This black & white Guest Room featured in Temple Construction’s Southbridge Parade of Homes home was too cool not to have its own post.
For starters, this guest room was located in the lower level of the home–otherwise known as the basement, which is typically the darkest space of a house with the least amount of natural lighting. I absolutely love that they didn’t shy away from doing a dark color down here. All four walls of this room were painted BLACK! I always thought all all-black room would look cave-like (so did you–admit it), but this didn’t at all. The only natural lighting in this space came from the 3 half-windows pictured above. The white trim and white bedding really helped keep the space from feeling too heavy.
And in addition to all black walls they also did black furniture, which was surprising! It would’ve been safe to go with white furniture, but the black-on-black of that furniture up against the wall really makes a statement. They even did black frames for the wall art! I love the mix of different “shades” of black.
The black & white accents are cute (and not overbearing) and I like the pop of chartreuse; however, I think it would have been nice to see something that tied in the carpet color too. Or maybe a large patterned black & white rug to break up all that light brown? Or maybe even bring some green to the floor? I’m not sure, but that carpet isn’t quite working for me. What do you think?
The accessories and textiles may need some tweaking, but it’s those bold walls and black-on-black that really does it for me. So interesting! I guess only one question remains–think I can talk G into letting me paint a room black?
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Hello! Your parade of homes posts are amazing. Where do you find all of these? That is room is to die for. Thanks for posting!
Absolutely love those black walls! You’re right, I never would have guessed this was on a lower level at all. There’s such a richness to the color. I wish had the guts to do that. Maybe I should start w/ navy?
Wow, that’s amazing how not cave like that bedroom looks. I love it.
Wow, how could you not sleep well in that room!
Eeeewwww, I’m loving the black walls! How cool does that look?!?!!?
Great room, love the decor too!
Ewwww!!! LOVE! š
I have to admit that I love the black walls with the white trim. Everything else…meh, I’m not feeling the different shades of black – or the accessories and linens.
Karen–I went to our area Parade of Homes earlier this summer and took these photos. Glad you like them!
Freckles–I love the idea of trying it out with navy. Great idea!
Allison–lol at your “eww”! :giggle
Gorgeous!
Wow, I didn’t know I could love black walls. But now I do. So elegant and unexpected.
Um, booking my plane ticket, I think the hubs can hold down the flooded fort.
If only…
I adore this! I never imagined a black bedroom would look chic!
I love this room! It makes such a statement. I would love to try it with a dark navy blue on the walls- I’m a coward!