Home Office

11 years ago

last modified: 11 years ago

Went out on a limb when I painted my office black in our new build home. Turns out I like it and so do most who have seen it. Unless they are just being polite. What do you think?

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sabra900

11 years ago

Walls are fantastic! I would consider moving phone to right of the desk and taking all your art and setting it up on the left to form a visual rectangle. You might need to put up a few more art pieces but you would leave wall space in between but have common linear boundaries. Love the vintage feel.

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dalymal
11 years ago
i really like it....
1domesticdiva
11 years ago
Love it :-)
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coopster
11 years ago
Very nice!
franquinlan
11 years ago
Add an accent rug in assorted golds and black to finish the look
Brian McNeill thanked franquinlan
Rhonda Mcmahel
11 years ago
I think it looks Great Brian!
mbf456
11 years ago
It looks good with the light floor and white trim.
Dorothy Kemper
11 years ago
Very handsome.
Sayra L.
11 years ago
Hey Brian, White Glove from Sherwin Williams is a nice off white. Very warm :)
Lyn Ford
11 years ago
looks great, although there is a 'cheat' there - more on display ie walls, in corner. But still, like the wharf
sharc42
11 years ago
I love it, makes it look so rich with the wall decor.
Kelly Abercrombie
11 years ago
Very nice!!
peoplerpeople
11 years ago
Oh! I just love it.
melissaasaro
11 years ago
LOVE IT!!! i would never be brave enough to do this but the before and after has just convinced me!!!
Marjorie Tittle
11 years ago
My Dad would never sit in a room with his back to the door, his desk would have to be turned around and not looking at the wall. Or, the desk could be coming out from the wall. The black on the walls works well with the good lighting in the room..
juliebeech
11 years ago
Very dramatic
tvollmuth
11 years ago
love it
harrycage
11 years ago
Really look amazing! Floors & cabinet looks great.
jet13
11 years ago
Love it!
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Stylehaven Interior Design
11 years ago
Black can be used as a neutral and looks great in this space!
Laurel Ennis
11 years ago
I've never liked black walls before but I like this one. It makes the wood pop. But what happened to that cool wooden box in the "Before" shot? That would look nice in here. A wooden antique chair or two might be nice too. The perfect Man Cave!
Patricia
11 years ago
Love it!!
Teresa Smith
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
The room looked rather cold and disconnected before you painted it black. It really warmed up the room and showcases that wonderful rolltop desk. Lovely -- my only "BUT" would be having my back to the door, but eh, it's a small but.
normpo
11 years ago
It looks nice. The color black just sounds scary but you shouldn't be afraid, just look at the results!
savvybiz
11 years ago
You are right, Marjorie Tittle. According to Feng Sui principles, the desk should always be facing the entrance so that people can be seen when entering your space, or a mirror on the wall above the desk to that you are not looking into dead space-which does not promote productivity.
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MAP Consultants, LLC
11 years ago
Ohhhh Wow! It really looks amazing! Great job!
terrildouthett
11 years ago
I would add a rug, with black, tan,and gray. Love the contrast of the black walls and the wood floor, but it needs a rug for sure!
ashmag
11 years ago
great job!
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Kustom Home Design
11 years ago
Nice change!
Brian McNeill
Original Author
11 years ago
BTW the black I used I saw on another project on this site. It is Tricorn Black Sherwin Williams. Rugs and more vintage furniture are being added now that we are unpacked and settled in. I will need to post another photo later for an update. Thanks you all for the kind words.
Lori Coates Nawrocki
11 years ago
A room is successful when there are levels of value. Light - medium- dark. You nailed this!
Mike Hulen
11 years ago
It looks great! The light floors balance out the dark walls very well!
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Destin4 Interiors LLC
11 years ago
Love it! The Black goes with the cabinet in the corner(looks like a wet bar-Maybe?) The desk against it makes it look smaller and more anchored. The aviation art shows your passion...a cozy leather club w/ ottoman and its what my brother dubs "Gentlemen-Time" (he layers rain sounds and Jazz music)
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Century 21 Redwood Realty
11 years ago
Absolutely fantastic!
Linda Anthony
11 years ago
what finish is the paint? flat - satin - gloss? I think small rooms look larger with dark paint. It's like a tuxedo!
Brian McNeill
Original Author
11 years ago
The black is Sherwin Williams Tricorn flat Black. I was more worried with picking flat as I was the black. At the paint store counter I started getting flash backs of an old truck my teenage boys spray painted flat black in high school many years ago yikes.
Natalie
11 years ago
Hi---looks Fabulous! Perfect combo to the complimentary wood tones. CheerS!
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Interior Affairs -- Vickie Daeley
11 years ago
It is beautiful color...I love it!
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Dana Coplin
11 years ago
Love it! Great job
Linda Anthony
11 years ago
the good news about flat black, is you can touch it up and it will never show! ever!
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Sound Painting Solutions, LLC
11 years ago
Looks great!
deanli14
11 years ago
Looks fab Brian plus I haven't seen so many 'Pros' give so many thumbs up before!
04262001
11 years ago
Brian it's gorgeous! I need a man around here that has some home fashion sense. Your wife is lucky!
Brian McNeill thanked 04262001
04262001
11 years ago
The beauty of paint is that you can always paint over it if you don't like it. I have one dark chocolate wall in my master and it's very peaceful and made a gorgeous accent for the room
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123 Remodeling Inc.
11 years ago
The black wall contrasts really well with the wood floor. Great idea.
Brian McNeill
Original Author
11 years ago
I added a rug as suggested. I know to much stuff on the desk top Wendy will not let me remove the little old lighted Christmas tree till the end of the week.
Linda Anthony
11 years ago
nice, it 'grounds' the black wall nicely - just what the room needed.
Tanya Mitchell
9 years ago
Not bad at all.
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Stecki Construction
9 years ago
The black looks great! Definitely changes the look of the office!
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RemodelWerks LLC
9 years ago
Love it!