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Black Floors and Neutral Window Treatments

Usually when people here the phrase neutral tones they think of colors like white or tan. But the neutral palette encompasses an entire spectrum of colors from pristine white to midnight black. Utilizing colors on the darker side of the neutral rainbow for interior design, like black floors, is incredibly on-trend as a popular modern twist on traditional flooring. And while some might be intimidated by black floors or fear that the bold color may overwhelm the room making it seem gloomy, the exact opposite is true. Styled properly, black floors can be a dynamic color element that adds needed contrast to a design while still remaining a neutral foundation for the room’s overall aesthetic.

Black Floors and neutral window treatments near Kahului, Hawaii (HI) including Pirouette® Window Shadings.

BLACK HARDWOOD FLOORS

When considering the many options for black floors (or dark grey floors), consider black hard wood floors. Not only does the dark color enhance the wood itself by making the wood grain pop, it also highlights other design elements in the room by standing in stark – yet neutral - contrast. Black floors have an authoritative hue that is reminiscent of the feel of a traditional hardwood floors, yet they do not feel conventional. They feel modern and fresh with clean lines and dark hues that add depth to the room while still keeping the floors neutral.

BLACK AND WHITE TILED FLOORS

Black and white is a classic color combination seen everywhere from cookies to the catwalks of Paris, and it has long been a sophisticated and elegant palette for fashion and interior designers alike. Black and white tiles have a long history of interior use including in kitchens, bathrooms, entryways, and laundry rooms harkening all the way back to Greco-Roman days (whose tiling was influenced by tessellations from Islamic traditions). Nowadays, modern geometric patterns and natural elements like abstract floral designs have brought black and white tile floors into the new millennium.

PAIRING BLACK FLOORS WITH OTHER BLACK DESIGN ELEMENTS (LIKE WINDOW TREAMENTS)

Black floors are wonderful not only for their unique design aesthetic, but also for the way they can highlight other design elements in a room like the window treatments by contrasting or complimenting them. Black goes well with warm woods and metals, so window treatments like Hunter Douglas Heritance® Hardwood Shutters in classic wood tones would go well in a room with black floors. Or to create a sense of modern drama pair black floors with dynamic black shades, like Hunter Douglas Luminette® Privacy Sheers to create a sophisticated palette using a tonal range of black within one space.

Abbey Carpet of Maui offers a wide range of hardwood, laminate or vinyl flooring, ceramic tile and carpeting; and their team of design experts can help you incorporate black floors (and other dark neutral elements) into the interior design of your home. Abbey Carpet & Floor is located near Kahului, HI, and serves the greater Kahului, Kihei, Wailea, Lahaina, Pukalani, and Wailuku areas. Request a consultation today to see how the modern black floors could add depth and style to your home’s interior.