What makes a black exterior look so good on so many homes, giving them a dark, dramatic appearance, but a light, modern feeling? Since black is a neutral it can work on almost any style of house. We suspect the winning look is a combo of the right architectural details, setting, lighting, amount of glass, and of course, the right shade of black!
Here’s a collection of our favorite black houses that are dark but not spooky…
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The much celebrated shop exterior belonging to @ajsosby decked for Halloween
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A black mountain home by @craft.mansions
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A Kennebunkport bungalow house via @houses.of.new.england
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A new home in Chicago Design: @amystormandco Architect: @studio1architects Photo: @stofferphotographyinteriors
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A local favorite - this almost black house with white trim and an orange door
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A Norwegian cabin by @aiforarchitects
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Modern farmhouse by @craft.mansions
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Black lakehouse by @paulbatesarchitects
