Why is black paint so hot?
“Because it looks really good. Black is timeless, yet it also makes a striking statement. Lately there’s been a bit of a domino effect. People spot one or two houses painted black in their area, and they think, ‘That’s cool. I’m doing it too.’”
—Luke Caldwell, Boise Boys
Does it work on any house?
“I tend to paint newer houses black because the modern aesthetic is a great fit, but it can completely update an old home, too, especially ranches. For a historical Victorian, I’d suggest doing a fun color on the door, like teal or yellow, to lighten the mood.”
—Jenny Marrs, Fixer to Fabulous
Wouldn’t dark paint make your place hotter inside?
This story is from the June 2022 edition of HGTV Magazine.
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