Black is the new white..
Despite the prospect of summer round the corner I am surprisingly gripped with the idea of turning our front sitting room into a cocoon of darkness..slate grey, deep navy..something with gravitas. I love the way it makes other colours pop but still wants to hug you close..then the next room, the kitchen a complete contrast: white n wood n marble with floor tiles from the previous post..
(Photos courtesy of http://www.Elledecor.com)
A girls gotta dream.
Laters, Kate x
Maison Bentley Style 
If money were no object, I would want EVERY one of those rooms in my house! 🙂
A woman after my own heart..sigh!
could be that your trip to Dennis Severs house has given you some ideas……
That house is definitely a kindred spirit. In London we tend to be obsessed with light and making our spaces look bigger..I like a bit of a mix and personality..Dennis Severs house definitely had that in spades!
black has character and a classic grand atmosphere 🙂 nice ones, thanks for sharing!
It does! Large wingback leather armchairs and the crinkle of a quietly read broadsheet with Verdi’s La Traviata playing in the background. Bliss x
wow! reminds me of when i saw La Traviata at the RHO… ♥
Lucky thing..my favourite opera! X
oops, i meant ROH (royal opera house)… worth going, once in a while (it’s quite pricey)
beautiful set for a great opera
This are lovely but am sure they cost a arm and a leg right?
The cost of some paint and a serious dose of imagination! x
Haha!! mason that is very funny
I once painted my living room walls chocolate brown with glossy white enamel trim. Every piece of art appeared to pop off the wall and became a focal point. Remember – dark walls recede so you focus on everything else!
Sounds purrrrfect! I’m reminded of the various colours used at the National Gallery which I love almost as much as the paintings…lavenders, sage greens – and browns..all to make the paintings sing. A lesson in confident colour. Xxx
We just re did the dining room because we found some vintage 70’s chairs slipcovered in gold velour (!) It required a lot more change that we though it would to fit them in. BLACK was definitely the colour to use to tone it down a bit. Will post some pics of this week. Love yours.
Hello luv – have missed you. I keep checking for new posts xxxxx. Can’t wait to see the pics! Gold and dark grey is dreamy. Big love xxx
I have always loved black! When it was the “in” thing, we had a black bathroom….later on it became black and red walls and white fixtures……
Thanks for coming by again!
Black is my favorite color but still I wouldn’t dare to paint my house in black!
After about 10 coats..you can always paint it white again!x
It’s like Gilt Groupe created a home decor shop in their house. Love it.
Reblogged this on Yours Sincerely, B and commented:
Black and grey are my favourite colours. MasonBentleyStyle know just how to utilize dark colours in your home!
great the first one