Black has always been a good building block for interior design and the same holds true when it comes to staging. Black helps to ground the space, provide dimension in a room and adds a touch of elegance. I most often incorporate black into my staging projects via:
pillows
mirrors
clocks
prints (black frames and images)
lampshades
baskets
vases
Most homes now have black flat screen TVs (in at least one room) so using black accent pieces to balance the TV out works well. The same goes for fireplaces which are most often black (and a strong focal point). Bottom line is that you can never go wrong with adding in some black! Here are a few of the black accents that I have used in staging:
When designing for living, there are so many ways to use black:
sinks, faucets
lighting
accent walls in any room
windows and doors
rugs
furniture (large or small pieces)
curtains and curtain rods
backsplashes
and so much more ...
Black sofas can be difficult (sofas are big and heavy looking to begin with so a black one has the potential to really drag a room down). Here are some general design pics with black that I found online:
