July 29, 2011

Adding Black


Yesterday I blogged about the color black in interior design.  I have been wanting to add a bit of black in my own home.  I love how black grounds a room and I needed that in my living room.  I needed something to balance out the dark leather couch.  So today I'm revealing my newly painted mantel!  It took some guts to start painting, but as the days go by, I like it more and more. 

Before




After


Sorry for the glare.  I gathered inspiration from here.  So what do you all think?!  I am still playing with the accessories but it is getting there.

Have a wonderful weekend!
Heather

5 comments:

  1. That's a gutsy move. But it looks great! I enjoy black here and there.

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  2. Oh yeah!!! I absolutely love it. Good, good move.

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  3. I really really really REALLY love it!!!

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  4. Your black mantel looks great! Just more incentive for me to change mine! Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving your comment so I could find your lovely version!

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