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Design Trends: Plunging Into Deep Dark Walls
Houzz Contributor. Hi There! I currently live in a 1920s cottage in Atlanta that I'll describe as "collected."
I got into design via Landscape Architecture, which I studied at the University of Virginia. I've been writing about design online for quite a few years over at Hatch: The Design Public Blog.
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Often it seems like we are always advised to "lighten up" a room with paint, but what about those times when we want to go dark? It can be daunting to hit the paint store and pick something in charcoal gray or black, but the results can be so satisfying. Consider what kind of mood you want to set in certain rooms. Also, consider the rooms that open into your dark room, and how the color will work with those rooms and their color palettes.
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These dark gray walls provide a serene place to sleep, and the light curtains and bedding provide good contrast.
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| There's something a bit Gothic about this room. Again, contrast makes it all workâthe light ceiling, rugs, and windows are a good choice. |
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If you're going for dark walls, why not go glossy? This wall holds its own against a mix of colors and metallic finishes.
| This dark wall complements the gray mirror frames on the wall. Their reflective surfaces bring light into the room. |
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This red console stands out in front of dark paneled walls.
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Here, the trim and the dark panels provide two ends of a color palette spectrumâmany elements in the room pick up the colors that are in between the two, with a few others thrown in the mix.
This is also a great example of how to make the dark walls work with adjacent rooms, as I mentioned in the introduction.
This is also a great example of how to make the dark walls work with adjacent rooms, as I mentioned in the introduction.
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| Dark gray provides the perfect background for this high, cream colored upholstered headboard. |
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| Made by Girl's prints become the focal point on this dark gray wall. |
Dining rooms are good rooms for dark colors. Think intimate dinner parties and candlelight.
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Dark wallpaper is a great way to go. The room recedes and the color exaggerates the depth when viewed through this very light space. This is another example of how to make the dark color work with other rooms.
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Bright colors mixed with dark walls can be dramatic.
| A dark blue gives this beach house crisp nautical style. |
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A dark wall can completely transform the way you see your art collection.
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Dark walls aren't just for inside. This festive outdoor space is enhanced by the deep shade of gray.
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| Oh, a late entry - black tile is very striking in this black and white bathroom. |
Ideabook updated on Nov. 15, 2010.
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Another great ideabook! I plan to paint my downstairs bathroom a very deep, dark purple. I think it will contrast nicely with white marble hex tile, white clawfoot tub, etc. Also toying with the idea of dark gray in my bedroom, but with a skylight as the only window, do you think it will be too dark?
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Amanda
Another great post, just finished decorating my sitting room and dining room in a dramatic dark olive, will post when finished......really love your posts!
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Is your TV there now? I find it's a neck strain when I watch TVs over fireplaces (depending on the size of the room and the height of the TV). Test it out before you commit.