Interior decoration is an interesting and creative activity. It is worth noting that owners rarely choose black wallpaper for covering walls. The reason is that you don’t want to create a “heavy” atmosphere in the room.
Despite this, many designers choose this color because, if used correctly, various original ideas can be realized. If you choose the right decorative elements, black wallpaper can look stylish and expensive.
Color meaning
In eastern countries, this color is considered the personification of kindness and ideal. In some countries it symbolizes grief and mourning. The use of black in the interior is rigor and conciseness. This design is chosen by bold and extraordinary people. According to the basics of Feng Shui, black is stability and confidence. In China, this color is used quite often.
Black is a base color, so it makes a great background for any shade. You should not be afraid to use this shade; in interior design it looks very respectable and stylish.
Advantages and disadvantages
Black trellises have the following advantages:
- Spots and dirt are invisible on them. Also, with the help of this color you can hide small imperfections and irregularities in the walls.
- Combination with any colors. There is no color that cannot be combined with black, the main thing is to choose the most successful combination for a particular room.
- Absorption of light. Dark trellises have good light absorption. Therefore, such a room will always be warm and cozy.
Application nuances
Today, anyone can purchase wallpaper of this shade. Many brands take the color black as a basis, producing various trellis options with attractive designs. To ensure that you are satisfied with the end result and that your expectations are met, you need to consider some recommendations:
- If you do not want the atmosphere in the room to be gloomy, you should choose glossy wallpaper with a light pattern, pearlescent sheen, silver or gold accents. These effects will help “dilute” the gloomy color.
- When choosing a suitable area for gluing trellises, you should decide on the purpose of this wall. Let’s say it’s better to decorate the surface with a painting in a neutral color. Dark tones will distract attention from the decor item, shifting the emphasis to themselves.
- For a successful design in black tones, good lighting is necessary. This is an indispensable condition. The more light that enters the room, the more pleasant the atmosphere will be.
- If you use black wallpaper for the walls, you should choose light elements for decoration. You can make inserts from trellises of other shades or choose contrasting furniture.
- The use of this shade in design is not suitable for a small room. If you still choose black for a small or narrow room, you should combine the wallpaper. Successful combinations: black and white, with beige, gray, silver and more.
Black wallpaper: for which rooms?
The best place for black wallpaper is in matrimonial bedrooms. Here black, as the color of mystery, magic and passion, is absolutely harmonious.
Also, black wallpaper in combination with trim of a different color is suitable for men's bedrooms: here the role of black is to make the bedroom more severe and brutal, that is, to give it masculine features.
Black wallpaper can be chosen for an office or for an office area in a living room, bedroom, or hall. Black color in combination with other achromatic colors (white and various shades of gray) is ideal for cabinets. An achromatic palette promotes concentration, as the absence of color does not distract.
Black wallpaper can also be used in the living room, but the correct dosage of color is very important here - if there is too much of it, the living room will turn out scary. The owners themselves may be comfortable in a black living room if they are fans of such a gothic atmosphere, but this room also serves for receiving guests, so caution should be exercised.
Black wallpaper is absolutely not suitable for the hallway: this area should be as cozy and inviting as possible, but not gloomy and strict.
In corridors and halls that do not serve as a hallway, part of the walls may well be covered with black wallpaper. But here black wallpaper should be used only for accentuation, and not for finishing all surfaces of the walls. Agree, few things can be as depressing as a black corridor.
It is under no circumstances recommended to use black wallpaper in a nursery - even for accenting or zoning. There are many other colors that will achieve the desired effects without making your child's room look gloomy.
In the kitchen, black wallpaper can be used for one of the walls. But this applies mainly to large kitchens, in which they only cook and snack. If the kitchen is combined with a dining room, it is better to avoid black walls. Firstly, you need to remember that black trim can make the room visually smaller. Secondly, black color can suppress appetite.
You should not wallpaper the walls of compact rooms with black wallpaper - such as a dressing room, a small lobby, a toilet, etc. Association with a dark closet, a monastic cell or a prison cell is hardly what you dream of.
Ideas for drawings and patterns
By choosing the right pattern, you can improve the interior and hide minor flaws on the surface. Below we will look at the most winning ideas.
With birds and animals
Beautiful black wallpaper that depicts birds or animals is an extraordinary choice. Current design options: lion, flamingo, zebra, swan. You can also complement the design with small paintings depicting this animal.
Flowers
On a black background, any flowers will look attractive. The choice must be made depending on what kind of atmosphere you want to create in the room. Want to add sensuality and passion? Red roses on a dark background are suitable. Do you want to make your design elegant? Choose yellow flowers (mimosas, daffodils, tulips). Does the room have a strict and laconic design? Give preference to chrysanthemums or poppies. Peonies – aristocracy and sophistication. Dandelion – weightlessness and airiness.
Monograms
Black wallpaper with monograms looks very good in the interior. Silver and gold patterns look gorgeous on a black background.
Natural motives
Wallpaper with natural motifs is perfect for a room intended for sleep and relaxation. Drawings with leaves and trees will create a peaceful atmosphere. It will always be a pleasure to relax in such a room after a busy day at work.
Damascus
Damascus is often chosen for luxurious and sophisticated design. Suitable for use in various styles. Damascus personifies fine taste, gloss and grace.
With inscriptions
By choosing interesting trellises with inscriptions, you can emphasize the severity of the interior. An ornate font is an excellent option for design in a classic style. Straight letters are an excellent choice for a men's office.
With glitter
Canvases with glitter are the best solution for those who want to decorate their interior in a glamorous style. Shiny trellises are ideal for the style - neoclassicism.
In what styles should I use black wall decoration?
Most often, this color is chosen by purposeful, courageous people with a sense of power and self-esteem. This color scheme is definitely not suitable for decorating a room for teenagers and people who are prone to depression. It should also be avoided by those who are afraid of the dark.
To successfully balance the colors in the interior, use pastel shades or bright accents along with black so that the wall decoration does not become boring. It is better to use dark shades of wallpaper as background colors to soften the aggression of black. In high-tech, it is customary to combine black and white, making the interior even more glossy. Black and beige are suitable for a classic warm interior. In a woman's bedroom, black looks very beautiful in combination with pink.
Red and black look as impressive as possible, but not everyone can afford such overwhelming energy in the interior due to its hyperactive effect on the psyche.
In minimalism, as you know, there should be an extremely limited amount of not only furniture, decor, but also color shades, so the calmness of black fits perfectly into this style. To accentuate here you need to use monochrome wallpaper without ornaments or patterns.
In neo-baroque and glamor, it is customary to place accents on black with golden or silver ornaments - this gives the atmosphere of the room a mysterious luxury.
A color scheme
A classic solution for any design is black and white combinations. By making the walls black and white, you can visually expand the space in the room, refresh the atmosphere, and create an optimal color balance. Often, combinations of black and white are chosen for modern design. It is worth considering that the design may seem overly strict. Therefore, in the living room or bedroom it is better to use other combinations.
The combination with red is beautiful, but such a combination will not look appropriate everywhere. Using this option, you can beautifully decorate your dining room. Red color stimulates appetite and promotes good digestion.
If you have chosen gray wallpaper in order to “dilute” the black color, you should know that with such a combination it is unlikely to create an atmosphere of comfort. However, this does not mean that this combination is unsuccessful. It is perfect for offices and work rooms in the home.
Black and purple wallpaper is an unusual and fascinating combination. This design looks romantic and mysterious. Yellow plants will look very beautiful against such a background.
Black and gold is a chic and expensive combination. Want to add a touch of luxury? Then the design will fit perfectly. When choosing such a combination, the correct selection of furniture is very important. It is better to choose a classic sofa and antique chairs.
The undoubted advantage of black is that it can be combined with any shade. Saturated colors (red, blue, etc.) can create a saturated atmosphere. Therefore, such combinations are appropriate only in certain areas.
The most successful design combinations with black trellises are a combination of light, neutral shades with a dark background. The best options: white, beige, peach, blue.
Also, you should take a responsible approach to the choice of furniture and decorative items. The optimal choice is light furniture in combination with dark trellises.
Combination
- In modern apartment interiors, especially minimalist ones, black wallpapers are most often combined with others. In most cases, a black accent wall is created. Walls are often accented behind a bed in a bedroom, behind a sofa in a living room, in a hallway, or near a dressing table in a bedroom. You can also highlight the TV area and the wall next to the computer desk in black. This combination makes it possible to highlight the office area.
- A fairly common method of combining black wallpaper in interiors is to alternate light and black wallpaper stripes. The most harmonious combination, which is the reference, is white and black. White color compensates for the gloominess of black, while black dilutes the emptiness of white.
- You can also choose a less contrasting, but similar combination - combine black wallpaper with beige and cream-colored trim. This combination is more suitable for those who prefer soft and warm interiors. If you like this, then you can choose black wallpaper with beige, brownish or golden ornaments and designs - this combination will turn out to be especially balanced and harmonious. In this case, the combination of black and gray will not be very successful.
White tiles and black wallpaper in the bathroom
Black soft panel with light wallpaper in the bedroom
Black stone wall with yellow wallpaper in the dining room
Black and white tiles with patterns in the bathroom
Black patterned tiles with gold bathroom cabinetry
Black and white bathroom
Interweaving of black, white and yellow elements in design
Decoration of different rooms
- Bedroom. Black walls help create a romantic and sensual environment. Often they want to achieve this effect when decorating a bedroom. . Black wallpaper for the walls in the bedroom should match the overall style of the room. The main thing is not to “overload” the design. To prevent the atmosphere from being too gloomy, it is better to complement the black background with other shades. Designers advise making dark accents in the area above the sleeping area; this part is the main one in the bedroom interior.
- Hall. If you choose this color, you do not need to cover all surfaces in the living room with black trellises. It is better to focus on one of the walls, for example, near the fireplace. An excellent design option is horizontal or vertical combination. For example, you can cover the lower part with black wallpaper, and decorate the upper part in light colors. If the interior turns out to be too gloomy, the situation will be corrected by the correct choice of lighting fixtures. Let's say you can choose lamps with an attractive design and place them around the perimeter of the room.
- Kitchen. Black trellises are an excellent choice for a kitchen in a high-tech or minimalist style. This wallpaper looks great in combination with black and white tiles. If the dimensions of the kitchen space allow, you can divide the space into zones. For example, using black wallpaper to highlight the work area and the dining room. A wonderful solution for the kitchen is stylish photo wallpaper. The main thing is to choose a plot with a suitable theme.
Fashion trends
If you carefully look at the photos of black wallpaper in the catalog, imagining them in the interior, you can find the most unusual solutions:
- A diamond pattern with abstract and geometric variations will become a classic. But quite recognizable objects in an unexpected color presentation will look much more interesting, including a negative during photo development.
- Floral patterns in all variations, regardless of color and dark/light proportions, are an excellent choice for those who do not like geometry. An alternative would be an animal print in black and gray.
- The b/w photo effect is very popular in interior design, where owners want to avoid excessive “variegation”. For people with overly emotional work, psychologists strongly recommend using “colorless” rolls - black, white, gray and all pearlescent tones.
- Minimalism is not a death sentence, because it does not mean that you can only use smooth walls and monochromatic solutions. On the contrary, the laconicism of urban design without decoration will emphasize the contrast of black and white design with a well-chosen pattern.
- Dark brickwork will have more expressiveness than the classic version if it is “decorated” with fallen plaster. This has become a fashionable feature of designers involved in high-tech and loft styles.
In addition to classic wallpaper, you can create collages from leftover wallpaper rolls, vinyl stickers, and even wall paintings yourself.
Color nuances
There are no restrictions when choosing curtains; you can choose any shades. Dark curtains will “merge” with the wallpaper; this technique will help to visually “add” space. Light colors will help divide the room into zones and also create color balance. Using rich tones you can create accents in the interior.
When choosing furniture, the main thing is not to “deviate” from the style of the room. Compliance with the overall design theme is the basic rule.
For ceiling decor, it is better to choose light shades. A dark ceiling surface in a room with black walls will create a sated and uncomfortable atmosphere.
