Black color of the floor is most often used in private homes, however, in apartments it looks no less interesting and creates a feeling of “fullness”. A floor in pure black or graphite color can be chosen only by courageous and creative people who are not afraid to “swim against the stream” and stand out even at home.
The photo shows a glossy tile on the floor in the interior of a modern bathroom.
Proper combination of black floor with pieces of furniture - the key to a successful result. With proper selection of additional colors, you can get an original and stylish interior.
The main advantage of black color is that it improves the appearance of even a simple, uncomplicated chair or an old sofa in the style of the 80s. Thus, a cozy and modern atmosphere is created.
The choice of finishing material
Tile
Ceramic tiles in black look expensive and trendy, especially if it is matte or marbled. To prevent the black tile from “eating” the space, it is recommended to use dark shades as color accents: the floor should be black, and the walls should be white or other pastel shades; thus, the room practically does not decrease visually.
In the photo, marbled tile was used as the material for the flooring.
Porcelain tiles in the interior
Porcelain tiles on the floor look expensive and modern, black color adds depth to the space, creating a calm, beautiful interior.
Wood (laminate and parquet)
Black wooden floor always looks more expensive and more spectacular than light wood of the same quality. Dark laminate and parquet flooring brings a sense of durability and reliability to the room. Natural materials will improve the appearance, will create the style and perfection of the interior, especially the floor of black oak.
The photo shows the interior of the cabinet in black and white with laminate flooring.
Self-leveling floor
This is a finish, smooth coating, characterized by the absence of joints and irregularities. Ideal for places with a large cross of people, this floor is a long time and does not require special care.
Carpet covering
Carpet in black will be appropriate in any room at home. It will fill the interior with comfort and warmth.
The photo shows a dark carpet in the interior of a black and white living room.
Glossy or matte floor?
The glossy floor in the interior looks fresh and unusual, it visually increases the height of the ceilings in the room, so dark shades will not “eat” the space.
Matte floor looks expensive and extraordinary. It fills the room with serenity and “fullness”, creating a soft but very interesting accent.
How to choose the color of the walls?
To black contrasting floor is best to choose neutral shades for the walls. It is perfectly combined not only with bright, but also with light, basic colors. All shades of gray, beige and white will further emphasize the texture and contrast of the floor. And yet, this combination visually "expands" the walls, making the room harmonious, cozy and original.
In the photo, a combination of white striped wallpaper and black flooring.
In the photo, bright red wallpapers are perfectly combined with a dark laminate.
The combination with the color of the ceiling
The black floor looks universally and easily combined with other colors. So that dark colors do not “eat” the space, it is advisable to make only one dark accent, and leave pieces of furniture, walls and ceilings in light, soft shades.
The dark floor is combined with a dark ceiling and light walls. Thus, the space expands, and the height of the room decreases slightly. This technique is necessary if you need to visually "push apart" the walls and slightly reduce the height of the room.
Photos in the interior of rooms
Bathroom and toilet
The use of dark shades in the bathroom will favorably emphasize the room, making it more aristocratic and richer.
The photo floor tiles under the parquet, laid out diagonally ("herringbone").
The black and white bathroom looks very modern and stylish. A color reception in the bathroom will help create a unique chic: black and white floor, white plumbing in combination with light color of the walls, black furniture and golden decor.
Kitchen
The classic version of the design of the kitchen: black and white design. The best practical solution for flooring: ceramic tiles or porcelain tiles.
When choosing a kitchen unit, it is necessary to give preference to light shades, especially wooden facades. It is necessary to take into account the texture of the tile, if the floor is planned matte, in this case, a matte set will look "together" with the floor.
Living room
The special luxury of the living room will be added by the black color of the floor, it will perfectly fit both the classic style and the modern (minimalism, hi-tech).
The photo shows the interior of the hall with plaster and soft panels on the walls, laminate flooring was used.
Bedroom
Due to the dark floor, the bedroom may seem too "heavy" to avoid this, it is worth diluting the room with light shades. It can be objects of decor, color of the walls and ceiling, as well as furniture. It is not necessary to use exclusively light furniture, it can be combined: in such a room a bright bed with a dark chest of drawers and a cabinet will look harmonious.
Corridor and hallway
In the corridors and hallways of natural light is not enough, so as not to burden the room, it is recommended to confine only to the dark floor and the frame of mirrors or parts (switches, door handles, poof, pictures).
Combining with other colors
Black and white floor
Black and white floor vividly proves his individuality and audacity. It looks organic in hi-tech style and minimalism: they have inherent clear lines and bright details. Black and white floor can be made not only of tiles or porcelain, but also finished with laminate or engineering board.
Black and red floor
Red, as well as black, is able to “steal” the space, thereby reducing the area of the room. The black and red floor is very active and contrasting, the red color must be balanced with bright accents: red chandeliers, paintings, framed mirrors, decorative pillows or pieces of furniture. Thus, the design will look complete.
Black and gray floor
The black and gray combination can be called the calmest option, it is quite complicated, but in the overall design it looks stylish and cozy, without overloading the environment.
How to choose a plinth?
The subfloor is very versatile when selecting the right baseboard for it. It is recommended to use: narrow black, white wide plinth or plinth in tone to the color of the walls.
Floor design
Other color inserts
Black always looks spectacular in combination with shades of precious metals. In combination with gold, it adds luxury and warmth to the room, and with silver it adds a touch of minimalism and high-current.
In the photo, the bathroom floor is lined with a mosaic with floral accents.
Chess
Chess geometry looks very solemn and spectacular. The black and white square is a kind of classic in floor design. The effect can be modified depending on the choice of colors for chess design.
Patterns and prints
Black and white flower drawings will create a calm and balanced interior. Against the black background, the patterns will look original and unusual.
Prints on the black floor look unusual and expensive, if you choose the right color scheme.
Style selection
Minimalism and hi-tech
These styles most inherent in the black floor: minimalism does not tolerate a variety of different colors, it is acceptable for him to use two shades from a contrasting or harmonious spectrum of colors, with an emphasis on one bright. And hi-tech likes simplicity and ultramodernity in every detail. Black floor perfectly dilute the situation with versatility and minimalism.
Loft
Industrial loft requires adding as many elements of the industry as possible to the design: the use of black will accentuate the style as well as possible. For the loft, as in the high-tech style, the inherent cold colors of silver, black and white.
Classic
Black has long been considered a classic, therefore, the use of this color in a classic style is welcome. He will create a special, aristocratic atmosphere of the room.
The photo shows a classic dining room interior with photo wallpaper on the walls and black parquet on the floor.
Scandinavian
The black floor will help to balance and create a bright and at the same time noble and unusual accent, it will be combined with the traditional white Scandinavian style, creating a color balance in the room.
Photo gallery
Black - is applicable in almost all common styles, it is universal and modern. Below are photos of examples of using black on the floor in rooms of various functional purposes.
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