How To Pull Off a Dark Interior Room

Dark walls are one of the hottest new interior design trends! However, before you leap over to the dark side, there are some tricks you need to know. While adding dark paint to your rooms is a fun way to give your home a personal touch, choosing the best colors and locations can be challenging.

Don't worry, though. We're here to help! The following tips will have you painting and decorating like a pro.

Choose Where to Apply Your Paint  

While lighter paint colors look great just about everywhere, too much dark paint can make a room look smaller. To pull off this trend, choose one wall and use dark paint as an accent. Not only will this create visual interest, but it will also make the room feel longer.

While a dark accent wall can work in just about any room, some of the most popular places to use this technique are the master bedroom, living room, and bathrooms.

Keep the Space Open

This trend often works best in larger rooms and those with an open floor plan. Be careful adding dark accent walls in rooms that are already small, cramped, or cluttered. Otherwise, the room can start to feel suffocating.

Play with Textures 

Flat black can get boring fast, so don't be afraid to play with textures. Consider decorating your walls with clean lines or curves. Add a shaggy or fur throw rug and some luxurious throws to soften the look.

Use your imagination, and don't be afraid to add in some different materials, like glass, silk, wood, or matte tiles. The objective here should be to add movement and life to the room. As long as you choose pieces you love, you really can't go wrong.

Choose Light Furniture

When choosing dark paint, look for lighter-colored furniture. This will brighten up the space and give it the contrast it needs. Shades like beige, coral, white, and pearl tend to work well in darker rooms.

If you're wondering what pieces to lighten up, consider bringing more light into the room by choosing a lighter-colored bathroom vanity, couch, dining table, or kitchen cabinets.

Have Fun with Accents

If you choose black or navy walls, consider adding some pastel accents, neutral colors, or even bright or golden decor. It's fine to get creative here — you can have fun choosing area rugs, throw blankets, vases, picture frames, and more.

Also consider adding a large mirror on the wall opposite your windows. This will reflect light into the room, making it look both larger and brighter.

Pay Attention to Lighting

Dark walls work best in rooms that have plenty of lighting. Large windows that let in a lot of natural light are the best. If you're lucky enough to have this, make sure you choose sheer curtains instead of heavy, dark ones. This will ensure they don't block out the light.

It's also a great idea to have some fun with light fixtures. Trendy lamps or a signature chandelier can bring in the light you need while also adding even more style and personality to the room.

Follow these guidelines, and you'll be able to pull off the dark paint trend with ease! Before you know it, you'll be enjoying a luxurious, sophisticated look that's totally on-trend and a reflection of your unique style.  

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