Styling a black themed home can be intimidating at first but done right, with the right balance of sophistication and minimalism, the effect can be both dramatic and surprisingly cozy.Â
Incorporating black room decor can offer a wonderful canvas for anything and everything from other vibrant feature colours or for simply living spaces that are both bold and personal.
To help you style your home, whether it’s a black living room or bedroom, here’s our guide to get started.
How to Style Black Rooms of Your Home
Embrace the Power of Black
Yes, black interior design is bold but it is also beautiful. The key to executing black room decor is embracing the power of the colour scheme.
Don’t be afraid of it! Black feature walls can make a powerful statement whilst also creating an ambiance of intimacy. Of course, the way in which you infuse black colour schemes into your home is going to depend on the size, shape and natural light of your chosen room.
For example, if you are concerned that the space will feel too dark and overwhelming, you can limit the incorporation of black to an accent wall or vary shades with a dark charcoal colour or even black stone infused with gold veining.
Use Lighting To Your Advantage
Black room decor is a balance between the glorious beauty of this dark colour scheme and ensuring sufficient lighting to make the room both usable and comfortable. Lighting is crucial in all rooms of the house but for this reason it is even more critical in a black space.
Consider layering your overheard lighting by using fixtures that are strategically placed and carefully chosen to spread the light evenly. Sconces and other sources of lighting that are not arranged properly can create the cave-like vibes that make people worried about opting for black rooms.
However, with either natural or artificial lighting, you can ensure that the room feels sufficiently spacious and well-lit without having to sacrifice the mood that this amazing colour scheme brings to the table.
Quick tip: Consider using uplight artwork or architectural features (where possible) to help add depth and dimension. Both of these options are great for subtly and yet effectively incorporating significant amounts of light into your room without making it feel unusual.
Play With Different Textures
Another concern that some interior designers and homeowners have when it comes to black styling is the feeling of visual monotony. There is no reason why black needs to feel or look flat. Remember: Textures are your friends.
Introduce a little bit of visual interest and aesthetic depth by changing up the type of textures in your black living room. Of course, this can be achieved with exposed brick walls or feature walls of a distinct material. But even velvet sofas, a woven rug or wood furniture can help make the space pop visually.
This is also a good opportunity for those wishing to add a bit of colour to the space to do so. Feature walls or furniture made of a different material and of a different shade can look wonderful in an otherwise black-styled room. Which brings us to our next point…
Include a Pop of Colour
You can absolutely tailor this design suggestion to suit your preferences. Black, as you probably know, pairs beautifully with a wide variety of colours.
This ensures you have the freedom to include a pop of colour that really suits the space. Whether it’s artwork, throw pillows, statement furniture pieces, vibrant rugs, or even accents and ornaments, the size, style and placement of your colour choices is up to you.
If you’re after a touch of luxury, consider jewel tones. These include emerald green or sapphire blue.
If you’d like to create a warm and inviting feeling, consider a more white mustard yellow or ochre.
If you’d like something more industrial and stylish, consider metallic accents such as gold or brass. For more inspiration with this last idea, keep reading!
Throw in Some Metallic Accents
Metallic accents don’t just add an element of glamour, they also help to infuse a bit of contained and yet effective life into an otherwise all-back design. Depending on your preference, you can choose a luxury metallic like gold or silver, or opt for something more industrial along the lines of copper and brass.
The way in which you infuse metallic accents in your black room decor is also versatile and customisable. Hardware, door handles, picture frames, and lighting fixtures are all great candidates for using this unique material to elevate your space.
Include Some Statement Greenery
Plants and other greenery is used in interior design to bring a touch of life and a splash of nature into the home. There’s no reason why the exact same refreshing effect can’t be brought into your black living room.
There’s no need to tell you that the choice of greenery and indoor plants available is immense. So you can find the perfect plant with the right green colouring, level of ‘lushness’ and shape and size to bring the right vibrant contrast to your space.
Beautiful Artwork
Few things can make as big an aesthetic impact as artwork. A black feature wall, bedroom or living room, provides the perfect backdrop for including some bold and colourtful art.
Playing with scale with your artwork statement piece can help achieve a subtle layering effect and introduce a bit of visual interest. Alternatively, consider a gallery wall in your black living room using a variety of smaller pieces. This way you can also play with levels and non-symmetry to create a provoking and stunning display.Â
Opt for Black and White Magic
Timeless, elegant and classy, using a black and white colour scheme offers plenty of aesthetic potential and ability to cater to personal preferences. You don’t have to sacrifice the general style of your black room decor either.Â
Subtle yet powerful incorporation of a white feature wall, white tiling, or even white accents can help to lighten the dark living space. Black and white design styles have been and remain popular for good reason: It’s sophisticated and offers a truly striking aesthetic.
Play with Accessories
Accessories are great opportunities for incorporating some different colours, textures or styles into your space. Sculptures of interesting shapes or throw pillows with interesting patterns can make an out-sized difference to the overall visual impact of your black living room or bedroom. Even a collection of black and white photographs can add some important personality and depth.
The important point here is that you should give yourself the space to play and trial different accessories. Black offers a neutral canvas, so it’s up to you to personalise your space with as many accessories as suits your style.
