Three Luxurious Apartments With Dark Modern Interiors

Slate, ebony, leather – luxurious materials like these are the backbone of a sophisticated dark interior.

They bring to mind the sound of clinking of cocktail glasses, the subtle aroma of fine old books, and memories of a time before designers felt the pressure to paint everything white for the sake of raw minimalism. The three gorgeous apartments featured here use opulent materials to create spaces that feel smart yet homey, rich yet comfortable. These dark-themed homes show that stark color palettes don't have to be edgy or sullen, they can be playful and very full of life.

 

Shelves and niches are usually the first spaces to suffer from a lack of natural light – but this dividing wall tackles that problem by remaining open in the back, treated with a glossy finish to catch the light coming in from the room behind it.

 

The white ceiling reflects the sun as it pours through a singular window in the living room.

 

Cantilever side tables slide under the sofa for a space-saving and extra-functional touch. The entire living space is tied together by a cozy black rug so the feet can hit something a little warmer than marble after spending an evening curled up with a book.