Interior Design
Back to Black: 8 Colours That Look Fab With Black
It takes guts to go for black in the interior and what better pairing than saturated colours for a sophisticated look?
Black and white spaces are very popular right now, but I think black looks even better when combined with a striking colour. Black always adds sophistication to a room, and with the addition of saturated colours, this look is bold and dramatic. So, if you’re looking for that ‘wow’ factor in your home, here are some ideas to try.
2. Yellow
In nature and on the roads, black and yellow reminds us to to take caution. However, in interiors this dynamic colour combo is stylish, elegant and far from dangerous.
In nature and on the roads, black and yellow reminds us to to take caution. However, in interiors this dynamic colour combo is stylish, elegant and far from dangerous.
3. Orange
This colour duo is not just for Halloween. In this warm and friendly space, orange accents are accompanied by a black, tiled fireplace surround. Other shades of black can be seen in the artwork.
10 Knock-’Em-Dead Gorgeous Black Kitchens
This colour duo is not just for Halloween. In this warm and friendly space, orange accents are accompanied by a black, tiled fireplace surround. Other shades of black can be seen in the artwork.
10 Knock-’Em-Dead Gorgeous Black Kitchens
4. Green
Using black and white with a crisp grass green creates a sparkling space. This is a great, unexpected colour scheme for dining and entertaining.
Get to know colour mixing
Using black and white with a crisp grass green creates a sparkling space. This is a great, unexpected colour scheme for dining and entertaining.
Get to know colour mixing
6. Red
The vibrant red chairs need a strong backdrop to anchor them.
Design FYI: Colours always look lighter against a dark background.
The vibrant red chairs need a strong backdrop to anchor them.
Design FYI: Colours always look lighter against a dark background.
7. Purple
These colours work very well in both traditional or contemporary settings. Deep purple and black create a look that is elegant and maybe even a little mysterious.
These colours work very well in both traditional or contemporary settings. Deep purple and black create a look that is elegant and maybe even a little mysterious.
8. Turquoise
Black pairs well with any colour, but there’s just something about a turquoise and black room that looks so balanced. Maybe that’s because warm blues are so tranquil and eye-friendly; they have the ability to soften even the deepest of dark colours and bring a room into harmony.
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Which pairing do you favour? Let us know in the Comments below.
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Black pairs well with any colour, but there’s just something about a turquoise and black room that looks so balanced. Maybe that’s because warm blues are so tranquil and eye-friendly; they have the ability to soften even the deepest of dark colours and bring a room into harmony.
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Which pairing do you favour? Let us know in the Comments below.
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