These colors! Dark gray siding, black roof and shutters, white trim

You love black houses; we love black houses. Easy to admire but a bold move to make, not just any shade will do. We've asked architect and designer members

Olde Bittersweet Farm

It’s one thing to take on the challenge of picking out a paint color for the inside of your home — you know, sifting through beiges, grays, and muted greens — but it’s an entirely different experience choosing to paint your home black. It takes a fearless soul to look at the most daring shade and watch as it gets rolled onto the siding.

The exterior of the home is painted Benjamin Moore’s Deep River. At holiday time, galvanized steel planters from Design Within Reach are filled with miniature blue spruces. #housegoals #houseexteriors #homeinspo

I live in a saltbox colonial. When you come to my door, you will look for the doorbell. It isn't there. The man who built our house loved early American architecture. He incorporated many period-correct elements, like multiple fireplaces, wide-plank floors, and mullioned windows. But no overhead lig

Last week we met with our contractors to decide once and for all what siding we were going for on our house and my goodness, there were a lot of decisions. ...

We decided to do some internet sleuthing, and to our delight, found eight black home exteriors that prove the look is just like that LBD in your closet — ideally suited for any style and occasion.

Along with an addition and a fresh coat of paint, this Long Island black exterior transformation also has a budget-friendly secret.