Not Your Average Black Party
For those of you who are thinking of planning a party and are running dry on ideas, Kapture has some inspirational tips to get you going with a unique, fun, and sexy party! Channel your inner darkness with a black party! As mundane as it may sound, here are some products and ideas to really bring back black!
With a black themed event, we’ve looked to a 1960′s meets modern and sleek, chic vibe. Our inspiration is drawn to a dark and sultry theme, yet livened up with eccentric and iconic pieces. The look overall is very masculine and strong with a touch of elegance that goes a long way. Think iconic and luxurious pieces–think Givenchy, Chanel, and Alexander McQueen–runway textiles that we want to implement into the “1960′s meets modern and sleek chic” ambiance. Intrigued yet?
10 Unique Décor Ideas
1. Essential Tough Utility Furnishings: We’ve got tough utility furnishing pieces on our mind. Such as the chain-linked utility table and a skull candle from D.L. & Co that will really impress your guests.
2. Lively Eccentric Pieces: We are looking towards items that embrace that WOW factor! To combine the luxurious and sleek theme, think of glossy blacks, fur furnishings, and even clear, such as Kartell’s Louis Ghost chair!
3. Patterns, Mood-boards & Drawing Inspirations: To create your own inspirations, don’t be afraid to create mood boards–whether they are virtual ones with pictures you’ve saved on the internet or actual tangible products. Creating mood boards will help you in terms of organization and knowing what you want.
4. Candles: Definitely an essential piece to any sized gathering. Candles not only create warm lighting in a dark space such as black, but they create smells that embody a sultry atmosphere. Go for extravagant pedestals for your candles or simply dress them up creatively with marbles. Choose candles that represent the ambience: think sweet, musky, and sultry spices such as Ex Voto Paris.
5. Floral: Don’t forget the flowers! Black orchids, black calla lilies, and black rose flowers really create a seductive and sophisticated feel.
6. Black Draping: Use velvet throws, bead or lace curtains…. draping creates a dramatic environment with ruching and long lengths of fabric. This is an easy, cost effective way to completely transform your space.
7. Lights & Chandeliers: Go for black elegant and classic pieces. Tabletops can be adorned with dark 
lamps and glossy candle chandeliers that will blow your guests out of the water, promise.
8. Hanging Essentials: Other hanging essentials besides draping and chandeliers would be to utilize wrought iron birdcages or swings to create a theatrical intensity.
9. Dishware: Think of the finishing… glossy, matte, and textured options will tie your tabletop together. If you opt for more non-traditional and eccentric plates, take a peek at these Fornasetti beauties. Cups can either go with the clear color scheme or a unique black wine glass that are sure to impress!
10. Food: If you are brave enough to go with the theme all the way, stick to a menu that is black. Well, how do you do that? Here’s an example: caviar appetizers, squid ink pasta with mussels main course, and a dark and sinfully tasting chocolate cake for dessert. Now, don’t forget the wine, which of course would be of the unique sort!
Dig deep into your ultra sultry creativity and your next black party will be sure to paint the town red!
