Black clothes will never go out of style, no matter how hard we try to incorporate other colors into our wardrobes. This season, make black stand out with leather textures and voluminous sleeves.
1. Cupcakes and Cashmere vegan black leather moto jacket, $150; Copper Penny 2. Leather Annie bag with vintage 1970s fabric guitar strap, $279; hamptonroaddesigns.com 3. Western hat with grosgrain trim, $89.50; J.Crew 4. Beaded floral earrings, $29.50; Madison 5. Amanda Uprichard black sleeveless leather saffron dress, $224; Uniquities 6. Antik Batik black ninon blouse, $237; Monkee’s 7. Amanda Uprichard black padme top, $194; Monkee’s 8. Sister Jane black miss confetti dress, $122; Monkee’s 9. Mille black Lila top, $158; Uniquities 10. Coach Tabby 26 pebbled leather crossbody bag, $395; Nordstrom 11. Vaneli black suede loafer, $165; Main & Taylor 12. BCBGeneration black laced front romper, $98; Copper Penny 13. Black croc embossed handbag, $59; Madison 14. Kendall Lane talia polka dot ruffle skirt, $98; Uniquities 15. Satin braided headband, $24.50; J.Crew 16. She + Sky black dot dress, $59; Madison
Designing your home with black paint and black accessories might not be your first inclination, but black color and home accessorizing has quickly become a hip new trend. Like white or gray, black is a neutral that can pair well with any other color. Plus, a black wall will make a bold, contrasting statement in any room.
We are in love with “Railings” by Farrow and Ball. A softer alternative to true black, it is versatile and timeless. We’re currently using it on kitchen cabinets and window grilles at a handsome historic renovation in Durham. — Robert MacNeill and Brittany Roux, Roux MacNeill Studio, rouxmacstudio.com
My color choice for a black paint is Benjamin Moore 2131-10 Black Satin. This black paint gives a room a sophisticated and dramatic look. I have used it in a small powder room with bright art on the wall and it looks great. Just make sure you paint your baseboards and trim white for a nice contrast. — Julie Flournoy, For Your Convenience
Tricorn Black is my go-to for a terrific neutral black that doesn’t have the undertones of any other colors, so as to pair wonderfully with any of them in a space. It also works really well on the brick of a fire place for a quick and dramatic change to any room! — Antoine A. Pontón, Principal-AP Designs, LLC, AntoinePonton.com
Caviar is a crisp black that makes a bold statement. It’s perfect for interior and exterior doors, hiding scuffs on staircase risers, and creating a bit of drama on ceilings. — Vicky Serany, Southern Studio, southernstudio.com
This warm black is my pick for a versatile dark neutral that would suit most any room. Keeping window, door and ceiling colors light, Paean Black is a stunning contrast in a powder room, or in a kitchen with white cabinets; and the hint of red is perfection for creating a cozy reading nook or an inspiring office. — Sally Williams, Colorful Concepts Interior Design, colorfulconceptsinteriordesign.com
1. Vietri urn, $28; The Shoppes at 1700
2. Stemless wine glass, $16.95; Zest Cafe & Home Art
3. “Every Man Should Know” book, $9.95; “Old Man Drinks” book, $14.95; The Shoppes at 1700
