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paint a whole room, and use accessories in brighter colors (or simply white) to lighten things up and balance the look." Sue Wadden, Sherwin-Williams' director of color marketing, calls the black ...

This dining room ... is to paint subtle patterns in the same color but use the opposing sheen. This gives a touch of visual interest without stealing the show. Diagonal white-and-black patterns ...

In other words, he covered one portion of the living room’s walls, floors, and ceiling entirely in black paint and the rest in white, making the space feel bigger and more mysterious and abstract.

It can be hard to choose a paint ... decor ideas, designer tips, and more! Alternatively, why not think outside the box a bit ...

Choosing the right white paint is no simple black ... too much gray or black mixed in. When too much yellow is mixed in, the room lacks the needed ‘crispness’ to showcase it as updated.