by Furnishly | Jun 13, 2022 | Design Inspiration
Earthy grey stone elements, black marble, and deep natural wood tone combine to present this sophisticated home interior with a dash of panache. Visualised by Iryna Borysenko, this striking 800 square metre private house in Tallinn, Estonia, is a unique space with fresh, modern styling and strong character. A double-height living room makes a striking statement at the heart of the home with a fabulous stone fireplace, a towering bookcase design, and a wraparound glass mezzanine. A contemporary staircase design climbs to the top floor on illuminated treads to access an impressive master bedroom suite with its own lounge area and home workspace, as well as a gorgeous, luxury bathroom.
As we enter the impressive double-height living room, it’s the ceiling-mounted fireplace that makes the first impression. The enormous fluted chimney is suspended above a unique stone hearth where open flames leap at one end.
A modern sectional sofa and matching ottomans wrap the remaining three sides of the large lounge in a U-shaped arrangement. A light grey living room rug holds the entire arrangement together on soft ground.
Wall art adds a touch of colour to the laconic decor palette of grey, black, white and wood tone. A black floor lamp leans a slender arc over the furniture arrangement.
A glass mezzanine landing wraps the top of the double-height living room, achieving open connection between both levels of the home. An attention grabbing modern staircase design climbs between the floors on illuminated wood and marble base treads and suspended concrete uppers.
A spectacular, towering bookcase design calls further attention to the vertical plane of the double height living room. The bookcase stacks volumes from the floor of the lounge to the ceiling of the mezzanine. A mature bonsai tree stands in front, lit warmly in the glow of LED uplights.
Two modern lounge chairs and a matching footstool gather at the opposite side of the fireplace in a cosy conversational arrangement. Their close proximity to the bookcase also makes this a welcoming reading nook by the fireside.
An enormous slatted room divider climbs to the lofty heights of the living room too, where it subtly screens the staircase without obstructing natural light flow. Uplights moodily illuminate the vertical fins.
The base of the slatted structure is utilised as a low bench seat. Soft seat pads provide a comfortable landing spot. Books and a decorative bowl adorn the end of the low slug seating area.
The formal dining area accommodates up to ten guests at a large wooden dining table. A trio of spectacular dining room pendant lights make a sculptural impact above the modern dining set. Green views lay out a stunning dual aspect panorama.
Modern track lights thread even illumination through the neighbouring kitchen area, where an impactful kitchen island divides the layout.
A bank of appliance housing units, open shelving towers, and wine storage racks build a wall of warm wood tone. Glossy black integrated appliances make dark contrast.
Illuminated upper cabinets set a golden glimmer against a cool, luxurious grey stone backsplash wall that climbs all the up to the ceiling line. Black base units strike a dark underline.
Wooden kitchen bar stools contrast beautifully with the monolithic grey stone kitchen island.
Upstairs in the master bedroom, a grey upholstered bed is wrapped by a custom-built, winged headboard design.
A pair of bedroom chairs and a small glass side table have been arranged by the windows as a place to enjoy morning coffee together, or to read a book in solitude. Vertical linear wall lights brightly illuminate this relaxation area at night.
A modern grey bedroom rug lays a soft base around the bed.
Behind the winged headboard design, a small home workspace tucks into a cosy nook. Unique wall shelves decorate the space above it with practical storage. The entryway into the ensuite bathroom is framed by black, sliding muxarabi screens.
The ensuite bathroom is a luxurious space with a huge floor-to-ceiling picture window. A treetop view grants the room with a sense of peace and tranquillity. A unique bathtub is set in front of the serene view, as the ideal spot in which to let troubles float away.
A modern towel rail is set up at the foot of the bathtub, with hooks for a toiletries tray and a small mirror. Black marble flooring with a striking white vein pulls the monochrome bathroom scheme together.
Repositionable track lights thread through the centre of the bathroom, leading the way from the tub to the shower area.
Opposite the bathtub, a fluted marble feature wall draws attention to the modern bathroom vanity area. Open shelving units provide an abundance of bathroom storage for clean towels and toiletry supplies.
Marble cladding is applied behind a wall hung toilet and matching bidet too.
In the shower area, the fluted marble wall treatment returns to create an attractive wet wall. LED strips lights highlight the deeply grooved texture. Heated towel bars are installed just outside of the walk-in shower area to keep fresh towels at hand.
Black shower fixtures meld into the dark stone.
A frameless vanity mirror makes a sharp yet understated addition to the vanity area.
A recessed shelving tower separates the wall mounted toilet and bidet with a column of contrast.
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by Furnishly | Jun 2, 2022 | Design Inspiration
Black, grey, and greige decor elements boldly fuse together in the design of these two strong home interiors, visualised by Eugene Shkilnyuk. These dark interiors communicate a luxurious aesthetic with drama building in each shade, shadow, and moody lighting scheme. Open living room layouts are styled with laconic precision, sharp silhouettes, and an undercurrent of deep sophistication. In home design number one, a double-height living room makes a grand first impression, from which a glossy black marble staircase climbs above razor-sharp lighting. Home design number two is a suave apartment scheme that puts a twist on traditional wainscotting with uniquely curvaceous feature wall panelling.
A large modular sofa arrangement draws through the centre of our first featured home design, laying a light greige core inside a dark grey and black setting.
The double sided sofa layout faces toward the TV on one side of the living room and a serene treetop view on the other.
The TV is secured within a glossy black mount, which attaches onto a striking stone feature wall. The stone focal wall is atmospherically lit to accentuate its deep texture. Uplights highlight the delicate foliage of two indoor plants nearby.
A plush living room rug lays plush texture beneath and around the modern sofa, creating an island of comfort and design interest.
The stone TV feature wall extends all the way up to the towering ceiling line of the double-height living room. Its LED perimeter lighting attracts the eye, calling attention to the spectacular dimensions of the space.
Huge slatted panels draw down the double-height void to create a light permeable room divider between the lounge and the dining room.
A small side table neatly wraps around the edge of the sofa to create a streamlined look.
Custom-made window drapes blend with the dark walls of the room and the black window frames.
Large format floor tiles further expand the sense of space in the impressive living room.
Black panels clad the ceiling, their dark colour causing the rafters to seem somewhat lower and the room to feel a little cosier. A smoked glass balustrade encloses the mezzanine landing and reflects the moon-like spherical pendants that descend through the void.
The dark ceiling treatment and large formal grey floor tiles continue through the lower, more enclosed hallway of the home to create a dramatic corridor of shadows.
Sculptural art appears out of the gloom, its angles and arches emphasised under the soft glow of sporadic mood lighting.
Just past the slatted room divider, dining room pendant lights match the moons above the neighbouring lounge. This they time appear even more dramatic by their proximity to a similarly sized dining table below.
The spherical pendant lights are complemented by a round dining table design and curvaceous modern dining chairs.
The midnight black dining chairs merge with the shadowy grey and black backdrop, coming alive only in moments of stolen light.
A spacious kitchen design unfolds nearby, with a large dining island placed at its heart.
A cantilevered shelf extends around two sides of the kitchen island to form a breakfast bar.
The kitchen sink and hob are situated at the back of the room, sandwiched between a bank of base and wall units with a cool industrial style finish.
A luxe black marble staircase design ascends to the upper floor of the home, with bright LED strip lights sharply defining every tread.
Another LED strip cuts down a custom-cut mirror in the home entryway, where it beams light onto a convenient dressing area by the front door.
This suave apartment design features an uber-soft tufted sofa as its hero piece.
The modular couch locks around a modern sofa table, whilst a smaller side table tightly hugs the arm rest.
Behind the sofa, the open layout flows into the kitchen and dining space.
In front of the couch, a sleek TV wall unfolds with a glossy black mount and rich walnut wall panelling.
A light rug gently brightens the room and adds a cosy touch.
Grey scatter cushions plump up the modern sofa design.
An indoor tree grows an explosion of texture and greenery into the restrained scheme.
The kitchen island is combined with a lower dining table design, where four unique dining stools sit at a comfortable height.
A modern chandelier twists and turns above the full length of the kitchen island and dining table to further unite the combined concept.
Candles and decorative bowls make a modern dining table centrepiece.
Large windows bring natural light into the dark kitchen.
The stone effect island complements a stone backsplash at the back of the room.
In the hallway, walnut wall panelling follows the same aesthetic as the TV wall in the lounge to achieve a cohesive flow.
A huge mirror creates an optical illusion of added space in the home entryway.
This interior design puts a new twist on traditional wainscotting with uniquely curvaceous feature wall panelling.
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by Furnishly | May 19, 2022 | Design Inspiration, Lighting
Grey interiors, whilst gorgeous, can slide easily into a cool spectrum that appears a little chilly and even uninviting. There are many ways to combat this, from attractively encasing walls with modern textured wall panelling and employing lush soft furnishings to adding small pops of contrasting accent colours and modern artwork. In this pair of inspirational home designs, we’re looking at how to warm up cool grey home interiors with welcoming warm lighting schemes, including unique table lamps, stylish floor reading lamps, atmospheric courtyard lighting, and quietly recessed perimeter mood lighting. We’ll also take a look at how indoor plants add life to a shadowy interior decor scheme with uplifting organic forms.
This large villa is located on a mountain in Italy. A large terrace looks out over a magnificent sea view on one side of the house, whilst windows at the rear gaze upon the dramatic rockface. In the large grey lounge area, a small living room floor lamp nestles between two modern sofas, where it emits a cosy glow.
The tufted sofa design is a flexible modular solution that can be reconfigured to suit.
A large grey area rug provides a soft landing beneath the lounge area, separating it from a neat home workspace on the other side of the room.
Unique table lamps are dotted around the cool grey home interior, providing magical pitstops of pretty illumination.
The home workspace that stands to the side of the living room can be concealed behind smooth, secretive doors when not in use.
The concealing doors open up and slide partially inside of their casing to allow the desk space to be opened up to natural light from the windows.
A grey granite backdrop gives the small home office area a luxurious touch.
In the kitchen, a wide skylight feeds an interior courtyard design, where small trees and lush shrubs flourish.
A kitchen island draws along the length of the central courtyard, enjoying the green, natural view across every inch.
The tiny marble lamp that stands aboard the kitchen island is the Solid Table Light, by Terence Woodgate. Modern ceramics extend the countertop adornment.
A hefty linear suspension light pushes an intense tube of light above a black breakfast bar, which attaches to the side of the kitchen island design. Modern black kitchen bar stools complement its stark aesthetic.
Uplighters call further attention to the stunning courtyard design, where they highlight the intricacies of dense foliage and its depth of colour. A granite border is installed around the border of the courtyard to form a shallow seat. Seat pads provide a comfortable landing spot.
The dressing room benefits from the dramatic view and proximity of the mountain rockface. A small floor lamp lights a seating area of tufted ottomans.
The master bedroom design features an open plan ensuite area with sleek light grey bathroom fittings and fixtures.
The upholstered bed is placed peacefully against a plain headboard wall, leaving all eyes magnetised toward the terrace view.
A small bedside table lamp adds a warm moment of interest upon a neat wraparound bedside table.
A matching floor lamp is teamed with a bedroom chair by the window to fashion a welcoming reading spot.
Heavy grey drapes brush up behind the bedroom chair, where they smartly frame the panoramic view.
The bedroom is home to an open plan bathing area, where the bathtub melts into the concrete floor, almost like clay on a potter’s wheel.
A freestanding bathroom faucet fills the tub from the side, whilst a small side table is on hand to hold a selection of toiletries.
In our second grey home interior, a decorative living room rug lays down lacy pattern.
The rug helps to establish zoning between the lounge area and a closely adjacent kitchen dining area.
A black granite slab raises a breakfast bar from the concrete kitchen island. A black linear suspension light complements the breakfast bar’s dark finish.
As well as the linear lighting installation, recessed perimeter lights paint a warm glow across the concrete kitchen wall.
A wooden frame warmly accents the back wall of the grey kitchen, where it calls attention to the sink area.
A miniature Zen garden is set into the kitchen island countertop.
A glass wall separates the living space from the bedroom.
LED strips emit soft mood lighting beneath the bed.
A walk-in wardrobe is attractively decorated with another open weave rug and a round pouf.
The wardrobe is separated from the bedroom by a glass wall and a small interim area, where a mini floor lamp and a curvaceous lounge chair fashion a reading nook.
Portieres provide the glass wall bedroom and bathroom with privacy,
Indoor plants grow beautiful organic silhouettes in front of the bathroom window.
Growing tall beside the bathtub, the indoor plants create a fresh feeling of bathing in the great outdoors.
A rainfall shower thunders into a large shower enclosure.
Floor plan.
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by Furnishly | May 2, 2022 | Design Inspiration
We lived harmoniously with beige as a light and warming base colour and celebrated grey as a cool and moody successor. Now, all attention is on greige, a portmanteau of colours grey and beige. This versatile new neutral is subtly warmer than the shadowy tones that have come to dominate laconic interiors recently but somewhat cooler than sand and fawn shades. This balanced blend gives greige decor a universal quality that suits all spaces, regardless of size and natural light quality. In this collection of three inspirational modern home interiors, we’re going to look at the introduction of grey into soothing living spaces, kitchens, modern bedrooms, and a stylish bathroom.
The living room is an open concept with the dining area closely neighbouring the lounge. A beechwood dining table and matching wooden dining chairs lightly complement the warm greige elements in the combined scheme.
A black ceiling fan contrasts sharply against the light backdrop and complements a dark brown-black coffee table design in the centre of the relaxed lounge setup.
A slender floor reading lamp and black window blinds add more dark accents to the predominantly greige decor scheme. A textured area rug makes a tonal base.
In the middle of the open plan living space, a large fireplace adds a cosy ambience.
Greige stucco wraps around the living room wall into the stairwell to create one cohesive colour story.
A beechwood room divider slides between the living room and the home entryway with a light-permeable, slatted design.
The bespoke room divider peacefully complements the adjacent wooden dining set. Storage units are integrated into its base to serve as a dining room sideboard.
The shapely dining room light fixture is a handmade Formakami JH4 Pendant by Jaime Hayón for &Tradition, which is a modern take on traditional Asian paper lanterns. Striking black wall decor complements the black-stained oak rings of the pendant light and two black dining stools that mark the head and foot of the table.
An indoor tree adds a spray of refreshing greenery to the sunny eating area.
A small wall sconce throws light over the front door of the apartment. A row of fitted wardrobes stand alongside the entrance door to store coats and bags.
The one wall kitchen is a smooth greige design with a starkly contrasting black backsplash. A single shelf tops the tiled backsplash, which creates a neat mount for a strip of LED illumination.
A tower of open kitchen shelving acts as a decorative jumping-off point for a narrow breakfast bar peninsula.
The breakfast bar crosses directly in front of the kitchen window to make the most of natural light and the view. Two elegant Asian-style kitchen bar stools tuck underneath.
A modern wall sconce illuminates the bar in times of low light from the window.
In the bedroom, the greige palette is darkened by its shadowy grey cousin.
The platform bed has a custom cut headboard that perfectly fits the width of the room. A ribbon of LEDs highlight a textured greige headboard wall.
A modern floor lamp and a dainty pendant add side illumination to the bedroom lighting scheme.
Another indoor tree uplifts the grey bedroom design.
Small side tables neatly overlap the edges of the sleek platform bed, saving floor space.
The floor lamp and pendant light save valuable bedside tabletop space.
In this 75 square metre apartment, greige decor promotes a sense of warm and light serenity.
A glass coffee table makes a light-reflective addition to the centre of the greige living room. A single coffee table book makes simple accessorisation.
A unique floor lamp adds a dark accent beside the greige sofa, whilst a wall hung bookcase places rich wood grain against the greige wall stucco.
The clear glass coffee table allows the chevron weave of the jute rug to show right through, extending the sense of open space.
Mid century modern furniture styles a sophisticated dining area. A vintage wall mirror and a small dining room pendant light work in tandem to visually anchor the eating spot within the open plan living space.
Behind the round dining table, an L-shaped kitchen stands out with a pop of solid yellow above the stove.
An attractive archway leads to the greige hallway.
In the bedroom, a luxe golden bedside table shakes up the smooth greige decor scheme.
Apartment floor plan.
In our final modern home design, a small greige sofa is deeply contrasted by burgundy and blush scatter cushions.
A set of fluted decorative vases carry the blush accent onto a modern round coffee table.
A large area rug lays a natural jute texture underfoot, which complements the gentle greige room palette.
Behind the sunken lounge area, the elevated dining room is home to a modern dining set with a cushioned bench on one side and three chic dining chairs on the other.
A unique lounge chair makes a stylish reading nook by the light of a courtyard window.
The unique staircase design appears suspended in front of the light greige walls, where it wraps around a minimalist kitchen installation.
Inside the chic bathroom design, a luxurious marble vanity is integrated with a unique bathroom sink.
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by Furnishly | Apr 25, 2022 | Design Inspiration
Without the right lighting, accents, and strong silhouettes, dark interior design can be dull or just downright depressing. With thoughtful accents, a dark decor scheme is mysterious, exciting, and deep. Thoughtful lighting puts focus on feature points in the room, creating glowing vistas of style and wonder. To illustrate, we’re featuring inspirational home interiors that offer two contrasting alternatives to setting up a deliciously dark decor scheme. Home design number one is a saturation of ebony black with luxurious introductions of mood lighting where you’d least expect it. Our second tour takes us to a smaller abode, where the decor is lightened slightly to a charcoal and graphite combination that builds a cosy cocoon.
In our first inspirational example of modern dark interior design, a large modular sofa arrangement forms an island of deep comfort at the centre of the shadows.
One side of the sectional sofa composition is faced towards a projector screen, which lights up an entire wall when in use.
The dark, projector-friendly living room gives an authentic cinema experience with low-level lighting and a hushed atmosphere. Light strips thinly thread around the edges of the room and up a small staircase to guide safe footfall.
A unique lounge chair stands opposite the sofa to round out the furniture arrangement. Its designer form is highlighted under the glow of the projector screen; a prominent shadow is cast at the foot of the neat chair, which enlarges its presence in the spacious room.
In front of the modular sofa, a modern coffee table has book storage in its base. Part of its surface is finished in white marble, which highlights the piece within the moody black surroundings.
A modern fireplace is unusually situated at the side of the room, where it blazes beneath an eye-catching lightbox feature. A unique floor lamp carries light into a dark corner nearby.
Small table lamps dot the black decor scheme with brief moments of illumination.
Intense dashes of light fall upon black wood grain panels to form an illuminated feature wall. The attention-grabbing installation aptly balances out the glow of the fireplace opposite.
A side table slots conveniently into the modular sofa arrangement.
In contrast to the rest of the shadowed interior, glass blocks bring glorious natural daylight flooding onto a modern staircase design. Black treads appear to float weightlessly up to the second floor.
A glass wall separates the living room from a chic tea room design.
Inside the tea room, a solidly backlit wall presents a pristine collection of tea paraphernalia.
In the kitchen, a white island countertop lies brightly in the black scheme beneath focussed spotlights. Brown dining chairs add notes of welcoming warmth.
In our second dark interior concept, the sectional sofa divides the lounge from an open plan kitchen dining space.
Behind the grey sofa, a bright red smeg fridge makes a boldly colourful statement under the kitchen island.
The bright flames of a modern fireplace are moodily contrasted by a luxe grey marble hearth.
A small side table slides tidily up alongside the grey couch, where a mature indoor plant adds height, texture, and colour relief.
Grey drapes pool onto the dark herringbone floor.
A large area rug lays a lighter tone against the rich floor treatment.
Underneath the island, the kitchen floor treatment stands out in a lighter tone than the rest of the room to create clear zoning.
Black kitchen units form a commending frame around a dark marble backsplash and countertop.
Integrated appliances and black accessories meld into the shadowy kitchen design.
LED strips crisply call attention to open kitchen shelving.
The dining table extension is executed in a wood effect finish, which is complemented by the living room flooring.
A modern fruit bowl makes a simple and functional table centrepiece.
The grey granite tile that underlines the kitchen area is repeated in the home entryway to segregate the open space.
A backlit full-length mirror lightens the small entryway.
A plush entryway bench sits in front of the mirror to fashion a dressing area opposite a row of built-in coat closets.
The bedroom is a cocoon of charcoal grey upholstery, grey stone, and dark wood grain.
The shadowy scheme is thoughtfully lit with low mood lighting to promote rest and good sleep.
A linear pendant light and a rotatable wall sconce provide reading light.
A grey bed and matching bed set melt away into the dark bedroom decor.
Recessed LED strips highlight the perimeter of the grey bathroom design. A black wall-hung toilet casts a disconnected shadow that emphasises its floating effect.
Instead of bathroom vanity lights, an additional ribbon of LED glow is emitted below the large vanity mirror to fall upon the bathroom sink and countertop.
The atmospheric lighting scheme continues inside of the walk-in shower area too, where matt black shower fixtures sink into the shadows. A black-framed, smoked-glass shower screen perfectly complements the dark aesthetic.
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