Create a Bright Space with Black Accent Furniture

Are you looking to redecorate around black accent furniture and feel  like there is no way to achieve a bright space? Do you think that your only options are a trip to the upholsterer or to a new store to purchase new furniture? It is not a secret that reupholstering and furniture is expensive, but you do not have to go through that route. Instead, embrace your dark accent pieces, heed some design tricks and transform them into the perfect grounding elements for a bright and lively space. Use the tips below and you should find your dark furniture in an entirely new light.

Pick drapery in complementary colors. Nothing will make enhance the beauty of dark furniture more than pairing it with complementary colors. Black and even deep purples and blues sofas will pop against yellows and oranges.

Consider white walls. Do not be afraid of white walls. The key is warming them up and black furniture does exactly that. Pull the white throughout the room through bedding and accessories, and change up the shade of the while for additional warmth and texture.

Or, paint your walls a bright color. A light-colored sofa or ottoman will have as much dramatic impact against your black furniture pieces when it is backed with walls painted in a bright and lively color.

Pick up an accent chair.  If you are looking for one that will elegantly compliment your other accent furniture pieces, go with a white accent chair like the Admire Office Chair in White by Zuo Modern. There is an accent chair out there that should fit any budget.

Get your lighting right. For obvious reasons, black furniture can lead to a darker space in general. Considering this, make sure that you have enough task and ambient lighting all throughout to brighten your space appropriately. A mix of lamps and overhead lights should be perfect.

Throw pillows are your best friend. Load up throw light and bright pillows on your accent chairs like the All Over Branch Pillow by k studio and you will forget all about the  dark upholstery.

Think about getting a white rug. Just like white walls, a white rug like the Ambiance AMB-4200 Modern Area Rug Collection 2×3 Contemporary Wool Rug by Chandra Rugs will look sharp against dark furniture and add light to the space. However, if you find the up-keep of a white rug too difficult, go with a colorful rug instead. This option will add the same brightness as a white rug but will easily hide wear and stains.

Buy light-colored complementary pieces. If your budget allows, consider getting complementary furniture in lighter colors. A black end table, for instance, will play off of the white dining room table and coffee table to create a balanced look across the room. But if you cannot afford new furniture, consider your floors, lighter wood flooring will set a more complementary stage to dark furniture.

Let the light shine in. Natural light will do so much wonders for black furniture. Throw open your shades and let sunlight flood in.