black fences

I have this running list of things I want my home to have once we finally decide to buy. One of the more random or perhaps unusual items is a black fence. Having a fenced in yard for Booker is high on our want list but I don't want it to be an ugly, generic fence haphazardly created just out of necessity. I want it to a beautiful and somewhat unexpected design element in our outdoor living space. I imagine it being a bit more modern in its design and a true, flat black that will make the green of the summer pop while creating a dramatic backdrop for a white wintery landscape. Something sort of like these...

1.  via GARDENISTA photo by Maria Drumo Sundstrom  2. via GARDENISTA design by Anthony Wyer  3. source unknown  4. via Landscaping Network design by Livable Landscapes  5. design by Wittman + Estes  6. via House & Home  7. via House & Home

black walls

Black walls might sound sort of scary but they actually can be pretty amazing. Like white walls, black walls are classic and go with almost any style. However, they tend to be much more of a statement so they aren't always as easy to incorporate into an overall design. One of the biggest things to keep in mind when considering painting walls black is that there needs to be a lot of natural light in the room. Without light, the room will be dark and the tone will fall flat. Personally, I would love to do a den or cozy family room in black. See below for some inspiration images. Happy hump day!

1. source unknown  2. via urdesign by bfs design  3. source unknown  4. via ELLE home of Sasha Adler  5. via Architectural Digest home of Jenni Kayne  6. via The Peak of Tres Chic original published in Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles 7. via small shop blog design by Gabriel Hendifar