Black, red and cream a decor staple
Check out a designer runway show and you are bound to catch a glimpse of the colour combination black, red and cream. Is using these colours together new? No. But seeing the colours together in home decor is a currently trend.
ON TREND VS. TRENDY
While the colour combination of black, red and cream is on trend, it certainly can’t be considered trendy. The colour combination is essentially a decor staple in which decorators can feel comfortable pairing and mixing these colours with a high likelihood of success nearly every time.
WHY THESE COLOURS WORK
Black and cream are foundation colours, meaning they act as a neutral palette within a space and pair well with other colours. Red is a vibrant, rich hue that makes a nice accent. A pop of red against a cream background is the ideal combo of light and dark, the cream allowing the red to shine. Conversely, if you place red against dark colours such as black, the red forces the eye to perk up and pay attention.
HOW TO USE BLACK, CREAM AND RED
In considering ways to incorporate black, red and cream (or any colour) into your space, be sure to use colour purposefully. Plan ahead and determine which pieces of furniture or which accessories you want to have in a particular colour. A great design tip is to use neutral colours for large furniture pieces like sofas and chairs, while using pops of colour as accents. Colourful accents can include everything from toss pillows to throws, small sculptural items and even books.