We did it! We painted our house black. I know it’s not for everyone and clearly isn’t my neighbor, taste…he..he. But it’s black now, so what can we do besides enjoy it. There are a lot of black and white houses in The Netherlands, in fact there’s the village of Marken where nearly all the houses are black. This my little collection of black houses, clockwise from top left, Marken in The Netherlands, spread the love, and studio meyer.
We even added a haint blue porch roof, because… well, anything to ward off evil spirits. Below is the before and after of our house, now we just need a red roof!
black house
really lovely.
i love it! thanks for sharing.
I love this! Great choice.
I’ve never seen a black house before and the thought of it sounds like it would look ugly, but these houses look really really cute/pretty. I think the contrast makes it fun, and the red shingles looks pretty sharp.
love it! it looks so cozy and charming.
Your house looks GREAT! I compiled a bunch of black house photos a while back - next time, I’ll have to include yours.
http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/04/28/black-houses/
Well I think your black house is just LOVELY! I’d be proud & very happy to be your neighbor. It is amazing how much more the green of the natural things around your house pops so much more now. Great job!
xo
I love the black licorice houses of Amsterdam, NL. They aren’t spooky at all!
wow. brave and striking… right on!!
WHOA! last night while reading my son a book with a witch who lives in a black house i thought i might like to live in one, too. so jealous that you do now!
it looks FANTASTIC!
Wow, so gorgeous! I’m saving your house in my inspiration folder. Never thought of painting the outside black before.
omg, i love it. this is my dream. way to go!!! looks amazing.
I know I already said this on Twitter, but I absolutely love this! Great work!
Looks very sleek!
wow, that is so awesome!
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Ps. what a difference! Love the new color…so amazing how paint can change something!
i think black is a brilliant choice. i never thought of painting a house in black, because i don’t think there are some black ones here in germany, but i really like it!
I luv your house!!, although the houses in the Netherlands are not black, they are dark green… and there not allot of them, these are monuments and protected by law from being demolished.
Now some modern versions of these houses are being built in the netherlands…
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2733/4120864384_6daacd9669.jpg
molenaar en van winden architects)
http://www.soetersvaneldonk.nl/eng/p-stadhuis.html (Soeters architects)
Bravo! I love your house makeover. I’m partial to black and white, but truly, your house pulls it off beautifully! I think it’s too hot in Oklahoma for a black house, but it’d be great in the winter!
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I LOVE IT! For three years i rented the 1st floor of a black house in chicago. It’s a rare thing to see but really really lovely.
Very awesome. I love it.