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.
berny11 Apr 2020 10:28
It's good that tastes vary. How dull the world would be if everyone found the same things attractive. We like our house; what the neighbors think is irrelevant to us...
Modern white house facade with gray garage on the left; entrance with columns, grooved driveway.
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Pinkiponk
11 Apr 2020 10:55
berny schrieb:

It's actually good that tastes differ. How dull the world would be if everyone found the same thing beautiful. We like ours, and what the neighbors think is irrelevant to us...[ATTACH alt="x.JPG"]45137[/ATTACH].

I share your opinion. That’s why I started this thread, because I’m interested in the background reasons. Who is attracted to what and why. Who associates certain colors, shapes, combinations with what. I find that incredibly fascinating.
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Müllerin
11 Apr 2020 11:41
The house is fine – but the black lava desert in the front "garden" is rather dreadful. Thanks for your contribution to local warming in the summer.
berny11 Apr 2020 12:00
Hey Müllerin, you are truly the very first to call the area in front of the garden "the" front yard. So, now let's go hiking; it's only about 300 cm (1 foot) to the green meadow and the green forest. All clear?
Mycraft11 Apr 2020 12:29
Well, tastes vary greatly. In our home, only the ceilings, sloped walls, windows, and front door are white. Everything else is colorful.

You won’t find any anthracite.
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Curly
11 Apr 2020 12:53
Although we can’t really call this a garden, I only see black stones in various forms.

Best regards
Sabine