Black paint on walls or trim is totally out of the question for most people, and calls to mind images of a moody teenager’s bedroom.
Done correctly, black accents can add definition rather than darkness. These stairs look completely different with the addition of black railings and treads.
Add an unexpected and elegant touch to a kitchen or laundry room with black cabinetry. Black cabinets look great in both traditional and modern styles.
One of the hottest trends I’m seeing right now is painting interior doors black.
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It changes a hallway from plain Jane to va va voom faster than you can say Rachel Leigh Cook.
image via elements of style
If you’re timid when it comes to color, try painting a small space like a guest bathroom or small study nook.
Consider painting accent pieces like a sideboard or mirror frame in black. Black accents like these give character to an otherwise plain space.
Windows and doors look great in black, and will bring emphasis to a focal area like the front door or breakfast nook.
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@LindseyTdesign
Wow! Great post, and the pictures without and then with black really help me to look at this color differently!