Decorate Myths Busted: Dark Colours can work in a space - It is a truth universally acknowledged that you should never use dark colors in small spaces. In fact, it is drilled in each of us the first time we take a picture of deep hues paint that will visually reduce one downstairs so it looks dark and pokey.
But there is another side to the story. The truth is, deep, rich colors of the walls can add a good dose of glamor and sophistication to any space, regardless of its size. Inky blue, charcoal gray, chocolate brown and, yes, good old black added impact in a way that does pastel shade ever could.
Used right, these shades can make a small room feel cozy and intimate - somewhere to hunker down and escape from the rest of the world. And is not this exactly what we all want our homes? So if you've always thought black walls were just for teenagers metal fans, it's time to discover the power of darkness ...
But there is another side to the story. The truth is, deep, rich colors of the walls can add a good dose of glamor and sophistication to any space, regardless of its size. Inky blue, charcoal gray, chocolate brown and, yes, good old black added impact in a way that does pastel shade ever could.
Used right, these shades can make a small room feel cozy and intimate - somewhere to hunker down and escape from the rest of the world. And is not this exactly what we all want our homes? So if you've always thought black walls were just for teenagers metal fans, it's time to discover the power of darkness ...
Hillary Thomas Designs
Create an intense context
Imagine if this room walls, shelves and floor were white. Nice, but nothing out of the ordinary, right? But this rich petrol-blue of the background is something magical, which makes all other colors in the room pop, blush pink couch blind gold to blue and red spines of books .
Imagine if this room walls, shelves and floor were white. Nice, but nothing out of the ordinary, right? But this rich petrol-blue of the background is something magical, which makes all other colors in the room pop, blush pink couch blind gold to blue and red spines of books .
Icon Interiors Ltd
Join the navy
a navy silk wall covering gives this room a wonderful quality of cocoon. When you use an extreme color in the bedroom, a good trick is to counterbalance with white sheets, then pick the wall color in your cushions and throws.
Discover 10 reasons to use dark blue
a navy silk wall covering gives this room a wonderful quality of cocoon. When you use an extreme color in the bedroom, a good trick is to counterbalance with white sheets, then pick the wall color in your cushions and throws.
Discover 10 reasons to use dark blue
Paul Craig Photography
Try a reverse role
using a dark color on your walls means you can choose the architectural characteristics and key elements of white furniture - almost like a negative. In this room, it is not the deep blue paint job you see, but the intricate cornicing, elegant fireplace and come-sit-in-me chairs.
using a dark color on your walls means you can choose the architectural characteristics and key elements of white furniture - almost like a negative. In this room, it is not the deep blue paint job you see, but the intricate cornicing, elegant fireplace and come-sit-in-me chairs.
Increation
Luxury it up
If there were a prize for a private luxurious bathroom of the world, it would be on the list. black mosaics add a feeling of opulence and are a perfect foil for the showstopper bath, while a white ceiling keeps the room from feeling too closed.
If there were a prize for a private luxurious bathroom of the world, it would be on the list. black mosaics add a feeling of opulence and are a perfect foil for the showstopper bath, while a white ceiling keeps the room from feeling too closed.
Tracy Murdock Allied ASID
Enjoy cocoa in the bedroom
Rich chocolate brown makes a really cozy sleeping area and works well alongside the dark wood table canopy and console. Beat that, pastels.
Rich chocolate brown makes a really cozy sleeping area and works well alongside the dark wood table canopy and console. Beat that, pastels.
Maurizio Pellizzoni Ltd
play to the strengths of a piece
a window space with a low ceiling is never going to look open and airy, do not try to force. Instead, turn the darkness to your advantage, using deep, warm colors to enhance its soft touch.
a window space with a low ceiling is never going to look open and airy, do not try to force. Instead, turn the darkness to your advantage, using deep, warm colors to enhance its soft touch.
La Croix Interior Design
Work in the black
This is an office you would not mind pulling late-nighters in the wall and black wallpaper create a library book as welcoming atmosphere that is sure to help concentration -. and the picture wall ensures you always have a place to jot down ideas when inspiration strikes.
Discover 10 blackboard of the best ideas
This is an office you would not mind pulling late-nighters in the wall and black wallpaper create a library book as welcoming atmosphere that is sure to help concentration -. and the picture wall ensures you always have a place to jot down ideas when inspiration strikes.
Discover 10 blackboard of the best ideas
Ebstone
get in
one wall of ebony units teamed with white walls and a white floor is a good idea if you n 'are not ready for an all-black kitchen. It also makes it easy to the area of the different areas in a room open. Here, the black units define the cooking zone, while the white shows where island living space begins.
one wall of ebony units teamed with white walls and a white floor is a good idea if you n 'are not ready for an all-black kitchen. It also makes it easy to the area of the different areas in a room open. Here, the black units define the cooking zone, while the white shows where island living space begins.
The Wee House Company
Start small
Sometimes a bit deep color success can be more effective than slapping on each surface, and so it is here. This wall seems characteristic of marine back, so instead of making the room seem smaller, it deceives the eye into thinking it is bigger than it really is.
Sometimes a bit deep color success can be more effective than slapping on each surface, and so it is here. This wall seems characteristic of marine back, so instead of making the room seem smaller, it deceives the eye into thinking it is bigger than it really is.
Design Line Construction, Inc.
Get the right light
How a room without window decorated mainly in dark colors look glamorous manage rather than dark? The secret is in the lighting. downlighters copiers and multi-bulb mounting bounce light off center all reflective surfaces, showing that black may be brilliant.
Tell us ...
do you incorporate the dark walls in your home? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
How a room without window decorated mainly in dark colors look glamorous manage rather than dark? The secret is in the lighting. downlighters copiers and multi-bulb mounting bounce light off center all reflective surfaces, showing that black may be brilliant.
Tell us ...
do you incorporate the dark walls in your home? Share your thoughts in the comments below.