Black wallpaper

All people have a different attitude to the design of rooms using dark shades. Of course, the use of black wallpaper in the interior is a rather extravagant decision. In addition, not every person can create a truly elegant and stylish look of a living room with similar colors. Designers were able to carefully study this topic, they were able to find a lot of original solutions for their use as inspiration. This article will be devoted to this particular topic, we will describe in detail how and why black wallpapers are used in a modern interior.

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How does a person psychologically perceive such a non-standard wall decoration?

Many are scared away by black wallpapers in the interior, people consider this decision mystical, gloomy, even slightly depressing. For some, this color is generally associated with mourning, while others are drawn into the infinite cosmic depths.

But do not forget that black is:

• Fashionable.
• Refined.
• Elegantly.
• The perfect backdrop for showcasing diamonds, gold, luxury goods and antiques.
• The choice of stylish and strong people.

The main features of this color include the following:

1. This is really the most amazing color, or rather its complete absence, absorbing the entire gamut of the spectrum. It does not have halftones and shades, but its perception in a house or apartment directly depends on the light reflection and texture of the surfaces.
2. Glossy wallpapers perfectly reflect light, especially on the south side, due to this they do not seem dark, especially when combined with mirrors.
3. People who are well-developed intellectually know for sure that it is in complete darkness that one can concentrate on a particular thought. Therefore, looking at the black wallpaper, we get the same effect.
4. Not only creative personalities and mystics love this color, but also people who use the results of their work.

Important! For interior design, this tone is considered complex, so it is important to maintain balance, proportions, shape and companion tones.

The general gamut solves a lot, however, the triple combinations of black are considered the most successful:

• With white and red.
• With turquoise and white.
• With milk and beige.
• With white and yellow.
• With green and orange.
• With lemon and mustard.
• With golden and white.
• With raspberry and pink.

Designers recommend using it as an accompanying color, not the main one. That is, it can become the background for such items:

• Works of art.
• Accessories.
• Musical instruments.
• Collections in a display cabinet.
• Expensive equipment.
• Elegant leather furniture.
• The original decor.

Using the recommendations of professionals and inspired by popular examples, you can independently realize the most daring design, using black wallpaper.

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Varieties and variety of textures of black wallpaper

Even if you put black and white wallpapers and colorful paintings with a black pattern in the background, you can still find no less interesting options in the catalogs:

• Smooth paper with washable surface. This is just a chic option for niches for statuettes, a kitchen apron or a wall in the hallway. This is a hygienic and practical solution, by the way, cats scratch them less, because there is simply nothing to cling to.And if they do appear, then they can easily be masked with a black marker.
• Textured glass wallpaper for painting. This is a real salvation for parents who want to wean their children from painting on the walls. They look beautiful everywhere, especially if you combine them with light-colored cabinet furniture.
• Non-woven for painting. They are quite elastic, especially indispensable in homes that shrink.

High reflective textured solutions are used everywhere, regardless of material. They are as follows:

• Gold plated.
• Mother of pearl colors.
• Glossy.
• Screen printing.
• Jacquard.
• Satin.

Important! Volumetric flickering patterns do not look gloomy, the main thing is to think over the lighting correctly. For example, a local diode backlight with a blue tint can make a voluminous matte texture play in a new way against the glossy background of a jacquard canvas. Even the black wall at the head of the bed will not make the room more gloomy. Wallpaper with stars or polka dots just looks great in a children's room or hallway.

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Terms of use in the design of black color

Black color is quite peculiar, so designers use it and weaknesses and strengths to implement their original ideas. Black wallpapers in the interior of the living room, bedroom, nursery, study, hallway must be used in compliance with certain rules.

These include the following:

• The main rule is the balance of shades. To focus on the dark background of one wall, it is better to use the wallpaper on one side of the room.
• The gloom and coldness of this color can warm the lively light of a room fireplace, lined with white marble or other decorative material.
• Any room will be decorated with white furniture against a background of black wallpaper combined with bright vibrant greenery of large plants.
• The real chic is the white piano in a dark corner. And if you still decorate it with an armful of roses, then you can get chic in its purest form.
• A modular sofa with black suede upholstery can absorb the space of a small room, so it is better to use such furniture in large rooms.
• As you know, a dark ceiling is able to visually hang, however, even with such a surface, wallpapers with a reflective original texture are appropriate. Looks great glossy stretch canvas in black around the perimeter with diode illumination.
• The room will become more extravagant if you use black and white wallpaper in the interior with a graphic or contrasting pattern.

When zoning, a black wall can visually absorb any object of the same shade, it can be:

• Closet.
• Bed.
• Plasma TV.
• Furniture sections.
• Leather sofa.

Important! This technique is used to mask certain objects, more often to distract attention from them. Thus, you can turn your attention to the cabinet window, illuminated from the inside or a huge aquarium. For example, a showcase can be decorated with a collection of porcelain, antique shells, crystal gems, cold steel.

Such wallpapers are appropriate in the interior of rooms of any style, it can be:

• Glamor
• Gothic.
• Minimalism.
• Eclecticism.
• Futurism.
• Avant-garde.
• Loft.
• High tech.

Important! A huge role in an extravagant interior is played by lighting. It is important to correctly design the room, because even poor lighting can spoil the overall impression or make you play with completely different colors.

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A unique combination in the interior of black and white

Using black-and-white wallpapers for walls, it is necessary to decide which of the two colors will be dominant. The main thing here is to take into account the size of the room, because everyone knows that the white color can visually increase the space, but the black one makes it more compact.

Important! The purpose of the room should also be taken into account, because in order to create an atmosphere of security and privacy it is better to use black color, but the feeling of spaciousness and coolness gives white color.

Depending on which color predominates in the interior, such wallpapers may look as follows:

• White picture on a black background. The glamorous interior, which was created using such wallpapers, does not accept any motley elements. It can be supplemented with accessories of neutral or white color. To revitalize the room, you can use yellow or red objects.

Important! If the room is too gloomy and extravagant, then a beautiful combination of black and white wallpaper with a pattern is appropriate only on one wall.

• Black drawing on a white background. Such exquisite wallpapers are more suitable for small rooms. It should be borne in mind that too large a drawing is able to visually approximate the wall, which is why it is recommended to use white wallpaper with a black pattern in the interior as a decoration for a small section of one wall.
• Proportional content of white and black colors. This option is suitable for spacious rooms. Often they are used to decorate the ceiling, the area around the mirror or TV.

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As you can see, there are a lot of options for using such original wallpapers in the interior, each of them is good, unique, and appropriate in its own way. Which one to give preference to - decide for yourself, based on the specific conditions of the room and the goals.