{"id":5279,"date":"2022-10-30T18:45:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-30T18:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/?p=5279"},"modified":"2022-10-20T00:30:11","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T23:30:11","slug":"black-is-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/colours\/black-is-back","title":{"rendered":"Black is back"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Black is classic, chic, elegant, and timeless.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every room needs a drop of black.&nbsp;Black can be used in any room in your house. Just see black as a versatile neutral that makes a great backdrop for other colours and textures in your room.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are worried about the black trend, invest in a few small updates which can be easily changed. Here are some of my favourites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A designer cushion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Bella-Freud.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Bella-Freud-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Bella-Freud-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Bella-Freud-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Bella-Freud-768x1075.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Bella-Freud.jpg 857w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Image: <a href=\"http:\/\/wwww.bellafreud.com\">Bella Freud<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Berber rug<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Berber-rug-laredoute.co_.uk_.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Berber-rug-laredoute.co_.uk_-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Berber-rug-laredoute.co_.uk_-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Berber-rug-laredoute.co_.uk_-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Berber-rug-laredoute.co_.uk_-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Berber-rug-laredoute.co_.uk_-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Berber-rug-laredoute.co_.uk_-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Berber-rug-laredoute.co_.uk_.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Image: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.laredoute.co.uk\">La Redoute<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A black KitchenAid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Kitchenaid.co_.uk_.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Kitchenaid.co_.uk_.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5283\" width=\"800\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Kitchenaid.co_.uk_.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Kitchenaid.co_.uk_-300x288.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Kitchenaid.co_.uk_-768x737.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Image: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kitchenaid.co.uk\">KItchenAid<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A bedside lamp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Cono-Adjustable-Head-Metal-Wall-Lamp.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Cono-Adjustable-Head-Metal-Wall-Lamp-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Cono-Adjustable-Head-Metal-Wall-Lamp-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Cono-Adjustable-Head-Metal-Wall-Lamp-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Cono-Adjustable-Head-Metal-Wall-Lamp-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Cono-Adjustable-Head-Metal-Wall-Lamp-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Cono-Adjustable-Head-Metal-Wall-Lamp.jpg 1041w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Image: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.peppersq.com\">Pepper Square Limited<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A sleek tap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Dowing-and-Reynolds.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"836\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Dowing-and-Reynolds.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Dowing-and-Reynolds.jpeg 836w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Dowing-and-Reynolds-245x300.jpeg 245w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Dowing-and-Reynolds-768x941.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 836px) 100vw, 836px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Image: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dowsingandreynolds.com\">Dowsing and Reynolds<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A traditional clock<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Newgate-clock.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Newgate-clock.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Newgate-clock.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Newgate-clock-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Newgate-clock-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Newgate-clock-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Newgate-clock-50x50.jpeg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Image: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.newgateworld.com\" title=\"Newgate\">Newgate<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A black cushion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/NEW-Black-Striped-Cotton-Cushion-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/NEW-Black-Striped-Cotton-Cushion-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/NEW-Black-Striped-Cotton-Cushion-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/NEW-Black-Striped-Cotton-Cushion-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/NEW-Black-Striped-Cotton-Cushion-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/NEW-Black-Striped-Cotton-Cushion-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/NEW-Black-Striped-Cotton-Cushion-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Image:<a href=\"http:\/\/www.coxandcox.co.uk\"> Cox &amp; Cox<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A London Boroughs print<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Boroughs-pic.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Boroughs-pic.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Boroughs-pic.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Boroughs-pic-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Boroughs-pic-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Boroughs-pic-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Boroughs-pic-50x50.jpeg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Image: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.notonthehighstreet.com\">Not on the High Street<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A retro Roberts radio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Robertsradio.com_.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"878\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Robertsradio.com_.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Robertsradio.com_.jpg 878w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Robertsradio.com_-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Robertsradio.com_-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 878px) 100vw, 878px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Image: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.robertsradio.com\">Roberts Radio<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Black and white tiles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Spitalfields-Ceramic-Retro-Star-Black-Tiles-CONDITIONS-FOR-USE_-APPLY-PRODUCT-LINK-DIGITAL-USE-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Spitalfields-Ceramic-Retro-Star-Black-Tiles-CONDITIONS-FOR-USE_-APPLY-PRODUCT-LINK-DIGITAL-USE-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Spitalfields-Ceramic-Retro-Star-Black-Tiles-CONDITIONS-FOR-USE_-APPLY-PRODUCT-LINK-DIGITAL-USE-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Spitalfields-Ceramic-Retro-Star-Black-Tiles-CONDITIONS-FOR-USE_-APPLY-PRODUCT-LINK-DIGITAL-USE-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Spitalfields-Ceramic-Retro-Star-Black-Tiles-CONDITIONS-FOR-USE_-APPLY-PRODUCT-LINK-DIGITAL-USE-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Spitalfields-Ceramic-Retro-Star-Black-Tiles-CONDITIONS-FOR-USE_-APPLY-PRODUCT-LINK-DIGITAL-USE-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Spitalfields-Ceramic-Retro-Star-Black-Tiles-CONDITIONS-FOR-USE_-APPLY-PRODUCT-LINK-DIGITAL-USE-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Spitalfields-Ceramic-Retro-Star-Black-Tiles-CONDITIONS-FOR-USE_-APPLY-PRODUCT-LINK-DIGITAL-USE-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hyperiontiles.co.uk\/products\/spitalfields-ceramic-retro-star-black-tiles?_pos=4&amp;_psq=spitalfields&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0\" title=\"\">Hyperion Tiles<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Industrial mirror<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Vellamo-Matt-Black-Mirror-Shelf-900-x-500mm.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Vellamo-Matt-Black-Mirror-Shelf-900-x-500mm-736x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5291\" 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