7 Things to Paint Black Today

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 seven painting projects that will add a little bit of black — and a whole lot of style — to your home.

Your stairs. Paint just the railing, or just the stairs, or both for a little extra impact.

Doors. Add instant class to any space by painting your doors black, without the trouble of painting a whole room.

The bathtub.

If you have an old cast iron tub, painting the outside is a great way to refresh your bathroom without remodelling.

Kitchen cabinets.

Try just the upper cabinets, just the lower cabinets (the two-tone look is in) or go for broke and paint them all.

he fireplace. Give the focal point of the room a little extra oomph.

The ceiling. Painting your ceiling black is a bold choice that can make a large room seem cosier, and will make any room much more dramatic.

Bookcases.

If you love your bookcases, painting them black is a great way to set them off — and draw attention to all those lovely volumes.

This article was originally published at www.apartmenttherapy.com.