31.5.10

The Black Wall









OK, so after much waffling on and faffing around - I finally got it done. And I love it. I also painted the other walls the same grey that the rest of the house is painted.

I'm kicking myself a bit though because I got so fired up on  a mix of  dark chocolate, Foo Fighters and Tony Bennett, that I forgot to take before photos. Oh well. Suffice to say, imagine a lot of mucky old off white with lilac accents. Yeah, nice.

I am so swept off my feet in love with that suzani, can hardly explain. And seriously, what a bargain. Take a look back through here and here for the eBay store that sent this stunner all the way from Uzbekistan.

Thanks for putting up with the aforementioned waffling and faffing - now we can resume normal transmission!
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33 comments:

  1. A Perfect GrayMay 31, 2010 at 6:21 AM

    beautiful and that spread is divine!

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  2. KerryMay 31, 2010 at 6:23 AM

    Well I have to say totally worth the wait. You aced it bloss!

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  3. gdaybeautifulMay 31, 2010 at 6:33 AM

    Good on you, looks great. I have a charcoal wall in my entry/stairwell and love it. You won't be sorry.

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  4. heather jenkinsonMay 31, 2010 at 6:57 AM

    oh, what a triumph! It looks fab; you must be delighted. I particularly love the arrangement of mirror vs picture frame. Very well done!

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  5. AnonymousMay 31, 2010 at 7:23 AM

    I really love the way you write, it always makes me laugh. You're just too funky for words! Love the black wall - drama, drama! Rachaelxx

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  6. brismodMay 31, 2010 at 7:36 AM

    A big thumbs up from me. The black wall is great but that suzani is something extra. Love it all.

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  7. debra@dustjacketMay 31, 2010 at 8:41 AM

    Oh fabulosa darling, so sexy and chic.

    You did great to do this yourself, I'd still be lolling around eating choc's and hoping I could rope someone else into doing it.
    xoxo

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  8. julieMay 31, 2010 at 8:52 AM

    Jules, it looks fantastic! Gives so much depth to the room, and works so well with your suzani.

    ps. love the Foo Fighters too.

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  9. JaneMay 31, 2010 at 9:59 AM

    Wow that is dramatic and amazing. I am dying for a Suzani something too, love that link you have. Must save up though.

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  10. Bumpkin on a SwingMay 31, 2010 at 10:42 AM

    Oh Jules, I love it! It looks so classy, and chic. I am going to have to talk The Captain in to this, I'm just crazy about this new spin on a pop of color!

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  11. captain kkMay 31, 2010 at 11:06 AM

    looks awesome.. i especially love how dark & moody it all looks in your first image.

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  12. captain kkMay 31, 2010 at 11:07 AM

    looks awesome.. i especially love how dark & moody it all looks in your first photo.

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  13. Kerri - Driftwood InteriorsMay 31, 2010 at 1:15 PM

    Looks awesome to the power of sick Jules! Love how the black wall sets off that gorgeous suzani - tres chic! K cc

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  14. Mariska MeijersMay 31, 2010 at 1:59 PM

    Hey Jules. You have inspired my. Once I have the time I will try out a black wall too in my bedroom. It gives a certain peace to it which I need! Wishing you a happy week xox

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  15. Jane (aka the girl in the brick house)May 31, 2010 at 6:13 PM

    Wow - your bedroom looks fab! I must admit I would never have thought of having a black wall in a bedroom but you've proven it really works and the suzani is gorgeous with it.

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  16. MelindaMay 31, 2010 at 6:21 PM

    Jules, I love your black wall! I'm glad you worked up the courage to just do it.

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  17. Diana MieczanMay 31, 2010 at 6:33 PM

    That bedroom looks great!I wish I could get my wall painted black...
    Kisess my lovely!

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  18. UnknownMay 31, 2010 at 8:16 PM

    Its the suzani and the wall color that completely make your room the stunner that it is! So beautiful and dramatic, no befores needed! love it!

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  19. JOE. DMay 31, 2010 at 8:28 PM

    YOU DID IT. well done, looks delish!!

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  20. UnknownMay 31, 2010 at 10:05 PM

    You are now officially my hero! Go Jules! I LOVE black walls, you did an AMAZING job, I am so proud of you! XO!

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  21. LeahJune 1, 2010 at 12:02 AM

    Wow this turned out spectacular! Great job!

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  22. Gwen DriscollJune 1, 2010 at 12:55 AM

    It looks really, really beautiful. Hope you have a great week.

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  23. Mlle ParadisJune 1, 2010 at 1:20 AM

    way inspiring! what a statement room - so strong but so inviting and comfy looking!! you did well jules!

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  24. Heather FeemsterJune 1, 2010 at 1:30 AM

    Absolutely fantastic, I love it, you are so talented!

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  25. Jeanne HenriquesJune 1, 2010 at 4:20 AM

    Jules, the wall colour looks great and I love, love, love the spread!! I saw it in another photo as a cloth over a table that is stacked with books and it looked fab there as well. You will get a lot of mileage out of that one. Well done!!

    Jeanne:)

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  26. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFEJune 1, 2010 at 4:52 AM

    OMG I adore it Jules! It looks absolutely FABULOUS! Congrats on it all coming together so well :)

    Hope u had a great weekend sweetie xoxo

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  27. Julie @ Chapman InteriorsJune 1, 2010 at 8:56 AM

    LOVE black walls AND with suzani!! you get a solid round of applause :) Fabulous!

    xoxo
    -julie

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  28. Shelley TrbuhovichJune 1, 2010 at 1:37 PM

    jules, it looks amazing....i think you can do another wall in the same room....and then another and then another - go on, you can do it, i know you can! xxx

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  29. Melissa de la FuenteJune 1, 2010 at 10:14 PM

    Oh. MY. god. Jules! You amazing, gorgeous gal you! I LOVE this! Love, love, love it! What a beautiful room you put together hun & it sounds like it is a complete 180 from how it was before. Excuse me, but I love your waffling and faffing! ;) Plus it is fun to say....
    That suzani really is so crazy gorgeous and I am so happy you took the plunge, gorgeous! :)
    xoxo
    Melis

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  30. collected ideasJune 3, 2010 at 4:38 AM

    Looks stunning!!! I want one!

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  31. TinaJune 3, 2010 at 4:23 PM

    Eeep!!! GORGEOUS!!!!! I can't believe I nearly missed this post! Jules you must be thrilled with your room, I love it. Fabulous job with those walls my friend!!! ~ Txx

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  32. la la LovelyJune 3, 2010 at 10:18 PM

    Am in love... looks so fabulous! And if I had money to blow and a place for it to go....I'd be ordering right this instant... Thanks for sharing pics! xoxo

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  33. Anne-Marie @ 10 RoomsOctober 3, 2010 at 8:08 PM

    Jules, that's gorgeous! and love the suzani, was that a Table Tonic purchase?!! I keep sneaking in more dark walls around the house...just did behind the bar black - D. always says he doesn't like it, until it's finished - then he admits he does :)

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Thanks heaps for leaving me a juicy note, so glad you do! jules :)