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Monday's post and my mom and sister both went crazy over the black walls, which kind of surprised me (my mom even mentioned painting her powder bath black while my dad's out of town...and my sister decided to talk her husband into doing it for theirs!). For most of us, the thought of painting a wall black, or an entire room for that matter, isn't something we'd ever even consider! I mean, black walls? Won't that make a room feel dark and depressed? Well after scouring the Internet for examples of black interiors, it's quite the contrary. Black paint - matte or high-gloss - can take a space to another level, adding depth and warmth; a feeling of luxury and sophistication. This is what I call designing outside of the box! It requires confidence and a leap of faith to actually do it...but when done right, it may just be one of the best design decisions you've ever made! How do you feel about black walls? Would you ever?
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Have a fabulous weekend! I'm working 1/2 day today to prepare for a huge yard sale tomorrow to clear out the clutter in my apartment and make some extra cash! See you back here next week. XOXO - Julie
I have the wall behind my bed painted completely black with black and white photos on it! :) have been in love with it for the past 5 years!
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i love all of these. Black and white is a sexy, sophisticated and divine palette. If I wasn't in a rental I'd be using much more of it!
ReplyDeleteHave done. Will do again. It's the only room that's never really dated and it SINGS!
ReplyDeleteMy gray dining room is about as far as I will go. But I would love to see the black in somebody else's house!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I could pull off black walls in my house, but I would love to do that in someone elses.
ReplyDeleteLove the glass table, where is it from.
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The black bathroom with the clawfoot tub and the yellow chair delights me to no end! :) Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI never thought black walls could look so chic!
ReplyDeletejulie! i love that black bathroom with the yellow chair, i want that bathroom, seriously! good luck with your yardsale, i'm sure you'll make tons of extra cash ;) we are having one of my friends from school down to spend the day at the beach, eating sandwiches and catching up before starting in on a new semester. bye for now...have a blast!!!
ReplyDeleteI think I'd start with an accent wall in black, just so I'm not shocked all at once. Lovely images above!
ReplyDeletei love all the big chandeliers! your blog is awesome, keep it up
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Sexy chic is right! I am so in lust! ;)
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I never thought I would say this, but I love the look of black walls. I love that bathroom!
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ReplyDeleteI always love black walls in pictures! I'm still renting, but when I get my own place I'd definitely consider a black or slate grey wall in, say, a bathroom, living room or walk in closet if the place had the right character. I think it works well in a home with a bit of history - a victorian terrace house with cornices and claw footed baths rather than a crisp modern new build, for example.
ReplyDeleteHope the yard sale goes well!
Miss B xx
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It is very sexy! I love the fireplace with the red branches on the mantle. That has to be my favorite room of them all!
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lila Ferraro
i love black walls - i have one in my bedroom and i'm so crazy about it. gorgeous collection of images here!
ReplyDeletethese are great examples, this would change anyone's concerns with black walls for sure!
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more. x
ReplyDelete10 tears ago I painted my den entirely in black, walls and moldings, and the seating is 2 sofas in caramel leopard. It is the only room in 10 years that I have not wanted to redo. It is loved by all who sit there!
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