Usher opts for a controversial color for his wardrobe

Some paint colors appeal to everyone, while others can be truly divisive. Black paint falls into the latter category. Despite its versatility and ubiquity as an accent, decorating with black can be intimidating for some. However, with the right shade selection and styling, black bedroom ideas can create a chic and even calming effect in the home.

We’re taking a cue from Usher on this one. The “Yeah!” singer, whose latest album dropped in February, recently shared a clip of his home on his TikTok page, and we’re smitten with his black closet ideas.

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Black paint has been used on the walls and for the ceiling painting ideas to create a contemporary and cocooning effect. Finished with sleek gold accents, white countertops and warm wooden flooring, the design is wonderfully elegant.

Exploring how to use black paint, Hebe Hatton, Head of Interiors at Homes and gardens “For many people, black paint is never an obvious choice for room colour ideas. However, it can have a remarkably calming effect, helping to make a room feel calmer and more restful. Dark colours can also, surprisingly, help to make a small room appear larger, helping to distract the eye from the actual size of the space. Therefore, going bold with black is perfect for smaller spaces such as dressing rooms and powder rooms.”

Interior decorator Nicole Lanteri adds: “Decorating with black can make any space feel fresh and clean, and it’s a shade that can fit effortlessly into both traditional and modern homes.”

She continues, “It can also easily make an outdated space look more current. Simply painting the walls black over a set of wood cabinets can make the space feel modern without doing anything else. Painting the walls black in a small space can also make the room feel larger by making the corners of the room invisible.”

If you don’t want to be as brave as Usher and paint an entire room black, Nicole suggests: “Add a black chair or rug to the room, they can help add a pop of originality and a striking contrast that no other colour can effectively do.”

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Finally, black can also help to create a wonderfully glamorous and decadent atmosphere, perfect if Art Deco decorating is more your style.

In the same way that Usher created contrast in his dressing room with wood and white accents, this black living room, designed by Studio McGee, champions an elegant mix of warm and cool, dark and light to create a truly luxurious space.

Remember that when decorating with dark shades like black, it is always essential to create moments of light and create a stimulating contrast.

If you’ve been inspired by Usher’s sleek black closet but are wondering where to start when choosing the best black paint, Benjamin Moore has a wide range of shades to choose from, we’ve included one of our favorites below.

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