Painting bedroom black

jemma11

Wanted to create a calm atmosphere and direct the eye out the windows to our bush view, so I bit the bullet and painted the whole room matte black. Amazed at how beautifully it works, but can’t decide now which bedding to use. What do you think, the white, or the green?

MitchellMc

Lovely work, @jemma11!

How'd you go painting all those recessed mortar lines? Last time I had to paint bricks, I used a UNi-PRO 270mm 20mm Nap Genius Sheepskin Paint Roller Cover as the longer nap got into most of the gaps. It looks like your mortar is quite sunken, and I suspect there was a bit of brush painting involved.

The white bedspread is a bit too stark for my liking, but it does look quite fresh.

Many thanks for sharing, as your results are wonderful. Well done.

Mitchell

jemma11

Thanks Mitchell, I think I agree that the white is a bit too high contrast.
The bricks took ages, used a bevel brush to get into the recessed areas then a wider one for the flat surface.

prettyliving

@jemma11

That looks incredible! Thanks for sharing! 😍

Remarka6le

That black looks fantastic @jemma11

Both the green & the White don't really tickle my fancy. I'd match the black either Black & Grey, Black & White or match the tone of the wood you have in the room with a nice brown & white.

Remarka6le

Puddin

Love the look Jemma, think the green looks better. Would love to see it with an rich emerald green cover I think it would pick up on the curtains.

EricL

Hello @Puddin

Let me tag @jemma11 to make them aware of your kind words and suggestions. I love the matt black finish, it's so subdued and relaxing.

Eric

brendawebster44

Hello, I have always thought pink and black compliment each other.However I am unsure what genders will be enjoying the ambiance.

Dave-1

Jemma

Ive always wanted to but thought it would be too dark. Nope, love how yours turned out

Dave

EricL

Hello @Dave-1

Let me tag @jemma11 to make them aware of your kind words. I believe that in order to paint your bedroom black it has to have a great deal of outdoor light coming in. If the room is already dark to begin with, painting it black will make it even darker.

Eric