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Decorating With Black

(Continued from Page 7) By Jackie Dishner, special to HGTV.com
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Paint black on the back of glass panel sheets. When hung up on a wall, they look like stone.

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"You can use black anywhere that water is not involved," says Buscarello. Avoid using the color on a toilet or sink, he says, because the water spots make it hard to maintain a pristine look. And if you do choose granite for the floor, make sure it has veins. Dirt and footprints will show up too easily on anything solid, he says.

Jackie Dishner writes on a variety of topics, including lifestyle, travel and home decorating.

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