The color black is quite a divisive topic in interiors. Some love it for its bold presence and contemporary appeal, and others would rather stick to warmer hues like chocolate brown or deep greens instead to provide contrast. According to TikTok's Taylor Simon, however, there's a case to be made for including it in every room of your home.
Decorating with black commands attention, there's no doubt about that. 'I feel like when I say to add black to a room people might think of a room that's totally black, but that's not what I mean,' says Simon. So what other powers does black hold? Here we go over her top talking points for why you should add black to every room – and she makes a good case.
You might remember interior designer Taylor Simon, aka @intayriors , as the TikTok creator who coined the viral Unexpected Red Theory . Since then, Simon has blessed us with countless more videos breaking down the latest trends in interiors, her top tips, and insider knowledge on color combinations to use and avoid. Recently, she took to the social platform to explain to you, dear reader, why you should be using black in every room of your home.
'B lack is a great way to add contrast and depth to your room, and it highlights any colors that it is surrounded by,' she explains in the video. Of course, she is completely right. One of the primary reasons to add black into any space is its ability to create a focal point.
Whether it’s through furniture, accent walls, or decorative pieces, .