Inspiration: Black, Gray and Purple

We've been hearing about the shift from bright white on white in home decor to a darker, more sophisticated palette with the same crispness that white offers. Until now we hadn't been totally convinced. But with the gorgeous styling in the catalog TineKHome, a house full of black, grays and deep purples looks inviting and chic.

We love how texture makes the spaces feel rich and luxurious. Not only are there sleek glossy objects, but there are warm, soft fabrics, rustic stripes and plaids and the just casual enough flower arrangements to make these rooms look effortlessly beautiful. And when the darker palette is put up against white walls and beautiful windows, it keeps the rooms from being overbearing or, well, too dark. That last image we thought was a great in-between, borrowing from the dark rooms and the Swedish influenced rooms we love.

See more in the TineKHome Catalog out of Denmark. Thanks to Decor8 for opening our eyes.

Comments (19)

Black, white, grey and in between... Surround your house with what makes you happy! You can follow a trend, but make your own path to decor harmony!

Thanks for listening!
Melissa with yourfurniturelike and mortisetenon

posted by mortisetenon on January 23rd 2009 at 8:38pm
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Is that a comment or an ad, melissa?

posted by holland on January 23rd 2009 at 8:46pm
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i think its an ad too. BOOOOO!!

posted by ocmrsb on January 23rd 2009 at 8:48pm
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I've been looking for a purple (queen sized) duvet cover. Any leads?

posted by oakjo on January 23rd 2009 at 8:58pm
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Except for the last picture, those rooms make me feel like I've lost the ability to see colors. They are nicely arranged, but that effect makes it too severe and not soothing. They look a little like black and white photography with a little color added, like in those greeting cards, but not as hazy and romantic.

posted by K T G on January 23rd 2009 at 9:37pm
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I love this! Maybe *this* is the direction I'll take our master bedroom in...

http://embritadesign.blogspot.com

posted by EmmieB on January 23rd 2009 at 9:38pm
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I look at TineKHome Catalog online every four months so inspiring and simple beauty.

oakjo- look at this one-http://www.target.com/Purple-Duvet-Sets/dp/B001N137W8/qid=1232764239/ref=br_1_11/179-3453101-7054411?ie=UTF8&node=1258858011&frombrowse=1&rh=&page=1

the some layering with Eileen Fisher, great plums-
http://www.garnethill.com/jump.jsp?itemID=9575&itemType=CATEGORY&path=1%2C2%2C2425%2C7416%2C9575

posted by LoriSF on January 23rd 2009 at 9:40pm
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Great pictures, really great interior!

posted by Mikkee on January 24th 2009 at 2:30am
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I have to say that I am really feeling the monochrome vibe. I have been experiencing severe sensory overload from the current "everything must be bright colors and patterns" trend and the "every era of design thrown together in a cluttered room full of mismatched dining chairs and frames" trend.

Gray and simple is looking pretty fantastic right about now.

posted by RichardinLA on January 24th 2009 at 3:03am
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TineK has been popping up on blogs all over lately...glad to see it here, too. If this is the direction decor is going in I couldn't be more pleased.

posted by Tar and Violets on January 24th 2009 at 3:49am
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i love grey. i painted my kitchen walls grey around 18 months ago (white cabinetry)... i was concerned i might regret it but i absolutely love it.

posted by red.door.read. on January 24th 2009 at 5:44am
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They look a bit... cold... to me.

posted by ryttu3k on January 24th 2009 at 7:16am
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Wow, that black china cabinet filled with black dishes is so Anti-Martha.

posted by HillE on January 24th 2009 at 8:05am
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I like it for the winter. I think in the warmer months with foliage on the trees and more sunlight I would find it oppressive.

posted by madsarah on January 24th 2009 at 10:55am
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I couldn't really appreciate these shots until I saw them in the context of the TineKHome catalog layout. Interspersed with other photos where color wasn't as sparse made these settings far more appealing and beautiful, and maybe something more people would love to live with.

posted by jendavid99 on January 24th 2009 at 11:16am
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Man, I want SOME relief from all that monochrome -- it's way too Goth for me. (Might be ok with more green plants or SOEMTHING to break the tension.) I'd think your face in the mirror would look dead!

posted by SherryBinNH on January 24th 2009 at 12:54pm
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I have been thinking about going purple & gray in my bedroom with hints of silver for sparkle. I would go farther than these pictures show though. Purple walls to start. I think is great for a bedroom because it will be dark and cozy to sleep in.

posted by Ashlind on January 25th 2009 at 3:50pm
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My first reaction: Who threw a bucket of tar into the china closet?

My second reaction: This would be like living in a roll of licorice-flavored Neco Wafers.

posted by kuroneko on January 26th 2009 at 12:23pm
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Thanks, LoriSF!

posted by oakjo on January 28th 2009 at 3:18am
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