I'm a huge advocate for using black when decorating because I think of it as a seductive, intriguing and all together more interesting 'neutral' than it's softer counterparts. Why do I refer to it as a neutral? Because it's an ideal background 'canvas' hue for layering in other hues into your scheme. You can see how I layered in yellow and tangerine colours to a black canvas in my old bedroom. Back to this bathroom and we can see how the use of black upon the walls adds drama, yet maintains a fresh feel thanks to its pairing with a gloss white subway tile. When I painted with black in my bedroom, I didn't find it cold, in fact it was cosy and enveloping if anything. However, this bathroom is a very different space, with lots of reflective, cool white surfaces which paired with the black could feel quite cool. You can easily warm up this paring with a few accent hues: introduce zesty greenery and uplifting yellow and Geranium pink in the form of tactile textiles. This bathroom is a real winner in Mr. B's book, but what do you like about it?
// Benjamin Moore's Ebony King 2132-20 paint
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