I've been noticing tons of homes with black exteriors lately, and have been really drawn to the look. It's such a modern + dramatic choice for a house color, and while I know the look certainly isn't for everyone, I think it looks SO great when in the right context. More specifically, it brings a definite Scandinavian vibe to a home, and seems to work particularly well with rustic cabins, or with more modern houses with clean, simple lines and finishes.
I have long admired this Michigan cabin renovation that Sarah from Smitten Studio and her husband completed:
As a sidenote, I've also really enjoyed following along with Sarah's LA home renovation... You can check it out on the Smitten Studio site here. They went with a nearly-black, dark charcoal exterior house color, and it's already looking fab!
More recently, Lauren Liess (one of my favorite designers!) posted photos of her newly-painted home, and I am loving the black exterior! It works so well with the clean, contemporary lines of her house, and is set off perfectly with lots of natural wood tones and surrounding greenery:
And actually, Lauren's whole renovation was really inspiring. I so admire her strong design vision and her execution of that vision was impeccable - the interiors, outdoor spaces, garden areas, and now the exterior are just so spot on and totally beautiful. I've always loved how she incorporates natural + organic elements into her designs, creating casual and laid back, yet totally elegant spaces.
Here are a few other homes with black exteriors that have caught my eye lately:
This modular Danish home is amazing - simple + modern with large picture windows. Via Remodelista
Also a Danish home, this one above has an amzing outdoor shower and gorgeous gardens. Via April and May
This cabin in the Catskills has a definite Scandinavian vibe. Via design*sponge
Another lovely Scandinavian home, painted black and with large black-framed picture windows exgtending the length of one whole wall. Via My Scandinavian Home
And how adorable is this itty bitty cabin surrounded by woods? Via Bolig Magazine
Happy Wednesday, all!