How To Make Dark Colors Work In ANY Room
Rethink your white walls. Now.
Don't be afraid of the dark — these rooms will inspire you to update your space in a major way.
Black Bathroom
This bathroom goes dramatic on only one wall, so the room is eye-catching without looking like you're entering Gollum's cave.
See more at Amber Interiors.
Chalk Wall
Now you don't have to worry about your kids drawing all over your pristine white walls.
See more at Emily Henderson.
Dark Gray Dining Room
Make your dining room feel even more formal with a deep, jewel-toned paint color.
Moody and Eclectic Bedroom
This bedroom mounts flea-market finds against a black wall, while Genuine Fake Books wallpaper creates the illusion of more space.
Black Kitchen
In this New York City apartment, the kitchen's existing cabinets were lacquered in Benjamin Moore Black and accented with polished-nickel hardware for full-on Hollywood regency style.
Deep Blue Bedroom
A small vase of flowers on the nightstand balances out the masculinity of this dark bedroom.
Dark Blue Shimmery Walls
If playing with color seems daunting, try it out in your guest bathroom.
Black Lacquered Bathroom
The sexiest a bathroom has ever looked.
Louis Vuitton Colors
This home owner matched paint and a Jonathan Adler Union Jack rug to colors on a Vuitton bag.
Saturated Library
A small space makes way more of an impact when it's all washed in a bold color, from walls to sofa.
Black & White
To offset black walls, choose lighter bedding, like this canopied white bed.
Brown Grass Cloth Walls
Pink lamps instantly make brown feel more feminine.
Dark Walls
Pops of color from pillows and decor help keep this bedroom from feeling too dark.
Dark Blue Breakfast Room
Dark blue walls make this breakfast room functional for day or nighttime dining.
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