@@cjhoward409I read once if you want to have or wear something trendy do it with something small like a scarf or a pillow with a trendy color . That way you have a little fun but you only spend a little bit of money.
Trends are always changin clothes to appliances to How do you say decorate your home for example my friends mother got all these appliances silver appliances she had to have stainless steel , silver appliances. Now everybody going back to the white or black appliances. Now she wants to get rid of her stove and get a white one and rid of her refrigerator and get a white one I just shook my head like really 🤣 That’s what people tend to forget. Trends change
I appreciate that you steer people away from trends that ultimately are costly and environmentally wasteful. It's so much easier to add personality with art, furnishings and accessories.
there's nothing else to ditch right now, if the whole world would calm down about the amount of black they are using it would instantly be a much prettier place.
@@MariaKillamDesigner I never liked the white on white on white. Looks too much like an operating room. I love black and white. But we’ve built our own home and did it in an industrial style… before that was even a thing. But I think we have some classic pieces that don’t make it so trendy.
Every room needs a little black, one of the first things I learned in interior design school was it helps the eye pause/rest so you can take in the whole room.
@louannhuber2651 Exactly! For me I love using black and DESPISE chrome hardware. What a waste of time watching this. Do what you like that makes you feel at home. The Paint People's channel is so much more informative and give options for all colors not just "trends". (And yes I do design homes)...AND she refers to it as a "mistake"??? 😂
Personally, I love black, and I do use it generously throughout my home. That being said, I am a 60yr-old single male with a very traditional aesthetic. I do not, however, use black metals nor do I have black walls or black appliances. I tend to use black in very classic ways, and it works for me. 1) A black leather sofa from Crate & Barrel that I bought at an estate auction. It was in mint condition and only cost me $300. 2) Black lampshades on almost all of my lamps (which are mostly brass or dark ceramic. 3) A black leather headboard on the bed, which works as a great backdrop to whatever color palette I choose to use in my bedroom. 4) Black based marble countertops in the bathroom and kitchen. 5) A collection of black basalt and Jasperware (Wedgwood) which I have always collected. 6) Black lacquered dining chairs, which I use around a mahogany pedestal table. And that's about it. Black is very heavy color, so it's best to use it carefully. I tend to like dark and moody spaces, so that's why I use it, but I certainly don't recommend it for those who prefer light and airy rooms. Cheers!
As a designer nothing really is a mistake if you love it and it makes you feel good. For example I would get a headache in a room with so much color so would never have that in my home. . As for black it’s timeless and not going anywhere. I do agree it needs to be complimented with things that make it work. I’ve had my black/bronze door handles for twenty years and still love it!
If you have seen as many badly done black rooms and exterior as I have you would have a different opinion. I'm not saying everyone should living in a colourful house, I'm saying calm down on the black already :) Thanks for your comment.
My sister has a black & white kitchen that is fabulous! It was done about 12 years ago and still looks terrific. I think the key is the balance of black & and white, plus making the kitchen playful. White & cream kitchens really bore me - no personality.
I’ve watched Homeworthy’s videos of so called ‘interior designers’ and their homes are HORRIBLE! Long story short, it’s your home and no one else’s. Do what YOU want!
Black has been one of my favorite colors all my life and the color that's lasted the longest in my home. It goes so well with other colors. I do balance it with other colors. Over the years, I've had a lot of fun with all kinds of color.
I miss my black kitchen cabinets! My most sophisticated kitchen and my most beautiful home. Balanced my black Steinway grand in the open concept living area.
I also have a black grand piano and use black accents to tie it in. I used to have blue accents but it just looked awful with the black. Honestly, I don’t care about trends. I do what I like and what works with my architecture.
I have never seen you on YT before, and your style is a little more colourful than my usual but you are spot-on with what you are saying. I love gray, have lots of gray (and black) clothing and have decorated my last two homes with gorgeous shades of grey but in this current home, I can’t quite bring myself to do it. For all of those saying “I don’t follow trends” , well I don’t either strictly speaking but I also want my home to feel fresh and not tired and dated. I want a little more warmth but don’t want to go back to the dreary (IMO) beiges and “dusty roses” of the eighties but I am trying to find a fresher newer feeling. I appreciate your pointing out what feels wrong with some of the things that people are misguidedly doing in an attempt to “update” that isn’t quite working. Please ignore all the other comments made by people who waste their time watching a “trends” video and then complaining that they “don’t care about trends”-because something tells me that they kinda do or else they wouldn’t be here bragging about it.
I've always loved the crisp contrast of black and white. The old white farmhouses with black shutters and trim are beautiful in my area. I do agree that black should not be used in places that get dirty, like floors. You should also stay away from black in your kitchen, bath, or laundry rooms if you have hard water.
We went with black granite kitchen countertops in 2000 and it was instant regret one day later! Huge dust collector & we are finally going to replace them this year. Not unhappy about my backsplash choice which was basic subway tile with white grout and I’m sticking with it. I totally agree with everything in this video.
Agree 100 percent on all counts. As an ageing person whose eyesight has difficulty in dim lighting I find especially that a dark kitchen and black appliances are a nightmare! For several years I have refused to purchase any items that recede into a black hole. Also don't like the water spots when cleaning hardware! Although a black exterior might look somewhat sophisticated and modern in certain situations (like in modern architecture) it doesn't translate well to traditional architecture in my opinion. Love your channel by the way !
I’m going to have to change out the inside of my kitchen drawers. The inside is black and I have mainly black spatulas and things. 😮 I’ll probably just put a drawer liner inside. But my eyes are fading too. So, I agree with your statement 😊👍🏻
I usually stay away from “trend” videos and search for “classic and timeless”. I have often used Black in a room but only as something in an accent. Never front and center. Agree gold and silver/nickel fixtures will never fully go out of style.
I completely agree with you!! You are so honest and knowledgeable, I really enjoyed this video. Looking forward to more great design tips. Thank you! :)
I learnt long ago to not follow the trend but go with what I like and what is practical for me. Trends are just that -trends. I absolutely love earthy colours and textures. Just like fashion - for some it works for others it doesn’t.
Trends play no part of my conversation . I am so happy i continue with my whites everywhere using big colourful splashes with art and cushions and lamps to affordably change it up . Following a trend in decoration as with fashion makes you a mindless follower .
Thank you! We are looking to purchase a new build inventory home, my choices are Gray, Gray and more Gray kitchen cabinets. There is a couple with White kitchen cabinets. I’m feeling like I should go with the White, will the Gray be outdated like by the end of the year?
I live in a folk Victorian; 1898-1900 est. My bathroom is black above the picture rail and white subway tile, marble skirting. Polished nickel for all fixtures. It’s period appropriate and classic. I am waiting until we can afford to redo our kitchen and will get soapstone. I’ve wanted those black counters for 25 years. I doubt I will ever regret those decisions designing with black.
As someone who has always loved black but was afraid to use it the trend gave me the courage to move forward. I am aware that it can go too far very easily. I have always loved a black kitchen or darker in general, while my cabinets are a black brown colour I have marble countertops and stainless steel modern pulls. It looks good. I would love to replace all the cabinets to black but won't do it because I know in my space it is not the right choice. Yes my bathroom has black fixtures and I LOVE IT, but my vanity cabinet is also black so is the mirror. It works well together and your eye does not jump around because I put it together very carefullyl. i was a grey fan before it was a big trend and I went a bit nuts with it but realized that was happening so I dialled it back. I still love grey and still use it despite the anti grey trend. I am going to be repainting my living area and hallway which is grey now but i am choosing a much lighter version to make it look fresh.
About the blouse, I love it and think you (being a Dressing Your Truth Type 1) green is your color, and the bow is super cute and trendy. I don't understand the other's comments.
Soapstone is also a wonderful option for countertops & is a nice contrast with white kitchen/bathroom cabinets, it's also much more 'user friendly' than marble & it won't stain nearly as easily. This is the stuff on lab tables in nearly every high school science/chemistry/biology lab, if it can handle that... Whichever stone you choose though, be sure to go to the stone yard in person & take a bottle of water to pour on the slab you want to get a better view of the veining.
I just want to paint the house some kind of white paint. Now I do have dark dining room.still like wood tones, which I have a lot of. Wonderful light in every room..lots of windows.
Sure, black interiors can look bad but they can also be great. For decades, one of my favourite restaurants has been The Black Pearl in Newport, Rhode Island. Glossy black walls with framed nautical maps. I also still remember an apartment I saw 20 years ago with black piping on all the edges of the walls and ceiling, like the trim on a Chanel jacket. Sometimes it does work.
Yes but when you have lighting, and art, I was in a restaurant in the weekend and as I walked into the bathrooms down the hallway painted black it looked so bleak and bad because it was naked of any of those things. OVERDONE black and black just thrown up because we think it's the obvious answer, that's all I'm talking about.
Wonderful analysis and recommendations! I agree on all counts. I am so sick and tired of seeing black and gray and boring white splashed all over the place in every interior I tour. THANK YOU! The human eye is equipped with color receptors, so let's make use of them.
When I moved and updated my new house, I had to decide between doing what I loved, or doing what might be better if I ever have to see the house. I went with what I loved, since I had never been able to do that before. I’m so glad I did.
I like black fixtures but I think they work better in kitchens or bathrooms where there is some color so instead of white cabinets maybe they are light wood or sage green. I think the color helps to make it so your eye is bouncing around so much. I do love the black and White House’s as well but I do think the exterior accent may be a bit much. It’s a very stark contrast. Now to explain why I like these so much. I have lived in boldly colored homes. My bedroom used to be a crimson red, bathroom was striped red and white and my studio was grey. I then moved to an apartment with all beige / cream walls. I then moved to an apartment with white walls. I then moved to a home with green and blue pastel walls. And I’ve also lived in a house will wooden logs for walls. Of all of the homes I lived in the only one I truely loved and was obsessed with was the white one. I felt so at peace. It was calming and bright and it really worked for me. I think it helped make the home feel less chaotic and cluttered. It also really matched my personality. I am more of a minimalist. I also have an extensive wardrobe working in the fashion industry but my closet is mainly black, white, grey and like one or two shirts in a color. So this just fits my personality. I don’t think it works for everyone but as a creative myself I think it’s nice to have a balance of a color to make the chaos of life seem a little less hectic. I have two crazy cats with pica who cause me all kinds of stress so I just need something to balance that energy. I think color can look great like in your portfolio but it’s out of my comfort zone and is too energetic for the space I want to live in so I hope these trends don’t look dated because it’s really what works best for me. That being said I do love the work you do so don’t think of this as an insult. I’m just a Japandi kinda gal.
I feel you made many valid points but gray is where I’m over saturated! I almost fell for this, but it’s soooo overdone! I’m a person that loves the entire color spectrum but loves sooo many light colors that black would be a welcomed addition to anchor my space.
Ooo! Your's is my aesthetic! I was raised with the OLD Southern Living magazine (not the new lame one). All things southern and colorful. Then I found The English Home magazine and dug even deeper into color pattern and timeless design. Every room in my house is color! Sherwin Williams colors: Naval, Romance, Lemon Chiffon, Hinting Blue, Koral Kicks, Kale, Glimmer... They all go together as you walk from room to room. Can't wait to see what you have!
Thank you!!! Everything you just said is 100% true. I just purchased a house and the whole was black and white. I've incorporated so much color, I'm afraid I may be going overboard.
Also, black hardware and plumbing fixtures are a pain to keep clean and will show a lot of water staining if you live in an area with extremely hard water!
Hi, Im new to your channel and so happy to follow you. I think your advice is more solid and sensible than most youtube decorators and designers by far. If you want the most bang for your buck this is the channel! ❤
I’ve moved every 8 yrs and decorated with new trends. Now I have to stay in one place and re-decorate. A first for me. Into color now so have to think about what I like. The trends didn’t work for long.
I’ve been looking at houses for a year because I need to move closer to my mom, but I’m waiting for my grandmother’s estate to settle so I have the best budget to get as close to my mom (in Dallas, TX) as my mom. I’m beyond sick of seeing these houses that have been gutted and all I can see are gray walls, gray cheap flooring, and no walls. My decorating style is more Traditional which I guess is called Grandmillenial and/or Chinoiserie these days. Where are you supposed to put your furniture, artwork, shelving with decorative pieces if you don’t have any walls? And I’ve never been against wallpaper. I don’t know why it was so ferociously out of fashion. But that gray wall and gray flooring is something that’s starting to leave me feeling a little depressed when I see it over and over. I definitely agree with you when it comes to trends that need to go away!
Loved your video content. Thank you. The only thing I think we are missing is people should choose the colors they like. I have half a wall painted in my living room. I don't like the color. So I stopped I'm taking my time to choose a color I love. I'm the one that has to live with it. Forget trends....choose what you love. Everyone else loves the color...but I dont....so I'm changing it.
My dining room walls have been black for 20 years. Loved it then and still love it now. No plans to change it. It took 5-6 years before my Mom even noticed. Oh the horror! 😂😂😂
What are your thoughts on black trim windows? I need to replace mine and I have no idea if I should go with regular white or a more contemporary black trim.
That green and pink kind of grew on me by the end of the video 😃 Glad i found this video, i was just about to paint my garage door in Iron Ore (SW) or Iron Mountain (BM) on a beige stucco house. It's probably better if i go with Wild Truffle (Behr) or something lighter like that?
I've been saying for years, a trend has a shelf life of roughly 10'ish years so unless you're going to be switching out things like cabs/counters/backsplash, flooring, furniture, etc., every 10 years, stick with classics for these, the timeless classic pieces that look good with nearly anything.
I have had a black kitchen with antique rub for 15 years and still love it. I have beige counter tops and can up date it every year with every color that is popular. If anything we are sick of white kitchens.
You do indeed know about color! Thank you for your videos. And, for the record, I love bright colors as I live in the very dreary (a good chunk of the year) Pacific Northwest. I gotta have colors!
Goodbye black hardware etc - good point Maria. You wouldn't be called succinct though lol. Thank you for your professional guidance here. You do know how to make your point. Yuck black, yum cream.
need a nice light timeless color for the interior of the home (the "all over" color) . We plan to stay in this home another 5 years so need it to be timeless for resale in 2030
I’m a big black paint lover haha sitting in my office right now, but you aren’t wrong! Opted for London Clay in our master and the amt of depth and texture to create that balance can be tough and a lot more work. It has to have a lot of foresight. I didn’t know you sold those lists of paint combos!! For someone who helps people reno their homes I’m gonna have to go find that, especially the moody rooms one! Love your content.
I always preferred chrome kitchen and bath fixtures. Brushed nickel feels trendy to me. I don't like black anything, it shows too much dust. I have a beige stucco house. I wanted to have it painted gray, but all my neighbors put up gray vinyl siding, so now I'm thinking blue with white trim and roof. Living on an island, and loving the beach, I've painted my interior all white, but rugs, drapes, and furniture are different shades of blues. It's calming and can be changed out easily.
What about white exteriors with black trim? Wish there would have been some mention about this….getting ready to have my house painted in 2024 & it’s an expensive project.
I agree, black is a beautiful interior color, but difficult to make it look like a classic and time-lasting option. It's a bit like eating, the eye pulls more than the stomach can handle, and then you get sick... Too much is too much in everything.
Hooray! I’m updating early 2000 light fixtures and I’ve had two lighting designers recommend the black spider chandeliers. They give me nightmares! Also glad to hear silver is making a comeback.
I love color and your style is a bit like mine. I live in South Carolina and color is popular here. Black to me has been a hidden color and attached to Gothic for far too long. My kitchen is black on one side and white dominate with gold hardware and green plants. It’s refreshing and clean as well as elegant and mature. I say mature because overuse of color can seem gaudy and ridiculous. Black and white works very well with every holiday decor because it’s not controlling. Many colors are controlling to the point that Easter colors don’t work. That right there is such a perfect example of working with colors that blend well. I remember when gray was all the rage and I hated it. I hated it because everything was gray. Gray itself is a wonderful color that is a beautiful base for blending colors. The same goes for beige. Just don’t go wild with one color or texture because that’s where things get boring fast. So really, no color is out unless it’s overused.
I have a Powder room with black granite counters and floor. We have lived in thus house 10 years and it has always been difficult to decorate because of the stark contrast of black and white.
I need a color consultant like you. For fifteen years we have been unable to decide on a tile that goes with the 500 sq ft of 12x12 tile already down. Our house in Texas is not spanish style but the builder put in this terra cotta-like color tile everywhere in the entry, kitchen, dining, laundry and utility areas. It is the color of Sherwin Williams 6629 Jalapeno. The white carpet was trashed by the dogs and removed so we have this red/brown tile and bare concrete. Can't afford to remove the ugly tile.
I painted black accent walls in my house 17 years ago, and I agree with you 100% that it is very easy to overdo black. I believe many people who install an all-black kitchen will regret it and wish they used light natural woods instead, which are more timeless and sunny for a kitchen. Black walls tend to work better in bedrooms, while lighter wood walls and wood cabinets work better in the living room, kitchen and dining room. Darker natural wood floors match the earth element while a lighter natural wood ceiling evokes a light sky.
Just came across your content. Any advice for switching out or updating banisters and railings? I was considering the black iron ones but this video gave me pause. The only black element I have is the tile surrounding my fireplace. Recently upgraded to medium dark maple floors but the oak banisters etc really look not good. I’ve been waiting for black exteriors especially to run their course. Thanks.
I don’t understand how you can people make mistakes with are choosing furnishings and hard finishes. What ever happened to doing what make you feel good? Trends change every couple of years and most of us are not financially capable of following trends in and out. Advice to everyone - do what makes you happy!
Most people are not choosing trendy items because it 'makes them happy' they choose them because they have the mistaken belief that neutrals and right now especially black is somehow more timeless than colour. Having been a colour designer for 25 years, I know a think or two about this :)
There’s a designer on UA-cam, House V…she has done black rooms, black fireplace wall…black & white everywhere I don’t care for it personally but looks good in her home.
I like that she went with what she liked. But it was difficult for me to imagine that her whole family was on board with black and white EVERYWHERE. After viewing about three postings I had to duck out because I longed for color and her space was too one note for me.
I pay no intentions to trends. I decorate my house, with what I like.
Smart!
Same here.... I go for cream, ivory, textures, warm coloured wood with some pops of colour cos we have small rooms. G Ire
Exactly, me too!
The only thing that really matters is if the homeowner likes their space... period!
Amen
At 64 I’ve learned to not follow trends. It has saved me a lot of money over the years 😊
Same with clothes too. I pick classic timeless pieces and not fast fashion. I don’t have money or time for that silliness
@@cjhoward409I read once if you want to have or wear something trendy do it with something small like a scarf or a pillow with a trendy color . That way you have a little fun but you only spend a little bit of money.
Trends are always changin clothes to appliances to How do you say decorate your home for example my friends mother got all these appliances silver appliances she had to have stainless steel , silver appliances. Now everybody going back to the white or black appliances. Now she wants to get rid of her stove and get a white one and rid of her refrigerator and get a white one I just shook my head like really 🤣 That’s what people tend to forget. Trends change
I can’t stand minimalism. I like stuff! 😂
A black glossy front door will always look amazing
Good video😊
But.... I use the colours that I love.
I don't care what trends are.
I have a charcoal grey kitchen and I love it. I have softened it with warm wood and it’s beautiful.
I’m thinking of doing this…is your cabinets charcoal grey? What color charcoal gray?
I could say the same thing about gray! So tired of gray!
There are more than 50 shades of grey. 😂
Too much of a good thing isn't good
I'll always love gray!!!!!
@@fluffytail6355 😂
Me too! Sick of it!
I appreciate that you steer people away from trends that ultimately are costly and environmentally wasteful. It's so much easier to add personality with art, furnishings and accessories.
People are living as if there is no tomorrow. We have literally consumed the earth, nothing left for future generations.
This whole video was about ditching black. I wanted to learn more about ditching color trends.
there's nothing else to ditch right now, if the whole world would calm down about the amount of black they are using it would instantly be a much prettier place.
@@MariaKillamDesigner Huh? It looks as though the national overdose on grey is coming to and end, and not a moment too soon.
@@MariaKillamDesigner
I never liked the white on white on white. Looks too much like an operating room.
I love black and white. But we’ve built our own home and did it in an industrial style… before that was even a thing. But I think we have some classic pieces that don’t make it so trendy.
Every room needs a little black, one of the first things I learned in interior design school was it helps the eye pause/rest so you can take in the whole room.
@louannhuber2651 Exactly! For me I love using black and DESPISE chrome hardware. What a waste of time watching this. Do what you like that makes you feel at home. The Paint People's channel is so much more informative and give options for all colors not just "trends". (And yes I do design homes)...AND she refers to it as a "mistake"??? 😂
Personally, I love black, and I do use it generously throughout my home. That being said, I am a 60yr-old single male with a very traditional aesthetic. I do not, however, use black metals nor do I have black walls or black appliances. I tend to use black in very classic ways, and it works for me. 1) A black leather sofa from Crate & Barrel that I bought at an estate auction. It was in mint condition and only cost me $300. 2) Black lampshades on almost all of my lamps (which are mostly brass or dark ceramic. 3) A black leather headboard on the bed, which works as a great backdrop to whatever color palette I choose to use in my bedroom. 4) Black based marble countertops in the bathroom and kitchen. 5) A collection of black basalt and Jasperware (Wedgwood) which I have always collected. 6) Black lacquered dining chairs, which I use around a mahogany pedestal table. And that's about it.
Black is very heavy color, so it's best to use it carefully. I tend to like dark and moody spaces, so that's why I use it, but I certainly don't recommend it for those who prefer light and airy rooms. Cheers!
Sounds nice.
I like that.
GO FOR IT!!!
You and I are twinkies! I love it!
You can’t go wrong with black 😊
I love black. I use it sparingly throughout my apartment. I never get tired of it. Same in my wardrobe too.
Every room needs a little
Thank you for this. It is difficult to go away from what all other design world is preaching.
As a designer nothing really is a mistake if you love it and it makes you feel good. For example I would get a headache in a room with so much color so would never have that in my home. . As for black it’s timeless and not going anywhere. I do agree it needs to be complimented with things that make it work. I’ve had my black/bronze door handles for twenty years and still love it!
If you have seen as many badly done black rooms and exterior as I have you would have a different opinion. I'm not saying everyone should living in a colourful house, I'm saying calm down on the black already :) Thanks for your comment.
My sister has a black & white kitchen that is fabulous! It was done about 12 years ago and still looks terrific. I think the key is the balance of black & and white, plus making the kitchen playful. White & cream kitchens really bore me - no personality.
I’ve watched Homeworthy’s videos of so called ‘interior designers’ and their homes are HORRIBLE! Long story short, it’s your home and no one else’s. Do what YOU want!
I am so sick and tired of GRAY! Enough already!
Me too!
Me too!
Cabinet hardware and faucets are a soft item. If you like black now, go for it because these are easy to change. Wallpaper is a major pain to change.
Black has been one of my favorite colors all my life and the color that's lasted the longest in my home. It goes so well with other colors. I do balance it with other colors. Over the years, I've had a lot of fun with all kinds of color.
I miss my black kitchen cabinets! My most sophisticated kitchen and my most beautiful home. Balanced my black Steinway grand in the open concept living area.
Sounds like you did it right!
Well, if you loved it and it worked, do it again. Not for trends’ sake but for yours!
I also have a black grand piano and use black accents to tie it in. I used to have blue accents but it just looked awful with the black. Honestly, I don’t care about trends. I do what I like and what works with my architecture.
I have never seen you on YT before, and your style is a little more colourful than my usual but you are spot-on with what you are saying. I love gray, have lots of gray (and black) clothing and have decorated my last two homes with gorgeous shades of grey but in this current home, I can’t quite bring myself to do it. For all of those saying “I don’t follow trends” , well I don’t either strictly speaking but I also want my home to feel fresh and not tired and dated. I want a little more warmth but don’t want to go back to the dreary (IMO) beiges and “dusty roses” of the eighties but I am trying to find a fresher newer feeling. I appreciate your pointing out what feels wrong with some of the things that people are misguidedly doing in an attempt to “update” that isn’t quite working. Please ignore all the other comments made by people who waste their time watching a “trends” video and then complaining that they “don’t care about trends”-because something tells me that they kinda do or else they wouldn’t be here bragging about it.
The Tuscan style was my heart's favorite. I'm a traditional gal.
I've always loved the crisp contrast of black and white. The old white farmhouses with black shutters and trim are beautiful in my area. I do agree that black should not be used in places that get dirty, like floors. You should also stay away from black in your kitchen, bath, or laundry rooms if you have hard water.
Good point about hard water!
I LOVE black faucets and hardware and I’m not afraid to use black walls or artwork to tie it all in so that it doesn’t look out of place.
We went with black granite kitchen countertops in 2000 and it was instant regret one day later! Huge dust collector & we are finally going to replace them this year. Not unhappy about my backsplash choice which was basic subway tile with white grout and I’m sticking with it. I totally agree with everything in this video.
Agree 100 percent on all counts. As an ageing person whose eyesight has difficulty in dim lighting I find especially that a dark kitchen and black appliances are a nightmare! For several years I have refused to purchase any items that recede into a black hole. Also don't like the water spots when cleaning hardware! Although a black exterior might look somewhat sophisticated and modern in certain situations (like in modern architecture) it doesn't translate well to traditional architecture in my opinion. Love your channel by the way !
I’m going to have to change out the inside of my kitchen drawers. The inside is black and I have mainly black spatulas and things. 😮 I’ll probably just put a drawer liner inside. But my eyes are fading too. So, I agree with your statement 😊👍🏻
I usually stay away from “trend” videos and search for “classic and timeless”. I have often used Black in a room but only as something in an accent. Never front and center. Agree gold and silver/nickel fixtures will never fully go out of style.
Love black. Carefully.
I completely agree with you!! You are so honest and knowledgeable, I really enjoyed this video. Looking forward to more great design tips. Thank you! :)
I love what you said about black hardware. That is so true. It has always bothered me but could not figure it out. The eye does bounce around.
Always loved what a black lamp shade does for lighting.
I learnt long ago to not follow the trend but go with what I like and what is practical for me. Trends are just that -trends. I absolutely love earthy colours and textures. Just like fashion - for some it works for others it doesn’t.
I love finding fabric to use as walpaper! put it up, get tired,pull down, was and reuse as something else!
Trends play no part of my conversation .
I am so happy i continue with my whites everywhere using big colourful splashes with art and cushions and lamps to affordably change it up .
Following a trend in decoration as with fashion makes you a mindless follower .
Same here ,love black and lots of white ,my kitchen is white from top to bottom,it brings me pure joy !
Get on with it!
Black looks fabulous
You have so much color wisdom!
Thank you! We are looking to purchase a new build inventory home, my choices are Gray, Gray and more Gray kitchen cabinets. There is a couple with White kitchen cabinets. I’m feeling like I should go with the White, will the Gray be outdated like by the end of the year?
Everyone has a opinion. Do what you love who cares what anyone else thinks.
It's an interior design vlog so opinions are expected
I can’t watch one of these types of videos that takes several minutes to get to the purpose of the video.
I live in a folk Victorian; 1898-1900 est. My bathroom is black above the picture rail and white subway tile, marble skirting. Polished nickel for all fixtures. It’s period appropriate and classic. I am waiting until we can afford to redo our kitchen and will get soapstone. I’ve wanted those black counters for 25 years. I doubt I will ever regret those decisions designing with black.
I just painted my kitchen cabinets a pewter gray with black hardware. I love it ! I live in a cabin with lots of windows so there lots of light.
As someone who has always loved black but was afraid to use it the trend gave me the courage to move forward. I am aware that it can go too far very easily. I have always loved a black kitchen or darker in general, while my cabinets are a black brown colour I have marble countertops and stainless steel modern pulls. It looks good. I would love to replace all the cabinets to black but won't do it because I know in my space it is not the right choice. Yes my bathroom has black fixtures and I LOVE IT, but my vanity cabinet is also black so is the mirror. It works well together and your eye does not jump around because I put it together very carefullyl. i was a grey fan before it was a big trend and I went a bit nuts with it but realized that was happening so I dialled it back. I still love grey and still use it despite the anti grey trend. I am going to be repainting my living area and hallway which is grey now but i am choosing a much lighter version to make it look fresh.
About the blouse, I love it and think you (being a Dressing Your Truth Type 1) green is your color, and the bow is super cute and trendy. I don't understand the other's comments.
Soapstone is also a wonderful option for countertops & is a nice contrast with white kitchen/bathroom cabinets, it's also much more 'user friendly' than marble & it won't stain nearly as easily. This is the stuff on lab tables in nearly every high school science/chemistry/biology lab, if it can handle that... Whichever stone you choose though, be sure to go to the stone yard in person & take a bottle of water to pour on the slab you want to get a better view of the veining.
Black is so timeless , always sells furniture wise, it's a wonderful beautiful color I think I'll keep.
I just want to paint the house some kind of white paint. Now I do have dark dining room.still like wood tones, which I have a lot of. Wonderful light in every room..lots of windows.
"Trends" and "forever" in the same sentence. Lol. This was timely as I am planning to paint my house. Yhank you!
Never, never go for trends....Always go for what you like and what feels calming.
Sure, black interiors can look bad but they can also be great. For decades, one of my favourite restaurants has been The Black Pearl in Newport, Rhode Island. Glossy black walls with framed nautical maps. I also still remember an apartment I saw 20 years ago with black piping on all the edges of the walls and ceiling, like the trim on a Chanel jacket. Sometimes it does work.
Yes but when you have lighting, and art, I was in a restaurant in the weekend and as I walked into the bathrooms down the hallway painted black it looked so bleak and bad because it was naked of any of those things. OVERDONE black and black just thrown up because we think it's the obvious answer, that's all I'm talking about.
Wonderful analysis and recommendations! I agree on all counts. I am so sick and tired of seeing black and gray and boring white splashed all over the place in every interior I tour. THANK YOU! The human eye is equipped with color receptors, so let's make use of them.
Love this! Shades of my mom; who was an interior designer. She’s passed now too soon. Beautiful!
loved every bit of this!! Thank you
When I moved and updated my new house, I had to decide between doing what I loved, or doing what might be better if I ever have to see the house. I went with what I loved, since I had never been able to do that before. I’m so glad I did.
What about the navy blue islands or cabinets you see instead of black , is that ok?
I love the greenish color in your video at 8:13. Can you share the name of that paint color. Gorgeous!!! ❤😊
I like black fixtures but I think they work better in kitchens or bathrooms where there is some color so instead of white cabinets maybe they are light wood or sage green. I think the color helps to make it so your eye is bouncing around so much.
I do love the black and White House’s as well but I do think the exterior accent may be a bit much. It’s a very stark contrast.
Now to explain why I like these so much. I have lived in boldly colored homes. My bedroom used to be a crimson red, bathroom was striped red and white and my studio was grey. I then moved to an apartment with all beige / cream walls. I then moved to an apartment with white walls. I then moved to a home with green and blue pastel walls. And I’ve also lived in a house will wooden logs for walls. Of all of the homes I lived in the only one I truely loved and was obsessed with was the white one. I felt so at peace. It was calming and bright and it really worked for me. I think it helped make the home feel less chaotic and cluttered. It also really matched my personality. I am more of a minimalist. I also have an extensive wardrobe working in the fashion industry but my closet is mainly black, white, grey and like one or two shirts in a color. So this just fits my personality. I don’t think it works for everyone but as a creative myself I think it’s nice to have a balance of a color to make the chaos of life seem a little less hectic. I have two crazy cats with pica who cause me all kinds of stress so I just need something to balance that energy.
I think color can look great like in your portfolio but it’s out of my comfort zone and is too energetic for the space I want to live in so I hope these trends don’t look dated because it’s really what works best for me. That being said I do love the work you do so don’t think of this as an insult. I’m just a Japandi kinda gal.
I feel you made many valid points but gray is where I’m over saturated! I almost fell for this, but it’s soooo overdone! I’m a person that loves the entire color spectrum but loves sooo many light colors that black would be a welcomed addition to anchor my space.
Ooo! Your's is my aesthetic! I was raised with the OLD Southern Living magazine (not the new lame one). All things southern and colorful. Then I found The English Home magazine and dug even deeper into color pattern and timeless design.
Every room in my house is color! Sherwin Williams colors: Naval, Romance, Lemon Chiffon, Hinting Blue, Koral Kicks, Kale, Glimmer... They all go together as you walk from room to room. Can't wait to see what you have!
The white and black exterior on house coming from the show Yellowstone like their barns?
Thank you!!! Everything you just said is 100% true. I just purchased a house and the whole was black and white. I've incorporated so much color, I'm afraid I may be going overboard.
Also, black hardware and plumbing fixtures are a pain to keep clean and will show a lot of water staining if you live in an area with extremely hard water!
I LOVE how you put rooms together!
Don’t have any black in my wardrobe, linens, or chosen color. Just appliances that come in limited colors. I prefer natural woods.
You are helpful and so entertaining. 😊your humor is great
I don't mind a little black used properly, but l hated the black hardware and plumbing fixtures as soon as they came out. I'll be glad to see them go.
Hi, Im new to your channel and so happy to follow you. I think your advice is more solid and sensible than most youtube decorators and designers by far. If you want the most bang for your buck this is the channel! ❤
I love your design aesthetic and use of color. New subscriber here, I found you on IG and love all your videos.
I’ve moved every 8 yrs and decorated with new trends. Now I have to stay in one place and re-decorate. A first for me. Into color now so have to think about what I like. The trends didn’t work for long.
I’ve been looking at houses for a year because I need to move closer to my mom, but I’m waiting for my grandmother’s estate to settle so I have the best budget to get as close to my mom (in Dallas, TX) as my mom. I’m beyond sick of seeing these houses that have been gutted and all I can see are gray walls, gray cheap flooring, and no walls. My decorating style is more Traditional which I guess is called Grandmillenial and/or Chinoiserie these days. Where are you supposed to put your furniture, artwork, shelving with decorative pieces if you don’t have any walls? And I’ve never been against wallpaper. I don’t know why it was so ferociously out of fashion. But that gray wall and gray flooring is something that’s starting to leave me feeling a little depressed when I see it over and over. I definitely agree with you when it comes to trends that need to go away!
Hi Maria, What are your thoughts on gold fixtures, cabinet door handles and lighting fixtures? Will it be here for a while more or on it's way out? 😊
Loved your video content. Thank you. The only thing I think we are missing is people should choose the colors they like. I have half a wall painted in my living room. I don't like the color. So I stopped I'm taking my time to choose a color I love. I'm the one that has to live with it. Forget trends....choose what you love. Everyone else loves the color...but I dont....so I'm changing it.
My dining room walls have been black for 20 years. Loved it then and still love it now. No plans to change it. It took 5-6 years before my Mom even noticed. Oh the horror! 😂😂😂
Your friends would like to tell you but they're being polite. Moms know to just not bring it up for discussion!!
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Love black since I was a teenager so I will always find a place for it in my home that looks nice and comfortable for me. 😊
What are your thoughts on black trim windows? I need to replace mine and I have no idea if I should go with regular white or a more contemporary black trim.
That green and pink kind of grew on me by the end of the video 😃
Glad i found this video, i was just about to paint my garage door in Iron Ore (SW) or Iron Mountain (BM) on a beige stucco house. It's probably better if i go with Wild Truffle (Behr) or something lighter like that?
I've been saying for years, a trend has a shelf life of roughly 10'ish years so unless you're going to be switching out things like cabs/counters/backsplash, flooring, furniture, etc., every 10 years, stick with classics for these, the timeless classic pieces that look good with nearly anything.
I have had a black kitchen with antique rub for 15 years and still love it. I have beige counter tops and can up date it every year with every color that is popular. If anything we are sick of white kitchens.
You do indeed know about color! Thank you for your videos. And, for the record, I love bright colors as I live in the very dreary (a good chunk of the year) Pacific Northwest. I gotta have colors!
I love your videos😊 And your terrific use of color.
Goodbye black hardware etc - good point Maria. You wouldn't be called succinct though lol. Thank you for your professional guidance here. You do know how to make your point. Yuck black, yum cream.
As a designer and renovator, 16 homes.. my palette is tranquil bones, natural light, views and punch it with color, art, fresh flowers. Breathe.
need a nice light timeless color for the interior of the home (the "all over" color) . We plan to stay in this home another 5 years so need it to be timeless for resale in 2030
I’m a big black paint lover haha sitting in my office right now, but you aren’t wrong! Opted for London Clay in our master and the amt of depth and texture to create that balance can be tough and a lot more work. It has to have a lot of foresight.
I didn’t know you sold those lists of paint combos!! For someone who helps people reno their homes I’m gonna have to go find that, especially the moody rooms one! Love your content.
kristensonsma, the neutral paint colorwheel is part of her ‘Understanding Undertones’ course, check out her blog.
I always preferred chrome kitchen and bath fixtures. Brushed nickel feels trendy to me.
I don't like black anything, it shows too much dust.
I have a beige stucco house. I wanted to have it painted gray, but all my neighbors put up gray vinyl siding, so now I'm thinking blue with white trim and roof.
Living on an island, and loving the beach, I've painted my interior all white, but rugs, drapes, and furniture are different shades of blues. It's calming and can be changed out easily.
What about white exteriors with black trim? Wish there would have been some mention about this….getting ready to have my house painted in 2024 & it’s an expensive project.
#trendy and to be avoided at all costs, lots of posts on my blog about this.
Do what you want. It’s your home! ⚪️⚫️◽️◾️🤍🖤
I agree, black is a beautiful interior color, but difficult to make it look like a classic and time-lasting option. It's a bit like eating, the eye pulls more than the stomach can handle, and then you get sick... Too much is too much in everything.
Hooray! I’m updating early 2000 light fixtures and I’ve had two lighting designers recommend the black spider chandeliers. They give me nightmares! Also glad to hear silver is making a comeback.
I love your aesthetic!
I love your outfit color combo and accessories
Bravo. If you like it , is all that matters. Don’t care what’s trending🏖️
I love color and your style is a bit like mine. I live in South Carolina and color is popular here. Black to me has been a hidden color and attached to Gothic for far too long. My kitchen is black on one side and white dominate with gold hardware and green plants. It’s refreshing and clean as well as elegant and mature. I say mature because overuse of color can seem gaudy and ridiculous. Black and white works very well with every holiday decor because it’s not controlling. Many colors are controlling to the point that Easter colors don’t work. That right there is such a perfect example of working with colors that blend well. I remember when gray was all the rage and I hated it. I hated it because everything was gray. Gray itself is a wonderful color that is a beautiful base for blending colors. The same goes for beige. Just don’t go wild with one color or texture because that’s where things get boring fast. So really, no color is out unless it’s overused.
I have a Powder room with black granite counters and floor. We have lived in thus house 10 years and it has always been difficult to decorate because of the stark contrast of black and white.
Do what you like!!! Trends come and go for a reason. Money , money,and more money.
I need a color consultant like you. For fifteen years we have been unable to decide on a tile that goes with the 500 sq ft of 12x12 tile already down. Our house in Texas is not spanish style but the builder put in this terra cotta-like color tile everywhere in the entry, kitchen, dining, laundry and utility areas. It is the color of Sherwin Williams 6629 Jalapeno. The white carpet was trashed by the dogs and removed so we have this red/brown tile and bare concrete. Can't afford to remove the ugly tile.
I love black, and black and white, the video is great but also made want to have more of black and white😅 Not keen on gold, never been.
Numbered videos beg for bookmarks…please. Great summary Maria.
They are in the description box 😊
I painted black accent walls in my house 17 years ago, and I agree with you 100% that it is very easy to overdo black. I believe many people who install an all-black kitchen will regret it and wish they used light natural woods instead, which are more timeless and sunny for a kitchen. Black walls tend to work better in bedrooms, while lighter wood walls and wood cabinets work better in the living room, kitchen and dining room. Darker natural wood floors match the earth element while a lighter natural wood ceiling evokes a light sky.
First time watching your channel ❤
Just came across your content. Any advice for switching out or updating banisters and railings? I was considering the black iron ones but this video gave me pause. The only black element I have is the tile surrounding my fireplace. Recently upgraded to medium dark maple floors but the oak banisters etc really look not good. I’ve been waiting for black exteriors especially to run their course. Thanks.
I don’t understand how you can people make mistakes with are choosing furnishings and hard finishes. What ever happened to doing what make you feel good? Trends change every couple of years and most of us are not financially capable of following trends in and out. Advice to everyone - do what makes you happy!
Most people are not choosing trendy items because it 'makes them happy' they choose them because they have the mistaken belief that neutrals and right now especially black is somehow more timeless than colour. Having been a colour designer for 25 years, I know a think or two about this :)
There’s a designer on UA-cam, House V…she has done black rooms, black fireplace wall…black & white everywhere I don’t care for it personally but looks good in her home.
I can’t stand V. Her home is nice but that laughing smirk!
I cannot stand her. Her fake laugh, and her chasing trends while saying don't go for trends at the same time.
I like that she went with what she liked. But it was difficult for me to imagine that her whole family was on board with black and white EVERYWHERE. After viewing about three postings I had to duck out because I longed for color and her space
was too one note for me.
I find her place calming and I love her as well.
She’s been bringing in more beige but I think her home is beautiful.