The work on our kitchen renovation (finally!) starts next week, so I took some pictures of our not-quite-finished front living/sitting/piano room before the walls come down. I painted the walls Little Black Dress (by Clark + Kensington) and used furniture and art that I already had to create a little place to work and read.
Once the renovation starts, the piano will move into what is currently the dining room. The bookcase and chairs are going upstairs for now.
Sources:
paint // pendant light // chairs // pillows // white chest // frames // big art
everything else: thrift stores, Craigslist, etc.
Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says
March 9, 2016 at 8:36 amThat’s such a beautiful color, I’m anxious to do a dark room one of these days! I’m sure they’ll be “out” though by the time I get around to it. ;) Can’t wait to follow the kitchen reno!
Dani says
March 9, 2016 at 8:51 amThe paint color looks so good in there; nice to see it before it changes! I always wonder if I could pull something like that off in my own house… I feel like all of the rooms I would have enough light in, are rooms like the kitchen where it would be a little harder to work that dark of a color in. I will keep brainstorming though!
Jen says
March 9, 2016 at 9:44 amThis looks GREAT! I love the contrasting colors and textures. Curious though, how does the black feel when it is dark outside? Is it light enough for reading? Or does the white on the ceiling and furniture create some brightness? I’m a fan of the black. I tend to lean towards black accents in my home. Love it!
Emily Clark says
March 9, 2016 at 11:39 amI don’t feel like it’s gloomy at night. More cozy :)
Sue Yorke says
April 10, 2017 at 12:05 amHave a black room and it is lovely everyone is drawn to it and it looks great when dark outside . Not many people are game enough to do it but I love it
Amber says
March 9, 2016 at 9:48 amSuch a beautiful space! Excited to follow along with the kitchen renovation! Hope you all are doing well… sure miss you guys!
Krista W says
March 9, 2016 at 11:00 amDid I miss the wallpaper room reveal or do you just tease us with glimpses from time to time ? :)
Emily Clark says
March 9, 2016 at 11:38 amJust glimpses for now. Waiting on a couple more things… :)
Lisa @ Shine Your Light says
March 9, 2016 at 11:13 amI love the black walls with wood tones. I have that in my son’s room too and the warm/cool thing gets me every time. Your large scale art project is so inspiring too….I keep looking for huge ugly art at thrift stores so I can do something fun and modern with it like you did here! So exciting about your kitchen renovation starting soon!
Leigh Ann Newton says
March 9, 2016 at 11:43 amI’m just sorry we aren’t neighbors, I’m pretty sure we could shop in each other’s houses when we needed to change things up in our own. I love your style!
Lauren @ Ahoy Home says
March 9, 2016 at 3:20 pmI just love the colors in this room! That piano finish is perfect–did you refinish it, or is that just a natural patina?
Emily Clark says
March 9, 2016 at 3:23 pmI found it on Craigslist already like that! I’m not sure I’d have the patience–or know-how.
Holly Irwin says
March 9, 2016 at 5:46 pmLove it, Emily! Way to go and be bold!!
Kathy says
March 9, 2016 at 6:36 pmThat is the prettiest gallery wall of family photos I’ve seen and the placement is just brilliantt (love that it carries over the corner). You’ve inspired me! I need more family photos hung in gallery style frames. The dark walls are stunning and compliment the piano so nicely. I’m a pianist so I LOVE seeing pianos in interiors!
Emily Clark says
March 9, 2016 at 6:53 pmThanks, Kathy! Still holding my breath that we’ll have a pianist in our family :)
Kathryn says
March 9, 2016 at 8:52 pmSo glad you shared the finished room with us before the construction starts. It looks great!!
Mary says
March 9, 2016 at 9:39 pmI’ve always loved this room. I’ve been a fan of black rooms for years.
Once the wall comes down, what will happen to your chandelier? Will you be able to still use it?
Emily Clark says
March 10, 2016 at 7:15 amAll of our lighting will be moved around, but I’m going to find a place to use it somewhere.
[email protected] says
March 10, 2016 at 7:23 amIt looks so pretty! I love that color
Jody says
March 11, 2016 at 9:46 amI am glad we got to see it finished before it changes! always chic as usual. Cannot wait to see this kitchen come together! I am so happy for you! kitchens are so life changing!
Chantell says
December 16, 2016 at 9:10 amI love everything…and the pendant light! Where did you get it?