Black trim

After taking a long weekend and relaxing in Austin, I'm back to work in full force this week. Following my much needed break, I've gotten a bit of clarity and design ideas just pouring out of me. One of my newest e-decorating clients has a blank space and a lot of windows & natural light. Th

Hi!! Happy middle of the week! I've been crushing on something over here and I wanna share it with you because I can't help but want to do it to my entire house... I'm absolutely in love with contrasting trim, specifically black. There's something about it that just makes the biggest difference in a room. I painted my interior doors in my guest bedroom HERE black and I know that if I hadn't done that, it wouldn't have anywhere near the same look. I eventually want to add crown molding…

In the past, white has been the standard color for trim, and people have put very little thought into what to do with their trim from a decor point of view. Leaving the trim in its natural wooden state with a layer of varnish to protect it has also been a popular option in years gone by; however, painting trim in a colored paint is a trend that has been gradually taking off, and we are now seeing homes with trim in all sorts of shades. Here we will look at some of the best paint colors for…

There’s a reason black is a classic: it’s dark, it’s beautiful, it matches with almost everything. And it’s a great way to add a little contrast, drama and depth to an interior that needs a little extra pizazz. Here are six weekend painting projects that will add a little bit of black — and a whole lot of style — to your home.

Thank you guys so much for all your feedback in the ask the audience post. I read every single comment which made the decision both harder and easier. The choice was down to those four options (above) and most of ...

Discover how to elevate your home with white walls & black trim. Explore 13 stylish room ideas that blend sophistication with modern elegance.

Fall is just around the corner, and for some, that can mean not only a change of season, but also wanting a change of scenery in the home. One way to create an updated look in a home is by painting your doors classic black. It's no secret: I love black! I love to wear black, my office used to be black, and when we lived in our Florida town home in 2010, I first started experimenting with painting doors black (read my post here). Although that first door was only the interior of the front…

Thinking of painting your windows black? Check out these inspirational before and after images and find out what I thought when I painted my own bedroom windows dark…