I love the look of black painted interior doors, and I’ve been seeing this look for several years now. but still, each time I suggest it, people are always shocked. “Black?!…” they question in amazement.
Like all colours, there are so numerous shades of black, and even when it looks black on the chip, it could look dark brown or navy blue on the door. So, be sure to test it out first. I have to admit; I made a mistake in my own home (above) by choosing a colour that wasn’t dark enough for the doors. I wanted a charcoal grey, so I went with Overcoat (CC-544) by Benjamin Moore. It turned out much lighter than I expected, but I ended up leaving it because it still makes a good statement.
Choose a true black and that way you can’t go wrong. I would suggest Black (2132-10) from Benjamin Moore because it’s very true to its name. another terrific option is Iron mountain (2134-30), also by Benjamin Moore. It is not black, but a really dark charcoal that is very sophisticated.
Dark doors always look terrific with light walls and white trim. It certainly adds contrast to a space, and I think it’s a good punctuation.
Have a peek at these examples. solid doors, doors with glass — they all look terrific in a dark shade whether they’re in a conventional or modern setting.
For much more dark paint inspiration, check out Kimberley Brown’s painted window Frames blog post.
Photo credits:
1. From house & home Makeovers SIP 2009, photography by Michael Graydon
2. From house & home Makeovers SIP 2008, photography by Ted Yarwood
3. From house & home August 2009 issue, photography by Ted Yarwood
4. From house & home March 2010 issue, photography by Ted Yarwood
5. From house & home March 2010 issue, photography by Ted Yarwood
6. From house & home April 2008 issue, photography by Stacey Brandford
7. From house & home March 2009 issue, photography by Michael Graydon
8. From house & home Condos SIP 2009, photography by Michael Graydon