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Today, we’re diving into a collection of black tile recommendations to upgrade your space. We’ll also discuss the psychology behind the color black and offer interior design tips to create balance. If black isn’t your color, you may enjoy some of the other tile color highlight blog posts we’ve compiled over the years:
● Tile Color Highlight: Blush Pink
We also have a fun seasonal tile color series to check out:
● Tile Color Highlight: Shades of Autumn
● Tile Color Highlight: Shades of Winter
● Tile Color Highlight: Shades of Spring
● Tile Color Highlight: Shades of Summer
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Psychology of the Color Black
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Each color has its own associations and potential effects on mood. These effects have been studied and are typically referred to as “color psychology,” a field of study that is frequently used in marketing, advertising, and interior design.
Black is a powerful color with multiple connotations. For example, in Western societies, many people associate the color black with grief due to the tendency to wear black to funerals and during mourning periods. However, this isn’t the case in all cultures. In Feng Shui, for example, black is thought to harmonize spaces and can have a calming, grounding effect.
The color black is often seen as elegant, sophisticated, dignified, strong, and protective as well. Consider how many luxury brands use black in their branding! Still, the effects of the color black on mood may depend on the other colors and design choices in the space.
Using Black in Interior Design
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There are many benefits to using the color black in your interior design. Not only does it mesh well with most other colors, giving you plenty of versatility when it comes to your color palette, but it’s also timeless rather than trendy. It adds depth and contrast as well. Below, find a few tips for incorporating black into your interior design:
● Find a good balance. Black tends to work best as an accent rather than the main color in a space. If you’re installing black tile on your walls, consider different colors for the floor and furniture. If you’re installing a black tile floor, a lighter color on the walls can create balance. An all-black room tends to feel small and dark, so unless that’s your goal, add other colors to the mix!
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● Don’t forget about lighting. Windows, reflective surfaces, and artificial sources of light (like lamps) can all be used to ensure spaces with black touches aren’t too dark.
● Add textures and patterns. Black, on its own, can be perceived as very flat. Adding interior design elements with different textures and patterns will create visual interest. When it comes to black tile, geometric shapes, textured finishes, and other variations are available.
● Use some black in every room. Black, even in small amounts, can have a grounding and balancing effect. It can also be used to draw the eye to the focal point of the space.
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