Charred is the new black. Shou Sugi Ban, an old Japanese technique for preserving wood, is the trend par excellence. It sounds illogical. A material is willfully destroyed in order to make it more resistant. This is exactly what happens with the Japanese technique Shou Sugi Ban. Literally translated, it means “burnt sickle fir board”. A wooden surface is carbonized by controlled burning and then sealed with oil. The wood treated with the Shou Sugi Ban technique shimmers black to silvery, the surface is more or less furrowed depending on the degree of carbonization. A dramatic look that more and more architects and furniture makers are now opting for, following the trend from Japan. In addition to its aesthetic value, this millennia-old processing method also has tangible benefits:
- It was discovered that the beautiful black carbon layer also protected against water, insects and mold.
- The building material with the sophisticated look also scores highly in terms of sustainability.
Black as a furnishing color can be very effective, but should also be used with caution. Whether understated elegance or pure living ambience: we show you how you can furnish your rooms in a homely and modern way with black. The color black lends rooms purism and noblesse. It is pure, clear, timeless and brings structure and depth to bright rooms. Black is primarily suitable for furnishing large rooms with lots of natural light. You can create interesting effects with a black wall or furniture in black. In small rooms, on the other hand, it is not advisable to use too much black when furnishing, as it can quickly appear cramped and dull. We recommend light-colored furnishings with selected home accessories in black. Combining black Black is neutral, so you can combine it with any color to create different effects. Contrasts are provided by light-colored wood with parquet floors such as oak, ash or white larch.
