Not sure which black paint to pick? Here are a few of my favourite black paints: 

I’ll start with my top choice, Tricorn Black by Sherwin Williams, a rich true black without strong undertones so it is the perfect choice for any lighting situation. You can’t go arg with this one!

Black Magic by Sherwin-Williams is a wonderful option if you are looking for another true black. A tad warmer than tricorn black, this is a great pick for kitchen and bathroom cabinets.

Cheating Heart by Benjamin Moore, although very dark, it is full of pigments that reflect and give off light. It is a complex charcoal-ish black with blue undertones. It's too blue to be black and too black to be gray. A beautiful option for exteriors with red brick or warm stone colours.

Wrought Iron by Benjamin Moore is a softer black with grey, brown blue undertones. Best use in a space with natural light. It complement natural wood tones nicely. Pair it with a pure white like for a crisp, traditional look.

1- Switch your cushions from one room to another. Take the cushions from your living room and switch them up with the ones in your bedroom…or even better, switch them up with those in the guest bedroom that you don’t get to see as often.

2- Do the same with your artwork. Yes, you should be cautious of the scale of each piece to make sure it suits the new space but keep in mind you can always group the smaller ones to create a gallery wall.

3- Print loyalty free images at home and use existing frames. I did this in my gym to get unique art. You can also frame fabric from an old dish cloth or curtains.

4- Rearrange your furniture…I do this all the time and remember doing this as a teenager to refresh my bedroom on a zero $ budget.

5- Use old paint to paint a mirror, picture frame or furniture. You know the old wooden stools in your kitchen you have been wanting to replace for years…a fresh coach of black paint will modernize the look and give them a new life!

6- Re-style your bookshelves. Look on Pinterest for inspiration and use books, vases and decor items you already have. Don’t forget to look in your cabinets, you’ll be surprise to see what you can find that will serve as a decor accessory.

7- Use flowers and branches from your yard to create a new centrepiece for your table.

8- Send your friends pictures of the items you are tired of (vases, artwork, chairs, even duvet covers!) and ask them to do the same. In no time, you’ll have new-to-you items to add to your home, and so will they!
9- Check marketplace for free furniture and give them a new life by using paint you already have.

10- Declutter, you’ll be amazed at how fresh and new a space can feel by just getting rid of stuff that is just sitting there.
Instant new look for free!