This gorgeous bathroom should be super bright with its white walls and pale grey, glossy tiles, but the mini jungle going on in there gives it plenty of depth. 10. Keep the lighting warm in dark interiors (Image credit: Davey Lighting ) When it comes to lighting a darkly decorated room, it goes without saying that you should avoid anything too bright.When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
![]() So, we think the time has come to move away from light-centered interiors to something a little more dark. From gothic bathrooms and atmospheric living rooms to bold kitchens and moody hallways, we say ditch all-white everything and join the inky revolution with these inspiring dark interior designs If you love these dramatic looks check out our black living room ideas feature next. Add drama with black tiles (Image credit: Fired Earth) How delicious are these glossy black metro tiles More dramatic than paint or wallpaper, bold, dark tiles add heaps of glamour but are still in keeping with that moodier vibe. If this look is a bit too Tim Burton for you, try using black tiles over a smaller surface area like a kitchen splashback, the walls of a shower or around a fireplace. Love this dramatic space Check out of full gallery of black bathrooms. Add warmth to dark interior design with earthy tones (Image credit: CarpetRight) Dark interiors designs arent all about greys, blacks and blues deep rusty oranges and reds are also fair game. Try combining a deep orange like Duluxs Tuscan Terracotta with dark wood flooring and Mid-century furniture to re-create this cozy look. Small space Paint the ceiling Ummmm. Heres my other bedroom, which Ive photographed before it becomes a hovel again...... Malcolm A photo posted by designsixtynine on Jun 8, 2018 at 1:06pm PDT We have a tendency to think that painting a ceiling white will make it look higher, and as a result make the room look bigger. But painting a ceiling the same dark hue as your walls means that you cant actually read where the walls end and the ceiling begins, creating the illusion that the ceilings are in fact much, much higher. Genius, no Top tip: If your room is narrow, paint the two shortest walls a slightly lighter shade than the longer walls, and keep the floor and ceiling neutral to correct the rooms proportions. Pick accessories in contrasting colours (Image credit: Pooky) Another myth about white paint is that it makes other colors pop. WRONG. Dark walls accentuate color, making them far more vibrant than a magnolia-blah background. Splashes of bold, bright color maybe even neon, for the braver of us will make a strong statement, and cool pastel shades also contrast beautifully with darker tones. Image credit: Pooky) And if vivid colors arent really your thing, accent metallics look incredible against a dark background, plus the reflective surfaces will help more light bounce around the room. Blend in larger pieces of furniture A passing photo opportunity in between the frantic tidy for our visitors this weekend, thought the light looked pretty. We havent quite managed the crowdfunding attempts for beautiful shutters in here so are having to make do with my mums hand me down blinds cut to size until I sell another limb. House full of kids this weekend and it reminds me how far weve come since the days of been too embarrassed to have anyone round for all the dirt and scum and squalor Happy Weekend peeps....... Posted 22.38 S o F i e with an F A photo posted by thehousethatgreybuilt on Jul 28, 2018 at 2:37pm PDT This is a brilliant trick if you are working with a smaller space. Painting furniture, especially bigger pieces like wardrobes and bookshelves, the same dark color as the walls can stop a small space from feeling cluttered and keeps the room looking more open. If you are after a guide to how to paint furniture, check out our step by step. Make a gallery wall pop A D D I T I O N You might recognise this riotous gallery wall from piecreative. Check out the addition of a certain Elemental Black Widow limited edition gold foil print looking all resplendent in the left corner, joining this wondrous collection of quirky art. Well keep you guys informed of any further creative developments: piecreative thecuriousdepartment beetleintherain elementalblackwidow abugslife gallerywall gallerywalldecor art galleryart artwall interiores darkwalls colourmysummer colourmyhome interiorinspo interiorismo proudlyprinted printedcom flashesofdelight myhomevibe bhghome apartmenttherapy planetlivingetc interiorforinspo abmlifeisbeautiful myeclecticmix sorealhomes interiorinspo interiordesign sassyhomestyle myperiodhome The Curious Department A photo posted by thecuriousdepartment on Aug 30, 2018 at 11:10pm PDT As you are probably aware we love a gallery wall, and theres no denying that they look best against a dark background. Whether you choose photos, artwork or mirrors, breaking up a dark interior with a well-curated display will always make a statement. Get a style hit with dark florals (Image credit: Sofa.com) Florals dont necessarily have to be all about pretty pink roses and whimsical daisy chains, they can be moody too. A whole room of florals could get a bit psychedelic but we love the sophisticated look of this Dutch Masters-esque wall mural. Make dark interior design work with any style (Image credit: John Lewis) The beauty of dark interiors is that they can be adapted to work with any style. Just check out this living room the pared-back, pale wooden furniture and the neutral hues of the accessories work perfectly with the deep blue feature wall. Find lots of inspiration for grey living rooms in our gallery. Enb Interiors Too Dark Code You CanAdd depth to a dark room with house plants T IS FOR TILES (and toilet) a recent count of my plants was about 80 and probably about a quarter of them are in here Im often asked wheres the best place to get plants from and Ive found buying online is brilliant londonhouseplants are one of the best, they have an amazing selection of plants, much better than your local garden centre, they arrive so well packaged that they are in perfect condition and they are a really reasonable price, plus Ive got a discount code you can use THERESA20 to get 20 off everything on their site plantsmakepeoplehappy jungalowstyle urbanjunglebloggers urbanjungle crazyplantlady houseplantsofinstagram plantgang plantstrong greenfingers howivintage botanicals greenery bathroomdecor bathroominspo bathroomgoals interior4all myinterior apartmenttherapy interiordelux sodomino mynordicroom scandiboho modernrustic modernbohemian plantsofinstagram foliage ihavethisthingwithplants urbanjunglebloggers Theresa Gromski A photo posted by theresagromski on Jul 22, 2018 at 11:35pm PDT Creating a moody interior isnt all about covering walls in dark paint. Copious amounts of house plants can give even the lightest room a dark and atmospheric feel. This gorgeous bathroom should be super bright with its white walls and pale grey, glossy tiles, but the mini jungle going on in there gives it plenty of depth. Keep the lighting warm in dark interiors (Image credit: Davey Lighting ) When it comes to lighting a darkly decorated room, it goes without saying that you should avoid anything too bright.
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