A Black Kitchen Is A Bold Design Decision For The Interior Of This Remodeled 1960s Home

January 27, 2021
A modern matte black kitchen with integrated appliances and black countertops.

MXMA Architecture & Design has designed the remodel of a home in Montreal, Canada, and included in the renovation is a new matte black kitchen.

A modern matte black kitchen with integrated appliances and black countertops.

The black kitchen cabinets take up the entire length of the wall, creating a strong and bold focal point for the interior.

The minimalist hardware free cabinets in this modern matte black kitchen, have integrated appliances, creating the seamless look that was desired.

The minimalist hardware-free cabinets have integrated appliances, creating the seamless look that was desired.

The minimalist hardware free cabinets in this modern matte black kitchen, have integrated appliances, creating the seamless look that was desired.

Black countertops top the cabinets, while a black backsplash continues the look.

A modern home with high wood ceilings, large windows, a matte black kitchen, and open plan interior.

Let’s take a look at the rest of the home…

The home, located on a corner lot and surrounded by mature trees, has a brick and stone exterior with black accents.

This remodeled bungalow, located on a corner lot and surrounded by mature trees, has a brick and stone facade with black accents.
This remodeled bungalow, located on a corner lot and surrounded by mature trees, has a brick and stone facade with black accents.

At the rear of the home, there’s a wrap-around wood deck with steps leading down to a patio and the yard.

A modern home with high ceilings, wood outdoor steps, and a black framed sliding lass door.
A modern home with high ceilings, and a black framed sliding lass door.
A modern home with high ceilings, and a black framed sliding lass door.
A modern home with high ceilings, and a black framed sliding lass door.

Large sliding black-framed doors open the home to the yard, while inside, there are high ceilings, bright white walls, a wood accents throughout, like the flooring and partition wall.

A modern dining room with high ceilings, glass stair railings, and a wood partition screen.
A modern wood partition screen.

In the bathroom, large-format black tiles cover two of the walls, while there’s a light wood vanity, and a wall of white hexagonal tiles.

In this modern bathroom, large format black tiles cover two of the walls, while there's a light wood vanity, and a wall of white hexagonal tiles.

Here’s a look at the floor plan for the home.

The floor plan for a modern home.
Photography by Annie Fafard | Architect: MXMA Architecture & Design | Project manager: Maxime Moreau, architect | Team: Isabelle. A. Jolicoeur, Gabrielle Morin | Contributors: Francis Raymond (GMV3D) | Contractor: Demonfort