29.11.2019
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Light colors of furniture in the living room visually expand the space, making it larger and lighter, and often this becomes the decisive argument in choosing a design. Dark furniture requires a special approach, but with it, the design of the living room can become interesting. For example, in cases where:
- priority is given to presentability and solidity of the interior;
- optimal conditions for intellectual work are important;
- the setting is designed to create an intimate atmosphere.
Dark colors will be relevant if the living room windows face a highway with busy traffic. This option will calm you down and create a kind of protection from a too noisy and bright environment.
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Harmonizing colors with dark furniture
There are a lot of options for combining shades. Dark furniture harmonizes with white and very light tones, as well as bright shades. You can decorate the entire interior in dark tones, but you should take care of high-quality lighting and give preference to glossy, mirror and glass surfaces. In this case, the house will look extremely stylish, and will not create the impression of a “crypt”.
Light walls visually expand the enclosed space; against their background, the furniture looks more solid and more expensive.
You can combine dark furniture:
- with natural textures;
- neutral or light finish;
- bright spots in the form of textiles, accessories, decor.
Additional decorative elements
The light palette of the carpet comes in handy. Long pile and soft structure. The presence of home textiles in bright colors and a soft blanket will complement the interior. If there is a need to decorate a plain wall surface, then it is best to use vinyl-coated stickers that contrast with the main background.
Over time, they can be easily replaced. Figurines made of metal or ceramics that match the general style, photographs in beautiful frames - all this will add individuality to your personal space.
Correct lighting in the room
The design of any room with dark furniture cannot be completed without proper lighting arrangement. It is worth considering that large objects absorb natural light, so you need to create as many artificial lighting points as possible.
An interior enhanced by the contrast of dark furniture with light pastel walls will be especially elegant, sophisticated and at the same time laconic and light.
The optimal scheme would be:
- 1-2 main light sources (depending on the size of the room);
- spotlights above the work areas, along the perimeter of the room;
- individual light sources (floor lamps, sconces) in recreation areas.
The more different lamps there are in the room, the more possibilities there are for adjusting the lighting level.
The floor covering, made in light colors, has a refreshing effect on the atmosphere.
Important! Use reflective surfaces in the interior to visually increase space and compensate for dark shades of furniture.
You should opt for the wooden texture of the floors in natural colors.
How to add a bright accent?
To add a bright accent to the design of a bedroom with brown furniture or other shades, just choose a few accessories.
They can be large and voluminous vases of fancy shapes and bright colors that stand out against the general background.
Author's sculptures made of ceramics, varnished, paintings from contemporary artists will accent the interior in the minimalist or modern style.
Paintings are the easiest and most versatile way to add the finishing touches to your interior.
Add more rugs, solid colors and natural fabrics. But you can limit yourself to ordinary Persian ones. Animal skin will look great if you choose the Baroque style.
Carpets made from natural hide will create comfort and atmosphere.
White room design with dark furniture
One of the classic combinations is interior design in black and white. If the walls and ceiling are decorated with light materials, dark furniture will look contrasting. It is very important to carefully choose the design of interior items, as attention will be focused on them.
The contrasting floor seems to “lift” the furniture from the ground, adding airiness to the surrounding environment.
It is also necessary to combine glossy and matte textures in the design of the room. They shouldn't conflict. We must not forget about bright spots: these can be photo frames on the walls, small textile objects (pillows, blankets), accessories. Be sure to dilute the monochrome palette with colored accents.
It is best to do without curtains at all; the room should be illuminated by sunlight unhindered during the daytime.
Harmonious color combinations
If the furniture modules in the living room are made of natural wood, and the interior is dominated by dark brown and black colors, the addition of warm beige and sand shades is appropriate. An interesting solution is a few bright contrasting additions. For example, to match the dark purple color of the upholstery of sofas and armchairs, there is a crimson and blue decorative insert. The decor can be not only bright, but also white. An interesting solution, for example, would be to dilute the modules of a dark set with white poufs or an armchair with rounded kennels.
Contrasting combinations are in great demand. At the peak of sales today are sets that combine light and dark colors in one module: cabinet doors, shelves, upholstery elements. The combination of wenge and alder has become classic, harmoniously fitting into the modern design of the living room, and giving the space lightness and charm. But to create a harmonious composition you need to choose the right texture. It may not be noticeable, or it must be the same in each headset module.
The accent in the interior of a living room with dark-colored furniture can be bright or stark white decor, provided that such an accent is the only one in the entire room. Sometimes it is enough to cover the sofa with a white cover, and the living room will sparkle with new colors.
A dark-colored set can be diluted with one light module, for example, a white chair in a modern, geometrically correct style. With massive black sofas, it will become a bright point that sets balance.
Decorating a room with dark furniture
In addition to the contrasting black and white option, you can decorate a room with dark furniture in rich or deep colors.
In addition to maximum natural light, rooms furnished with black, brown, gray, brown furniture require a special artificial lighting system.
Wall canvases
A variety of finishing options are suitable. The materials are not of fundamental importance. Color and accents are much more important. What wall decoration is suitable for a room with dark furniture:
- wallpaper with heraldic patterns, with a gold or bronze sheen;
- plain light wallpaper or material with linear patterns;
- bright walls finished with textured plaster, liquid or roll wallpaper;
- slabs made of natural or artificial stone - it can be dark, to match the furniture or neutral; it is better to combine slabs with light wallpaper;
- photo wallpaper, 3D panels using bright or pastel colors.
Combined wall finishes are interesting, for example, a combination of bare brick and plaster.
The overhead light is combined with spot lighting of the depth of shelves, corners, especially darkened areas.
Floor and its covering
The floor can be made in the same color as the furniture. In this case, the wall decoration should be quite bright, since light colors will create too sharp a transition: the walls will stand out from the overall interior design. In this case, tiles with a glossy finish or laminate would be appropriate.
A reasonable approach to choosing the colors of surrounding objects can reduce the gloominess of dark furniture sets to zero.
If a black and white design scheme is chosen, then the floor should be finished with the lightest, matte finish possible.
The diluting colors can be creamy, creamy - the whole beige range along with snow-white.
Harmony in color
Dark furniture can have a warm or light undertone. The entire interior should be decorated in the same color scheme: a blue-black cabinet looks rather ridiculous against the background of light beige walls, and vice versa, “warm” chocolate-colored furniture will stand out against the background of “cold” wall decoration.
A combination of light walls and dark furniture in strict colors is the basis on which an interior with dark furniture of any style is built.
Pros and cons
First of all, let's pay attention to the advantages:
- Visual lightness. Compare the same object in faded, colored and black. The first attracts less attention: which is especially important in small apartments.
- Versatility. White color combines with any others in the palette and is suitable for absolutely any room - living rooms, kitchens, children's rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, balconies, hallways.
- Richness of range. Anyone who has ever chosen something of the same tone for a snow cabinet knows that it can be completely different! Light, dark, warm, cold.
- Practicality. This may seem strange, but light cabinet furniture is much less difficult to maintain than dark or black furniture - dust and dirt are almost invisible on it.
- Psychological influence. The shade symbolizes purity (ideal for bathrooms and kitchens), purity, awakens bright feelings, and removes negativity. Helps you concentrate (good for the office).
Important! Too much white can cause depression and melancholy - to prevent this from happening, dilute it with warm or pastel colors.
In the photo there is a bedroom set: wardrobe, nightstand, chest of drawers
Among the disadvantages is the impracticality of upholstered furniture. Milk upholstery looks impressive, but putting a stain on it will not be difficult. If you dream of one, don’t give up on a white sofa - choose models with removable covers and/or Easy Clean furniture fabrics. Thanks to the protective impregnation, stains are not absorbed into the upholstery and can be easily removed with water.
The second disadvantage is the mismatch of texture and color. For example, white furniture with glossy facades washes well. And textured shagreen, especially with frequent use, on the contrary, accumulates dirt inside the holes.
There was also once an opinion that white products are more expensive: but it is not the color that matters here, but the material. For example, light or dark laminated chipboard costs the same as light or dark solid wood.
Photos of 50 interior design options with dark furniture
Glossy or matte surface:
Black gloss emphasizes the grace of black furniture, making it look more chic. But there is one drawback: such a surface requires regular maintenance.
The matte surface is less easily soiled, which is a definite plus, especially for the kitchen.
