What could be stronger and bolder than a black lighting scheme? Nothing quite has the impact, intensity and mystery of pure black. With the ability to contrast any colour, adding a touch of black to your space can really add the contrast to make your furnishings pop.
Who knows once you make the bold and confident move to opt for black interiors what effects will spill into your everyday? It suits the evening times so well, ambient, moody lighting atmospheres. At some point we’ve all heard the idea that white is a good choice, but black is highly debated.
Black solves this problem because it has a timeless quality while still modern.
It’s connotations are culturally specific in ancient Egypt it signifies life and rebirth, or in Africa maturity and masculinity. In Chinese culture black is linked to water, a colour of heaven and the sky.
The gold brass subtly shouts luxury, contrast and majesty all at once. Golden light shines from the metallic brass inner.
Black, when paired with reflective metallic is a striking combination.
A variety of distinct, black, shapely silhouettes.
Touches of the Orient
Shown Above is the Aver pendant by Design for the people. Foliage compliments black interiors adding a freshness and vitality.
Black is often used in oriental style interiors, especially Japan.
It’s easy to fall for the nature-inspired touches of the orient by adding plants, pebbles, organic form and materials into your homes and venues that will bring a tranquillity to a space.
These glass ceiling lights from Ebb & Flo are the perfect addition to the dark home interior.
High Contrast
Cool black tones, gloss black finishes and a sleek shape make up the Elongate by Exemplar Lighting.
You can pair with white, cream and neural colour palettes in soft furnishings to add tonal contrast to interiors.
Why choose Black Lighting?
- Adds sophistication and sharpness to a scheme
- An empowering effect
- Creates Drama and Theatre
- Striking paired with contrasting white/reflective metallic
- Ambient/mood lighting looks
- Unifies a scheme such as TV’s electronics often in black finishes
- Timeless
- Works in both traditional and contemporary spaces
- Highly suitable for evenings and relaxation
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