IS THE DARK STYLE THE NEW INTERIOR TREND?

<br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #777777; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Time changed on Sunday, signalling the official end of summertime and the start of winter hibernation at home. The days will be shorter, and evenings will be darker - but dark doesn’t necessarily mean gloomy.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #777777; font-family: Lora; font-size: 15px;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #777777; font-family: Lora; font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #777777; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The temptation is to maximize light in the home with white walls and pale-coloured furniture, but an alternative trend that has been building pace in recent years is to embrace the darkness and create warm, cosseting interiors with inky tones. Done right, it’s a surefire way to create an elegant look. </span></div></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #777777; font-family: Lora; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br /><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #777777; font-family: Lora; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBPfw_J_wo2U5K-NSXsrZJH28naxYbRYDShxyv3JfkNahE38UFGh6vGI8HiORHn1OBGvfMPIkffdsz0C7QKSaTl71qFAgHfEVTpTtRZ28kiT063tMVfppYN2666Je_g297oFhcufPItzZw/s1600/thelabontheroof-style-it-dark-design-trend.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="color: #e6c55d; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px !important; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBPfw_J_wo2U5K-NSXsrZJH28naxYbRYDShxyv3JfkNahE38UFGh6vGI8HiORHn1OBGvfMPIkffdsz0C7QKSaTl71qFAgHfEVTpTtRZ28kiT063tMVfppYN2666Je_g297oFhcufPItzZw/s640/thelabontheroof-style-it-dark-design-trend.jpg" style="border: none; height: auto; margin: 0px; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px;" width="400" /></a></div><br style="background-color: white; color: #777777; font-family: Lora; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><div class="articleBodyText section" style="background-color: white; color: #777777; font-family: Lora; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div class="article-body-text component " style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div class="component-content" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><h3 style="color: black; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 24px; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Paint it black</strong></h3><span class="m_first-letter" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="m_first-letter" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">D</span>ark walls seem to some a curious choice in a country starved of natural light - but going dark can be the clever option. If you have a small dark room, painting it white isn’t going to give you anything other than a small dark room painted white. White needs natural light to bounce off and do its job of lightening; without that, it will just look drab and dreary. </div></span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYIt8kAPks3AKh-f4F0d_yHRRQTHTqj1JeOFvy-seNkEmIcxDQKWBCadmMAG7V-KuVx-4ysJ7UaJX2dlTFcR9KVEOijmDvR1toaRsK6u2oqvV10LrL3b8tv1wvflez7pexDtfM14zS51NB/s1600/winter+velvet+blue.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="color: #e6c55d; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px !important; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="846" data-original-width="564" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYIt8kAPks3AKh-f4F0d_yHRRQTHTqj1JeOFvy-seNkEmIcxDQKWBCadmMAG7V-KuVx-4ysJ7UaJX2dlTFcR9KVEOijmDvR1toaRsK6u2oqvV10LrL3b8tv1wvflez7pexDtfM14zS51NB/s1600/winter+velvet+blue.jpg" style="border: none; height: auto; margin: 0px; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px;" /></a></div><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><div style="text-align: justify;">Dark colours recede. When a room is painted a dark colour, the colour will actually make the room look larger, rather than bringing the walls in.</div><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><div class="articleBodyText section" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div class="article-body-text component " style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div class="component-content" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><h3 style="color: black; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 24px; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Go gothic</strong></h3><span class="m_first-letter" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="m_first-letter" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">B</span>lack walls aren’t for everyone, but dark wallpaper and fabrics with pattern and print to liven up the flat colour are a good alternative. There has been an increased demand for darker colours, especially since the comeback of grey in interiors.</div></span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_1Odc8d870dMeXqsMWLgtSVkgMIb3dSeezRGYSHkL6uwXYSgHub1FDPdcgHmFE6xz-cxXHzZhSIhmQ89k7XTNBAOc_nM9itILMUf8aNN0p4-vrjzypLUlflw3qv5264OLHqoHbfVSfJxD/s1600/dark+blue+walls.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="color: #e6c55d; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px !important; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="846" data-original-width="564" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_1Odc8d870dMeXqsMWLgtSVkgMIb3dSeezRGYSHkL6uwXYSgHub1FDPdcgHmFE6xz-cxXHzZhSIhmQ89k7XTNBAOc_nM9itILMUf8aNN0p4-vrjzypLUlflw3qv5264OLHqoHbfVSfJxD/s1600/dark+blue+walls.jpg" style="border: none; height: auto; margin: 0px; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px;" /></a></div><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="m_first-letter m_first-letter--flagged" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">C</span>repuscular colours can currently be found across the board on furniture and accessories but to avoid an overly matt, dusty effect, the key is to go for luxe textures. Wool and velvet are good choices for upholstery, and anything with a touch of sheen will lift the look. Mirrored surfaces are also key in a dark room - on tables, sideboards, chests and accessories, as well as on the wall.</div><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><div class="articleBodyText section" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div class="article-body-text component " style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div class="component-content" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><h3 style="color: black; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 24px; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Mix it up</strong></h3><span class="m_first-letter" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="m_first-letter" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">O</span>nly an emo teenager would want a completely dark room. Adding white creates sharp contrast, while metallic accents will up the glamour factor, and complementary colour will intensify the intimate ambience. Dark walls are a great opportunity to play with colour on upholstery and other furniture.</div></span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOjG6SvxsQatds1JG5dfYWz5ystT4EEnQmrV2TS3hhUigNQPkdqy8342JZe-l12wPSKvedfxKovuZOzj1tnshcTWvBWhOxM3Cx2WBfdJUiEtS_fLJJoG8YqnddIFoD7T1P361WJzV4lCH9/s1600/pink-grey-black-interior.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="color: #e6c55d; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px !important; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="666" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOjG6SvxsQatds1JG5dfYWz5ystT4EEnQmrV2TS3hhUigNQPkdqy8342JZe-l12wPSKvedfxKovuZOzj1tnshcTWvBWhOxM3Cx2WBfdJUiEtS_fLJJoG8YqnddIFoD7T1P361WJzV4lCH9/s1600/pink-grey-black-interior.jpg" style="border: none; height: auto; margin: 0px; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px;" /></a></div><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><div style="text-align: justify;">Splashes of bold, bright colour - even neon, for the brave - will make a strong statement, but cool pastel shades on furniture and accessories also contrast beautifully with darker tones. Blush pink - a trend that doesn’t appear to be going anywhere - is a good foil for charcoal grey.<span class="m_first-letter m_first-letter--flagged" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">A</span>nother trend that has migrated from the catwalk to the sofa is dark floral motifs.</div><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><h3 style="color: black; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 24px; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Top tips for dark decorating</strong> </h3><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><ul style="list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 45px;"><li style="list-style: square; margin: 0px 0px 12px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;">When choosing a paint colour, you need to see it in natural and electric light; the chances are you will see it more under the latter, and paint can change according to the light and the time of day. </li><li style="list-style: square; margin: 0px 0px 12px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;">There are tricks to making a room look larger; you could paint the back of the door to match the walls. The less you have to break up the space, the calmer and bigger it will look - picking out skirting and panelling in white will distract the eye. </li><li style="list-style: square; margin: 0px 0px 12px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;">To banish any incipient gloom, layer lots of lights - ceiling, floor, task and table - and if you’re starting from the beginning, install dimmers. </li><li style="list-style: square; margin: 0px 0px 12px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;">Always bring in metallics, such as cushions and lamps, to add reflective surfaces. Pale rugs will provide a good contrast to dark furniture. </li><li style="list-style: square; margin: 0px 0px 12px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;">The classic route is to buy flamboyant cushions for a dark chair, but I would turn that on its head and go for a chair in a pattern that makes your heart sing, and bring it down with a dark cushion.</li></ul></div></div></div> [<a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/interiors/home/style-dark/" style="color: #e6c55d; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">source</a>]</div></div></div></div></div></div>

IS THE DARK STYLE THE NEW INTERIOR TREND?

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Black Clawfoot tub

<center style="text-align: left;"><i>(Sorry for the radio silence here - we've been having some technical difficulties! Thanks for your patience! xo)</i></center><center style="text-align: left;"><br /></center><center style="text-align: left;">I've always loved big clawfoot soaker tubs. I've been keeping an eye out for a good deal on Craigslist and I found this big, pretty one for only $200! I had to drive up to Prescott to get it (about two hours), but the drive is gorgeous and it was nice to have an excuse for a little road trip.</center><center style="text-align: left;"><br /></center><center><img alt=" photo 01111_jF0dl6FUYoY_600x450.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2019/01111_jF0dl6FUYoY_600x450.jpg" /></center><center style="text-align: left;"><br /></center><center style="text-align: left;">The inside enamel is practically perfect, but the outside of the tub could use some work (really, just a good clean up and some paint). I mostly need to figure out the hardware and what I'm going to do for the tub's plumbing. I'm obsessed with Jenna Lyon's tub and hardware. </center><center style="text-align: left;"><br /></center><center><img alt=" photo ScreenShot2014-04-24at83117PM.png" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2019/ScreenShot2014-04-24at83117PM.png" /></center><center><br /></center><center><img alt=" photo livingetcjennalyons5.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2019/livingetcjennalyons5.jpg" /></center><center style="text-align: left;"><br /></center><center style="text-align: left;">The new tub is going in the bathroom under the stairs, next to the playroom. It's where we bathe the girls and it's the bathroom that guests will likely use, since it's closest to the living room and kitchen. You can also sort of see right in to the room from the entry if the bathroom door's open. I'd love for it to be a pretty room, but there's a ton to do!<a name="more"></a></center><center style="text-align: left;"><br /></center><center><img alt=" photo xDSC_0498.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2019/xDSC_0498.jpg" /></center><center><br /></center><center style="text-align: left;">We're going to just list the double vanity on Craigslist and get it out of there. I've got some fun ideas for a single sink and new tile for the floors and walls.</center><center style="text-align: left;"><br /></center><center><img alt=" photo DSC_0501.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2019/DSC_0501.jpg" /></center><center><br /></center><center style="text-align: left;">The HUGE tub is going to be a nightmare to remove and haul away. The nice guy who helped remove our well is coming back out to help with this one!</center><center><br /></center><center><img alt=" photo cDSC_0505.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2019/cDSC_0505.jpg" /></center><center><br /></center><center style="text-align: left;">If we can salvage it, I'll happily donate it, but I'm not sure even ReStore would want the tub. It's so huge.</center><center><br /></center><center><img alt=" photo cDSC_0502.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2019/cDSC_0502.jpg" /></center><center><br /></center><center style="text-align: left;">The new tub is 60" long, which is just about perfect for the space. I can't wait to get it in there! I've been dreaming of black for the outside of the tub, but I'm thinking a super, super dark green or blue would be pretty too.</center><center><br /></center><center><img alt=" photo black-claw-foot-tub.png" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2019/black-claw-foot-tub.png" /> </center><center><br /></center><center><img alt=" photo ScreenShot2014-04-27at102355PM.png" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2019/ScreenShot2014-04-27at102355PM.png" /> </center><center><i><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/5416094/Gorski-Residence-contemporary-bathroom-other-metro" target="_blank">FJ Interior Design</a></i></center><center><br /></center><center><img alt=" photo 6a00d8341c72af53ef011571506c89970b-pi.jpeg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2019/6a00d8341c72af53ef011571506c89970b-pi.jpeg" /> </center><center><i><a href="http://www.grahamandco.org/a-study/bathroom/black-clawfoot-tub/" target="_blank">source</a></i></center><center><br /></center><center><img alt=" photo tub-680x1024.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2019/tub-680x1024.jpg" /> </center><center><i><a href="http://creativehomebody.com/master-bath-is-almost-done/" target="_blank">Creative Homebody</a></i></center><center><br /></center><center><img alt=" photo fb0c7bb0b62ef4f10c9e253ef505d496.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2019/fb0c7bb0b62ef4f10c9e253ef505d496.jpg" /> </center><center><br /></center><center><img alt=" photo 65be39b576f776416d81820e704cccb8.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/ALBUM%2019/65be39b576f776416d81820e704cccb8.jpg" /></center><center><i><a href="http://houseandhome.com/design/photo-gallery-mandy-milks-bathroom-makeover?page=1" target="_blank">House and Home</a></i></center><center><br /></center><center style="text-align: left;">Do any of you have experience with fixing up an old clawfoot tub? Any tips would be very appreciated!!</center>

Black Clawfoot tub

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