Beautiful Black

Via Apartment Therapy

What paint color is frequently left out of consideration as a design solution?   For many people black would not cross their mind as a wall color. The common wisdom is that small spaces need to be painted light colors so they don't feel claustrophobic. But frankly a small white, pastel, or beige room can get boring.  Black is associated with mystery, the unknown,  power and even death.  So maybe we just need a little black inspiration.

Via Apartment Therapy

These well lit spaces take on a sophisticated air with black walls. For those people who like a room full of colorful objects and furniture, black walls can be a centering base. Black works visually to accentuate  each color it touches. The black also does great things for art, which glows on black walls.

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Black chalkboard paint is also a fantastic option for the adventurous painter. With these walls you could change the decor with the bit of drawing. So will you consider black for your home?

- Emily Eifler, Writer, Colour Studio
- Jill Pilaroscia, Principal, Colour Studio