Total black furnishing style, a configuration much loved for its simplicity and effectiveness.

Total black furniture style, a configuration much loved for its simplicity and effectiveness. Incredible to think that in centuries past, black was not even classified as a real colour. The value of black began to be considered in society with the advent of printing, which was the first to reveal the great potential of this colour. From then on, black began to be used extensively in fashion and interior design.

Let's discover together how to use black to decorate our spaces, taking advantage of its great simplicity and visual impact.

Modern furniture with the colour black

Modern furnishing is expressed in a multitude of ideas, shapes and styles which today, as in the past, cannot ignore a careful study and selection of colours and shades to be used. One of the main interior design trends in vogue in recent years is certainly total white and total black. In this article we will deal with the use of black in a modern furnishing of all the spaces in your home.

Black is a perfect colour to enhance the simplicity of a space and to emphasise its forms. This colour is also particularly effective in creating the much-loved contrasts that often characterise contemporary furniture. Black, just like white, is a colour that can, in a sense, lend authenticity to any other colour associated with it.

Conceiving of a total black or total white house could in some cases be strange and sometimes frightening: let's discover together how to furnish a total black space, using the colour black carefully and sparingly.

Black and wood furniture and other configurations

Deciding to paint one or more of the walls of your space in black can create a very interesting visual impact and atmosphere: just think of a combination of black walls and wooden furniture.

Obviously, when using black, it is always important not to overdo it. In particular, if you have a house that is not particularly large and has limited space, it is good to point out that black tends to influence the perception and sensation of shrinkage. This characteristic of black is not always a negative aspect or a defect: obviously it will be the architect or designer who will study the use of colour in an appropriate way, in order to favour or accentuate a particular atmosphere or sensation that is to be recreated. In some cases deciding to paint one or more walls of a room black can be an excellent opportunity to bring out furniture and furnishings (for example a coloured designer lamp, an object, a work of art or even a chaise longue).

In a certain sense, we can say that black is the colour par excellence that is able to bring out the details and furnishing details in a room. This colour is also very versatile and offers us the possibility of changing the style and furnishing concept of our spaces from time to time. With the use of black we can therefore give importance and put the accent on what we like most and what represents us in our homes, regardless of the shapes and sizes.

Black and white furniture: a trend of the moment

One of the main interior design trends of 2021 is the configuration of a black and white space. The use of these two essential colours gives us the opportunity to experiment and give great personality to our spaces, without ever being excessive or boring.

A wall painted in black or white, or why not a combination of the two colours, can also be our personal blackboard, on which we can place a decorative coloured inscription, a message or a simple creative sketch.

Black: symbol of elegance and sophistication

Black is a colour that is more trendy and in vogue than ever: black is first and foremost elegance and simplicity: just think of the use of this colour in the creations of the great fashion designers such as Giorgio Armani and Coco Chanel, who certainly revolutionised the use of this colour.

In interior design, black is also a colour that can give originality and personality to an environment designed and furnished in a linear and minimalist manner. Black offers us the possibility of renewing our environments and having spaces in step with the times and with contemporary fashion. There are small tricks that will help us to further accentuate the classic elegance of black: for example, we can decide to paint the window frames of our rooms black, in a space characterised by the presence of white walls.

Or we can decide to paint our aluminium frames black to increase the luminous effect of the view from our windows.

How to create a total black bedroom

For a bedroom, black is the perfect colour for those who love elegance and prefer rooms with a strong character. We must not forget that black is a colour that in a certain sense recalls mystery and is able to give a touch of glamour and chic, as well as vigour and character.

Even for a total black bedroom, a very interesting idea which has been in vogue in recent years is the possibility of painting a black wall with a blackboard effect. If you have decided to opt for black furniture in your bedroom, our advice in this case is to break up the heaviness of the colour, with the insertion of softer shades and colours and the use of other materials.

In the sleeping area the colour black will help in a way to embrace the darkness, favouring sleep. When designing a total black bedroom, we would also advise you to avoid high gloss paints, as these will not conceal any imperfections on your walls. If you really like the brightness of these colours, make sure your walls are in good condition beforehand.