Black interior house design tips

by Susan Hu 10/08/2023

Kitchen with black cabinets

Have you ever been curious about adding dark hues to your home? While it can seem intimidating, adding black into your color scheme can be sharp and elegant. This article provides a simple guide to black interior design and how it can freshen up your home. 

Black ceilings

Paired with lighter hues, black creates a one-of-a-kind aesthetic. Black goes with many shades and can act as a neutral slate for distinct pieces. For example, a black ceiling in the dining room paired with a classy chandelier can make for a delightful dining atmosphere. It also highlights the elegance of the chandelier itself.  

Black kitchen

Adding a black color scheme to the kitchen can be tricky. The kitchen is usually a place of warmth, and adding too much black can overpower the area and make it feel more like a dark cave. Pair black keynotes of the space with other shades to create perfect balance. For example, black cabinetry paired with marble or silver designs in other areas of the kitchen. 

Black bathroom

Black themed bathrooms are sure to delight those who prefer a modern vibe. Black bathroom designs often include silver or gold. The black acts as an amplifier for sparkling metallics and other hues. For example, black marble sinks pair well with gray tiles. 

Black accent wall

Thinking about stepping it up a notch with black walls? A little goes a long way. Adding a black accent wall is the perfect way to keep your space balanced. The wall stands out in the space, but can be softened with lighter hued furniture to create a timeless aesthetic. 

Ready to create your dream home with sleek black themes? Consider dark accent walls and furniture that complement the space. Speak with your local interior design expert for more black design ideas.

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Susan Hu

Susan Shuxian Hu has been a dedicated realtor serving in Silicon Valley since 2010. With great passion, outstanding negotiation skills and due diligence, she has helped many buyers and sellers in their real estate needs. Living in West San Jose for more than 14 years, she has broad knowledge in Cupertino, West San Jose, Los Altos and Saratoga. She has enormous patience working with buyers and never tired of showing all possible properties that may fit client’s needs. Clients appreciate her best service to their satisfaction. She specialized in luxurious real estate purchase in Los Altos, Cupertino, Saratoga and Palo Alto. She also helped friend and past client’s referral working in San Francisco, Foster City and far reached Bay Area.

Susan Shuxian Hu was graduated in East China Normal University in Shanghai with bachelor and master degrees in Bio science. She came to US in 1989 and earned her Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics in Texas A&M University in 1996. After one year of postdoc in Southern Florida University in Tampa, she moved back to Orlando with her family and started working in Lucent Technologies. In 2002, Susan moved to California, Silicon Valley joined a start-up company. Since then she worked in high tech Corporation till 2009. Driven by her dream job pursuing, she found her passion working in sales by helping people in real estate after one year of education in De Anza business and real estate law study. Since then, she has been serving many people in Bay Area for their real estate needs.

With bilingual advantage, she has been actively working with Chinese immigrants as well as local engineers and residents. With rich high tech background and connection with Chinese community, Susan has served in luxurious real estate in last a couple of years.