Interior Design Trends for 2011 – Black is Back!

I had the pleasure of attending an event hosted by Lynda Reeves at the Elte showroom last night where she revealed some of the key trends for 2011.
One of the most dramatic trends for 2011 will be the introduction of black into our interior spaces – think black walls, black furniture and even black kitchens!
Black is not for the faint of heart as it is inherently dramatic. Used in small doses it can help to create some much needed contrast, but when applied to larger areas it can fundamentally change the character and mood of a room. Black does however add instant chic to a space. Think about the beautiful silhouettes you would create if you placed a white sofa and a couple of sculptural white lamps in front of a black wall – beautiful!
Of course using pure black is not essential to pull off the look – a softer option would be to choose a charcoal gray – try Benjamin Moore’s Gravel Gray 2127-30 on a low commitment accent wall.

If you are wondering how this new dark colour translates in kitchens take a look at the December cover of Canadian House & Home.
Enjoy your dramatic new look!