How to Use Black Paint in the Home

1 Black Kitchen Cabinets

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In a bright and airy kitchen like this one, the black cabinets don't overwhelm the space and actually add a kind of anchoring effect.

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2 Black Bedroom Walls

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Painting the walls all black won't work for every bedroom, but if there's enough natural light and the ceilings are kept a bright color, it can make the room less dungeon-like and more soothing.

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3 Black Paint Inside Shelves

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This look is especially lovely in the kitchen where the majority of the decor is bright and cheerful, and the black paint merely adds some depth to the shelves.

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4 Black Ceiling Beams

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Black beams add some structure to what would otherwise be an expanse of white ceiling, and they provide a nice, orderly feeling to the stately room.

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5 Black Window Trim

In an otherwise pale or neutral room, painting black trim around the windows gives them a defining, picture-frame look.

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6 Partially Black Bedroom Walls

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A thick, waist-high stripe of black seems to stabilize the room without overpowering it in darkness.

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7 Black Fireplace and Mantle

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Black paint is a great option for a living room mantle, as the fireplace is often the focal point of the room, and the dark shade makes it stand out.

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8 Black Doors

Black doors like this one make a bold statement, offsetting the neutral walls and wooden floors.

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9 Black Bathroom Walls

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If a whole living room swathed in black seems like too much of a commitment, try a smaller space — like the bathroom — and make sure the other fixtures really pop in lighter shades. And the bright mirror frame here is a great way to add some funky flair to a little space like this.

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10 Black Trim on Windowed Doors

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Without the black paint to define these doors, the room might be just a bit too pale and whitewashed.

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