Old House With Unusual Décor & Black Walls

old house with black paint

House Crazy Sarah wasn’t sure how to title this post…. from the outside this stately Lynchburg, Virginia home looks traditional and well kept.

old house with black interior paint

The inside, however, veers into the territory of quirkiness.

old house with black paint

Giraffe in the foyer?  Eclectic, to say the least.

It’s not unattractive…. just unexpected.

old house with black interior paint

Black walls? The decorator of this home must be a strong believer in the ubiquitous little black dress theory because black is the go-to color throughout the home.

old house with black interior paint

Built in 1901 in Lynchburg’s historic Rivermont neighborhood, this elegant Victorian home is currently for sale for $325,000.

old house with black interior paint

Despite all the black, it is chock full of character.

old house with black interior paint

The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in over 2,700 square feet.

old house with black interior paint

old house with black interior paint

House Crazy Sarah is not a big fan of black in old houses, but somehow, it actually works in this particular home.

old house with black interior paint

Maybe it works because of the abundant pops of color or the fun and unexpected decor items.

old house with black interior paint

One could never be bored walking through this mesmerizing home – there’s just so much to look at!

old house with black interior paint

old house with black interior paint

old house with black interior paint

The kitchen might be a bit much though…

old house with black interior paint

The bright accent colors are cute, but the black shiny cabinets against the matte black walls feel almost… oppressive.

old house with black interior paint

The redeeming factors in this room are those gorgeous windows that bathe the space in sunlight.

old house with black interior paint

old house with black interior paint

old house with black interior paint

Even in the rooms that are more traditional, black is ever-present.

old house with black interior paint

old house with black interior paint

The bedrooms do go in a bit of a different direction with dark indigo blue walls…

old house with black interior paint

The color is attractive against the crisp white painted woodwork.

old house with black interior paint

It seems the decorator understood that all-black walls in bedrooms might be a bit too Draculian for a peaceful night’s sleep.

old house with black interior paint

From the looks of some of these imported pieces, it also seems the owners may be world travelers who appreciate many different types of beauty.

old house with black interior paint

old house with black interior paint

old house with black interior paint

There are so many fabulous one-of-a-kind pieces in this home, it really is delightful to view.

old house with black interior paint

old house with black interior paint

old house with black interior paint

Although the decor may not be everyone’s cuppa tea, there is no question that this well-kept home is a jaw-dropper.

old house with black interior paint

Hopefully, the sellers can find new owners who appreciate the current aesthetic because that is an awful lot of black to paint over!

 

Source:

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1371-Rivermont-Ave_Lynchburg_VA_24504_M57088-27487

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  1. Lovely home. Paired with the white it’s ok. Not my choice to have so much black but the bedrooms are a good break. Definitely wouldn’t have put black in the kitchen as well but to each is own I guess.

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