The darkness without
By Never teh BrideWhere I grew up, black houses definitely seemed out of place. The one black house in my neigborhood was dubbed “the witches’ house” and no one trick-or-treated there for fear of being used as a sacrifice in some devilish ritual. Original, I know.
I’ve always thought that big black houses look a tad foreboding. Who knows what shadows lurk inside it’s murky, twilight walls? Plus, they’re a little too Halloween for my taste, though that might just be memories of the witches’ house talking. I want to know how you feel about black houses — would you want to live in one? Or next to one? Take part in the poll, then expand your answer in the comments!
Note: This picture was originally published in the now-defunct Budget Living — you can find an article about the house here.
July 25th, 2008 at 9:39 am
Not for me, no way, no how.
July 26th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
Possibly as a base for a Victorian (which should have at least 7 colors) but never in the South, the Southwest, or any place with summers that average over 85 degrees F. Would absorb way too much heat.
July 28th, 2008 at 3:18 pm
I like that one, but I’ve never seen one in real life so I can’t really say.
July 29th, 2008 at 3:42 am
Oooooooh, thanks for the idea! Too bad I live in an apartment, but I would do this in a snap if I had an actual, freestanding house. Paint the door lime green or hot pink, the sills whichever colour you didn’t paint the door…awesomenosity in the extreme!