Venture into the shadowy world of this controversial hue; learning black's history and uses might just put it in a different light

Strike a dramatic note with black window frames, shelves, stairs and more, making features stand out or blend in

Love the idea of a black front door? Here are 8 exterior palettes to make it work

Black is best for engineered materials; brown works great for textures — and more designer tips for working with these two classic colors

Brush on some ebony paint and turn a dull doorway into a model of drop-dead sophistication

Take a walk on the dark side — your home has nothing to fear with this color when you know how to use it

Looking for something different from an all-white kitchen? Think about going stylishly dark instead

As bold as black but much more versatile, midnight blue is becoming a star

Plant Prunus serotina in the Central and Eastern U.S. for spring flowers, interesting bark and beautiful fall color

Neutral-colored materials combine with eclectic accessories to prepare a master bath for resale while adding personal style