I’ve been meaning for ages to write a column titled “Black is Beautiful,” but never had the right set of pictures until I discovered Flair. Bliss — a new place to shop…
ColorTherapy: Black is Beautiful
Located at 88 Grand Street in Soho, Flair Home Collection offers European antique and vintage pieces in styles ranging from Napoleon III to Art Deco, Mid-Century to their own exclusive productions. I find their stock to be Continental and classy, contemporary and uncommon. Objets are arranged in such smart triplets and clumps that I learned a thing or two about styling just by walking in the door.
But color-wise, how great is that black wall? It makes silver, white, turquoise and tortoiseshell look completely scintillating. I once asked Emmett at Fine Paints what his favorite black was and he suggested their black off-the-rack. Because it’s not tinted it is the most completely undiluted black you can get.
I also like colors that are nearly black but still feel like color. For example, I’ve written about my own home and Galvanized from Ralph Lauren, and I’m about to use Palace of Versailles on a project, which is actually slightly green.
I’ll let a few more Flair pictures speak louder than words. They also have stores in Florence, Milan and Capri. As shopping goes, this is right up my alley.
Flair Home: 212 274 1750
Possible color suggestions:
- Fine Paints of Europe Black 0029
- Ralph Lauren Galvanized UL12
- Palace of Versailles VM108.
- Mark Chamberlain, interior and decorative painter
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Very elegant, I like it.
view betseygirl's profile
Everything appears so much more glamorous against dark colors...
view bepsf's profile
Bare Bums!!!!!!!!
view Sisero's profile
It is with great restraint that I do not paint at least one black accent wall in every room. I love living with black.
view jendavid99's profile
Absolutely beautiful. I'm a bit scared to try a black wall in my main living spaces but I have a tiny spare bedroom with all white furniture and boring beige walls. I'm thinking the furniture would look great against black walls.
Does anyone have experience painting a small room black? Bad idea? Matte/glossy paint? Paint the (popcorn) ceiling or leave it white? (My tiny room gets great light.) White trim & closet doors?
view Griffin's profile
do it! matte paint definitely unless walls are perfectly new and even then use satin. ceiling white, or pale grey. off-white trim in something interesting. send me pix, let's do a Dear Color Abby column.
view mark c's profile
Thanks, Mark! I think I'm gonna do it! I like the idea of a gray ceiling but I hate the idea of painting that horrible popcorn.
view Griffin's profile
Griffin - Do it. Black is great in a small space.
view Lisa (Montreal)'s profile
Gorgeous.
view LilyC's profile
I love black. I don't know that I could paint my walls black though, I would have to get lighter furniture. I'm due for a makeover soon though, so it's worth thinking about.
I have problems with painting walls in bold colors. I guess I'm a chicken.
Beautiful pictures.
view idiotdogbrain's profile
I also want to go dark in my apartment but I'm am prone to depression and worry that a dark color may not be ideal for me
any thoughts or suggestions other than sticky with cheerful colors?
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