Design Inspiration: black lacquer

I've decided that I am going on a semi social media detox. I've just gotten in the habit of picking up my phone and spending way too much time on my feeds. I don't like it. However, the other day on instagram, I found this amazing room, see above, and I stopped dead in my tracks. THIS ROOM IS AMAZING. It had me salivating for some black lacquer walls. . . and maybe a neon sign too. 

Naturally, I went straight to the internet to feed my desires for black lacquer. Doesn't it just look rich and glamorous and even a little elegant?

Ugh. I just love it all so much. Here is a real winner. Black lacquer doors with white walls! Oh yes. Give me the goodness. 

Now I want to do a little shopping. . .

1. Jonathan Adler has a new line of black lacquer chairs. How fab is this one with the pop of aqua? 2. Black lighting is the ultimate in glamour, a pair of these tall lamps would look so good in any space. 3. I am obsessed with boxes, this black one with crystals on top is perfection. 4. Who doesn't want a black tulip table? I love these in an entryway. 5. This black chest has forever been my favorite thing ever. 6. Why not throw a chic little buddha head for fun?  7. Oud is one of my favorite smells, its masculine and rich. This candle is enchanting. 8. I sometimes like to match my nail color to my wall color so black lacquer nails are SO necessary. 9. This black tray with white trim is so chic.

Guest bedroom makeover: The perfect grey

I am a HUGE fan of grey in the bedroom. It's just a warm neutral that keeps romance alive with its moodiness. So, I'm currently working on a small guest bedroom in partnership with HGTV Home x Sherwin Williams to find my perfect grey paint. My inspiration shot was this photo above and pretty much everything Ryan Korban does, especially his apartment. 

I wanted a warm grey, like with a little bit of muddy brown so it can go with the rest of the house. My choice was Highland Grey. Which was PERFECT! Full disclosure, I was gifted this paint to test out the new product and I am being totally honest here when I tell you this paint is the BOMB.  Let me tell you why I really, really LOVE this paint. Underneath this ONE COAT of grey is a very dark color. It took me literally ONE COAT and it covered everything. It's the HGTV Home by Sherwin Williams Showcase line.

A lot of my clients use the excuse of not wanting to go dark on the walls because of the difficulty of painting over a dark color. Well ladies and gentleman, not if you find the right paint! 

Please excuse the blue tape on the window below. I just want to show the richness of the color and it took us one afternoon to paint the room. Now for me, a girl on the go, or anyone who loves to do home projects, THIS paint is for you. I've tried a lot of paints before and this one just goes on thick and rich and even. Easy, Breezy. I love it. 

I think my inspiration for this room is going to go a little something like this mix. . .black, gold, grey, white and silver. So lovely. 

A couple of other things I like. . .