Can anyone think of a room scheme (color, theme, or otherwise) that includes black?

Question

that isn't modern? My husband is sitting right beside me and he said that he doesn't associate black with modern style (I do).

We were discussing the color of kitchen counter tops in a house that we were looking at, and he said that he doesn't like the colors that the walls are painted and that he associates the color of the counter tops with black (or a darker color, I assume) walls. Then I told him that I would do not like anything modern style (it's just not a turn-on for me). That's pretty much what started the issue and why I am asking this question.

Answer 1

There's a lot of home decor options that include black as the main color that is not "modern" in style.  It depends on what window treatments, linens, furniture style, paint, trim, etc., you have in your house.

Answer 2

I think black is one the most interior  modern style colour right now besides brown. ussualy people combine it with other colours; white; red or grey.

Modern style not only depend on the colours but also the shape of the furniture that looks simple and not heavy.

Answer 3

your basic white is always an option for clean lines, but im not sure if you would consider it modern, plus, appliances are easy to find in either color...

red is always an option, a little tacky though i think

check out HGTV or Better Homes and Gardens for ideas...

Answer 4

Check out the photo on the right on this page:

http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_design_color...

The french country furnishings & toile fabric give it a very traditional look.

This bedroom has a lot of black, but because of the baroque style bedspread & ornate accessories, it looks more traditional:

http://www.homedecorators.com/designRoom...

Actually, I would say this a great example of how to mix traditional & contemporary styles.

Here is a Parisian-themed bedroom that has a lot of black, but because of the traditional style of furnishings & the wall color, I don't think it looks modern:

http://www.homedecorators.com/designRoom...

Here's a dining room with black, but as in the example above, the design on the rug & louvered doors on the buffet make it look more casual.

http://www.homedecorators.com/designRoom...

Answer 5

A french bistro theme; http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Art...

sorry for the small size, but you could see what i mean.