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Decorating Ideas From “Blackish” The Hit TV Show

Decorating Ideas from Blackish TV Show

Blackish cast - MARCUS SCRIBNER, ANTHONY ANDERSON, YARA SHAHIDI, TRACEE ELLIS ROSS, LAURENCE FISHBURNE

I fell in serious like with the hit TV show Blackish this season for two reasons.  I’m a fan of the colorful decorating in their home and the show is a great conversation starter.

Blackish - YARA SHAHIDI, MARCUS SCRIBNER, ANTHONY ANDERSON, MILES BROWN, LAURENCE FISHBURNE, TRACEE ELLIS ROSS, MARSAI MARTIN

Blackish is a comedy satire about an affluent black couple raising their kids in a predominantly white neighborhood and their struggles to maintain their cultural identity.  The show debuted this winter on ABC and became a break-away hit.

The series stars Anthony Anderson, Tracee Ellis Ross and Laurence Fishburne along with cast members Marcus Schribner, Yara Shahidi, Marsai Martin, Miles Brown and Jennifer Lewis.  Maxine Shepard is the lead set designer.

Blackish-jackson-5-halloween-episode

Watching Blackish has become a bonding moment with my teenage son. Every week we watched it together and in-between our laughing we engaged in the most interesting conversations about the topics on the show.  Topics from puberty to racial stereotypes to sexual preferences.

Of course I have my eye on the sea of color floating through the house, especially in the kids rooms.  Color is used brilliantly to highlight the character’s personalities and tell the story of the Johnson family at home.

Here are some of my favorite rooms in their home and some decorating ideas you can totally use in yours.

Blackish parent's in bedroom

Unlike the kid’s rooms the parent’s bedroom is boringly neutral, but with 4 kids it’s had plenty of action over the years.  The highlight of their room is Dre’s closet.

Trick out your closet

blackish - Dre's closet2

Dre’s closet says it all – A brother and his shoes.  My son’s love this closet and I don’t know a shoe lover who wouldn’t.

Showcase your kids personality with color.

Also, there’s power in adding an accent wall.

blackish-Zoeys-Bedroom

Zoey’s bedroom is a bold backdrop to much teenage high school “attitude”.  See what a difference an accent wall of wallpaper makes in each of the kid’s rooms.

Blackish - Jr's bedroom

Junior’s bedroom furnishings and artwork is all about having the “cool factor” every middle schooler is trying to show.

Same furniture – but different vibes.

Blackish - twins bedroom

Using the same furniture – but a different look.  Even though the split wallpaper is not practical in real life, it speaks volumes about the need to  let kids “own” their space, especially when sharing a room.

Neutral Furniture? Use colorful accents to liven the room

Blackish - living room scene

Real life for a family is comfortable rooms but you can achieve comfort and style like in the Johnson’s living room.  The color in the room is in the accents – paint and pillows.

Add a little personal flavor outdoors too.

Blackish-backyard

 Cultural accents can bring a level of individuality to any space.  These were props used during the show about Jr’s rite of passage.

Organize your kitchen it will pay dividends. 

blackish set - Kitchen

The heart of almost any family home is the kitchen.  This one is organized and styled for all the activities, conversations and fun.

Incase you’re wondering many of the furnishings and accessories on the Blackish set are from Ikea and Target.

Blackish crew shot

I’m looking forward to the next season of this hit show and glad there’s something family oriented I can watch with my teen on TV.

Blackish has been a pleasant and very positive surprise we enjoy.  I hope Mom does some redecorating for next season too.

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Until next time …

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