Why Black Floors Can Be a Good Idea
Be bold. Be brave. Drench your floors in black for a truly dramatic effect
Smart, sophisticated and the perfect base for any décor, a black floor is a timeless classic. Whether you prefer solid and glossy, boldly patterned or partnered with white, black is a top choice underfoot, as these schemes show.
Go for natural beauty
Emphasise the depth and beauty of a natural slate floor with lush greenery. These plants, along with the leafy view beyond, give this smart black scheme an uplifting, airy mood.
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Emphasise the depth and beauty of a natural slate floor with lush greenery. These plants, along with the leafy view beyond, give this smart black scheme an uplifting, airy mood.
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Celebrate a classic
A black and white chequerboard floor is timeless and gives any room a smart edge. Here, a glossy finish shows the look off to full effect, while antique furnishings play to the design’s ancient history.
A black and white chequerboard floor is timeless and gives any room a smart edge. Here, a glossy finish shows the look off to full effect, while antique furnishings play to the design’s ancient history.
Start in small spaces
A staircase is a great way to play around with black lacquer – it looks beautiful in narrow slabs, especially highlighted against sharp white.
A staircase is a great way to play around with black lacquer – it looks beautiful in narrow slabs, especially highlighted against sharp white.
Cheat with a rug
Painting a floor black is a big commitment, so if you’re unsure, cheat with a rug instead. The geometric lines on this wool design chime nicely with the doors and picture frames for a cohesive look.
Painting a floor black is a big commitment, so if you’re unsure, cheat with a rug instead. The geometric lines on this wool design chime nicely with the doors and picture frames for a cohesive look.
Enrich with daylight
This room uses the light to full effect to really make the black surfaces look rich, taking it from gloomy to glamorous. The huge windows let in masses of light, while the many reflective surfaces – even the velvet has a gleam – bounce it around the room.
This room uses the light to full effect to really make the black surfaces look rich, taking it from gloomy to glamorous. The huge windows let in masses of light, while the many reflective surfaces – even the velvet has a gleam – bounce it around the room.
Work a monochrome zigzag
Chevrons are bang on trend right now and would energise any space. Go all-out with a fabulous black and white painted floor, or play a little safer with a striking rug. Here, the zigzags are accentuated with cushions in similarly bold geometric patterns, while a mirrored coffee table doubles the effect.
Explore monochrome schemes that celebrate contrast
Chevrons are bang on trend right now and would energise any space. Go all-out with a fabulous black and white painted floor, or play a little safer with a striking rug. Here, the zigzags are accentuated with cushions in similarly bold geometric patterns, while a mirrored coffee table doubles the effect.
Explore monochrome schemes that celebrate contrast
Be a purist
This pure white scheme could be lost on a pale floor, but the black tiles ground the room. The key here is to keep the floor totally plain – no details, no pattern – to fit in with the minimalism of the white furniture.
This pure white scheme could be lost on a pale floor, but the black tiles ground the room. The key here is to keep the floor totally plain – no details, no pattern – to fit in with the minimalism of the white furniture.
Layer textures
Black on black can sometimes look harsh, so introduce plenty of textures. This fluffy carpet catches the light, which softens the look without losing the drama, while the woven bedstead and screen add further depth.
Black on black can sometimes look harsh, so introduce plenty of textures. This fluffy carpet catches the light, which softens the look without losing the drama, while the woven bedstead and screen add further depth.
Try monochrome accents
Using a black pattern on a white background adds drama while still keeping your space bright. The dark touches around the room help make it look finished without ever feeling too much.
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Tell us:
Would you ever have black floors in your home? Share your thoughts in the Comments below.
Using a black pattern on a white background adds drama while still keeping your space bright. The dark touches around the room help make it look finished without ever feeling too much.
Read more:
11 Reasons Why Black Ceilings Are Worth a Shot
Mumbai Houzz: A One-Bedroom Penthouse Suite Spells Black Magic
Tell us:
Would you ever have black floors in your home? Share your thoughts in the Comments below.
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One of a black floor’s best roles is as a foil for fabulous accessories. This monochrome scheme is energised by the use of a single bright – teal – which looks amazing against the dark boards.
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