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Black can be a slightly scary color when it comes to decorating and most of us feel happier and more in our comfort zone with natural colors and neutral schemes. But it is a shame to miss out on the sheer drama that black can bring and if you are willing to be a little daring it can lift your color scheme out of the ordinary and plant it firmly in the twenty first century.

Of course, if the rest of your room is all natural tones and fall colors or traditional furniture, then introducing black would be a mistake. You have to start from the right place and that is usually with a contemporary style room or a blank canvas.

Plain black rugs work best in a largely monochromatic color scheme. You could have a neutral floor in pale natural colored stone or laminate, white walls and black furniture. Black and white photographs in black frames or giant black and white prints without frames look great on the walls. Then introduce a shot of a single bright color such as turquoise or hot pink in a few accessories.

If you choose a plain black rug make sure that it has some texture. A black leather shag rug would look wonderful, for example, in a contemporary monochromatic room. Without texture, you will have to keep vacuuming your plain black rug to keep it looking good, as it will show every thread and speck of dust.

You can have more fun with color, if you choose a patterned black rug. For example, if your rug has shades of purple and burgundy along with the black you can use these colors in other items in your room such as burgundy cushions for your black leather sofa or a feature chair in royal purple. For this reason, if you would like a patterned black rug, choose one in colors you will enjoy using in other parts of your room.

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