Black & White Bathrooms

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Today I am embracing a little black and white. I tend to shy away from the darker colors but here is some inspiration that is proving that a little dark never hurt anyone:

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When using black and dark colors, I think it's great to mix it with some bold bright as well to even it out and give natural light a chance to brighten up the room.

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I've always been a fan of a gorgeous tub, but this black on white tub trend is really starting to catch my eye!

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There's something timeless about black and white, and it's a great gender neutral bathroom as well!

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Again the lovely black and white tub and some gorgeous tile!

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Would you go black and white in your bathroom?

Walls that Make A Statment

FREE IMAGES Lately my eyes have been drawn to some great rooms that are making a statement and I am loving it! Whether they are bold, classy, or just downright elegant, it is nice to see someone take a chance and make something beautiful out of it.

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This wallpaper would not be an immediate first choice for me but it definitely does make you stop and stare! Seeing it in this room really makes me love it more!

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A wall of windows is always eye-catching. The bold choice of black makes it stand out even more and I think it was a great choice. 

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Another non traditional wall paper in a room you wouldn't expect! Since bathrooms are small I tend to do with less is more in these areas but since the wallpaper has a lot of white space it really works here! I also like the simplicity of the color scheme. 

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Upholstery tacks are often seen on furniture, seeing it as a wall decor statement is something I've never considered.

What about painting the trim to match the walls?
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Or making a small space really pop with a graphic wallpaper?
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Do you have a different idea for a wall statement? 

Make it Scary, Easily: cute and quick Halloween craft ideas from Sweet Paul

FREE IMAGES I love Sweet Paul, and these ideas are so simple but still dramatic. I might even try them and I am the laziest Holiday decorator ever. Seriously - I don't vacuum the corners of my ceiling for a month and voila - spooky spider webs as my Halloween decorations.

Paint a funkin or pumpkin in a very matte black paint.

To make these spooky skeleton cards, Paul just:

1.bought a bunch of these old photographs at a flea market.
2.Printed out the skulls from online, google old skulls.
3.Cut them out and simply glued them on top of their faces.

Make a scary vignette - the entry or foyer table is a great place to do this. Paul says "By painting some objects in a flat paint they become all of a sudden really spooky. The candlestick is painted, www.momastore.org and the bottle has dripping paint on the inside."

Another great option for the entry way or foyer.. Paul says:  1.Simply trace the lathers to a fabric and sew with white embroidery thread. 2.Frame in old frames and hang.

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