A Matte Black Kitchen Contrasts The Lighter Interior Furnishings Inside This Apartment

March 17, 2021
A modern apartment with a matte black kitchen and built-in dining table.

Studio Arthur Casas together with architect Marina Werfel has designed the interiors of a modern apartment in Paris, France, that includes a striking matte black kitchen.

The kitchen, which is a key design element in the apartment, strongly contrasts the light furniture found in the nearby living room.

A modern matte black kitchen with a large island and built-in dining table.

The black kitchen cabinets have matching hardware, creating a seamless look.

A modern matte black kitchen with a wine fridge and exposed wood beams.
A modern matte black kitchen with a black appliances and exposed wood beams.

The kitchen island extends and drops down to include a wood dining table with upholstered dining chairs.

A modern matte black kitchen with a black appliances, exposed wood beams, and an island with a built-in dining table.
A modern matte black kitchen with a black appliances, exposed wood beams, and an island with a built-in dining table.

Let’s take a look around the rest of the apartment…

The Exterior

The home is located within a building that’s located on one of the most elegant streets of Paris, where the major fashion stores and art galleries are concentrated.

A building in Paris, France.

Entryway

Throughout the home is a monochromatic color palette, with wood and steel design accents. Central to the open plan living room and the kitchen is a large steel beam in the ceiling that’s been painted white, while wood beams have been left exposed.

A modern entryway with light wood floors that flow through to the living room and kitchen.
A modern entryway with light wood floors that flow through to the living room and kitchen.
A modern living room with a wood and steel bench behind the sofa.

The Living Room

In the living room, neutral-colored furniture creates a calm and relaxed environment, while the glass coffee table with a black base complements the black kitchen cabinets and the black accent wall at the opposite end of the open space.

A modern matte black kitchen contrasts the neutral colored living room.
In this modern living room, neutral colored furniture creates a calm and relaxed environment.
In this modern living room, neutral colored furniture creates a calm and relaxed environment.
In this modern living room, neutral colored furniture creates a calm and relaxed environment.
In this modern living room, neutral colored furniture creates a calm and relaxed environment.
In this modern living room, neutral colored furniture creates a calm and relaxed environment.
A modern black stained wood accent wall with shelving niches.

Home Office

A small home office is located in the hallway adjacent to the living room and includes a small wood desk as well as a built-in shelf and hidden lighting.

A small home office is located at the end of a hallway, and includes a small wood desk as well as a built-in shelf and hidden lighting.

Bedrooms

In the bedrooms, calm colors have been paired with textures and artwork to create relaxed and cozy spaces.

In this modern bedroom, calm colors have been paired with textures and artwork to create relaxed and cozy space.
In this modern bedroom, calm colors have been paired with textures and artwork to create relaxed and cozy space.
In this modern kids bedroom, calm colors have been paired with textures and artwork to create relaxed and cozy space.
Photography: Filippo Bamberghi | Design: Arthur Casas | Co-author Marina Werfel (WER designs) | Team: Raissa Furlan, Victoria Chaves, Camilla Dall’oca, Luisa Mader | Contractor: MCI | Suppliers: Christian Liaigre, Phenicia, Holly Hunt, XL Living, Wever & Ducré, Ecart, Elite Beds