It’s no secret that I love a little bit of black in an interior.  At the risk of sounding like a broken record; Black is bold, beautiful, iconic and a classic addition to any interior.

 

I have shared some ideas before on how to embrace the colour en masse , (Read about it here) but certainly that dramatic  look is not for everybody. One of the ways Black is appearing in design now is in fixtures and hardware. It can stand out in a bright space and ground another. With hardware and fixtures tending to come in just a handful of finishes and colors, this emergence of black is a welcomed option, which I believe will not just be a fleeting trend, but just like the LBD: forever timeless.

 

  1. Window and door frames

A black window and door frame can really frame the view outside and turn it into something special.   It also adds drama and style to a space which I just love.  The dark against the light outside just pops! Black frames do favour a more contemporary aesthetic, but this look can also look quite at home in a more classic styled interior too.

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  1. Bathroom tapware and accessories

I am totally crushing on this look and cannot wait to do a bathroom with black taps for a client! (Any takers out there?!)  I think this look is so chic, and really adds something so special to a very utilitarian and naturally ‘stark’ room.

I love how the taps become the main feature in a very minimalist bathroom, and what a beautiful contrasting detail they provide in a more textural layered bathroom.

Matte black fixtures will compliment any colour scheme or material. Pairing textured timber with smooth black tapware helps to bring out the wood’s beautiful natural grain.   It works a treat with go-to bathroom materials like marble and granite and tiles.  Black tapware is very versatile and looks great in contemporary, classic or rustic styled bathrooms.

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  1. Cabinet handles

Cabinet hardware is the little detail that can have a big impact on the overlook look and feel of your kitchen or bathroom.     I recently specified black handles for my beach house kitchen.  I had used a combination of white and grey-smoked timber for the cabinets and felt that stainless steel would just look too stark for the look I was after, and just a little too predictable.   The black handles give the kitchen a more bespoke feel, and authenticity which enhances the relaxed contemporary aesthetic I was after.   I just love the way they turned out and will not hesitate to use blank handles in an appropriate interior again.

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Black tapware is available in South Africa from the following suppliers:

A few more inspiration pics   **ALL IMAGES COURTESY OF PINTEREST**

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