Color psychology | black

'Seeing black', 'painting black' or 'falling into a black hole' are linguistic terms that associate the color black with a lack of perspective. And yet: the former 'non-color' black has recently become a trend color.

Cars painted black simply look more elegant than cars in other colors. With the 'little black dress', women are simply always well-dressed. At some events, men are expected to wear a black tuxedo, a particularly elegant suit - and of course a tailcoat - also in classic black. Whenever a strong appearance, an expressive presentation or a hip gastronomy concept is required, black is usually part of the game.

Black has long since become socially acceptable and is also considered classy, elegant and sophisticated when it comes to interior design. Black walls create depth and give rooms power. Black is slimming - what applies to fashion can also be used in rooms. Simply everything goes with black and everything can be combined with black. With some colors, one shade is sometimes too many - black, on the other hand, is always black and never looks cheap and tacky.

Quite the opposite: black increases the contrast and really sets the scene for metal, for example. We see this with the Bellevue AJ light series consisting of wall, table and floor lamps or with the GUN light series from Flos. Even in combination with white marble, the black lacquered lampshade, as with the SNOOPY table lamp emphasizes material and design. Not forgetting the chairs from the PANTON ONE collection by Montana - equipped with a black frame, they can be placed anywhere and virtually elevate their user to a pedestal.

Black swallows light, so it does not emit energy, but absorbs it. Just as black clothing does not allow light to reach the skin, black also has an effect on interior design. Combined with white and used discreetly, black can create interesting accents. This effect was utilized by Designer like Victor Vasarely made use of this effect. He used color blocking in a variety of patterns, in which he also contrasted round shapes with angular forms.

Like Victor Vasarely, Alexander Girard also used this strong accentuation in the design of his patterns and fabrics - some of graphic, some of ethnic origin. Be inspired by our following design objects in black.