Bonus tip I forgot to mention in the video! Remember that there are warm blacks and cool blacks, just like white and grey. So make sure you choose the correct colour temperature for your space! This especially applies to black paints. Feel free to check out my neutral paint video for more info! ruclips.net/video/kEfG5XoJZxM/видео.html
AAAAHHHHH!!! THIS IS THE VIDEO IVE BEEN WAITING FOR!! THank you!! 🖤🖤🖤 I love black and decorating with dark colors. I finally have my own home and I can’t wait to get started!
Our living room isn’t very big and doesn’t get a lot of direct sunlight, we initially painted the TV wall a warm black as a feature wall. We loved it so much we decided to paint all the walls black and it makes the room feel cosy, intentional, all the good things. We left the walls white for so many years because of the lack of light in to the room, we tried to fight against it and make it brighter, which just made it drab and bland. Playing in to the lack of natural light and working with what we have rather then against it was 100% the best decision we ever made decoration wise.
I have a poorly lit living room and I had the wall around the fireplace painted black. It makes my 70s townhome in a not great neighborhood seem more stylish than it really is. It’s one of my better decisions.
In one of your older videos you also had the tip of painting the wall behind the TV black to make the TV less prominent in the room. I loved that tip and thought it would fit here as well.
Thank you for breaking the myths publicly to people about using the color black! I use black all over my home not everywhere but it definitely brings in a very cozy and masculine feel which I absolutely love in my home.
I like the black room designs shown here, but wonder how dark does it get if you turn of the lights in your home (not counting rooms with no windows to the outdoor)? Is it at a point where its hard to orient (if so does that occur first at late nightime, or already at dusk/dawn?) or just somewhat dark but reasonable? I think how much light you need is especially a concern now that power prices have gotten so expensive. Plus its always a chance the power just goes out at random, and I remember that happening a few times growing up
@@zakosist lighting is a key when you go heavy black in your home. Personally for me it doesn’t seem too dark but then again, I have tons of accent and task lighting and I like things to get moodier after dusk. Thankfully all my rooms have windows and I live in a bright city so if the light are out it’s still doesn’t feel like a black abyss.
@@jimmydilley9138 Thanks for answering. I probably wouldn't choose black walls just because of the issue with light, but still like it as a design. I plan to move in a few years and then I might get to choose the wall color where I live. Kind of wonder if the "power crisis" will have cleared up by then, but will probably always be more conscious about it. I also prefer to have curtains covering the window when Im home (letting even less light in) and be kind of hidden and sheltered from the outside, but have curtains that let in a little light without being transparent. I think almost any wall color can look pretty with the right design
I painted my downstairs toilet in matte black and it looks fab! White toilet, sink, wall-hung storage cupboard and hand towels. It really shows off the white- framed & white matted black and white art I have on the walls. Everyone who comes over always comment on how great it looks and feels, even in such a tiny (1 x 1.6 m) room.
Great video! Black is definitely under-used and these were some fantastic tips on how to use it well. I firmly believe the 'paint rooms white to make them feel bigger' advice that I hear so often is bunkum. If you have a small dark room, no amount of white paint is going to make it feel big, light and airy. I tried this in my little spare bedroom/study and it just made the room look drab and lifeless. I've since repainted it, not quite in a true black, but in a very dark velvety green-brown which is almost black. It actually makes the room feel bigger, and it's so cosy and luxurious. I used gold, white and deep green as accent colours in the furniture and decor. It's gone from being a room I never wanted to spend any time in to being my favourite.
Recently we painted the whole house to a dark gray /almost black color. It's insane what it did. There are a lot of white pipes running across the walls, they were ugly and distracting, now they're became decorative elements. The white tiles everywhere on the floor were too 'coldy', now I like the white ceiling - dark walls - white floors combination. Light wooden and black matte furnitures looks stunning, decided to go with bright orange as main color. Your videos help a lot, thank you :)
I'm doing a black quartz countertop in my kitchen. It has hints of sparkle in it, and I am SO over the moon for it to go in! The backsplashes will be solid sheets of white quartz, again with hints of sparkle. Lower cabinets will be black with silver handles. Upper cabinets will be white with the same exact handles, but in black.
I decorated my new place with black accent walls to contrast with white everything else. The showstopper is my fireplace and mantle though. All black, and it looks sophisticated AF. I painted my doors black, painted the cabinetry in my bathrooms black, painted my entire powder room black, and used wood tones and white marble as accents. My friends absolutely love the vibe, and now my place is the go-to hangout space. Needless to say, I highly recommend being bold and using black! Great video, Nick!
I painted my dining room walls black above the chair rail and drew a harlequin pattern below the chair rail and out lined the pattern with black fabric trim glued on with a glue gun. I did faux paint the pattern that was not a part of the harlequin pattern. I also painted a harlequin pattern to the ceiling around the chandelier instead of using a medallion. It was so stunning!! Love it!!
Two things. First, for anyone stuck with a fireplace screen that has hopelessly dated strips of brass and can't afford to replace it, a spray can of matt black manifold paint solves that problem beautifully. Second, I don't recall the designer/source of the info, but for those who think black will make a room seem smaller, it often has the opposite effect. It can create the illusion outer space and infinity. If you wish to extend that idea (city dwellers never get those night skies), you can get an home planetarium with authentic constellations and thousands of stars to project onto the ceiling or walls.
A monochromatic space hides edges and corners which is what makes it seem bigger because you can’t see where the lines are to know it ends there. Black or other dark colors maximize this effect!
I did that with my fireplace screen, have not regretted it in the slightest. Just can't stress enough to get the heat resistant spray paint if it's a functioning fireplace.
Nick! Commenting early to request (again) to please do a video going over how to mix and match dining chairs! This video is excellent, I've always wanted that black "drama" but never felt confident to do it because I never had a framework to think though. This video gives me that framework...
I love black, my dinning table is a large black wood table and the dinning room has a big floor black mirror, love the effect. I'm a fan of black and white, you can never go wrong.
Watch the video of Kylie Jenner discussing how painting her bathroom and tiling her bathroom black. It effected the lightning in the room / shower. Struggled shaving etc
@@natashahomestead She tiled her shower black. That is probably not something I would do. I envisioned black wall (paint, wallpaper) but white sink, and toilet. I would probably do a half-bath in black but not a full bathroom, plus Kylie's lighting wasn't good.
I love black as an accent and using it repetitiously is the way to go, especially if concerned that it is black. All of my lamp shades in my home are black with gold lining. I also have one black item in each room: chairs, and end table, my bed frame. It really does give the eye a resting place. Great video.
Love black!! I have black pottery, marble trays, stone coasters, and stained wood accents. I love how modern and masculine it feels. I don't know why people are so afraid of it.. it is one of the best kept design secrets! 🖤
I painted my walls white, installed a dark wood floor, and filled the room with black furniture and decor…finding the right shade of white and the right decor textures to make that black pop just right was a hell of a job!
Thank you for being the voice of reason on RUclips! I painted our bedroom black and it's just so much cozier and easier to sleep in than a white bedroom.
Nick approved! I moved a few months ago and black is my accent color , I painted the kitchen cabinets and fireplace black rest of the house is white and everyone who visit comment in how good it looks, I added color with plants, pillows and other decor but the base of white and black gives a big contrast.
Love this! I’ve been appreciating black a lot more from watching Never to Small videos. I never thought I’d want to use black on walls or counters. Seeing how it can also make walls disappear coupled with your points has really changed my aesthetic. My brain is spinning! Thank you!!
I love black (and colours in general for my home). My kitchen has black countertops and walls, and then the sink, faucet, induction stove top the oven, and the exhaust (is that the English word?) are all black, not a hint of steel metal anywhere, not even buttons! It is amazing how the fan disappears on the black wall like that, I love it!! And I tie the open room living room into it with having an end wall the same black colour as the kitchen, and then warm it up with a smoked oak table and whiskey/tan "leather" dining and bar stool chairs.
Really a great vlog with lots of useful points. Several years ago I painted a very dated 1971 linoleum floor in my dining room (which I wasn’t ready to budget for replacement) with a gloss black porch paint (Sherwin Williams Tricorn) and it made very traditional furnishings sing. I loved it so much I painted the downstairs loo a very matt charcoal (Sherwin Williams Iron Ore) including the ceiling. White trim, fixtures, and black and gold frames engravings scintillate in there like stars against a night sky. Those successes meant I had no qualms in painting white bookcases in gloss black outside and matt inside in my front room/library. Books and art look gallery ready. Black might not be for everyone, but it’s definitely for me.
We are getting ready to renovate our house this year, we are going very dark and moody throught a big portion/most of the house. Thank you for making this video, I haven't been able to find a lot of videos on how to do this successfully.
Black is the new white....so easy to really give focus to statement pieces! I have black cabinets in my kitchen, so high end chic and versatile with any pop of color👌🏾
@@Nick_Lewis I legit love Becki and Chris! I was so honoured when they shared mine (especially considering it’s an older video that’s really poorly done 😂😂).
I absolutely love watching Nick talk about design he loathes and reading it to filth because it's so funny. This video showcasing Nick's excitement and appreciation for design he loves is super endearing too. I love it!
Great video! Thanks for all the great advice and tips! I am NOT nervous about using black and, in fact, I'm going ALL IN on it in my super-minimalist, one-bed 570sqft 1960s condo. I'm going for a dark, moody, masculine yet cozy vibe with dark brown, textured matte flooring; black walls and ceiling; black kitchen; black, white, brown, and emerald green bathroom; black bedroom with some kind of dark blue/green wallpaper as a headboard; lots of texture, as you recommend; MUST nail the lighting; some greenery to pop against the black; and one large, colorful painting to pop against the black, too. I'll be returning to this video! Thanks, Nick!
I loooove black. We have a black kitchen, black shower, black wall in our living room, black details in our other bathroom. Lots of blacks accents!!!!!!
Great video Nick! We live in a mid century style ranch home build in 1959. We are painting the exterior SW Iron Ore this summer. It is a very dark gray almost black color with no undertone. We also painted our hallway, dinning room and kitchen walls Iron Ore. We painted the trim, door and window frames the same color. The rooms look taller and sophisticated. We also painted a wall accent in the bathroom, living room and bedroom the same color. The rest of our walls are white. Our furniture is a mixture of mid century, antiques and Art deco. Do not be afraid of black paint. Be bold and go for it! Black paint is not a deadly diagnosis my friends. You can repaint anytime if you don't like the end result.
We have black as the predominant accent colour throughout our home and it makes the spaces so sophisticated and interesting. We have a monochrome black fireplace and we painted all our doors black. it just makes everything *chefs kiss.
Brilliant Nick. Love the look of black granite countertops. Redoing my kitchen soon and maybe it will take that plunge after all. And I don't want to forget black penny tile in the bathroom floor. A classic.
Until recently, I hadn't realized the amount of black in accessories I had. I have old items, antique items. The kitchen, hardware, old kitchen implements, metal on Tiffany lamps, picture frames. Made choosing a few more ittems really fun!
@Nick Lewis I'm great, thanks! Never miss one of your videos! I believe I was your 7th subscriber. It's great to see how huge your channel has gotten. You deserve it! Still love your content and your sense of humor! 😁👍 Greetings from Málaga!
Several years ago I had an art gallery & studio. My first gallery was in an antique Cape (1700's) in New England. I was fortunate enough to have a foyer entrance which we decided to paint in an 'almost' black. On that wall I had a furniture piece with information about the gallery for people to peruse; and on the black wall behind the furniture I had one artist's large black and white print. It was the most striking way to enter a gallery, which is typically white/beige backgrounds for artwork. Shocking and lovely!
Idea for future videos: You should do a series called "Fix My Room" or something where you take photos of subscribers' rooms that they want to update, design, or decorate and you give your thoughts on ways to improve it. I personally would love something like this. It would make all your teachings instantly applicable and gives you more access to your fans. PLEASE MAKE THIS HAPPEN XOXO
We have black accents everywhere. Piping to hold the live edge shelves (husband made these), repainted sconces and all picture frames, and used hammered black paint on all switch/socket plates. Ties whole house together nicely as it's provides consistency throughout the rooms.
Before I take “my” time and sit down with just myself and absorb this beautiful space that Nick has created...thank you sir! Let me top off and grab a throw... I need this today 🤟 Also...I use black as accent to pop against my more eclectic back drop. It does absolutely bring it all together! I’m in a literal farmhouse trying to avoid farmhouse. It works.
Loved the video and the comments.. I always loved how black has a 'final' feel. Not as in a funeral, but a finished look. I have black bedding, in a matte shade. Black as a neutral, and black accents definitely make sense.
Yes! to everything in this video! We are using lots of black in our new home - matte black door hardware, faucets, kitchen hardware, light fixtures and black stainless kitchen appliances. Also a beautiful black and gold granite for the kitchen counters and the exterior doors are pine stained black (the rest of the outside is board and batten stained a weathered barn gray). I think black is both sophisticated and calming.
I’m so tempted to do a black wall in my office and paint my fireplace black it’s currently all gray tile and it’s pretty but I feel like black would look so cool
One suggestion, Nick: loved this content, but would have loved a longer video with more examples including window frames and furniture, maybe different design styles. Good advice regarding color temperature. Maybe a "Black is Sexy Part 2"?
I just want to say thank you for always organizing your videos so well. Adding the timestamp with major points is so helpful! I have a hard time paying attention to videos usually, but yours are so organized and easy to watch. :)
I love how you just explained why I love my dark gray dinning room and powder room and black granite counters so much!!! Its such an unexpected pop and everyone always complements how different our style is while also looking sleek and high end.
I always remember the black bathroom fixtures in a Toronto house. They enhanced the 1960s-70s bathroom counter (black with gold speckles). Very smart looking - but prone to showing water drops.
Great video! A friend had a custom made black slate coffee table. It was fabulous. When I get around to it, I'm going to paint my dining chairs black. Thinking about using it in the bath also.
I recently saw a gorgeous black galley kitchen it was so pretty and different. I'm sorry I didn't pin the pic. It was one that I keep thinking about. You are so right.
Yes! I’ve been seeing black in kitchens in small spaces and it gives a completely different feel. It cuts down on visual clutter by making elements kind of disappears.
Wow, just in the "Nick of time" 😉 I was literally looking around my living room last night thinking I should incorporate some black accents with my mostly gray & aqua colors! I've never really thought of using black that much til my granddaughter bought me a plant and the pot is really dark gray, very close to black and it looked really nice with the other colors. Thanks very much for the tips Nick! Ck out Connor McDavid's house tour, almost everything is black!
I love black accents! Nice example photos, Nick! I LOVE it with many types of wood, light yes but also classic walnut in mid-century furniture. Also black window frames, accent lighting, textiles...oooh la la! Can't wait to have my black Lacanche stove and stone accent wall someday...planning a Japandi design style.😊
I have so much black furniture and don't know what to do with it. Thanks for the advice!!!!
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My new home is called a Barndominium , open concept. My husband says; I get to decorate so I’m having Resin floors with black , white and copper on edges of flooring near walls . Black kitchen cabinets , white Quartz counter tops and back splashes and black leather furniture. All the knobs , faucets and lights will be brushed gold colored with chandeliers or ceiling fans ! I’m going nuts waiting for it to be completed, Hugh plants and rusty pillows and vases . Black bath towels and rugs . Did I mention dark gray walls and light gray doors and molding. I’m glad I found you , thanks for the inspiration❤
Oh Nick. I bought a crazy expensive fabulous black oven about 9 months ago. The most $ I’ve ever spent. We’ve been thinking about the kitchen reno since then. Thank you for this video. Everything in my kitchen will have to revolve around “the oven”. Ps. Oven is still in storage. Using an air fryer. I need to reno now! PPS. My oven died. Which is why I bought the crazy oven on sale. Living in a 1950’s house we will never leave (family).
Hey Nick! Thanks for the video. I have been considering black elements in my apartment for some time now and your input encouraged me to give it a shot. As usual, great content!
I am so glad you did this Nick ..we used black on our doors -gravel grey on all our indoor doors and Onyx on our fireplace and now going to do Black wall in our Bedroom - so beautiful with simply white BM It so sexy and absolutely beautiful!!! It is so important to look at your room and the natural light comes in to use the right color ! I just love black !!!
Black is my signature color. 2 houses ago, I used it as an exterior siding color, interior doors, all my lighting, metal hardware and kitchen cabinets. It was stunning with the contrast on the seasons, fall colors, white snow, lush greens in summer. I’m about to paint all my trim and all my interior walls & ceiling of my massive garage BLACK. I have a beautiful cream on my cabinets, doors & trim. The only builder picked item I love. So I will use that color for the walls, ceiling, and a pop of color for my interior doors. The 15 year old girl inside of me who begged her parents to let her paint her room black that was DENIED BECAUSE IT WOULD BE TOO DEPRESSING, enjoys sending pictures of her beautiful house to her parents…..”told you it would look good”. It never gets old. I ❤ BLACK
Happy Black Future Month 🇺🇲, just in time Nick love it. I love a dark feature, always been scared to go all the way, mainly stayed in Navy and Emerald.
Nick you are so right about adding accents in black. I have black curtain rods in my dining room, and I recently bought a gorgeous black table cloth. It is the perfect backdrop for my china and crystal, and more people seem to notice the rods, now that there is a repeat color on the table.
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Bonus tip I forgot to mention in the video! Remember that there are warm blacks and cool blacks, just like white and grey. So make sure you choose the correct colour temperature for your space! This especially applies to black paints. Feel free to check out my neutral paint video for more info! ruclips.net/video/kEfG5XoJZxM/видео.html
I would like to see a video on dealing with the tv situation. Let's be honest we have those gigantic black holes in our living rooms /;
AAAAHHHHH!!! THIS IS THE VIDEO IVE BEEN WAITING FOR!! THank you!! 🖤🖤🖤 I love black and decorating with dark colors. I finally have my own home and I can’t wait to get started!
@@tpofsam4679 same here! We have so many black and moody features in our home and love it! I was so excited to see our slat walls in his video today!
@@fabiankuenzel3578 the only TV that works Is frame Samsung, you can choose whatever paint you like
O wow! Can you do a IG story or speak on it with examples in a different video? Or do a RUclips short??? Thank you 😊
I use a lot of black dog hair in my interior design. It's in every room and makes all the spaces cohesive. It's an underrated natural material
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And it feels so personal I bet hahaha🦴🦴🦴
Love it! Thanks for the chuckle.
I have that same natural black material in my home too.
Damn straight. Mine is cats. They are very creative.
Our living room isn’t very big and doesn’t get a lot of direct sunlight, we initially painted the TV wall a warm black as a feature wall. We loved it so much we decided to paint all the walls black and it makes the room feel cosy, intentional, all the good things. We left the walls white for so many years because of the lack of light in to the room, we tried to fight against it and make it brighter, which just made it drab and bland. Playing in to the lack of natural light and working with what we have rather then against it was 100% the best decision we ever made decoration wise.
Yes I think people are afraid of black but it's just about the mood you are trying to create.
I have a poorly lit living room and I had the wall around the fireplace painted black. It makes my 70s townhome in a not great neighborhood seem more stylish than it really is. It’s one of my better decisions.
Thanks for sharing that. It's great you did what you wanted and loved it! 😄
Isn’t it funny that not fighting against “what things are” is a positive in so many areas....🤷♀️👍 I bet your room is beautiful it sounds great!
👍🏻 You can’t paint light into a room.
My philosophy is: if it’s dark, go dark.
In one of your older videos you also had the tip of painting the wall behind the TV black to make the TV less prominent in the room. I loved that tip and thought it would fit here as well.
Thank you for breaking the myths publicly to people about using the color black! I use black all over my home not everywhere but it definitely brings in a very cozy and masculine feel which I absolutely love in my home.
Totally! Cave-like - in a good way!
I like the black room designs shown here, but wonder how dark does it get if you turn of the lights in your home (not counting rooms with no windows to the outdoor)? Is it at a point where its hard to orient (if so does that occur first at late nightime, or already at dusk/dawn?) or just somewhat dark but reasonable? I think how much light you need is especially a concern now that power prices have gotten so expensive. Plus its always a chance the power just goes out at random, and I remember that happening a few times growing up
@@zakosist lighting is a key when you go heavy black in your home. Personally for me it doesn’t seem too dark but then again, I have tons of accent and task lighting and I like things to get moodier after dusk. Thankfully all my rooms have windows and I live in a bright city so if the light are out it’s still doesn’t feel like a black abyss.
@@jimmydilley9138 Thanks for answering. I probably wouldn't choose black walls just because of the issue with light, but still like it as a design. I plan to move in a few years and then I might get to choose the wall color where I live. Kind of wonder if the "power crisis" will have cleared up by then, but will probably always be more conscious about it. I also prefer to have curtains covering the window when Im home (letting even less light in) and be kind of hidden and sheltered from the outside, but have curtains that let in a little light without being transparent. I think almost any wall color can look pretty with the right design
Painted my 1/2 bath black, stunning with gold framed art!
Sounds beautiful!
Love black and gold! 🖤⭐
Yep! I have gold frames and hardware in my black bathroom
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I painted my downstairs toilet in matte black and it looks fab! White toilet, sink, wall-hung storage cupboard and hand towels. It really shows off the white- framed & white matted black and white art I have on the walls.
Everyone who comes over always comment on how great it looks and feels, even in such a tiny (1 x 1.6 m) room.
I was think of doing that with a charcoal color. Pop of color with hand towel, and
picture.
Great video! Black is definitely under-used and these were some fantastic tips on how to use it well.
I firmly believe the 'paint rooms white to make them feel bigger' advice that I hear so often is bunkum. If you have a small dark room, no amount of white paint is going to make it feel big, light and airy. I tried this in my little spare bedroom/study and it just made the room look drab and lifeless. I've since repainted it, not quite in a true black, but in a very dark velvety green-brown which is almost black. It actually makes the room feel bigger, and it's so cosy and luxurious. I used gold, white and deep green as accent colours in the furniture and decor. It's gone from being a room I never wanted to spend any time in to being my favourite.
Recently we painted the whole house to a dark gray /almost black color. It's insane what it did. There are a lot of white pipes running across the walls, they were ugly and distracting, now they're became decorative elements. The white tiles everywhere on the floor were too 'coldy', now I like the white ceiling - dark walls - white floors combination. Light wooden and black matte furnitures looks stunning, decided to go with bright orange as main color. Your videos help a lot, thank you :)
I decorate with orange and black too. But you have to do it delicately so it doesn't look like halloween. 🤣
I love decorating with black, especially black and white. I love the neutral, but high contrast elements.
I'm doing a black quartz countertop in my kitchen. It has hints of sparkle in it, and I am SO over the moon for it to go in! The backsplashes will be solid sheets of white quartz, again with hints of sparkle. Lower cabinets will be black with silver handles. Upper cabinets will be white with the same exact handles, but in black.
I decorated my new place with black accent walls to contrast with white everything else. The showstopper is my fireplace and mantle though. All black, and it looks sophisticated AF. I painted my doors black, painted the cabinetry in my bathrooms black, painted my entire powder room black, and used wood tones and white marble as accents. My friends absolutely love the vibe, and now my place is the go-to hangout space. Needless to say, I highly recommend being bold and using black! Great video, Nick!
Black is awesome!!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!! ABSOLUTELY fabulous with light wood! And a perfect background for any bright vibrant colors!
I've been decorating with black for decades - you can imagine how thrilled I am that it's popular now! I can finally put away the black spray paint!
I painted my dining room black early in the pandemic. Love it! Such a mood.
Finnally your doing a video on BLACK!!! LOVE IT for decorating 😍
Black is my jam. So appreciative of this video!
I painted my dining room walls black above the chair rail and drew a harlequin pattern below the chair rail and out lined the pattern with black fabric trim glued on with a glue gun. I did faux paint the pattern that was not a part of the harlequin pattern. I also painted a harlequin pattern to the ceiling around the chandelier instead of using a medallion. It was so stunning!! Love it!!
I love black but not always sure about how to use it. Thanks for all the ideas. 🌸✝️
Way ahead of you! Black living room and it's spectacular and cozy!
Two things. First, for anyone stuck with a fireplace screen that has hopelessly dated strips of brass and can't afford to replace it, a spray can of matt black manifold paint solves that problem beautifully.
Second, I don't recall the designer/source of the info, but for those who think black will make a room seem smaller, it often has the opposite effect. It can create the illusion outer space and infinity. If you wish to extend that idea (city dwellers never get those night skies), you can get an home planetarium with authentic constellations and thousands of stars to project onto the ceiling or walls.
Yes friends of mine did that!
A monochromatic space hides edges and corners which is what makes it seem bigger because you can’t see where the lines are to know it ends there. Black or other dark colors maximize this effect!
I did that with my fireplace screen, have not regretted it in the slightest. Just can't stress enough to get the heat resistant spray paint if it's a functioning fireplace.
Nick! Commenting early to request (again) to please do a video going over how to mix and match dining chairs!
This video is excellent, I've always wanted that black "drama" but never felt confident to do it because I never had a framework to think though. This video gives me that framework...
Go have fun with black! Thanks for the video suggestion!
I’ll add to this-mix and matching styles in general!
I love black, my dinning table is a large black wood table and the dinning room has a big floor black mirror, love the effect. I'm a fan of black and white, you can never go wrong.
I’m painting my whole bathroom black today, so this was perfect timing!
I've always wanted a black bathroom! They are so chic! Good for you, enjoy.
Watch the video of Kylie Jenner discussing how painting her bathroom and tiling her bathroom black. It effected the lightning in the room / shower. Struggled shaving etc
@@natashahomestead She tiled her shower black. That is probably not something I would do. I envisioned black wall (paint, wallpaper) but white sink, and toilet. I would probably do a half-bath in black but not a full bathroom, plus Kylie's lighting wasn't good.
Good luck girly 🥳
@@natashahomestead black has always been a sexy color to me😀
I love black as an accent and using it repetitiously is the way to go, especially if concerned that it is black.
All of my lamp shades in my home are black with gold lining.
I also have one black item in each room: chairs, and end table, my bed frame. It really does give the eye a resting place.
Great video.
Perfect timing wanted to decorate my sons room with black, he a gamer & this is so his vibe.
Love black!! I have black pottery, marble trays, stone coasters, and stained wood accents. I love how modern and masculine it feels. I don't know why people are so afraid of it.. it is one of the best kept design secrets! 🖤
I am loving decorating with black. to me its timeless.
Our most precious black accessory…our puppy!
I painted my walls white, installed a dark wood floor, and filled the room with black furniture and decor…finding the right shade of white and the right decor textures to make that black pop just right was a hell of a job!
Wow! Coincidentally I am currently painting my new bedroom black and this video came in at the perfect time in my life. Love your videos
Good one, Nick! I want to add a lot of black to my space as I decorate. It really gives a rich vibe!
Thank you for being the voice of reason on RUclips! I painted our bedroom black and it's just so much cozier and easier to sleep in than a white bedroom.
I did a accent wall in my living room with a color called Jet ( Dunn-Edwards) it’s beautiful!!
Nick approved! I moved a few months ago and black is my accent color , I painted the kitchen cabinets and fireplace black rest of the house is white and everyone who visit comment in how good it looks, I added color with plants, pillows and other decor but the base of white and black gives a big contrast.
Love it!
Yes! We are building a house and are planning on black cabinets with gold hardware 🖤
Love this! I’ve been appreciating black a lot more from watching Never to Small videos. I never thought I’d want to use black on walls or counters. Seeing how it can also make walls disappear coupled with your points has really changed my aesthetic. My brain is spinning! Thank you!!
Happy to inspire you! Have fun adding some black to your home!
I love black (and colours in general for my home). My kitchen has black countertops and walls, and then the sink, faucet, induction stove top the oven, and the exhaust (is that the English word?) are all black, not a hint of steel metal anywhere, not even buttons! It is amazing how the fan disappears on the black wall like that, I love it!!
And I tie the open room living room into it with having an end wall the same black colour as the kitchen, and then warm it up with a smoked oak table and whiskey/tan "leather" dining and bar stool chairs.
Really a great vlog with lots of useful points. Several years ago I painted a very dated 1971 linoleum floor in my dining room (which I wasn’t ready to budget for replacement) with a gloss black porch paint (Sherwin Williams Tricorn) and it made very traditional furnishings sing. I loved it so much I painted the downstairs loo a very matt charcoal (Sherwin Williams Iron Ore) including the ceiling. White trim, fixtures, and black and gold frames engravings scintillate in there like stars against a night sky. Those successes meant I had no qualms in painting white bookcases in gloss black outside and matt inside in my front room/library. Books and art look gallery ready. Black might not be for everyone, but it’s definitely for me.
We are getting ready to renovate our house this year, we are going very dark and moody throught a big portion/most of the house. Thank you for making this video, I haven't been able to find a lot of videos on how to do this successfully.
Black is the new white....so easy to really give focus to statement pieces! I have black cabinets in my kitchen, so high end chic and versatile with any pop of color👌🏾
Hi Nick!! Thank you so much for sharing our black slat wall!! 🖤 I love using black in our home and totally agree with all of your tips!
Thanks for showing the world how to make one! I first saw Becki and Chris do their wall and then Becki pointed me over to your video!
@@Nick_Lewis I legit love Becki and Chris! I was so honoured when they shared mine (especially considering it’s an older video that’s really poorly done 😂😂).
I have enjoyed adding black decor in my home. Thanks for the great tips
I absolutely love watching Nick talk about design he loathes and reading it to filth because it's so funny. This video showcasing Nick's excitement and appreciation for design he loves is super endearing too. I love it!
I like using black wrought iron in my space. I have black floor lamps and the shades are black too. Great tips Nick. Thank you!
Great video! Thanks for all the great advice and tips! I am NOT nervous about using black and, in fact, I'm going ALL IN on it in my super-minimalist, one-bed 570sqft 1960s condo. I'm going for a dark, moody, masculine yet cozy vibe with dark brown, textured matte flooring; black walls and ceiling; black kitchen; black, white, brown, and emerald green bathroom; black bedroom with some kind of dark blue/green wallpaper as a headboard; lots of texture, as you recommend; MUST nail the lighting; some greenery to pop against the black; and one large, colorful painting to pop against the black, too. I'll be returning to this video! Thanks, Nick!
Congrats on 300k subscribers🎉
I loooove black. We have a black kitchen, black shower, black wall in our living room, black details in our other bathroom. Lots of blacks accents!!!!!!
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I'm a big fan Nick! Thanks for sharing on the use of black in our space. So good!
Great video Nick! We live in a mid century style ranch home build in 1959. We are painting the exterior SW Iron Ore this summer. It is a very dark gray almost black color with no undertone. We also painted our hallway, dinning room and kitchen walls Iron Ore. We painted the trim, door and window frames the same color. The rooms look taller and sophisticated. We also painted a wall accent in the bathroom, living room and bedroom the same color. The rest of our walls are white. Our furniture is a mixture of mid century, antiques and Art deco. Do not be afraid of black paint. Be bold and go for it! Black paint is not a deadly diagnosis my friends. You can repaint anytime if you don't like the end result.
We have black as the predominant accent colour throughout our home and it makes the spaces so sophisticated and interesting. We have a monochrome black fireplace and we painted all our doors black. it just makes everything *chefs kiss.
My black wall is my favorite part of my living room. I'm going for dark academia vibes. It's so cozy.
Brilliant Nick. Love the look of black granite countertops. Redoing my kitchen soon and maybe it will take that plunge after all. And I don't want to forget black penny tile in the bathroom floor. A classic.
Soap stone is beautiful too
Every room needs some black! I love it. My main bath has black granite counters and black shelves. My white towels and crystal accessories pop!
Until recently, I hadn't realized the amount of black in accessories I had. I have old items, antique items. The kitchen, hardware, old kitchen implements, metal on Tiffany lamps, picture frames. Made choosing a few more ittems really fun!
Thanks, Nick. One day I will dare to paint my bedroom walls black. You pushed me one step closer today. 😉
Great! Hey I haven't see you in the comments in a while! You were one of my first 10 or so subscribers! Hope you are well!
@Nick Lewis I'm great, thanks! Never miss one of your videos! I believe I was your 7th subscriber. It's great to see how huge your channel has gotten. You deserve it! Still love your content and your sense of humor! 😁👍 Greetings from Málaga!
I love black soooooo much 😍😍
Several years ago I had an art gallery & studio. My first gallery was in an antique Cape (1700's) in New England. I was fortunate enough to have a foyer entrance which we decided to paint in an 'almost' black. On that wall I had a furniture piece with information about the gallery for people to peruse; and on the black wall behind the furniture I had one artist's large black and white print. It was the most striking way to enter a gallery, which is typically white/beige backgrounds for artwork. Shocking and lovely!
Idea for future videos: You should do a series called "Fix My Room" or something where you take photos of subscribers' rooms that they want to update, design, or decorate and you give your thoughts on ways to improve it. I personally would love something like this. It would make all your teachings instantly applicable and gives you more access to your fans. PLEASE MAKE THIS HAPPEN XOXO
We have black accents everywhere. Piping to hold the live edge shelves (husband made these), repainted sconces and all picture frames, and used hammered black paint on all switch/socket plates. Ties whole house together nicely as it's provides consistency throughout the rooms.
Before I take “my” time and sit down with just myself and absorb this beautiful space that Nick has created...thank you sir!
Let me top off and grab a throw...
I need this today 🤟
Also...I use black as accent to pop against my more eclectic back drop. It does absolutely bring it all together! I’m in a literal farmhouse trying to avoid farmhouse. It works.
I love black. I would wear all black if I could- It never gets old. this is gold 👌
Right on time! Black swatches on deck over here! Seeing green and gray undertones. TBD. 🎨 🎨 🎨
I LOVE decorating with black! It’s my most-used accent color.
love black and now finally have my black kitchen!!!!
Soooo good. I love and use black in my space. This video was really helpful. Thank you.
Loved the video and the comments.. I always loved how black has a 'final' feel. Not as in a funeral, but a finished look. I have black bedding, in a matte shade.
Black as a neutral, and black accents definitely make sense.
Yes! to everything in this video! We are using lots of black in our new home - matte black door hardware, faucets, kitchen hardware, light fixtures and black stainless kitchen appliances. Also a beautiful black and gold granite for the kitchen counters and the exterior doors are pine stained black (the rest of the outside is board and batten stained a weathered barn gray). I think black is both sophisticated and calming.
I’m so tempted to do a black wall in my office and paint my fireplace black it’s currently all gray tile and it’s pretty but I feel like black would look so cool
One suggestion, Nick: loved this content, but would have loved a longer video with more examples including window frames and furniture, maybe different design styles. Good advice regarding color temperature. Maybe a "Black is Sexy Part 2"?
Love black ! Our bedroom ceiling is black with off white walls ! So classy !
I just want to say thank you for always organizing your videos so well. Adding the timestamp with major points is so helpful! I have a hard time paying attention to videos usually, but yours are so organized and easy to watch. :)
I love how you just explained why I love my dark gray dinning room and powder room and black granite counters so much!!! Its such an unexpected pop and everyone always complements how different our style is while also looking sleek and high end.
The black wall at my house looks absolutely elegant and cozy. Love black as an accent and contrast element in interior design.
I always remember the black bathroom fixtures in a Toronto house. They enhanced the 1960s-70s bathroom counter (black with gold speckles). Very smart looking - but prone to showing water drops.
Great video! A friend had a custom made black slate coffee table. It was fabulous. When I get around to it, I'm going to paint my dining chairs black. Thinking about using it in the bath also.
Cave-like is exactly the vibe I go for in my home. I like when my spaces feel teeny-tiny, it makes me feel like a cozy little ground squirrel.
I recently saw a gorgeous black galley kitchen it was so pretty and different. I'm sorry I didn't pin the pic. It was one that I keep thinking about. You are so right.
Yes! I’ve been seeing black in kitchens in small spaces and it gives a completely different feel. It cuts down on visual clutter by making elements kind of disappears.
Wow, just in the "Nick of time" 😉 I was literally looking around my living room last night thinking I should incorporate some black accents with my mostly gray & aqua colors! I've never really thought of using black that much til my granddaughter bought me a plant and the pot is really dark gray, very close to black and it looked really nice with the other colors. Thanks very much for the tips Nick! Ck out Connor McDavid's house tour, almost everything is black!
Not only do I love interior design (and your taste and advice), but you’re just so darn nice, too.🌺
I love black accents! Nice example photos, Nick! I LOVE it with many types of wood, light yes but also classic walnut in mid-century furniture. Also black window frames, accent lighting, textiles...oooh la la! Can't wait to have my black Lacanche stove and stone accent wall someday...planning a Japandi design style.😊
Loved this, thanks Nick. I loved the photos you choose to example for us. Gorgeous 😍
Built our home 4 years ago and had the master bedroom and en-suite painted black with white 8 inch baseboards… phenomenal!
We have a massive family room in an open concept space and we are dying for the feeling of cozy, yin vibes. We are going for it! Thanks so much!
Love the black metal ideas! Just what I needed!!
I'm painting my staircase, banisters and spindles black soon. I want a dramatic entrance.
I'm so glad I came across your page. I painting my living room black and just bought a dining table black. Thanks for tge tips
I have so much black furniture and don't know what to do with it. Thanks for the advice!!!!
My new home is called a Barndominium , open concept. My husband says; I get to decorate so I’m having Resin floors with black , white and copper on edges of flooring near walls . Black kitchen cabinets , white Quartz counter tops and back splashes and black leather furniture. All the knobs , faucets and lights will be brushed gold colored with chandeliers or ceiling fans ! I’m going nuts waiting for it to be completed, Hugh plants and rusty pillows and vases . Black bath towels and rugs . Did I mention dark gray walls and light gray doors and molding. I’m glad I found you , thanks for the inspiration❤
Black is my favorite color so loved this video!
Hi Nick and greetings to everyone from Europe!
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Oh Nick. I bought a crazy expensive fabulous black oven about 9 months ago. The most $ I’ve ever spent. We’ve been thinking about the kitchen reno since then. Thank you for this video. Everything in my kitchen will have to revolve around “the oven”. Ps. Oven is still in storage. Using an air fryer. I need to reno now! PPS. My oven died. Which is why I bought the crazy oven on sale. Living in a 1950’s house we will never leave (family).
I looove black. We are planning to paint our home office black 100%
Hey Nick! Thanks for the video. I have been considering black elements in my apartment for some time now and your input encouraged me to give it a shot. As usual, great content!
I am so glad you did this Nick ..we used black on our doors -gravel grey on all our indoor doors and Onyx on our fireplace and now going to do Black wall in our Bedroom - so beautiful with simply white BM It so sexy and absolutely beautiful!!! It is so important to look at your room and the natural light comes in to use the right color ! I just love black !!!
Black is my signature color. 2 houses ago, I used it as an exterior siding color, interior doors, all my lighting, metal hardware and kitchen cabinets. It was stunning with the contrast on the seasons, fall colors, white snow, lush greens in summer. I’m about to paint all my trim and all my interior walls & ceiling of my massive garage BLACK. I have a beautiful cream on my cabinets, doors & trim. The only builder picked item I love. So I will use that color for the walls, ceiling, and a pop of color for my interior doors. The 15 year old girl inside of me who begged her parents to let her paint her room black that was DENIED BECAUSE IT WOULD BE TOO DEPRESSING, enjoys sending pictures of her beautiful house to her parents…..”told you it would look good”. It never gets old. I ❤ BLACK
I just painted my kitchen black and looks awesome with the oak cabinets.
We have black feature walls and I love it. Your tips are excellent and I like the visual examples you used. Thanks
Happy Black Future Month 🇺🇲, just in time Nick love it. I love a dark feature, always been scared to go all the way, mainly stayed in Navy and Emerald.
Nick you are so right about adding accents in black. I have black curtain rods in my dining room, and I recently bought a gorgeous black table cloth. It is the perfect backdrop for my china and crystal, and more people seem to notice the rods, now that there is a repeat color on the table.