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.
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hampshire11 Apr 2020 13:09Pinkiponk schrieb:
I’ve noticed that many new houses are being built in white and anthracite shades, and kitchen or bathroom tiles are also chosen in anthracite colors. The response from 11ant immediately came to my mind as well:
11ant schrieb:
This is probably due to the general trend toward the “middle” / neutrality / high flexibility — avoiding a fixed position on one hand, and on the other hand choosing so-called “basics” because of the changing nature of fashion, so that you don’t have to reinvest frequently. In addition:
A lack of courage to develop a personal taste
Focusing on “not making mistakes” rather than “doing it right”
Fear of criticism, standing out, or expressing individuality
An involuntary reflection of the “colorfulness” of one’s own life feeling.
AND at the same time:
There are people who simply like this and consciously embrace being part of the mainstream.
hampshire schrieb:
An involuntary expression of the "vibrancy" of one’s personal feeling of life. I am a sun child whose favorite color is gray. At first glance, this might seem contradictory, but the exact opposite is true: I like gray because of the "omnipotence" of neutral colors when it comes to combining them with bright colors. It would never occur to me to combine neutral shades with other neutrals in a somewhat "homogeneous" way. However, I do appreciate combinations of two or more "neutral" colors, for example wood and metal, each with finishes that do not disguise the material’s natural color (such as clear-stained surfaces); much like in your case or with @Climbee.
hampshire schrieb:
AND at the same time:
There are people who simply like this and are fully aware of being part of the mainstream. However, those people would have already built white/gray homes more than ten years ago, when it wasn’t yet mainstream and a large scarlet accent was still a must-have for the white/gray suburban villa.
https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
@berny The generator in front of the house would bother me.
In my opinion, the mailbox also doesn’t match the overall style.
Overall, it’s a matter of personal taste. What matters most is that you like it.
I don’t think the driveway is bad at all—it's something different. However, I wouldn't want it for myself.
At least it’s a bit of a break from the usual uniformity.
In my opinion, the mailbox also doesn’t match the overall style.
Overall, it’s a matter of personal taste. What matters most is that you like it.
I don’t think the driveway is bad at all—it's something different. However, I wouldn't want it for myself.
At least it’s a bit of a break from the usual uniformity.
berny schrieb:
Hey Müllerin, you’re really the very first to call it a “front garden.” So, now let’s go hiking—it's only about 300 m (330 yards) to the green meadow and the forest. All clear? No, not everything is clear. It is simply in front of the house, and I belong to the guerrilla greening group. I believe everyone who owns a property is responsible for what happens to it and should contribute to preserving natural spaces...
Not just through sensible planting (lawns are not exactly ecologically valuable either...), but additional heating should be avoided. Black stone radiating heat long after summer is just a fact. When many households do this, it becomes hard to cool the house down at night in summer, because only warm air comes in...
Hehe, is this some kind of eco-terrorism happening here? We live right in the Thuringian Forest at over 700 meters (2300 feet) altitude, where it never really gets that hot; besides, we’re the only ones in the village who have something like this, and the planet will probably survive these few square meters of stones in the forest. I have a photovoltaic system on the roof, so I’m already doing my part for climate protection, and I don’t burn oil or gas either, you little guerrilla environmentalist. There is enough greenery behind the house, which also requires plenty of work, but we have different priorities in life than constantly tending to plants.
@rick2018: I had the generator placed there out of consideration for the neighbors on the right and left; the fan noise doesn’t bother anyone on the street side.
@rick2018: I had the generator placed there out of consideration for the neighbors on the right and left; the fan noise doesn’t bother anyone on the street side.
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hampshire11 Apr 2020 15:4011ant schrieb:
I am a child of the sun with gray as my favorite color. Elephant with a yellow avatar – well done.
@Müllerin & @berny:
The dose makes the poison. In suburban single-family home neighborhoods, the microclimate is significantly altered by too much concrete, asphalt, and stone-covered surfaces. In the Thuringian Forest, the impact of a single house is different than in, for example, central Kaarst, where birds are noticeably becoming less common.
Regarding the term “eco-terrorism” – if that applies to anyone who points out disproportionate sealing, I gladly count myself in that group. However, I believe that a certain (again, in the right dose) level of “vices” is human and part of life.
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