The Black Exterior Of This Barn-Inspired Home Is Contrasted With A White Interior

September 21, 2023
A modern barn-inspired home with a black exterior and bright white interior.

Architecture and interior design studio Laney LA has shared photos of a modern home they designed in Culver City, California, that has a dark black exterior.

A modern barn-inspired home with a black exterior and bright white interior.

The home with its gabled design, has a path that leads to the glass front door.

A modern barn-inspired home with a black exterior and bright white interior.

At night, the exterior lighting highlights the front door and the carport, while the interior lighting showcases the window shapes.

A modern barn-inspired home with a black exterior and bright white interior.
A modern barn-inspired home with a black exterior and bright white interior.
A modern barn-inspired home with a black exterior and bright white interior.

The interior of the home is a strong contrast to the exterior with bright white walls and ceiling with concrete floors.

The interior of the home is a strong contrast to the black exterior with bright white walls and ceiling with concrete floors.

The double-height dining space is anchored by a rug in the open floor plan, and nearby the kitchen includes an island and black cabinets.

This modern double-height dining space is anchored by a rug in the open floor plan, and nearby the kitchen includes an island and black cabinets.
This modern double-height dining space is anchored by a rug in the open floor plan, and nearby the kitchen includes an island and black cabinets.
This modern double-height dining space is anchored by a rug in the open floor plan, and nearby the kitchen includes an island and black cabinets.

Upstairs, there’s a library bridge that leads to the bedrooms.

A modern home with a library bridge that leads to the bedrooms.
A modern interior with wood floors and bookshelves.

In the primary bedroom, the vaulted ceiling makes the room feel large, while a window seat creates a cozy place to relax.

In this modern primary bedroom, the vaulted ceiling makes the room feel large, while a window seat creates a cozy place to relax.
In this modern primary bedroom, the vaulted ceiling makes the room feel large, while a window seat creates a cozy place to relax.
In this modern primary bedroom, the vaulted ceiling makes the room feel large, while a window seat creates a cozy place to relax.
In this modern primary bedroom, the vaulted ceiling makes the room feel large, while a window seat creates a cozy place to relax.

A pocket door opens to reveal the en-suite bathroom that includes a freestanding bathtub, a double vanity, and a glass-enclosed walk-in shower.

This modern en-suite bathroom includes a freestanding bathtub, a double vanity, and glass-enclosed walk-in shower.
This modern en-suite bathroom includes a freestanding bathtub, a double vanity, and glass-enclosed walk-in shower.
This modern en-suite bathroom includes a freestanding bathtub, a double vanity, and glass-enclosed walk-in shower.

The home also has another bedroom that’s been furnished as a nursery.

A modern nursery.

In a second bathroom, there’s a combination bath and shower, with a shower curtain with sloth print adding a touch of fun.

A modern bathroom with a combination bath and shower, with a shower curtain with sloth print adding a touch of fun.
Photography by Jess Isaac