Design principles
Dark shades are considered gloomy, but using them correctly can help highlight light or bright details. The interior will be rich, there will be much more opportunities for creativity.
Purple and lilac tones.
A dark bedroom is not necessarily black; many other shades will emphasize comfort and create an unforgettable interior:
- rich burgundy;
- rich purple;
- velvet blue;
- grass green;
- gourmet chocolate;
- extraordinary grey.
To make the interior interesting, the design looked unusual and did not create an oppressive atmosphere, it is better to use dark brown, blue or gray shades for the walls.
Important! The smaller the room, the fewer dark shades you should use in it. A large bedroom, thanks to the darkening, will become more comfortable, and it will be easier to adjust the room with such colors.
The walls are decorated with a pattern or in one tone, and the material can be anything - dark wood, wallpaper, textiles, paint. The main positive qualities of such walls are their versatility, an excellent combination with any light shades.
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Gray wallpaper.
Golden picture frames, mirrors, silver accessories, and white sculptures look great on them. It is worth adhering to the existing rules that will help make the room interesting:
- A drawing on the wall should be done if it is an accent in this room;
- add a couple of bright spots to the interior;
- It is better to choose spectacular furniture with a glossy surface;
- A large window is preferable for such a room.
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Large window in the room.
To avoid creating a depressing and boring environment, it is important to pay special attention to the combination of colors in the interior of a dark bedroom:
- a combination of contrasting shades without smooth transitions will create an energetic room, for example, black and white or a bedroom in dark colors with the addition of red spots;
- in a black and white bedroom it is better to place at least one accent on a bright color spot. This will help brighten the room;
- An accent wall will make a dark bedroom look cheerful. Usually it allocates a certain area, for example, a bed;
- When using brown shades for walls, you should think carefully about the lighting; soft, warm light is best;
- A blue bedroom will look best with a light floor and ceiling.
Such shades go well with light colors, for example, coral, lilac, and white shades are suitable for dark blue walls. And black goes well with dark blue, lemon, dark beige. To decorate a bedroom in eco-style, brown, marsh, pistachio, as well as dark cream and gray-beige shades are suitable.
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A room made of wood in brown and beige shades.
Living room in dark colors
An interior in dark colors will help create a special atmosphere of mystery and chic in the living room. And if you really have the courage to do this, then you shouldn’t forget that in a dark interior you need light accents, correctly placed, because... gloomy colors need to be diluted with light and optimistic ones.
Proper lighting is important. By the way, creating a dark interior is only possible if the living room windows are large enough and face the sunny side, because This interior requires a lot of light most of the day. The same can be said regarding artificial lighting - there should also be a lot of it, and it should also be well thought out.
Illuminated individual places look impressive, for example, using local lamps to highlight a separate object or simply highlight one or another corner. At the same time, other separate places in the room, on the contrary, should be hidden.
To enhance the theatrical effect in the interior, it is good to use smooth and mirror surfaces, as well as various shiny fabrics, objects made of crystal, silver and gold. Regarding the optimal proportions for decorating a living room in dark colors - there should be 2 parts of a dark and medium shade and one part of a light shade. A dark color is ideal for furniture and floors, a medium tone is ideal for walls, and a light color is ideal for ceilings and accessories.
Furniture selection
You need to start choosing furniture from the bed; the rest will be selected for this item. In this case, the bed will not necessarily contrast with the walls; it is allowed in the same color, but at the same time it will stand out with an unusual headboard.
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Bed with high headboard.
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A white bed with a beige headboard against a background of taupe walls.
An elegant four-poster bed.
White, milky or cream furniture looks great against the background of dark walls, but this does not mean that other shades cannot be used. The design of a bedroom with dark furniture looks quite elegant; it will tell about the excellent taste of the owners.
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Decorating a black bed.
A combination of blue walls and beige curtains.
An unusual room with a “living” wall of plants.
Pay attention to the blue interior design and its combinations.
Decorating a fun interior.
The choice of furniture surface will also create the necessary feelings and emotionality of the space. For example, mirrors, gloss, leather, glass will help add dynamics and luxury. If you need to create a spectacular, but cozy and warm room, then it is better to use velvet, suede, and matte surfaces.
Popular colors
In the interior, the combination of dark tones represents craftsmanship and a subtle sense of style. Therefore, if you carefully consider the smallest elements, later everyone will admire the richness and depth of the decorated room. And we should start with the reigning tones:
- Gray is a universal and practical option. Suitable for the design of any part of the apartment and will create a wonderful pair with acidic accents. Dark gray interiors are most often found in minimalist, hi-tech and loft styles.
- Brown is a noble and warm alternative to the usual beige and ivory. But you should be careful with it and combine it with white, blue or pink. Such combinations will leave extremely pleasant impressions and enthusiasm among the “critics.” Chocolate color looks good in classicism, Romanesque or vintage style, contemporary and retro.
- Blue is a true symbol of aristocracy and greatness. Glossy surfaces with transparent furniture are a realm of brilliance and reflection. This shade will wonderfully complement a bathroom or teenage bedroom.
- Black is exactly the color that everyone is so afraid of. And in vain, because its correct use will bring some zest to the interior.
Before you begin renovation work, you should study all the possible risks of a dark interior.
Lighting for the room
For a bedroom, lighting is not particularly important, but not a bedroom design in dark colors. The design of such a room is certainly accompanied by an abundance of lighting fixtures that will help you feel comfortable.
Lighting a black room.
Organization of light in a gray bedroom.
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Green room with good lighting.
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Interior with natural light with beautiful decorative pillows.
Having a large window will help a lot, but what if it is a fairly standard size? First of all, choose a chandelier that will match the overall mood of the room; gold and white lighting fixtures look good in a dark setting.
To illuminate a bedside table, as well as a reading area, a floor lamp with an unusual shape will look best. Spot lighting on the ceiling or a certain corner of the room looks original; it adds romance and comfort.
Kitchen in dark colors
The generally accepted concept that the room should be bright did not bypass the kitchen. Regarding the kitchen, the misconception is even much more pronounced, because we all believe that there especially should be an atmosphere of cleanliness and light. However, a dark kitchen is an unusually original interior design.
Conventionally, dark kitchens are divided into two types: Scandinavian and minimalist. Minimalist style usually has a lot of reflective smooth surfaces, as well as chrome parts. And in the second case - the presence of wooden furniture covered with stain and an abundance of rustic-style items.
As for lighting, kitchens in dark colors are usually equipped with industrial and fairly massive lamps. The presence of colorful shades in the interior is also welcome, for example, fuchsia, turquoise or terracotta - all this goes wonderfully with the main dark and deep palette of the interior.
Accessories and decor
Even if the bedroom interior is decorated in dark colors with matte furniture, velvet armchairs, and other warm, cozy interior items, it is worth adding some shiny lacquered details, this will give the room chic and shine.
Gray and black room.
Gloss of furniture.
The interior of a bedroom with dark furniture will be better and more comfortable if you place a little more mirrors in it than usual. Even if a particular mirror serves a more decorative function, it will still add charm and energy.
It is not recommended to make curtains too thick. They will look good if they become a kind of contrasting spot in the bedroom. The option of using light curtains in a dark bedroom suits most rooms, and the idea of making them thin allows for more sunlight to enter the room. Dark curtains for the bedroom will also create additional comfort and coziness.
Curtains in the pistachio room.
Unusual windows on the ceiling.
A dark wall should not be left empty; let a painting with a bright image, a mirror or a sconce hang on it. There is also no need to overload the room with accessories; after all, this is a bedroom and the atmosphere in it is calming, conducive to rest and relaxation. Diffused light will complement the feeling of serenity, and the decision to complement the interior with pleasant and beautiful objects-figurines will complement the emotional picture.
How to decorate a bedroom with a dark floor
Dark floors look attractive in any interior design style. If you highlight the door in the form of a bright colored or white spot, then the interior will come to life, and the bedroom will acquire a special, unforgettable style.
White door in a lilac room.
White blinds in a terracotta room.
Important!
The color of the floor and walls should differ from each other by at least two shades.
Thanks to decorative items, lighting and furniture, the interior of a bedroom with a dark floor will become unusual, interesting and unique. You should not choose a bed that matches the color of the floor. Let the shade be related or contrasting. If the color of the bed, floor and walls are the same, then there is a risk of getting a dull bedroom with an uninteresting, boring interior.
Bedroom design with dark ceiling
The opinion that a dark ceiling makes a room visually low is categorically incorrect. Some styles simply don't exist without darkening it. A few recommendations and you’ll get a cozy bedroom:
- if the ceiling of the room is low, you should not use a uniform texture; it is better to highlight only part of it, and paint the rest light;
- a stretch glossy ceiling will make it visually higher;
- a wooden ceiling will help create a feeling of warmth;
- dark stripes on the ceiling will help create the feeling of open lofts;
- a chocolate or indigo ceiling will create an atmosphere of peace;
- the combination of a black ceiling with white or cream walls is incredibly impressive.
Important!
Do not use a dark ceiling to decorate a nursery. It is still better for children to leave the room with bright and cheerful colors.
A dark ceiling is used to artificially darken the space; if there are large windows in the room, and the bedroom is on the sunny side, then this approach to design will bring a positive result.
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Decorating a room with a brown ceiling.
With light curtains, a dark ceiling looks especially interesting and harmonious, a large beautiful chandelier will add brightness, and the bedroom will become conducive to rest and sleep.
Bedroom
Dark colors are ideal for a bedroom: it provides tranquility, isolation from external worries and absolute privacy. The design uses several successful manipulations:
- Playing with contrasts. Standard option when decorating a room. The most popular pairs of tones: black and white and black and red. But you shouldn’t limit yourself to just this set, but give free rein to your imagination.
- Accent on the wall. In this case, everything is easy - just a bright yellow, green, blue or pastel wall reigns among the dark shades. The perception of the interior immediately changes and a cheerful atmosphere is created.
Brown and dark blue shades are often present. Chocolate decoration inspires the sweetest dreams. The blue color reveals the mystery and depth of the night.
