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Eye Candy: 10 Stunning Rooms with Dark Walls (and Tips for Using Them in Your Own Home)

by on Jan 21, 2014

Architectural Digest

Dark walls can be so gorgeous in a home, highlighting any artwork or fixtures that you hang on them. But they can also be intimidating. Here are some beautiful examples of dark walls, along with a few tips and ideas for using them in your own space.   

Rooms with dark walls with wall painting frames.

1. Don’t be afraid to use a dark color in a small space… here they’ve covered this small bathroom in lighter colored artwork for balance. [Photo: Design*Sponge]

2. This bold green paint job includes the ceiling – and a bright white rug on the floor…. again for balance. [Photo: Couture Carrie]

Different ways to style dark blue as an accent color in rooms.

3. If you’re nervous to paint an entire room, try doing one wall like they’ve done in this glamorous bedroom. [Photo: Live Simply]

4. This is the same idea – don’t those white matted frames pop on that bright blue paint color?! [Photo: Laura Winslow Photography]

Living room with potted plants and photo frames on the wall.

5. Here, much of the dark wall color is covered with wood tones and plants making it feel easy and natural. [Photo: Sit Read]

6. A dark gray color accentuates the beautiful works of art on this bedroom wall. [Photo: Timeless Decor]

Dark room with bright lights ideas.

7. To balance out a dark color, you don’t necessarily have to use white – bright pops of color work too. [Photo: Design*Sponge]

8. If you have tiling halfway up your bathroom walls, this is the perfect opportunity to try a dark color on the top half of the room. The color they’ve chosen coordinates nicely with the floor tiles. [Photo: House Nerd]

Furniture in a dark colored room.

9. A more traditional style room with dark walls… and lots of rounded shapes to soften the overall look. [Photo: imoveisnatv.com]

10. And last but not least, the owners of this home have added molding and painted it navy blue too. Doesn’t it go well with the beautiful rug? I would add some art to the walls for a gorgeous finishing touch! [Photo: Architectural Digest]

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