Bold Design indicates bold personality!"
When the daylight kisses the black surfaces and sits on the textures that embrace black, the real essence of the light is experienced. As one enters the room, that visual juxtaposition of warm light with austere, luxe, and bold black elements in the space, is what gives the space a definition, elevates it above any other and spreads its magic evoking a thrill within us.…
The colour black has faced it all. Even though it constitutes most of the formal wardrobe of people around the world and is considered a bold and sassy colour choice in attire and accessories, it often holds a negative stigma, a judgmental denial, scepticism, and hesitance when to be included in interior design. But the colour black also has power. A dominating, controlling power. And despite all the hesitation and negative associations, it seems to have paved its way within the space design community.
The austere sophisticated quality of the colour black is unquestionable and admirable within the community and beyond.
Fortunately, the modern design has pulled the colour black from the shadows of the negative stigma and unreal scepticism and has put it at the forefront of trendy, sophisticated, personified spaces. Traditionally considered a dark, gloomy, or negative colour has been showing its new colours in the past few years in the industry. From exterior claddings, roof shingles to natural stones and interior walls, décor and details, the various shades and textures of black has spread their charm to almost all aspects of space design, and yet is able to bring out different qualities and moods in different contexts.
According to Feng Shui, Black is associated with the water element and evokes power, mystery, and calm. They say that when used sparingly, black has a grounding effect on your environment.
Some might even say, it is an ironic colour choice. It can dominate a room with its bold envelope or the element of emphasis, but it also can be the subtle backdrop to the bright coloured statement art and furniture.
Let's browse through addp’s confident and exemplary design portfolio to get an idea of how the colour black spreads its magic in spaces.
Black in details
One way that black is widely used in modern interior design is by harnessing its dominating quality into the tiny details. The phrase ‘God is in the details’ stands true, when minute black details, like grills, frames, windows, handles,knobs and furniture legs stand out and spread their charm to bring the design together.
Private office
One way that black is widely used in modern interior design is by harnessing its dominating quality into the tiny details. The phrase ‘God is in the details’ stands true, when minute black details, like grills, frames, windows, handles, knobs and furniture legs stand out and spread their charm to bring the design together.
Black colour is best paired with elegant textures like metals and wood, and indeed ties it all together as evident in this office.
Market I
The black lines and edges in the planes are what makes the overall design cohesive and brings out the rustic quality of other materials in this simplistic yet classy office.
Baker Hughes Reception
The black window frame in this reception is the most defined element, which ties in all the other elements effortlessly.
Bold with black
Using black boldly in spaces needs confidence and the ability to blend it with the right lighting. The designs showcased below uses black to do justice to the significance of their spaces.
It is indeed a risky affair, but it is also a classy affair!
Bespoke Italia with Verve
The sheer quantity of black in this showroom prevents the eye to focus on it, and thus become a perfect backdrop for the wine-coloured accents and the collections while creating a focused envelope of awe.
Mercedes with Verve
A Mercedes showroom has to reflect its personality. The colour of dominance is used organically along with the sleek pattern on the ceiling in the brightly lit space to bring the showroom to life.
Black as Definition
Black is not just a tool to flaunt details and assert dominance. But is also a wonderful tool to manipulate and reorient the cubical spaces to add that sly twist in its experience.
The Wave Café
The black ceiling along with the band on the walls, form a cap for the room, giving more power to the wood and materials on the wall and in the space. The presence of black diminishes the height, to rightly keep the focus on the activities and elements and provide a grounded and subtle experience.
Klas Homes
The black wall in the corner of this office shifts the weight of the room and thus the authority towards the corner. It defines where the power lies in the room.
Hockwood Digital
Two major elements at first glance are the black marble floor embellished with the warm cove light, defining the zones, and the patterned wall keeping the eye within the room. These black elements guide your eye within the elegant lobby.
The colour black is an integral part of modern interior design, and yet harnessing its power is a rare art! If you want to showcase your confidence to the world, maybe the secret lies in the shadows of black.