Oct 19th 2009 09:07 am Over before it begins? {say it ain’t so!}
As you know, I have been thinking about dark, black painted trim in our new place for some time now. (Whenever that should actually happen is STILL up in the air … but that is another story!) My fingers are crossed that this “look” doesn’t become the white kitchen with soapstone counters of 2007. I swear, all through 2004 and 2005 I dreamt upon that “timeless” look. When it came time for our renovation in 2006, I went for it. Not long after it was installed – I found that our kitchen instantly became sooooo 2007. It popped up in every cooking show, on a Verizon commercial and numerous Appliance commercials. Not to mention, it was the look House Beautiful selected as “Kitchen of the Year.” Let’s just say, (for me) it was too trendy. I was “over it” before I could even enjoy it!
Late last week I saw this post on Desire to Inspire. Guess what? The first three photos were white walls with black wood trim! I am going to have to keep my eyes peeled for other instances of this popping up around the blog-i-sphere. My little decorating dream may be squashed before I even implement it!
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Sallie Ann on 19 Oct 2009 at 2:05 pm
Twitter: @bunnybite
This is so dramatic. Just love it. And I love using a darker color for the molding even if it isn’t so pronounced, like a dark carmel with a cream or custard wall. I’ve found art shows especially well with this look.
ABCDragoo on 19 Oct 2009 at 2:56 pm
Twitter: @abcddesigns
OYE! It isn’t *quite* black, but even Better Homes and Gardens is “tweeting” about dark kitchen cabinets today! http://bit.ly/D6KkD
Shira on 19 Oct 2009 at 5:02 pm
Twitter: @tchochkes
I hate to tell you – but it’s already there. Are you into dark deep intense purple at all? Because that will be next IMHO and it will take awhile to get to this stage.
My 2 cents, for what it’s worth.
-s
ABCDragoo on 19 Oct 2009 at 5:03 pm
Twitter: @abcddesigns
Aaaack! Say it ain’t so. I may have missed the interior design bandwagon. Found another post about black trim via Urban Sardines: http://urbansardines.wordpress.com/2009/10/14/elegant-molding/
susan on 19 Oct 2009 at 6:46 pm
Twitter: @paperhill
i love the dark paited woodwork, it’s very dramatic! love your blog, it’s beautiful!
Anna on 20 Oct 2009 at 9:44 am
Twitter: @acare
I can totally relate to the “to trendy for me” comment. I’m the exact same way. Although, I must admit, dark trim has always been a favorite of mine and it’s been around for decades. I say go for it.