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11 Ways a Black Wall Makes a Room Better
A black wall can work magic in a small space as these homes and apartments show
Chiquit Brammall
15 July 2017
Design journalist and freelance editor. Dollhouse architect. Serial renter.
1. It sets an intimate mood in a space that’s open-plan
Contrasting with the bright whites and cool greys in this home, the black wall creates a cosier ambience in the living area with its texture (exposed brick) and visual softness (the matt finish).
Contrasting with the bright whites and cool greys in this home, the black wall creates a cosier ambience in the living area with its texture (exposed brick) and visual softness (the matt finish).
2. It’s a great canvas for a mural
A statement-making feature wall requires no extra decor or arty embellishments.
A statement-making feature wall requires no extra decor or arty embellishments.
3. It lets you mix wall finishes and textures
The wood plank look of the feature wall in the living and dining area is contrasted by the smoothness of the hallway’s plain wall. They’re both black, but the different finishes bring a subtle layered feel to the home.
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The wood plank look of the feature wall in the living and dining area is contrasted by the smoothness of the hallway’s plain wall. They’re both black, but the different finishes bring a subtle layered feel to the home.
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4. It demarcates a space
Here’s another open-plan apartment that benefits from a black wall signalling the shift from dining area to living area.
Here’s another open-plan apartment that benefits from a black wall signalling the shift from dining area to living area.
5. It can double as a blank space to rest your eyes and a creative space for doodling
Use a blackboard paint, and you have instant ‘drawing pad’ for some creative brainstorming.
Use a blackboard paint, and you have instant ‘drawing pad’ for some creative brainstorming.
6. It really enhances red accents
Black and red are a classic combination, but this pairing of industrial red elements with a bold black wall is properly edgy.
Black and red are a classic combination, but this pairing of industrial red elements with a bold black wall is properly edgy.
7. It visually lowers a too-high ceiling
Similar to #1, where there’s a need to set a more intimate mood, the high ceiling in this dining room needed some visual cosiness, which the black wall provides.
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Similar to #1, where there’s a need to set a more intimate mood, the high ceiling in this dining room needed some visual cosiness, which the black wall provides.
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8. It’s a good excuse to use super-luxurious marble
When you have a very open entryway or foyer, black makes it feel cosier. Use black marble and you add a very luxe touch.
When you have a very open entryway or foyer, black makes it feel cosier. Use black marble and you add a very luxe touch.
9. It visually softens rough texture
The roughness of exposed brick or stone is visually camouflaged by a layer of matt black paint.
The roughness of exposed brick or stone is visually camouflaged by a layer of matt black paint.
10. It lets you get away with a padded velvet wall
Speaking of softness, the OTT effect of padded velvet is countered by its black hue so that it’s edgy rather than cheesy.
Speaking of softness, the OTT effect of padded velvet is countered by its black hue so that it’s edgy rather than cheesy.
11. It frames bathroom whites perfectly
Black tiled walls become visual frames for the bathtub and vanity in this spacious bathroom.
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