COLOR PSYCHOLOGY: BLACK AND WHITE DECORATION
A good tool for decorating a room is to consult what color psychology says about the color options you have in mind or in case you don't know what shades to use, this is a very good guide to start. This way you can also ensure that the color palette you choose is congruent with what you want to feel or want people to feel when they are in that space.
In the case of black and white, you can achieve practically any atmosphere. Everything will depend on the furniture, decorations and accessories you choose, as well as the proportion of black and white you use in the decoration. I share with you the meanings and sensations that each one provokes:
In WHITE we find luminosity, purity, freshness, tranquility, peace and any sensation associated with light and positivity.
It is the main color in interior design because its neutrality looks good with any decoration style, enhances any color, goes well with any type of material and highlights the shapes.
On the less flattering side, if everything is saturated with white, it may give you a feeling of emptiness or refer you to a health institution.
For its part, BLACK is a color that projects elegance, modernity, distinction and is also associated with luxury, prestige and exclusivity.
Unlike white, it absorbs light, so it is important that if it is going to be your main color you make sure that the room has very good lighting or else it can cause a feeling of loneliness, grief and sadness.
3 REASONS TO DECORATE IN BLACK AND WHITE
1. There is a wide variety of furniture and decoration elements to choose from in any of these two colors: paintings, ornaments, fabrics, furniture, tableware, tiles, figurines, etc. This gives you the advantage of more easily finding the pieces that will give your personal touch and you will also have options for all budgets .
2. You can combine it with another style and obtain a unique concept , for example below we can see a Nordic style in black and white. The predominance of white is respected to provide the lighting that characterizes the Nordic style and the details that stand out in the decoration are in black.
Other decoration styles where black and white stand out very well are the minimalist style and the industrial style.
3. It is a timeless and very versatile combination, you can create elegant, relaxed, modern or classic spaces.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DECORATING IN BLACK AND WHITE
- Choose a decoration style that you like: bohemian, minimalist, Nordic, etc. If you have this defined, it will be easier for you to identify which elements suit your room.
- If the space is small or poorly lit, opt for a greater predominance of white and incorporate black in the furniture or decoration.
- Add plush fabrics, wood, and textured trim for a warmer, more relaxed look.
- If you are looking for a minimalist style, opt for furniture and decoration with defined lines.
- Look for inspiration, it's not about replicating someone else's design. But seeing how others use colors, textures and shapes will open up a world of possibilities.
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