Blackened Spaces

It would have to be in a room with large windows
with really cool floors
with natural materials in use
with light furniture - both in reference to color and visual weight
with some semblance of nature in sight
and in a space I don't spend that much time in
maybe even with a fireplace

With all of those things in mind, I will consider having black walls in my home. The trend has not yet died for me.

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Still not tired of this shoot of Jenna Lyon's home

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Why does this work?

• While we're often advised to lighten up rooms, a darker paint color can be a bold statement to simplify the space. It can also be a serene addition. It just depends on the feel you want the room to have
• Contrast the darkness with other light colors and natural light, be it on furniture, fabrics, or trim color
• Black walls can be a great backdrop to a more important focal point
• Play with the finish of the paint - glossy, eggshell or flat - they each have their own look