Interiors
ON THE PAGE: Eye -to-Eye side table by Darwins Home, Umbra Numbra wall clock by Red Candy, Bigwig studded black sofa and Sylvia luxury bed by the French Bedroom Company, and printed club chair by Artisanti. Contact the individual companies for details of local stockists.
Black A
lthough it’s tempting to avoid black for interior design, it’s actually perfect for a sophisticated and contemporary look. It’s played an important part in classic French interior design, and is also a central feature of Art Deco style. Black has been shown to promote a feeling of restful emptiness, and has a mysterious element that evokes a sense of potential and possibility . “Using black successfully in your home says that you’re elegant, comfortable with formality, complex and a little bit mysterious,” says colour expert and interior designer Kate Smith. “It tells people you’re precise in your thinking and that you quickly understand concepts, connect ideas, and envision ways to make things happen. It’s one of the best ‘colours’ to use if you want to make a statement!”
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KLmagazine August 2014