After posting our dining room/office on Instagram earlier this week, I had some questions about the paint color and realized I haven’t posted much about any of the colors in this house. I still have spaces left to paint but these are two of my favorites I’ve used so far, if you’re looking for a good black or (light) blue.
In our home office/dining room, I used a shade from Clark + Kensington’s collaboration with OPI nail colors. It’s called Nein! Nein! Nein! OK Fine! and is sold at Ace Hardware stores. Have fun asking for that one at the paint counter. (You can see the other OPI shade I used in our house here.) It’s what I would consider a “soft” black–rich without being harsh.
It took me a while to settle on a color for our small(ish) living room that doesn’t get a lot of natural light. I ended up painting everything from the chair rail down a glossy white and used Palace Pearl from Benjamin Moore’s Williamsburg collection on the upper walls. It has just enough gray in it that it doesn’t come across as a “beachy” blue and works more like a neutral. It’s very calming and I like the way it looks layered with deeper blue accessories and fabrics. I also recently threw some rust and chartreuse in the mix. . .
Marcie says
November 2, 2017 at 11:05 amLove love the chartreuse faux bamboo piece!! I painted our dining room turned library black for a previous One Room Challenge I did and I love it!!! Love your black walls – it takes some courage but once it’s all black it is do fabulous!
Sharon says
November 2, 2017 at 11:48 amI don’t think I could ask for that black paint color and keep a straight face! 😂 Love it all- looks great!
Terri says
November 2, 2017 at 4:59 pmMiss Emily, I like your decorating style so much. It’s beautifully classic, inviting and comfortable. And that beautiful pink orchid? Wow! This summer, I trained one to one of Areca Palms (SW Florida) and it’s getting ready to bloom. Thank you for the inspiration.
Emily Clark says
November 3, 2017 at 10:51 amThanks! Wish I could take credit for the orchid, but I ordered it from One Kings Lane ;)
Terri says
November 3, 2017 at 3:06 pmI’ll never tell ;)
Mary says
November 2, 2017 at 8:16 pmI love black rooms. They seem so crisp & yet cozy.
Jennifer Griffin says
November 2, 2017 at 10:33 pmAlways love seeing your rooms, Emily!
Dianne says
November 2, 2017 at 11:26 pmI love your rooms!!! I do have a question…how do you watch TV with the sofa back to it? The position seems strange. I know it is always hard to tell from pictures. Maybe this is just perfect. Your style is wonderful and I am not being critical , just curious.
Emily Clark says
November 3, 2017 at 10:51 amWe sit on the couch facing the TV :) Really, it’s rare we’re all in this room at the same time. But, you can lay at the end of the other couch and see the TV. I like how it feels tucked away.
Karen L. says
November 3, 2017 at 12:32 amLove that Palace Pearl color—perfect! Thanks for sharing.
wall hanging tapestry says
November 3, 2017 at 6:19 amGreat! I have really enjoyed your post. Appreciated….
naz says
November 3, 2017 at 8:41 amI love the darkness of the dining and equally love the lightness of the living room. Both are interesting and beautiful.
Barb says
November 3, 2017 at 8:44 amWhere did you get the large green ceramic lamp? It is so lovely.
Emily Clark says
November 3, 2017 at 10:49 amAt a Habitat ReStore :)
Sussn says
November 3, 2017 at 9:44 pmWhat color did you use on the ceiling with the soft black?
Emily Clark says
November 4, 2017 at 5:59 pmIt was already painted so I’m not sure of the color…
Jesse Tyndall says
November 7, 2017 at 4:28 pmLove it all. The black just makes everything in the room stand-out. Thanks for sharing.
Beth Broome says
November 9, 2017 at 9:44 amEmily,
I’ve enjoyed your blog forever….striking color combinations and always that ” WOW” factor.
On a recent trip to the North Georgia Mountains hubby and I had to stop at an estate sale in a small Ga town ( IN A CONVERTIBLE). I snagged several gorgeous pieces INCLUDING the exact same LeBarge Italian Gilded Mirror shown over your large chest! Imagine my shock and joy when I saw yours, knowing I paid a mere $25 for mine! Now….if only I could muster the courage to paint my foyer black !!
Emily Clark says
November 9, 2017 at 4:54 pmGreat find! Sounds like a fun trip :)
Silvia says
December 27, 2017 at 8:34 pmI love everything, so pretty! What paint brand and color is the bamboo cabinet?
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Kimberly J Perry says
March 15, 2019 at 12:54 pmHi! Could you let me know where you got the candle holder on coffee table? Thanks!