The Hottest Paint Colors For Every Room in the House

Why, oh why are we so head-over-heels for black? Let us count the ways: It's glamorous, striking, and just different enough. Its rock 'n' roll edginess is the perfect backdrop to a mind-blowing mix of materials from plush velvet to sleek glass, rustic wood to chic metal. And though it's considered a cool (as opposed to warm) shade, it gives spaces a jewel-box level of intimacy and coziness.

Photo by Nicole LaMotte