18 Black House Ideas That Will Add Some Gothic Flair to Your Home (2024)

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  Metallic Black House

  

  A sloped gambrel roof offered plenty of space to bring in black to this home. Coated in metal panels, the top portion of the exterior makes a moody statement. White brick on the bottom portion offers balance and contrast.

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  Matte Black House

  

  A rich matte black pours over this A-frame house—extending as far as the window trim, garage, and even the doors.

  To prevent it from feeling flat, different textures are introduced on the surface, including brick, wood, and metal.

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  Inky Black House

  

  For a modern-meets-industrial look, slim panels decorate half of this home's exterior while the other half is outfitted in black-trim glass windows.

  Gray stone on the floor offers a grounding texture, as well as some light contrast against the moodiness.

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  Black Brick House

  

  This traditional home is encased in Black Magic by Sherwin Williams for an intimate, cozy feel.

  The plants are placed in black pots to match the moody look. A light door and ambient light at the entrance provide a breath of relief.

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  Black Corner House

  

  Brick is a material that can already feel heavy—so it makes sense to lean into the look with a heavier color as well. This quintessential New England home, for example, features a charcoal hue that pours over the window trim, doors, and porch. This helps it stand out from the rest of the homes on its street.

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  B&W House

  

  If you're not ready for a full moody treatment, you can always go for black and white. This space, for instance, features a metallic roof with a matching black porch jutting out of it.

  The doors showcase black trim for cohesion, while the flatter brick surface has a creamy tone to balance it out.

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  Contemporary Black House

  

  Nestled in a lush forest, this black home expertly blends in with the trees' shadows while also standing out with its contemporary design.

  Three textures create depth with glass, metal, and wood framing the space. Plus, the floor-to-ceiling windows break up the heaviness with a sense of spaciousness.

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  Immersed Black House

  

  A tiered one-story home similarly blends with its surroundings using a swath of obsidian paint. Wooden textures on the table and steps outside nod to the natural environment and also lighten up the look.

  Meanwhile, black window trim and black chairs bring the color story full circle.
  

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  Contrasted Black Home

  

  Iron Ore by Sherwin Williams provides a glossy and dramatic finish for this space. The hue extends to the roof, but the windows are kept white to cut through the smokiness. The high contrast creates a modern, sleek style.

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  Black Victorian House

  

  While black can seem overwhelming, it actually does a great job of highlighting architectural embellishments when done right. Take this classic San Francisco Victorian home, which features lavish ornamentation, decorated gables, and scalloped roofing—though, none of it gets hidden. Rather, the design is highlighted and the home even achieves a unique gothic feel.

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  Traditional Black House

  

  A black exterior doesn't take away from this traditional home's grandeur. Rather, it emphasizes the features that make it stand out through color blocking.

  For example, the pillars and trim are kept white. Plus, wooden features are maintained near the gables and doors for textural contrast.

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  Ribbed Black House

  

  Draped in a ribbed metal, this home takes on an industrial look that makes it pop among its more natural surroundings.

  An even darker black coats the window trim and roofing to provide depth and visual interest.

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  Warm Black House

  

  Who said black has to feel cold and mysterious? This house proves otherwise, instantly softening the senses with its matte black panels, indented with a warm oaky compartment and wood flooring.

  The space veers away from lighter tones to keep the warm theme cohesive, as the window trim and railings are also kept black to match.

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  Breezy Black House

  

  A dark hue allows the landscaping and foliage to shine bright at the front of this house.

  The modern exterior showcases a wood-paneled section, juxtaposed against black stucco and roofing.

  The driveway and stairs are also kept black, with abundant plants and ivy dripping over them—making a stunning first impression.

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  Farmhouse-Style Black House

  

  An expansive home makes even more of a statement with an all-black facade.

  Here, varying textures of brick, shingles, and board siding are all cloaked in charcoal—creating a moody manor look.

  While farmhouse style usually errs on the light and bright side, this home proves that craftsman detailing looks just as stunning on the dark side.

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  Quaint Black House

  

  If you like more breathability, it's key to break up a dark exterior with brighter tones and greenery.

  Here, the window trim, furniture, and garage are all kept pure white to make the space feel lighter.

  Plus, lots of landscaping and plants are introduced to create a sense of breeziness.

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  Two-Toned House

  

  Another example of how to break up black, this home features a white stone section topped with an inky roof. The rest of the home is outfitted in matte black horizontal boards—with the hue extending to even smaller accents like the lighting, trim, and entrance covering.

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  Geometric House

  

  Clean lines and straight angles abound in this house. To exaggerate the geometry and add sophistication, black wraps over the surface. Square windows allow light to shine through abd offer a fresh shape. Plus, thin millwork adds texture while still keeping in theme with the modern style.