Color psychology | black

‚Black 'To see,' 'to paint a bleak picture,' or 'to fall into a black hole' are terms from everyday language that associate the color black with a lack of prospects. And yet: the once 'non-color' black has recently become a trendy color.

Black cars simply look more sophisticated than those in other colors. A woman is always well-dressed in a little black dress. At some events, gentlemen are expected to wear a black tuxedo, a particularly elegant suit – and of course, a tailcoat – also classically black. Whenever a strong appearance, an expressive presentation, or a trendy restaurant concept is desired, black is usually involved.

Black has long since become socially acceptable and is considered sophisticated, elegant, and fashionable in interior design. Black walls create depth and give rooms a sense of power. Black is slimming – a principle that holds true in fashion also applies to interiors. Everything goes with black, and everything can be combined with it. With some colors, even a single shade can be too much – black, on the other hand, is always black and never looks cheap or kitschy.

Quite the opposite: black increases contrast and, for example, really makes metal stand out. We see this in the Bellevue AJ lighting series, consisting of wall, table, and floor lamps, or in the GUN lighting series from [brand name missing]. Flos. Even in combination with white marble, the black lacquered lampshade, as in the case of the SNOOPY table lamp Material and design. Not to forget the chairs From the PANTON ONE collection by Montana – equipped with a black frame, they can be placed anywhere and essentially elevate their user onto a pedestal.

Black absorbs light, thus not emitting energy but rather soaking it up. Just as black clothing blocks light from reaching the skin, black also has this effect on interior design. White When combined and used subtly, black can create interesting accents. This effect was achieved by... Designer How Victor Vasarely He took advantage of this. He used colour blocking in a variety of patterns, where he also contrasted round shapes with angular shapes.

Like Victor Vasarely, he also Alexander Girard This strong emphasis is evident in the design of its patterns and fabrics – some of graphic, some of ethnic origin. Let yourself be inspired by our following design objects in black.