Looking for a refresh?  Painted black houses are effortlessly elegant and chic! Think outside the box and explore different shades of black.  Painted black houses come in a variety of styles; give your home an instant upgrade with one of these shades.

Painted Black Houses

There are so many shades of black to consider.  This single swatch chart shows how depth and tone come into play when selecting the perfect paint color.  I recommend taking swatches and paint samples home with you to test out.

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It’s surprising how versatile black paint can be.  The architecture of this apartment complex pops in a metropolitan area; I love the white trim accents.  Below, a secluded cabin takes a bold stand in front of its astounding natural backdrop.

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Project:  Exterior Refresh

Recently kitchen and bath designer, Sarah Blank, and I were discussing ways to refresh a home’s exterior.  Sarah mentioned wanting to paint the exterior of her house black for a fresh look.  I was instantly intrigued, recently having seen a modern 80’s home in the Hamptons.  The house’s exterior was painted black and it looked fabulous!  Afterward, I set out to explore different shades of black for various styles of homes.  Regardless of whether they are traditional, gothic, mid century, modern, barn or cottage-style homes, once painted black, a home is instantly given a wonderfully exotic aesthetic.

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