Black Is Back!

Up the ante in your home with this timeless and dramatic colour.

- Kim Arendse

Whether dominating an entire room or used sparingly to add a touch of drama, there’s no doubt that incorporating trendy black in your décor will pack a punch.

“People seem to be moving out of their comfort zone when it comes to colour and this trend has been gaining momentum for some time now,” says Lizemari Möller, brand manager at Duram. “With increased access to inspirational platforms such as Instagram and Pinterest, our creative sides are stimulated more and more and this has opened up a whole new world of being brave with colour. At the end of the bravery spectrum is black.” In fact, it’s now considered the ‘new neutral’.”

“Black works well as a neutral because of its versatility,” says Palesa Ramaisa of Dulux. “And it’s no longer only used sparingly; an entire room painted black serves as a stunning backdrop for décor. It also acts as a brilliant companion to a range of accent colours from sorbet shades and jewel tones to other neutrals and, of course, you can combine it with white for a classic look.”

Black’s versatility also extends to the interior styles it suits. “Black and dark charcoals can update a tired Georgian interior or add drama to a French look – it breathes modernity into dated interiors and works equally well in minimalist or industrial-style homes,” says Sandra Larkin, an interior designer and colour specialist with Versus Paints. Take a look at how these readers have used black in their homes...

#1 A whole lot of soul