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Fade to Black: 13 Subtle, Stylish Ways to Get in the Spirit of All Hallows’ Eve

Fan Winston October 28, 2019

Wearing a lot of black will never be thought of as bold. Chic, maybe, but not bold. Black in the home, though? That’s a different story. Black furniture, black painted walls, black floors—those choices are bold, especially in an era when Scandi sensibility and white interiors are de rigueur.

These days, and especially this week, we can’t get enough of moody interiors. If you’re feeling timid about going to the dark side, try incorporating one of these 13 decorative items and household basics, all in pitch-black, into your life. We promise, they’ll look chic and bold in your home.

from famed parisian candlemakers maison trudon, the ex voto candle is creepy in 17 — Above: From famed Parisian candlemakers Maison Trudon, the Ex-Voto Candle is creepy in a good way; $65. (See Going Goth: 10 Sculptural Black Candles for more inspiration.)

we&#8\2\17;ve long admired black flatware—especially during this tim 18 — Above: We’ve long admired black flatware—especially during this time of year. The Portuguese-made Almoco Flatware in Black Matte is $60 for a 5-piece setting at Design Within Reach. (See Trend Alert: Black Flatware, 9 Noirish Styles.)

organic icelandic organic icelandic sheepskin black 19

organic icelandic organic icelandic sheepskin gray 20

Above: Longhaired, wild-looking Organic Icelandic Sheepskins, in black and gray, are extra-stylish; $190 at Huset.

the binchotan charcoal toothbrush, by morihata, has charcoal infused bristles t 21 — Above: The Binchotan Charcoal Toothbrush, by Morihata, has charcoal-infused bristles that fight two scary dental villains: bad breath and plaque; $8 at the Primary Essentials. (For another great option, see Object of Desire: Luxe Toothbrushes from Artilleriet.)

from artist tamar mogendorff, this hand stitched silk flying black bird is deco 22 — Above: From artist Tamar Mogendorff, this hand-stitched silk Flying Black Bird is decoration we’d welcome all year round; $325.

ferm living&#8\2\17;s mouth blown smoked grey ripple glasses are \$50 for a 23 — Above: Ferm Living’s mouth-blown Smoked Grey Ripple Glasses are $50 for a set of 4.

fan palm organic cloth napkins by hearth and harrow 24

feather organic cloth napkins by hearth and harrow 25

Above: Hearth and Harrow’s hand-printed Organic Cloth Napkins (shown in the Fan Palm and Feather patterns) look elegant in black; $36 for a set of 4.

channel your inner goth with fredericks and mae&#8\2\17;s iron candle holde 26 — Above: Channel your inner Goth with Fredericks and Mae’s Iron Candle Holders; available in single and double arms, from $50.

Above: This fun Oval Tray, from Japanese brand Puebco, is made with recycled polypropylene; $32 at Burke Decor.

we like this bewitching black and blue broom from nicky kehoe; \$65. 28 — Above: We like this bewitching Black and Blue Broom from Nicky Kehoe; $65.

these cool looking shaman black charcoal soaps (&#8\2\20;from modern day fe 29 — Above: These cool-looking Shaman Black Charcoal Soaps (“from modern-day female shamans of Korea”) have activated charcoal, boricha tea, and essential oils; $18 each at Nannie Inez.

ikea&#8\2\17;s lindrande earth globe feels at once stylish—and exist 30 — Above: Ikea’s Lindrande Earth Globe feels at once stylish—and existential; $19.99.

there&#8\2\17;s nothing unlucky about this crossing black cat, from japan&a 31 — Above: There’s nothing unlucky about this crossing black cat, from Japan’s F/S Style; their wool and hemp Cat Doormat is $195 Moth Chicago.

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