Black colour scheme have a lot of personality and bold presence. If you use the dark element in the right amount, it will give an edgy and aesthetically pleasing look.
If you love black interior design, but afraid of making the space feeling dreary, you will want to read our tips and tricks on how to decorate a modern black interior.
01 Opt for an open space
Go for an open space for your living and dining room, it will create a broad and wide space. If you are using black colour as the main colour for your room, you have to take note on the size of the space. If the space is big enough, it will automatically be less suffocating visually.
In other words, you have to take down the traditional solid partitions, to give the appearance of a more open and well-lit space. Hence, from a practical perspective, an open plan layout allows homeowners flexibility to change the space according to their needs.
02 Use reflective materials
What are the cons of an all-black room? It can be overwhelming and gloomy. You will have to go for clear glass which allows daylight to penetrate further into the space and make the room looks more cheerful. Especially for a space like kitchen that is always smoky, one can use a glass sliding door to block the smoke from leaking out, at the same time allowing light to pass through. It is also a semi-open space between the kitchen and dining room.
You can also go for reflective mirror surfaces, use it sparingly on the walls, or on the cabinet door panel to creates depth to the space. For flooring, you can go for large format high polished tiles, it helps to enhance the brightness of the space.
03 Infuse the warmth from the wood
Warm wooden tones increase the visual warmth to the space. It infuses warmth to the colour black. It helps the rigid and edgy black tone to appear more soft and cosy. It also helps to achieve a balance between the vision and the atmosphere. And, it shows strength and softness of a space.
04 Create depth with lots of texture
If you wish to use black throughout the entire space, avoid using the same type of material. Otherwise, it will look dull and boring. We suggest you to add in wood, cement, stone or brick stone. So black in various tones will bring out contrasting depth and somehow show an ombre effect to create lots of visual interest for a dynamic look.
05 Stainless steel and metallic accents
Incorporating stainless steel and reflective metal will create a unique and avent-garde atmosphere. For example, light fixtures, tables, or bed headboard, you can add in copper or golden accents into them, to add a little sparks to the all-black room. It will look incredible against a dark background and be the focal point of the space.
06 Incorporate an accent furniture piece
Many will think that black only goes well with some safe colours like grey, black and white. If you are daring enough, you can go for furniture with contrasting colour. Black is actually a versatile colour that pairs beautifully with any colour hue. By matching black to soft furnishings and furniture in vibrant colour, a focal point will be created among the sea of black.
For example, matching a vibrant orange or burgundy red sofa to decorate the space, a splash of colour will lighten the entire mood.
07 Colourful art piece
Black walls accentuate colour, it gives colourful art piece the best background. be it painting in vibrant colours, pictures, or sculptures will contrast beautifully with darker tones. You can also install track light on the ceiling the wall art is dramatically lit from above by focused track lighting. It makes the space looks like an art gallery.
08 Maximise natural light at home
Natural lighting is the most important element if you wish to decorate an all-black room. It’s the key to the cosiness of a black interior. Having large french windows will directly enhance the brightness of a room. It will decrease the dullness brought by the darker colour. Sufficient natural lighting will also enhance the natural colour and texture of the materials.
09 Make full use of artificial lighting
For lighting arrangement, you can opt for indirect lighting on the ceiling, walls, or gentle strip lighting within the shelves to make the most of the light available. This decreases the heaviness brought by the large cabinets and at the same time makes the room lighter and cosier. Use straight and curved LED light strips cleverly on the ceiling and walls is a great way to add focus, texture, layering and accent color to rooms throughout the house. Soft warm lighting exudes warmth and elegance to the space.
In short, by having a good space planning and incorporate a variety of textures to uplift the space, you can also live in a modern home with luxury black interior design.
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