October 29th, 2009
I Heart… Black in Interior Design
I’d been meaning to make a post dedicated to my latest design crush – black ♥ – for a few months now, but have kept putting it off for no apparent reason. But in keeping with the Halloween spirit around here latelyi, now seemed like the ideal time to delve into the darkest shade of the colour spectrum.
In terms of interior design, I’d say black is by far the most misunderstood colour. It’s generally accepted as far too harsh for use in the home. In a world where colour associations are so closely bound to a particular shade, I can easily see why most shy away from black. After all, when considered in the strictest of contexts, black is associated with death, depression, drama, angst. It has a tendency to completely absorb colour and doesn’t reflect back any light. For those willing to shed these pre-disposed cultural connotations for black, let’s take a little adventure to the dark side. (You’re imagining Darth Vader while reading this now, aren’t you?)
- I don’t know where it came from. Really, I’m not usually a Halloween fanatic. I’ve just been very inspired this year. (»)
- Why yes, that is a washroom in Gwyneth Paltrow’s home! (»)
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