my last post showed the winter decor in my Cottage, all in tones of brown, tan, and white.
the photos here show the same rooms in another year,
where BLACK was added to the scheme for graphic impact and a fresh new look.
like adding a dash of black pepper to a recipe,
a fresh coat of black (or color) paint on a few accessories
like adding a dash of black pepper to a recipe,
a fresh coat of black (or color) paint on a few accessories
can really change the flavor of a room
and spice up your winter decor!
and spice up your winter decor!
this vintage victrola cabinet has been re-purposed as a bar
and the black paint makes the sparkling glass and silver accessories POP
use two LIGHT COATS and let dry completely in between. FLAWLESS finish!]
the victrola 'bar' cabinet was a great addition to the next house we lived in,
joining a newly-refurbished black buffet in the dining room...
and yes, i made the glam lampshades myself. i LOVED those!
joining a newly-refurbished black buffet in the dining room...
and yes, i made the glam lampshades myself. i LOVED those!
okay, so maybe you don't want to PAINT anything black.
that's okay!
what about using black in small accessories that are easily changed?
what about using your DISHES?
take a look at how bringing a few of those everyday items out
take a look at how bringing a few of those everyday items out
and putting them on display in your home
the damask-pattern mugs and plate came from Marshalls
and the stack of art-deco border plates is vintage.
all of the other pieces are clear or white, but your EYE goes to the black patterns!
all of the other pieces are clear or white, but your EYE goes to the black patterns!