BEAUTY AND FASHION
"....the 2018 Color of the Year for Olympic paints, is more glamorous ...."
Any of these black hues can be a defining piece in your decor while providing you with the mental escape you need. Schlotter adds that capitalizing on this year's color trend isn't solely about the color itself, but what you pair it with. Consider some of her other tips and tricks, including:
* Pairing the PPG Paints brand's Black Flame with Millennial orange-pinks, teals and warm gray or mocha browns for an enveloping, rich look and feel.
* Feeling a bit more daring? Make an impactful statement with black by applying it from floor to ceiling on an accent wall or in an entire room. Completing the look with lighter elements and furnishings will make the decor stand out, because the dark walls will highlight artwork and accessories while providing depth and character, creating a perfect space for respite and conversation.
* To keep a space more fresh and modern, consider pairing a black hue with whites, matte finishes or light-grain wood finishes.
"Outside of paint, reinvented versions of the classic black hue are showing up in key design elements - from faucets, to matte black appliances, to black veined granite countertops, black windows and marble floors," says Schlotter. "The possibilities are truly endless when it comes to adding this misunderstood neutral in the home."
represents that necessary void and the need for nothingness that helps us recharge, making it a timeless and classic color in home decor."
A palette of options.
While going darker can seem intimidating at first, incorporating black into your existing decor is a lot easier than you think. Many people mistakenly believe that all blacks are the same. However, black, like any other color, is available in a wide array of shades. For example, Glidden paint's 2018 Color of the Year, Deep Onyx (00NN 07/000), is a deep and rich black that encourages a less-is-more attitude when applying to home decor, while Black Magic (OL116), the 2018 Color of the Year for Olympic paints, is more glamorous and looks great as a statement color for walls. And, if you're looking for some darker inspiration outdoors, Olympic stain's Maximum product in a Cinder semi-transparent stain color (905) is a great complement to Black Magic when applied to exterior surfaces like doors, window trims and shutters.