Take advantage of a bright nearby window when designing a dark bedroom. It brings out any contrasting colors and keeps the richer hues from bleeding into each other during the day.
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Color blocking can be done with subtler shades too. In this bedroom, a painting adds the blocking effect when placed on top of a solid-color wall. The two neutral shades work well together. If colors are becoming too bright during your project, throw some neutrals into the mix.
Here is a more minimal architectural space without heavy molding and details. A dark rich wall and single abstract painting over the bed make this bedroom work.