• Black kitchen cabinets and grey wainscoting in a historic Swedish home
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    Black kitchen cabinets and grey wainscoting in a historic Swedish home

    November 12, 2023 - By 

    This gorgeous historic home in Sweden (Styled by Åsa Copparstad, photographed by Fredric Boukari for Historiska Hem) has grey wainscoting throughout the apartment that matches the grey paint color on the historic window and door frames, setting them apart from the subtle paint color on the walls. The living room features mustard yellow velvet sofas and a TV gallery wall that adds a unique touch to the space. The dining table on the other side of the space has a mixture of white and black bentwood chairs around it for a contrasting effect that is reflected by the round mirror…

  • The Art of Styling Black and White Home Decor
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    The Art of Styling Black and White Home Decor

    October 6, 2023 - By 

    Black and White Exterior Black and white home decor dates back to the 1920s. The monochromatic color combination can be adapted in many different styles including modern, traditional, rustic, contemporary, and glamour. One of the most popular exterior designs is white brick. The best thing about black-and-white home detail is that it evolves with home design trends. There is a classic elegance of black and white furniture and decor. Making it a go-to color palette for decorating a cozy home. How To Style A Black & White Living Room When it comes to designing a black and white living room,…

  • Black Is Back | Pulp Design Studios
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    Black Is Back | Pulp Design Studios

    September 29, 2023 - By 

    8/23/23 The color trend predictions are already beginning for 2024, and once again Pulp is ahead of the curve. Behr Paints just announced that its Color of the Year will be Cracked Pepper, a soft black that the company says is all about confidence. Black is a bold color choice for the home, and one that we’ve been using for a while now. If you’re considering black in your home, here are some ideas for using this confident color! 1. Accent Color One way to ease into using a bolder color in your home is to make it more of…

  • Two Essential Tips for Decorating with Black Walls –
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    Two Essential Tips for Decorating with Black Walls –

    September 7, 2023 - By 

    Do you know why it’s so important to have a handle on the colour trends? Because knowing where the trends have been and where they are going is the only way to ultimately see what looks good through it all. That is, to know what is actually TIMELESS. For starters, here are two essential tips for decorating with black walls. Stay tuned this fall. You can count on me to bring you my perspective on all the Colour of the Year (COTY) announcements! Behr COTY for 2024 Cracked Pepper via BHG The black paint trend Behr is usually first with…

  • Colour Rescue: Help! My Black Farmhouse Looks Wrong
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    Colour Rescue: Help! My Black Farmhouse Looks Wrong

    July 26, 2023 - By 

    I’m excited to announce I’m starting a new series on Youtube called Colour Rescue! It’s where you can ask me anything about your house. And I’m kicking it off with black exteriors – specifically the black modern farmhouse. Because contrary to popular belief, it’s easy for the details to go wrong. New York Times Now that we’re halfway through the Black and White trend you’re all asking how to fix your black and white exteriors.  So last week I posted a video about orange timbers and how to make them work if you’re going to add them. Specifically how to…

  • The Colour Psychology Behind the Black & White Trend
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    The Colour Psychology Behind the Black & White Trend

    July 24, 2023 - By 

    What makes the black and white Modern Farmhouse so sticky? That’s the question being asked in this article that appeared last week in The New York Times. I’m unpacking the psychology behind the black and white trend and why it has more traction than any colour trend in history. Wondering what a McMansion is? This is the best site to find out. In my 25 years as a colour designer, living, breathing and eating colour trends I have–yes I’m a broken record– never seen anything like this. But First, a brief history of recent colour trends I started my colour…