ᐅ White and Anthracite – Where Does the Preference Come From?
Created on: 10 Apr 2020 09:32
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Pinkiponk
I've noticed that many new houses are being built in white and anthracite, and that anthracite colors are often chosen for kitchens or bathroom tiles. As someone who prefers soft yellow-cream-white/soft yellow-cream-green or soft yellow-cream-light wood tones, I would like to know what you appreciate about the white-anthracite combination and whether anthracite has any depressing effect on your mood.
I'm also interested in what associations you have with this color scheme, what memories or impressions you connect with it. And in your opinion, has it always been exactly what you wanted and liked, or have you been inspired by the numerous current examples?
Feel free to share your thoughts freely and emotionally; I’m not sure if this question can be approached purely intellectually.
I'm also interested in what associations you have with this color scheme, what memories or impressions you connect with it. And in your opinion, has it always been exactly what you wanted and liked, or have you been inspired by the numerous current examples?
Feel free to share your thoughts freely and emotionally; I’m not sure if this question can be approached purely intellectually.
kaho674 schrieb:
Ok, I could also agree on purple. You can't be serious, right? I also find bright blue (like recycling bins) combined with an orange-red roof really awful.
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Sabine
From my perspective, the trend toward white and anthracite has two different causes that happen to coincide by chance:
2. In terms of quality related to white, anthracite, or the gray spectrum: this is probably due to the general trend toward the "middle," neutrality, or high flexibility, with people avoiding fixed positions on style. On the other hand, it’s also driven by the changing nature of fashion, leading people to choose so-called “basics” that can be maintained over time to avoid frequent reinvestment.
1. The popularity is not really about white and anthracite specifically, but rather about the mainstream in general: securing participation in what’s “in” by going with the flow. Maybe in 2022, all awnings will be Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dots—who knows?
In the printing industry, these are indeed called “achromatic colors.”
Yes, with some houses having roof tiles perfectly between strawberry and carrot shades, I think there should actually be a label indicating the dye used. And with blackberry-colored bricks, I always think someone accidentally threw a brand-new pair of jeans into the washing machine.
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2. In terms of quality related to white, anthracite, or the gray spectrum: this is probably due to the general trend toward the "middle," neutrality, or high flexibility, with people avoiding fixed positions on style. On the other hand, it’s also driven by the changing nature of fashion, leading people to choose so-called “basics” that can be maintained over time to avoid frequent reinvestment.
1. The popularity is not really about white and anthracite specifically, but rather about the mainstream in general: securing participation in what’s “in” by going with the flow. Maybe in 2022, all awnings will be Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dots—who knows?
Neubi-BY schrieb:
Well... I would call black and white and everything in between “non-colors” or neutral.
In the printing industry, these are indeed called “achromatic colors.”
Curly schrieb:
I find bright blue (like recycling bins) together with a reddish-orange roof absolutely terrible.
Yes, with some houses having roof tiles perfectly between strawberry and carrot shades, I think there should actually be a label indicating the dye used. And with blackberry-colored bricks, I always think someone accidentally threw a brand-new pair of jeans into the washing machine.
https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
HausiKlausi11 Apr 2020 00:58By the way: I’ve noticed in our area that the more standard the house is, the stronger the urge to choose colors or color combinations that at least prompt a diplomatic “Oh, that’s bold” from passersby. It’s almost like the last chance to avoid being seen as TOO conventional and to keep a sense of non-conformist rebellion. Especially when the typical architecture doesn’t differ from the neighbors on either side.
HausiKlausi schrieb:
I keep noticing with us – the more standard the house, the stronger the urge to choose colors or color combinations that at least get people walking by to say a diplomatic “Oh, that’s bold.”Oh, just take a picture of thosehttps://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
Pinkiponk schrieb:
I have noticed that many new houses are being built in white and anthracite colors, and anthracite tones are also being chosen for kitchens or bathroom tiles. By the way, the original post is based on completely incorrect facts.
My parents already had black windows (house built in 1878).
My old house also had the white/anthracite combination, coincidentally also built in ’78.
So: black like ebony has existed for quite some time. Anthracite probably became common later due to manufacturing processes related to plastic windows. The fact that white plaster is the cheapest is understandable. That’s about the exterior appearance.
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