The BEST BLACK PAINT COLORS... EVER!

[@Silkelovesit]

Thank you, Valentina. Black makes me happy. And now it is official „Black is cozy“ 😄

[@HouseofValentina]

Silke Heinemann yeeesss!! I love it! 🖤🖤

[@janiewalkwitz9543]

I cannot wait to paint something black. To me it's classy, fun, cozy. Speaking of color, your make-up always looks amazing but love these warm colors too!! So pretty!

[@HouseofValentina]

Janie Walkwitz you’ll have to tell me when you do and thank you regarding my makeup. I’m always a work in progress on that front but thankfully there are plenty of KZbin videos to watch!

[@amieechambley2369]

One year later, still watch this video when choosing paint colors. Thank you!!! I have learned so much from you!!

[@victorialove9104]

I love Urbane Bronze. It's black, brown, and grey all together. Painted the exterior trim and garage doors this color on my 1940 brick bungalow. Love it.

[@NYSBKGRL]

Because of you I painted my office Caviar by SW and I absolutely love it 😍

[@ferrisd7566]

So I've always loved white and black, most of my clothing is black, yet, it's taken me finding you to actually want to put in in my home more. Thanks for everything you do!

[@jmorganizing8969]

I painted our powder room Black Fox back in 2007 and it was absolutely stunning! I will definitely be painting more black rooms!!

[@aujkalenic4203]

After watching your Savannah's get away,I got emboldened and painted my front porch Behr black, OMG! I'm also installing black rod iron, ohhhh, my house has popped off the charts! Thanks for sharing,🥰🌺💙

[@sgardner2526]

So many black shades to choose from! I really like how you’ve used dark colors in your home. Great tips too! Tfs!

[@HouseofValentina]

S Gardner thank you so much!

[@ChazEvansdale]

Valentina, I love what you do with the color black 🤍. Most people are scared to use it, because it can make a place feel smaller, unlike white which does the opposite. But I love Japandi design which uses a mix of white, black, neutrals and wood colors to create beautiful contrasts. I could see using more black in my designs, especially using wood that'll pop in contrast to it!

[@HouseofValentina]

Chaz Evansdale yes! You should definitely use black!

[@drkwvrvn9956]

Love this video! I really love black & colors that read as such. Currently my office and bedroom are a matte black. Some ppl find black depressing or too dark (obviously lol) but it is so comforting to me.

[@HouseofValentina]

HeyItsKay I’m so glad I’m not alone! 👊🏼🖤🖤🖤

[@minikorsi]

I always love the pictures you choose for illustration in your videos. They really emphasise the message.

[@HouseofValentina]

Orsolya Minik I’m so glad! There’s so much inspiration on Pinterest!

[@peggood8979]

Valentina, I would love a PDF of the colors you mentioned. There wasn’t a link in the description box (unless I missed it). Can you please let me know how I can snag it? Thank you for sharing 💚

[@sheilafleet7060]

I have fallen in love with black walls from watching your videos! Can’t wait to start painting! Would you talk about the white you use too, that would be great! Thanks

[@brandicollins658]

Yes! I was just thinking that same thing. I’m ready to paint but can’t choose the white on the other walls.

[@Diamonddiva416]

Hi Valentina, thank you for inspiring me to use cracked pepper in my family room. It looks fantastic. We would have never selected this color if it wasn't for you. Keep doing what you do. I'll be watching❤

[@khit3286]

Thank you for sharing. I'm painting my doors in black soon.

[@Tiffan13]

You are my kind of person. I love the all shades of black

[@krisq3616]

Your style looks so great 3 years later! Love your color choices!! My personal favorites are deep grays and blues by Benjamin Moore. I painted my study walls Gray Owl and I did the entire wall and the shelving behind my desk all in the Newburyport Blue. Grays come in different tones of beige, green and blue, which are all so pretty and fun to work with. You have great taste and great tips!! Thank you from NJ!!

[@juliek7650]

We decided to paint our house Iron Ore. It's a smoky gray black. I am so excited I can't stand it!!

[@HouseofValentina]

Julie K oooh! Fun!!

[@kristiwetherington2798]

By far one if the best most helpful videos I've found. Thank u!

[@MandyMoon999]

Your vlogs Valentina have helped me design my dream home! I recently binge watched all your videos and chose to paint our new home living room a beautiful Benjamin Moore “Swiss coffee” white and accent walls BEHR “Limousine Leather”🖤gorgeous paint!! 🤍 the transformation is stunning! I want to thank you again girl. I’ll enjoy anything you create. Xo

[@HouseofValentina]

Mandy Higgs yay!!! This truly makes my day!!

[@MandyMoon999]

House of Valentina I’d love to email you images! Omg- you’d be proud! Haha 😂

[@thebabygiraffe4921]

Same here!

[@pollycrnobrnja5290]

Buying a new house and I get to renovate my kitchen. I’m in love with the navy blue kitchens on the bottom and white on top. And I really love your kitchen colors, sometimes I couldn’t tell if it were black or a really dark navy, but was afraid of the black.I’m glad I watched this video and learned about the black under tones. Now that’s the color I want for my kitchen too.

[@brendadudderar8072]

Love the video, my son recently painted his powder room glossy black and it is amazing. Not sure but maybe he watched your video. Thanks for inspiration!

[@darlenechandler2403]

Love this tutorial and information on the different shades of Black. My favourite colour too.

[@lisatague305]

Just painted my doors and fireplace Benjamin Moore black , love it . Thank you for giving the courage to use black.

[@HouseofValentina]

Lisa Tague that makes me so so happy!!

[@ablair1974]

This video was so helpful. Thank you! I’m just trying to figure out what to paint now. 🖤🖤🖤

[@HouseofValentina]

ablair1974 I’m so glad!! 🖤🖤

[@shecandoit4801]

This is why I watch you. The black! When I saw your home and decor, I said, "That’s it, that’s the ticket!" I love how beautiful the black looks.

[@janereinhardt4715]

I have just moved into a brand new build house & am thinking of painting a wall or 2 dark gray or smokey black. I have to work up the nerve because if I don't like it, it could take 3 or 4 coats to make it white again!

[@ladychurchwell]

Wonderful, Valentina…thank you!

[@jlaurelle]

Hematite and Midnight Oil are my favorites and it’s all thanks to you 💗

[@annjustice-heltmach3615]

Thank you, Valentina! Super informative on all Black colors!

[@pamgill5691]

I use SW Iron Ore for walls, SW Caviar for everything else: doors, cabinets, furniture. Always works!

[@PocketwatchPurveyor]

Here is my deep thought of the day: Everything about your makeup in this video is perfect. This is a fantastic look for you. I never comment on hair or makeup but I was struck by how particularly good you look here.

[@kimberlybanks1828]

I love this. I’m thinking of painting my bathroom black

[@feliciacardone8900]

As I was looking for a color to paint a dresser and a wall at my beach house, I ran into your video! Super excited. I will paint the dresser with the "cracked pepper " that you suggested. Thank you so much!. I will let you know how it turns out.

[@liney1126]

I just painted a wall in my living room with Black Panther by Behr , it’s got a very dramatic look with a bluish undertone , I absolutely love it ! It’s flat matte scuff defense, so very durable. I plan on painting some old bookshelves in a soft complimentary slightly lighter dark charcoal. I have wood tones, white, softer grey colors with grey green accents. I love the light and dark contrasts to add that drama yet still has a warm cozy feeling with the brown wood tones.

[@Gingersnp13]

I love your channel! You make me laugh. You are so genuine. I am really glad you shared this. I’m looking for a good black tone to paint the outside of my cottage. This has given me some great ideas. I love how you mixed the blacks-different shades in one room and also how they juxtapose with the white! Great job!

[@influencemediana_]

I love the name charcoal black and white … it’s just lovely. The colors together are amazing

[@annieloya7517]

I love the room color! I’m thinking of repainting my dining room in black! Thanks for the tips!

[@anotherhomeschoolmom1367]

I'm really glad you mentioned how you mix different shades in one space. We are redoing our kitchen right now and I am really drawn to Iron Ore by SW for my cabinets, however when I think about it for my ventahood cover I feel like I want more of a true black. I was happy to see you mix the off blacks and darker blacks in the same space. I may go ahead and do the vent cover in actual black even though my cabinets are likely going to be something like iron ore.

[@shirleywilson20]

Loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee it!!!! So classy.

[@helenblankenship8818]

I painted my dining room SW PEPPERCORN - love it!🖤

[@chandracox6814]

I'm painting my entire exterior black and pairing it with a wood toned front door and my beams are wood too. It's going to be stunning I'm so excited. Edited to add: my exterior will be Iron Ore and my trim and front door will be Tricorn Black on a shinier finish.

[@pinkcashmere1908]

Yes! I'm about to do a black wall in my tiny-ish space! BOLD!

[@AK-nc1qn]

What an inspirational video!!! Thanks Valentina. I am thinking to go with Limousine Leather. I want to do walls in Matte like you did. What sheen do you recommend for the doors and staircase railing? Matte/Semigloss/Highgloss? Thanks.

[@jackimurphy1]

Black and the dark greys have fast become my favourite colour 🖤 I LOVE my black kitchen and I've used dark greys throughout our new home (which is a black barn 😂) I painted one bedroom a dark grey and its beautiful . The painter questioned my paint colours at first but had to admit they look amazing 🤣🤣 I'm thinking of doing one wall in our downstairs bathroom a dark grey if I can convince my husband 😂 I love all your videos - thank you, you're amazing 🖤

[@HouseofValentina]

Jacki Murphy a black barn?! We are totally kindred spirits! That’s so cool! I feel sometimes it’s best to ask for forgiveness than permission 😇😂

[@Gingersnp13]

Jacki Murphy I bet a black barn looks Ahhmazing! I wish I could see it. What a neat idea. That would be a dream. We have a black barn in Muskoka that people turned into a house it’s absolutely gorgeous! It has always been one of my favs!

[@MandyMoon999]

Ginger C I live in Muskoka- I think I know the house you’re talking about! Small world 🖤🤍

[@RBrown-zl6wo]

I have done small bathrooms high gloss black, including ceilings. With crystal chandeliers, which bounce off the walls. Love your channel💕

[@amandakay8261]

I always come back to this video when designing a new room 🖤 my go to for my home is iron ore by Sherwin Williams, it pairs so beautifully with the rich tones of my antique Henredon dining table and jade chandelier. My style is traditional with what I call “moody modern” elements.

[@towfiqa]

This was super helpful! I'm really loving that cracked pepper. So smoky! Also gives me ideas for my staircase. love what you did with yours!

[@cameliafranco4497]

Thanks a million for all the wonderful suggestions🎉💐

[@HouseofValentina]

Camelia Franco 🥰 😘

[@traceygartrell3419]

Loving your inspiration ❤️

[@giyah6038]

Fifty shades of gray, night club, whips and chains...you had me laughing out loud with your analogies and explanations 😂😂😂

[@ChazEvansdale]

Black is the new Gray. 😛

[@HouseofValentina]

I guess this dark colors bring out my sassy side! 😂

[@robinsmith4499]

I am drawn to always having something black in every room. Frames, furniture, vases, accessories. Black is sprinkled throughout. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@hilg0128]

I used mined coal on my kitchen cabinets with a White Island and coffee bar between the pantry and refrigerator. Looks absolutely stunning!!!! Also in our master bath making the bathtub and countertops pop. It’s a great neutral grey that’s not too dark. Thank you for always inspiring me.

[@lauraswatzyna6018]

I'm purchasing my first home next month, this channel is officially my new best friend

[@xoxolivgrace]

Currently my bedroom is plain black with one white wall, this week I'm doing a refresh of the walls and going with limousine leather. So excited!

[@1881art]

Thinking Behr Onyx in satin for my interior doors and all the walls in some form of white. The floor is Saltillo tile. The house definitely has a Spanish flavor but I want it to look cleaner and more modern without completely ripping out the floor. Wish me luck!

[@SusieVanni]

Love this. When you do a dark feature wall, with the rest of the walls in the room white, how do you decide whether to paint the baseboard and crown black or white?

[@janereinhardt4715]

I was wondering the same thing! It seems like usually the baseboards stay white.

[@JacquelineLP]

What about behrs shade 'Little black dress" its more on the side of a very deep navy blue???? But i love it as much as limousine leather(my all time favorite)😁👍🏽💐

[@Garland1014]

I want a warmer black to go behind our tv as an accent wall and a whitish on the walls. What would you suggest? We have a large patio window but tons of trees that keep us shaded in this room where the tv/family room is. The other elements are wood and natural tones, leather and creams.

[@deloreslentz7736]

I've loved this!!! I love new ideas & these are definitely fun!!! Thanks for sharing...

[@jenniferhouston4277]

So Gorgeous! I Love Your Dark Home....Stunning!

[@margaretchaves7735]

Thank You. Loved this video great information

[@Emily-ov1qo]

My office is black. I painted it a few times to find the perfect black. I added black wallpaper to one of the walls for texture and i love it.

[@texas87horns]

So what are your thoughts on a black or maybe smoke grey on ceiling, 3 white walls and dark grey accent wall. The room is 13x10 with 1 window for light….. The idea is to make the room feel a little bigger then it is by painting the ceiling dark, I also don’t know if combining that with the dark grey accent wall will throw it off.

[@tinaflores3495]

I absolutely love the fireplace just like everybody else I’m actually in the process of moving to South Carolina and I could do this in my new home I’m just trying to figure out what paint color you actually used I just don’t see any listing here if you could provide that it would be super appreciative ❤

[@SusannahPerri]

Hi Valentina, thank you for this video. I love the range of grays and near-blacks you used! Can you please tell me a couple of the contrasting "whites" you used to go with these? I am going to paint a dark wall to help disguise an ugly 55" TV on the wall. I think the main color on the walls will be Collector's Item AF-55 by Benjamin Moore. Can you suggest a dark gray that would go with that for the TV wall, please?

[@suepoch3931]

TFS!!! I’m a paint nut lately (probably because I work for THD, in the paint department). Limousine Leather my favorite black black! I need to get brave in my own home now! 👍👍👍👍👍✌️❤️

[@HouseofValentina]

Sue Poch yeah you really don’t have an excuse! 😂 go for it! 🖤🖤

[@jeanetteshannon1373]

I'm going to paint my dining room (top half) hematite. The other half is white wainscoting. I've gone through about 10 paint samples and one full painting regret later. I just swatched hematite today. It's PERFECT!

[@dorianaaronson9602]

HI Valentina, What are your thoughts on painting a stone fireplace black? Thanks

[@Zach-rw6jf]

I'm about to take the plunge and paint my office with Behr's "Satin Black". This is exactly the video I was looking for, thanks!!

[@UU-dk5wd]

Valentina you have converted me! I wear black a lot but the thought of painting a room black seemed creepy. After seeing videos of your amazing home, I have since repented.. lol..and am excited to test the waters by painting my bedroom dresser. Love what you do and hope to one day meet you! Blessings from Pennsylvania 🖤🖤

[@shirleyvastine9328]

Thank you so much for this! I have pictured my bathroom painted back since we moved in 4 yrs ago. I am so excited now!!

[@vickigibson8964]

Beautiful!! “Thanks for the fun facts” about using black in design. 🥰

[@HouseofValentina]

Vicki Gibson I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

[@nalleliespinoza5920]

@@HouseofValentina hi, which white color is in your walls?

[@nalleliespinoza5920]

@@HouseofValentina on*

[@vidasnyder]

I’ve painted black walls before also. Absolutely love the Smokey sultry colors. And YES! I pick my paint colors according to names as well. Hahaha I so appreciate your style, family and laugh. Happy day!

[@mkpoptic5790]

Our huge 2 story fireplace wall is SW Peppercorn and it is fabulous. It doesn’t make the room too dark. In fact it invites you into the room. Great video. Our tv sits on a cabinet next to the fireplace and the tv blends in with the wall. This achieves my goal of not having the tv steal the focus

[@Nivimary]

So many people I know always oppose black paint. My bedroom wall is grey and it does give off the cozy and warm feels.

[@1969floridagirl]

Wow I found this so helpful! Ty

[@ibrowbytes4097]

I LOVE your channel!!! We’re moving in a few weeks and I’m excited to use black as it is my favorite color as well!❤️

[@silvanmccalla642]

Loved your descriptions of the smoky blacks! Just a quick question, your staircase wall is cracked pepper, but what color is the dresser in front of it? Thank you so much!

[@heavenj7]

Valentina can you do an update on the new black paints or blue blacks green blacks etx? I’m finally ready to do floor to ceiling!!! Woo

[@jeanineayala3250]

What are your thoughts on BM Raccoon Fur? In dining room with wainscot what do you think about black-ish wainscot and white walls? What color do you do with crown and ceiling? Lighter version of black-ish color? or white like walls?

[@ToniTroubleMaker]

Would you recommend cracked pepper on a fireplace? Or do you’d till love midnight oil

[@futabulousco.3881]

I love love love your style. I am redoing my house in black and white but my problem is I have a brown livingroom set. How do I incorporate a brown paisley sofa and love seat into a room with white walls and black trim with a black accent wall? I'm so glad you did this video.

[@matteomiravalle]

What color black did you paint your fireplace? What kind of sheen did you use… i imagine all Behr Paint…THANK YOU!

[@jaideendicott7975]

This video is amazing. Thank you!

[@jaideendicott7975]

Update. I went and bought Cracked Pepper and did one accent wall but mine is looking navy blue 😭😭😭😭😭 so sad

[@tarahighlands2540]

Hi Valentina i love all your colors ,your style is just so chic ! What do you think abouy SW inkwell for a home office i was going to paint everything including the door and molding?

[@laceyrushworth9823]

Yay!!!! I was hoping to find this exact video! Your wonderful

[@alvinsanford3272]

Absolutely love black

[@celinesalgado1660]

Valentina, I am looking to paint my brick fireplace in black first because I love black, second to be a great accent in my family room and 3rd to camouflage the TV (yes, it seats above the fireplace)... How does the texture of the brick would impact on the color and what would be the best way to choose the paint?

[@skitcharoo9883]

Always look forward to your videos, you are so inspiring! Thank you.

[@HouseofValentina]

Skitch Aroo 🥰 thank you!

[@Gud2B_Blessed]

LORD I LOVE THIS !!! BLACK IS MY FAVORITE COLOR

[@CarmellaNYC]

What would you suggest for the back slash and wall color for my kitchen that has bright red cherry cabinrts.

[@g.e.2900]

What is the brand and the name of the black paint that you said was a good color to use in room that doesn't get much light? I absolutely love watching you and your style is so gorgeous.

[@saragress2344]

I painted our bar that shares a section of my husband's office with tricorn black. There is light oak wood on the bar and a light brown leather couch. There is also a textured wall with white. All these things balanced it and look very sophisticated. Encouraged me to look for black with green undertones for our living room which has high ceilings and bright light. Taking suggestions!

[@katheleenwaters4315]

I had black quartz counter tops installed in my kitchen, I painted the walls under the chair rail black black, and the headers above the cabinets black, I painted the walls and ceiling a bright white, I bought stainless steel appliances, my cabinets and wood trim is brown with orangish red under tones from the 60's, I installed bronze iron ceiling lights with off white shades, this made my small kitchen look updated and larger, I hung high end bamboo curtains on the sliding glass door that goes out to a sunroom from the dinning room that is open to the kitchen that I am going to be painting the walls black as well, I hung black and white plaid window toppers on the window above the sink, which it gives it a wow facotor bringing it all together. I am going for a modern rustic look, this is beautiful, I am loving it, I am still in the process of redecorating, but this is coming together real nice. I watch your videos all the time, Thanks for all the advice, P.S. I'm painting my sun room black to tie this all together, your sunroom is my inspration. I have art work that has a touch of red and teal, photo's of a place I was at in Germany while in the Army. I love this black and white cilor scheme, I can add about any color I want with it.

[@RxClean-vj6fe]

What is the best black for a fireplace mantle and what finish do you recommend. I have kill ‘em beige on my main walls

[@cynthiafavela2388]

Painting my fireplace black! And my kitchen! What white goes well with black?

[@amparoverdujuarez3490]

Hola Valentina me encanta me identifico con el estilo

[@Natelch511]

I love black but I struggle if to use warm black or cold blacks, could you tell us more about it?