Beguiling in Black

In the famous words of Monty Python: “And now for something completely different!” In the midst this sea of Red & Green I thought it would be refreshing to take a dive into a color that is effortless and works no matter your design aesthetic. Art Deco, Contemporary, Chinoiserie, Farmhouse, Granny or Grandpa Chic and Traditional. Black! Wonderful Black! I’ve curated some images and a few tid-bits about the color. Enjoy!

Here are some phrases associated with Black.

• “black sheep” an outcast from a family.

• “black eye” damage to an eye or damage to one’s reputation.

• “blacklist” a list of people or organizations to boycott, avoid, or punish.

• “blackmail” refers to obtaining something by threat.

• “pitch black” references no light.

• “black-hearted” describes an evil person.

• “black box” a piece of equipment usually used in airplanes.

• “blackout” a loss of electricity, loss of visibility, turning out the lights, loss of consciousness, or the act of erasing or deleting something.

• The phrase “black market” refers to the illegal trade of goods.

There are few where Black is positive:

• The phrase “in the black” refers to having money or profiting and doing well in business.

• The phrase “black tie” refers to a formal event or dress code.

• A “black belt” an expert level in martial arts.

Additional words that represent the color black: charcoal, coal, ebony, ink, jet, midnight, onyx, raven, sable and soot.

Black is associated with aggression, authority, death, elegance, evil, fear, formality, mystery, power, rebellion, sophistication and strength.

Black is required for all other colors to have depth and variation of hue.

Til next time!