Tuesday 5 August 2014

Black exteriors

There is something mysterious about a black home isn't there?

So dramatic, so stylish!

No worries about the colour dating as black is always a classic.

In a cold climate it would be a great choice as the black would absorb and retain the heat much better.

If I could, I would do a black exterior for a change, but I fear it would be much too hot in our Australian sun. And it would fade far too quickly too.

Here's some inspiration.........


http://www.pinterest.com/
Modernised with black


http://www.remodelista.com/posts/10-traditional-houses-gone-to-the-dark-side
Great with lime green


http://limilee.tumblr.com/post/35336441128/birdcagewalk-nicolecfranzen-sara-barner
A gorgeous church


Stylish entertaining area



http://thenewblack.goffgough.com/image/63198281192
All black stunner



http://www.dailyimprint.net/2012/06/stylist-jane-frosh.html
Blue Mountains abode


http://www.remodelista.com/posts/10-traditional-houses-gone-to-the-dark-side
Farmhouse style


Stunner



A traditional take



http://www.bloglovin.com/frame?post=2297160313&group=0&frame_type=a&blog=3722836&frame=1&click=0&user=0
 gorgeous



https://www.flickr.com/photos/csquirrelrun/4690144564/
Green and black always a winner


I think black wins hands-down to get that dramatic look and it can give even the most rustic barn some sophistication.

Would you, or have you done a black house?

5 comments:

  1. Yes - you know I have! (well only the extension). But I can say from experience that it doesn't affect our comfort levels - we have used a special heat reflective paint which may have something to do with it. The house is also well insulated too. xx

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    1. I love your house Caroline! I should do a post on it too since you have moved in. And heat reflective paint is a must. xx

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  2. I absolutely LOVE all of these! The contrast between the black and trims is very sophisticated yet seems to work on all the facades you've shown here; country casual, city and coastal. You are right with the warning re suitability in our Australian climate....I wanted to paint some cladding here black but found such a dark colour / heat absorbtion would nullify the material warranty. Damn! Not to be thwarted, I'm using it extensively inside instead!

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    1. I agree, black suits any style in any setting! I wanted a black bank of cupboards inside my house, but I settled on grey as the husband thought it was too morbid or something. I could live with black and white forever!

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  3. I love all the amazing images here. I painted my house in Roma a very dark blue, and didn't find it any hotter on the western side which I thought may be a problem. I used a white trim and planted a hedge of murrayas along the front verandah which I thought looked lovely with their white flowers and vibrant green foliage. I am still trying to find a way of incorporating dark grey or black into the interior of my current home!




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