15 Black Paint Ideas for Every Room of Your Home

Bold, sexy, refined—all words design pros use to describe black paint. And here’s another one that might surprise anyone who has ever scoffed at the idea of decorating with shades of midnight: versatile. Designers are using black paint in rooms of all sizes—from foyers to great rooms—in applications both big and small. “It is almost as versatile as a classic white,” says Brad Ramsey, the Nashville-based designer behind Brad Ramsey Interiors. “White might win in a head-to-head popularity contest, but there is still a huge appeal in using black on interior doors, cabinetry, fireplaces, trim moldings, and specialty spaces like a bar or library.”

But if words like gloomy or claustrophobic are still creeping in and keeping you from giving this dynamic hue a go, read on for 15 black paint ideas that are sure to change your mind.