![A modern apartment with a matte black kitchen and built-in dining table.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-black-kitchen-with-island-160321-857-01.jpg)
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.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-black-kitchen-with-island-160321-857-02.jpg)
The black kitchen cabinets have matching hardware, creating a seamless look.
![A modern matte black kitchen with a wine fridge and exposed wood beams.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-black-kitchen-with-island-160321-857-03.jpg)
![A modern matte black kitchen with a black appliances and exposed wood beams.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-black-kitchen-with-island-160321-857-04.jpg)
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.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-black-kitchen-with-island-160321-857-05.jpg)
![A modern matte black kitchen with a black appliances, exposed wood beams, and an island with a built-in dining table.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-black-kitchen-with-island-160321-857-06.jpg)
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.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/architecture-building-design-160321-909-01-800x597.jpg)
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.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-apartment-160321-911-01.jpg)
![A modern entryway with light wood floors that flow through to the living room and kitchen.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-apartment-160321-911-02.jpg)
![A modern living room with a wood and steel bench behind the sofa.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-apartment-160321-911-03.jpg)
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.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-living-room-160321-916-02.jpg)
![In this modern living room, neutral colored furniture creates a calm and relaxed environment.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-living-room-160321-916-03.jpg)
![In this modern living room, neutral colored furniture creates a calm and relaxed environment.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-living-room-160321-916-04.jpg)
![In this modern living room, neutral colored furniture creates a calm and relaxed environment.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-living-room-160321-916-05.jpg)
![In this modern living room, neutral colored furniture creates a calm and relaxed environment.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-living-room-160321-916-06.jpg)
![In this modern living room, neutral colored furniture creates a calm and relaxed environment.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-living-room-160321-916-07.jpg)
![A modern black stained wood accent wall with shelving niches.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-living-room-built-in-shelf-160321-916-08.jpg)
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.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/small-home-office-hallway-160321-906-01.jpg)
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.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/contemporary-bedroom-design-160321-907-01.jpg)
![In this modern bedroom, calm colors have been paired with textures and artwork to create relaxed and cozy space.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/contemporary-bedroom-design-160321-907-02.jpg)
![In this modern kids bedroom, calm colors have been paired with textures and artwork to create relaxed and cozy space.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-kids-bedroom-160321-907-01.jpg)