tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post2056687205930734958..comments2024-02-11T02:27:42.622-05:00Comments on Little Green Notebook: Black Walls in Our BedroomJenny at LGNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02425576060240501896noreply@blogger.comBlogger102125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-77761215915789939772012-07-02T23:05:17.902-04:002012-07-02T23:05:17.902-04:00About 10 yrs ago I painted our bedroom a VERY dark...About 10 yrs ago I painted our bedroom a VERY dark navy blue {semi-gloss} with white trim. I loved it! It was very restful and calming. I did white bedding and furniture with silver accesories. If I did it again I'd add pops of color to the mix, something bright and fun. <br /><br />Go for the black! Worst case scenerio, you can always repaint. :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16276665759432515141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-81464388656913179672012-06-30T02:41:58.162-04:002012-06-30T02:41:58.162-04:00I love the design combination. It is great. Love e...I love the design combination. It is great. Love every detail in this blog.Furniture perthhttp://www.furniturebazaar.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-21761978164877688162012-06-29T15:37:21.286-04:002012-06-29T15:37:21.286-04:00LOVE black walls. I used a semi gloss, but like Ev...LOVE black walls. I used a semi gloss, but like Eva said, you have to make sure your walls are flat if you're going too glossy. Flat might look a little chalkboard-ish.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13694126643009013441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-44476092774050907312012-06-29T12:27:27.770-04:002012-06-29T12:27:27.770-04:00greatgreatfish tankshttp://www.buyfishtanksforsale.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-31331941905587379732012-06-28T15:57:55.909-04:002012-06-28T15:57:55.909-04:00nicenicetext marketinghttp://moremobilemedia.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-47821281976171645912012-06-28T15:57:04.937-04:002012-06-28T15:57:04.937-04:00greatgreatIrish Giftshttp://www.auldsodgifts.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-47229363034317511322012-06-27T09:36:53.168-04:002012-06-27T09:36:53.168-04:00Just wanted to add my two cents :) I originally on...Just wanted to add my two cents :) I originally only painted the back wall of my bedroom a flat black (Dulux Night Jewels 1 - not sure if this is available in the US, I live in the UK) but it always felt a little unfinished. Finally, after living with it for probably 6 months, my other half relented to me painting the entire room black, including painting out the picture rails. I couldn't be happier with the result and even better, we both sleep better than we have in years. As others have said, everything pops against the deep colour. I have two large windows in the room so it lets in lots of light but it's very cozy of an evening.<br /><br />You can see it in this post: http://gettingitswoonworthy.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/bedroom-updates-so-whats-keeping-me.html<br /><br />I'm sure whatever you decide, it will look amazing. Your style is endlessly inspiring! xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07542570141241919098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-63544189045997524222012-06-26T10:50:48.235-04:002012-06-26T10:50:48.235-04:00Painted the wall behind my bed black recently, and...Painted the wall behind my bed black recently, and could not be any happier. I still get giddy every time I look at it. Everyone thought I was insane at first, but now they are sold!Mandinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-5235457924808344712012-06-25T00:09:31.775-04:002012-06-25T00:09:31.775-04:00Flat, flat, flat! We did our bedroom in Martha Ste...Flat, flat, flat! We did our bedroom in Martha Stewart's Francesca last spring (it's named after her little black French bulldog- cute!). Eva's absolutely right about the high-gloss highlighting imperfections, of which there are many in our vintage Chicago apt. I was worried to make the jump (though it wasn't absolutely terrifying because the walls were already a dark navy), but I'm smitten. It's so cozy while still being chic, and I love being in that room now. I'm excited to see how all of your new projects go in the new home. Congrats & good luck :)<br />Laurenlcbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13046312197660470820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-76254687688878159342012-06-23T22:28:03.730-04:002012-06-23T22:28:03.730-04:00I recently did our powder room black, which I know...I recently did our powder room black, which I know is not a bedroom but I LOVE it. I like black in smaller rooms! Go for it! Can't wait to see all that you do.<br /><br />Ps- I started with a semi-gloss (whatever the next level up at SW is from flat and it reflected too much light and looked to shiny. I finished up with Flat and was much happier with the result).<br /><br />xo . trinala la Lovelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06674963668309128850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-5209734864588941992012-06-23T22:27:59.510-04:002012-06-23T22:27:59.510-04:00I recently did our powder room black, which I know...I recently did our powder room black, which I know is not a bedroom but I LOVE it. I like black in smaller rooms! Go for it! Can't wait to see all that you do.<br /><br />Ps- I started with a semi-gloss (whatever the next level up at SW is from flat and it reflected too much light and looked to shiny. I finished up with Flat and was much happier with the result).<br /><br />xo . trinala la Lovelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06674963668309128850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-58372961540599736002012-06-23T02:26:26.286-04:002012-06-23T02:26:26.286-04:00Wow your blog is very beautiful i like your blog t...Wow your blog is very beautiful i like your blog thanks for your post.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.furniturenation.com/mattress-dallas-tx.htm" rel="nofollow"> Mattress sale dallas</a><br /><a href="http://www.furniturenation.com/delivery.php" rel="nofollow">discount furniture in fort worth</a><br /><a href="http://www.furniturenation.com/mattress-dallas-tx.htm" rel="nofollow"> Dallas mattress sale</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04886717914760937354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-22558989703215728022012-06-23T01:48:05.611-04:002012-06-23T01:48:05.611-04:00I love dark walls, they're effortless chic!!!
...I love dark walls, they're effortless chic!!!<br /><br />I really enjoy this post, have a great weekend! :DDiana Abaroahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00144240523831380129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-80509446662643966682012-06-22T04:29:50.652-04:002012-06-22T04:29:50.652-04:00nice picsnice picslive sportshttp://sportsfunia.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-33086488222185980032012-06-22T02:32:23.398-04:002012-06-22T02:32:23.398-04:00This is the first time I've seen a blog post a...This is the first time I've seen a blog post about black walls and I'm loving it!!<br /><br />My mother is an interior designer and begged me to paint my bedroom black when we moved into a new house while I was still in high school. I was very hesitant but the second the paint went up I was in love!!! I definitely think that the furnishings and design have to compliment the black in every way, but I'm sure you would be doing that anyway!!<br /><br />My mom also painted a dining room black ages ago and it was a hit with all of our friends and family.Laney Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09597704414289158959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-12779984334499362702012-06-21T15:02:44.935-04:002012-06-21T15:02:44.935-04:008x13 is exactly the size of our guest room/office ...8x13 is exactly the size of our guest room/office that I am working on right now! Cozy is a good way to look at it. I went the opposite with light gray walls and a blue ceiling. I can't wait to see it in black!Christina | Little Victorianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07815829032836885028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-10124187445987556712012-06-21T11:58:53.706-04:002012-06-21T11:58:53.706-04:00I'm just moving into a room which is 9x11, so ...I'm just moving into a room which is 9x11, so I can't wait to hear how you're planning on organizing this small space!Bright Smilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634475091359463442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-64722834840803266692012-06-21T10:02:24.482-04:002012-06-21T10:02:24.482-04:00Wow,the walls and the beds. What a perfect combina...Wow,the walls and the beds. What a perfect combination of designs.Beds Perthhttp://www.furniturebazaar.com.au/chests-dressing-tables-and-tall-boys.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-20522577330901381762012-06-21T00:10:49.774-04:002012-06-21T00:10:49.774-04:00I painted my tiny, tiny, oddly-shaped bedroom blac...I painted my tiny, tiny, oddly-shaped bedroom black (Benjamin Moore's Baby Seal) and I AM SO IN LOVE WITH IT.<br /><br />http://mylittleapartment.blogspot.com/2012/02/my-little-houzz.html<br /><br />I wish I'd done it when I first moved in. I went with eggshell for no reason. A bit more gloss would have been nice.my little apartmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04634451210203270781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-67001584268621899942012-06-20T23:12:16.457-04:002012-06-20T23:12:16.457-04:00I had black walls in my tiny en suite in the house...I had black walls in my tiny en suite in the house I've just sold. I had them for 12 years and I never tired of them (they were 1ft squares of marine ply stained black). I miss them now.<br /><br />Downstairs in that house I painted a study in blackberry . Very very dark. I loved it so much I painted the bedroom in our other house the same colour. I was concerned since the room doesn't have such good natural light. But it's lovely. I completely love it. It's as easy as peasy to live with and the light, as it travels across the walls over the course of the day, is beautiful.<br /><br />Go black I say!PP@pimpmybricks.wordpress.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11577065458576859725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-52988616004482224362012-06-20T22:57:32.604-04:002012-06-20T22:57:32.604-04:00It looks like I'm in the minority here but the...It looks like I'm in the minority here but the idea of black walls is so icky to me! All of those rooms feel like caves to me. Not a fan, but I'll be interested to see if you can change my mind since everything you touch turns to gold!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-84686053207774336852012-06-20T21:18:03.479-04:002012-06-20T21:18:03.479-04:00I recently recommended dark gray and black for a c...I recently recommended dark gray and black for a client's Brooklyn Brownstone, for the den and bedroom respectively. The bedroom was large and could really take a dark color. I know black is trendy, but it does look good. I also presented navy as an option, but, you know, the client is not reading design blogs and could care less, so he chose black. The den was smaller, but also has high ceilings and big windows, so it worked well. I think it looks great in both rooms and crates a cozy atmosphere. The client loves it. A matte finish was used.<br /><br />I am currently considering lacquered walls for another client. They are kind of awesome, but we may just go dark and matte due to the labor intensive process of getting a nice, flat shine... paint, sand, paint, sand, etc. - spraying works best, not rolling or brushing. I know some designers have sprayed automotive paint on the walls. I love the look, but to have it done really well may also break the budget - these are old NYC building walls. That said, I think I am going to do it in my small bathroom - a lighter color though. It will be a good DIY lacquer test run without too much effort. <br /><br />Looking forward to seeing your end result!jillhttp://jilldanyelle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-35422107793553774912012-06-20T19:28:09.606-04:002012-06-20T19:28:09.606-04:00I absolutely love the room we painted dark (Benjam...I absolutely love the room we painted dark (Benjamin Moore Soot). The room is small, and has 2 (of 4) walls that are floor to ceiling windows. The dark color is a no brainer. They have been Soot for 2 years, and I would love to paint more rooms dark. Seriously, STILL can't get enough of it! My home has lots of moldings and plaster trim and it looks stunning set next to it. <br />I just posted a photo on instagram and tagged you. <br />I just love it! GOOOO for it in your bedroom, you won't regret the dark, cozy nest!Hilary Dow Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13443849864436892198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-23762802204636132612012-06-20T19:00:17.906-04:002012-06-20T19:00:17.906-04:00I never thought I would like black walls but my so...I never thought I would like black walls but my son changed my mind. He painted his living room, hallway and bedroom black(he didn't quite finish so I finished it for him)and when I saw it for the first time I loved it. His sister Vanessa + Valentine and I added bamboo shades, black panels, red velvet Louis chairs and a white couch. It was very cozy...Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01721532539400654986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-76628143506405585792012-06-20T16:40:46.946-04:002012-06-20T16:40:46.946-04:00I painted my dining room black about a year ago, a...I painted my dining room black about a year ago, and i still LOVE it. it's so dramatic and i really like the cozy and a little bit moody atmosphere. i think it would be great for a bedroom. we used matte black paint, since the walls were very uneven after a wallpaper removal job that just got to be too much! ;) i showed my dining room on my blog, here is the link if you want to take a peek <br />http://girlinthegrayhouse.blogspot.com/2011/11/dining-room-makeover-big-reveal.html<br /><br />i can't wait to see what you decide to do!kasey @ girl in the gray househttp://www.girlinthegrayhouse.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com