10 Tips To Create Perfect Black Interior House (2021)
Black has returned to interior design, not only for walls but also for cabinets, fireplaces and even floors. Black is bold, elegant, sophisticated, and powerful. It can also make a room look and feel cozy, inviting, romantic, striking, or professional. An important detail to remember when using black is to use neutral colors to create a contrast. A room can be completely transformed when you change the color of the walls. It gives it a different feeling.
What Is Black Interior?
In interior design world, black interior means positive thoughts and feelings. Black or dark walls, decor, cabinets, floors, doors etc. It can be all the walls, one wall, just the bedrooms, only the kitchen, even the floors look stunning in black, or maybe just the bathrooms.
Types of Black Color In Interiors
There are so many different ways to design with black and several shades of black to choose from for example:
§ Asphalt – a blend of gray and black
§ Original Black – the darkest color there is
§ Black Bean – mixture of brown and black
§ Black Cat – has brown tones
§ Black Olive – resembles the color of black olives
§ Charcoal – dark gray color that comes from burnt wood
§ Charleston Green – Black mixed with blue and yellow
§ Eerie Black – very dark shade of gray
§ Gunmetal – dark gray with tints of purple and blue
§ Jet – dark black with undertones of blue and purple.
Those are just a few, there are a total of 34 different shades of black. Black interiors work for any age group.
People go for the black interior design look for different reasons, it’s a way to show power in an office, elegance at a restaurant, and can give a striking look to any home. When you want a stunning look, pair black with red and white, these two colors together are just amazing! Pair it with chrome and glass to get a sophisticated, sleek look. For a glamorous bathroom black will do the job.
Below, we have already sorted off the top tips which can help you in the journey of designing the best dark interior house:
1. Paint The Right Surfaces Black/Dark
Depending on the size of the room and what kind of look you want for that particular room will help you decide what will be painted black. The walls, a fireplace or doors. Do not paint all in black or you will end up with a room that is too dark and gloomy.
2. Paint A Small Room Or Area First
If you have never painted with dark colors, this might be a good option. Start with one or two walls in a room or maybe a small bathroom. Gradually getting the feel for the dark tones and how they fit in your home. From there you might decide on painting more rooms as you get the feel for the color.
3. Use Different Layer of Black Tones
With so many shades of black you have to sample a few to get just the right one. Some blacks are glossy, some are matte, some are more gray than black, etc. You can even combine two different shades of black. Have fun with it don’t settle for just plain black or the first one you come across. Sometimes different tones will give a different feel and look. Some shades will look better than other shades when combines with certain colors. It may take a few tries but don’t worry, you will get it.
4. Create Contrast
Mix it up with some color with such as white. You can have different colours in artwork, comforter, bedspread, or furniture. This will give the room a nice contrast and prevent the room from looking too dark. Read More…
