If you are looking for home style and decor that is new, daring, and guaranteed to add depth to your space, it is time to try a new color — black. Forget what you heard! Posh Home Design’s Kam Popovecz insists, “Black is the perfect hue to elevate your interior in an instant.” If you’re hesitant about taking the leap, here are five tips to help you incorporate black in your interior.
Create an Accent Wall
Make a real statement and cover one of your focal walls in dark black paint. This will not only create a captivating point of interest but sets the mood for your entire space. Be sure to create balance by choosing natural neutrals like white, beige, and tan for the flooring, furniture, and decor. For a more subtle change, choose a smaller wall to coat in brooding black, or stage a gallery wall on top to intersperse more color and light.
Try New Trim
Instead of painting an entire wall, incorporate black through your window trim. Bold borders will stand out, but because they’re contained in such a small area, the natural light filtering through your windows will keep your space bright and open. Embellish the look even more with pronounced black curtain rods. Then, use the finial—or end of the rod—as an opportunity to add more exciting shapes, decorative touches, and genuine personality.
Tip: Hang your curtain rods six inches above the window frame to add length to the window and open the space.
Include Bold, Fierce Furniture
Rather than bringing in black through paint, add it through your furniture. Use an oversized black sectional to create depth and allure. Then, to ensure the space doesn’t feel too dark or heavy, set it against a light wall and decorate with bright, neutral throw pillows and blankets. For a less drastic change, opt for smaller black furnishings like an armchair or side table. Any piece of black furniture is sure to be attractive and inviting.
Go Dark With Lights
A delicate way to add black to any space is through statement light fixtures. For subtle touches, incorporate black mounts or rods into your standard lighting. For more noticeable features, invest in pendant lights suspended with black cord, or go bolder with striking elements like black beading or black woven rattan. Whichever you choose, black light fixtures will create a new point of interest and definitive mood.
Darken Your Decor
The most discreet way to darken your space is by adding touches of black through a room’s decor. Set indoor plants in black pots and vases that are bold but balanced by the natural greenery. Include throw pillows and area rugs with dark black patterns or stitching for another layer of style and texture. Hang wall art in black frames, or display art that is saturated in black itself. From grayscale photographs to delicate line drawings and abstract pieces with bold brushstrokes, the possibilities of including black in your artwork are endless.
While you can certainly implement these five tips to bring in more black on your own, you can also seek the guidance and expertise of Posh Home Designs. Contact us today at 248-906-9300 to schedule a free, complimentary consultation today.
