel cosy, closed, and cocoon-like.
White sanitaryware cuts crisply through a heavy bathroom colour scheme.
In a hot colour scheme, black can read as a warm colour too.
The black vanity mirror helps to balance out the saturated wall colour.
Designer:RUDA Studio| Visualizer:RUDA Studio
Our second design example comes from a home located in Odessa, Ukraine. Here, warm greys meet wood tone, and golden accents dapple the scheme like gentle sunlight. A white round coffee table cuts into the soft neutral decor to freshen it, and to balance out white wall sconces.
LEDs behind floating coving send ambient light spilling down over wood panelled walls and wall art. The floor lamp providing additional cosy glow is the Oda style lamp . Originals are available here .
Golden wall decor hangs behind the dining area by the kitchen. A vase of dried pampas grass provides a feathery accompaniment.
A white and beige kitchen design works around the dining area in an L-shape arrangement. A glossy white marble backsplash reflects the ambient light in the room. A tower of kitchen shelving shines its own soft light into the space.
Textured beige doors sit inside matching beige walls in the peaceful hallway of the home. Warm grey panels add visual weight and a smart finish to the lower half of the passageway. Gold wall sconces and door handles provide a little lustre.
Golden wall cladding shimmers on the way to the living room, as if the walls were molten.
Wood and warm grey accents break up light storage cabinets in the hall.
Gold wall hooks dot the passage.
A warm and creamy bedroom is home to a simple platform bed and work desk.
The bedside pendant light matches frosted golf ball bulbs in the sputnik chandelier. See more bedroom pendant lights here.
Gold strips across the headboard wall echo the finish of the gold sputnik chandelier . The strips are part the unique wall shelves design, where shelves appear to extrude out of the strips as they pass over the home workspace.
Warm grey wainscot panels back a TV at the foot of the bed.
In the second bedroom, a more boxy platform bed design stretches out in rustic wood grain. A vanity stool has been placed beneath a narrow shelf to fashion a slimline dressing table. The bespoke bedroom vanity area appropriately fits the available space without overcrowding.
An elliptical vanity mirror is lit around its edges to create a cosy glow in the bedroom. A set of designer wall sconces builds a glow on the opposite side of the bed.
Mirrored doors conceal a walk in wardrobe. The glass is gently tinted with a tan shade to keep the room scheme looking soft and intimate.
Gentle wood grain spans the bathroom vanity.
Beige-brown mosaic tile textures the bathtub.
Gold fixtures make a warm companion for the beige tile backdrop.
A neat niche hold toiletries close beside a hot bubble bath.
Designer:Grechka
We guide you lastly around a 306 square metre home, where super soft neutrals mix with a dash of warming wood tone.
Although minimalist in nature, the interior appears warm and inviting due to its hue.
Rounded silhouettes shape the space.
Earthy statement pieces build an organic feel.
Handmade dining room pendant lights group in an eclectic curation.
A yellow-green indoor plant builds on the earthy theme, growing beside bookshelves that huddle inside the walls.
Black legs on the dining room table look terrifically solid and permanent in the open plan room.
Warm grey and wood effect cabinets provide the scenery for a one wall kitchen with island . The island at centre stage is wrapped with white in contrast, which only exaggerates the warmth of the other tones in the room.
Smooth wooden kitchen bar stools line up along the island’s edge, which is fronted in matching wood grain.
Pools of light halo on hallway walls.
An incredible bedroom pendant light duo is suspended over a unique floor bed design . A circle of light cuts through a linen effect feature wall above it.
Huge window blinds drop over an entire wall of glass to cosily swaddle the sleep space.
Indoor plants seek out the sun.
The bedroom pendant lights drop pools of light on the wide platform bed frame, which also serves as bedside tables.
An impressive walk in closet takes the colour theme to a darker shade.
Stone walls and wooden accents texture the bathroom.
Another amazing pendant light dominates the last bedroom.
Cushiony grey bedclothes match a grey bedroom chair . A bedside table lamp shares its illumination between the pillows and the seat.
Unique taupe tiles climb the wall of the final bathroom, accentuated by a backlit vanity mirror .
Get ready for plenty of inspiration for red accents on grey decor as we tour around these three modern home interiors. Kicking things off is a modern loft where a rouge sofa reins in an open plan living area, and vibrant red accents flash across a white and grey bedroom scheme. We’ll move next to an apartment design in Singapore that favours a more muted shade of red to add flavour to a fashion themed interior, and features a colourfully tinted bespoke shower screen. We’ll finish up in a home where red accents pair up with yellow flashes to make a playful scene. Red-dy, steady, let’s go…
Photographer:Sergey Krasyuk
You could just fall into the cosy red sofa and armchair that fill the living room of this modern loft, with its deep cushioned seats and layers of contrasting throw pillows. An ottoman coffee table is dressed with a gold tray that matches it simply to the side table. This loft has a casual, laid back air about it inside the lounge, but a more formal style dining room and sophisticated kitchen take things back up scale in the space behind.
Another sitting area resides just past a set of glass sliding doors - furnished this time with a more refined little grey sofa. A bookcase is mounted high above it on the wall to transform it into a hideaway reading nook.
Glass droplets dangle from a lattice framework to form a modern chandelier over the dining table.
A tall table centrepiece reaches up to meet the glass chandelier with the tips of its bare branches.
Taupe dining chairs match with taupe dining room curtains, turning the warmth of greyscale up just a notch on the colour scale.
The modern dining table stands on strong legs that complement the bold black window frames.
A grey sideboard stretches out along the back of the sofa to help divide the loft space between the casual lounge area and the more formal kitchen diner. The matt grey unit holds a selection of glassware in a mirrored case, and two matching grey and glass table lamps at either end for a well balanced and grand effect.
Taupe kitchen bar stools tie the dining area and kitchen setup together in one cohesive colourway.
Glass globe pendant lights float above the kitchen sink in the peninsula like bubbles escaping from an over soaped washing up bowl. A wine glass rack descends from the ceiling beside them, continuing the glassy gleam.
pour light over a high contrast red, white and grey bedroom scheme.
Red artwork dominates the decor behind a comfortable reading chair and black floor lamp .
A glass wall opens the mezzanine bedroom up to a view of the loft’s living area down below.
Designer:Anna Sergeeva| Visualizer:Anna Sergeeva
Our second home design, an apartment in Singapore, is an exploration of muted red tones. A russet media console and shelf cross the tv wall in front of a crescent moon shaped modern sofa .
A chair pulls up at the shelf below the tv so that it may be used as a small desk area in the limited room space.
Nestled into the gentle curve of the sofa, a small side table gleams in a metallic finish that complements a champagne coloured throw and curtains. Round wall art works with the curvaceous seat.
decorate the ends of the media console shelf, shooting vertical like the ribbed texture of the tv feature wall.
Typographical wall art spells out the word ‘chic’ - just in case there was any doubt about the decor.
A reading nook on the enclosed balcony is shaded in champagne, cool grey, and a spot of red dramatically pooling at the floor.
It’s a fashion accessory that carries red to a small shelving unit in the window.
Decorative blocks build the bathroom wall.
Fashion themed wall art spells out the homeowners passion in the kitchen diner.
The kitchen pendant light features a planter so that greenery hangs down over the kitchen island in pretty tendrils.
High fashion bar stools pose along the catwalk of the kitchen.
A unique headboard shapes the bedroom, lining the base of one gallery white wall with a rouge tint.
A terrazzo panel clads the lower section of an adjacent wall.
Round modern wall sconces at either side of the bed are loosely reminiscent of vintage paparazzi bulbs.
Charcoal rocks pile at the foot of a black vanity unit in the bathroom.
A rustic white side table holds toiletries.
Black rungs of a heated towel rail stripe white bathroom tiles.
Borrowed light is brought through the open structure of the bathroom wall blocks.
Rouge tinted glass makes a bespoke shower screen.
Visualizer:Hi Light
Lastly, we come to a bright and beautiful home interior with a fresh white and calming light grey setting. A single bright red side table creates a cheerful ripple at one side of the large room.
Red leafed plants grow by some cool bookshelves that seem to extrude from the wall. The walkway just off to the side of the lounge is coloured in a golden yellow hue that makes playful contrast with the red in the room.
Inside a white and light grey bedroom, a bright red four poster bed strikes through the monochrome. A black and white cactus wall mural gives the minimalist design an injection of quirky personality.
An eye-catching red shower enclosure and surreptitious storage unit seems to draw you toward them in the bathroom.
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
