Styles We Love: Return to Noir

When it comes to interior design, the color black is powerfully alluring, whether it is used as a background, decor, or flooring. Transform your space into a captivating and elegant environment with matte black details that captivate the eye by providing a sense of depth and intensity. As a neutral color, black creates a striking contrast, making other colors pop. Incorporate Return to Noir with black accessories for depth and contrast, and experiment with black textures and patterns to add visual interest.  

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Noir, meaning black in French, epitomizes a sense of luxury and modernity. Get cozy with this new noir design trend as we delve into the top tips to incorporate black details into your home this season!

Decorating With Matte Black Decor

Perhaps one of the simplest ways to begin incorporating the Return to Noir trend into your design is through matte black details. These personalized and character-rich spaces indulge in gothic design with a contemporary twist through architecture, layering, and dramatic details.

Black Cabinetry

Design by MARGARITA BRAVO Photography by TAHVORY BUNTING

Elevate your living spaces with a touch of sophistication and drama as you indulge in the chic mystique of dark aesthetics. To integrate this trend into your home, consider opting for sleek black kitchen cabinets, adding a bold contrast to lighter countertops and creating a striking focal point. In bathrooms, black vanities exude a sense of opulence while maintaining a contemporary edge. Incorporate black cabinetry through living room bookshelves and home office nooks. For a cohesive look, complement black cabinetry with metallic hardware (gold and bronze really pop!) and minimalist decor.

Black Trimming

Honeycomb Shades by Hunter Douglas

Embrace the allure of the noir trend through the strategic use of black trimming in your home. Consider framing windows and doors with sleek black trims to create a bold contrast against lighter walls, instantly adding a sense of drama and refinement. The versatility of black noir allows it to seamlessly integrate into various design styles, from contemporary to classic. Accentuating architectural elements with black trimming imparts a sense of luxury while maintaining a sleek and timeless appeal.

Gothic Architecture

Design by DIANA ROSE Photography by MIKE CHAJECKI

The return to noir design trend is not just about color; it's a lifestyle statement that marries elegance with a touch of rebellion. Play with a blend of new black noir and old gothic architecture throughout your home with sweeping curtains, dramatic fireplaces, intriguing chandeliers, pointed arches, and curved mirrors.

Black Noir Flooring

If you're looking for to make a bigger impact with the black noir trend, think about incorporating black hues into your floors and walls through hardwood, tile, and carpeting.

Black Hardwood

Black hardwood flooring can lend a sense of elegance and sophistication to your space through rich graining and dark variation. Whether your home leans towards a classic or modern vibe, black hardwood flooring provides a luxurious foundation that complements various decor choices. Embrace the noir trend by grounding your rooms in the dark allure of black hardwood, creating a stylish backdrop.

Tile

Perpetuo Res Tile by Daltile

Enhance the drama and refinement in your home by incorporating the noir trend with the bold statement of black tiles, setting the stage for a space that radiates both style and sophistication. Black tile is a popular, decorative detail for bathrooms and kitchens alike. As a durable and practical flooring choice, black tile can be used to adorn bathroom walls, showers, kitchen backsplashes or even entryway floors to create a sleek, high-contrast backdrop that captures the essence of noir elegance.

Black Carpet

Introducing black carpet into your home, can elevate your interiors with a touch of timeless sophistication. The deep, velvety richness of black carpeting serves as a bold statement, infusing your living spaces with the unmistakable noir aesthetic. Create a luxurious and cozy atmosphere by installing carpeted floors, as this original noir element lets dark tones seamlessly integrate with various design styles.

Check out more styles we love in the latest issue of our Beautiful Design Made Simple magazine! Inspired by this new design trend and ready to bring black flooring into your home? Start your flooring journey at your local Carpet One Floor & Home.