Often I am hesitant to add black, such a dark and dramatic color, to a scheme with no black accents already incorporated in the design; but, lately I have been seeing more and more pops of black infused in non-black spaces. Black is forever, and you cannot go wrong. Instead of using dark wood or slate gray as your color of contrast, be bold! Something as small as a black accent chair or tabletop accessory can add just the punch you are looking for.