Decorating with dark colours

Experimenting with colour at home is not something most people do, unless they’ve decided to paint their kitchen magnolia instead of cream. The interior designers that make the biggest impression are those that embrace colour and aren’t afraid to take a few risks.

Decorating with dark colours is one of the biggest risks you can take. It’s an artful balance of accessorising, light and contrast that make it work. Often it’s just easier to stick to beige, but this post will show you how it’s worth taking the risk. So goodbye egret, hello ebony.

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Black

If you want to add a dark colour to a room but you’re slightly nervous about the commitment, the bathroom is a great place to start. The black walls work very well in this space because the huge window lets the light stream in. The white shower curtain also adds a light relief to the dark walls, balancing it out perfectly. Utterly chic.

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Blue

Another great way of minimising the risk or paiting your entire room a dark colour is if you paint just one wall. This royal blue wall is gloomy but works brilliantly with the urban/squat vibe of the interior. The shabby linen sofa adds to the artistic haven of the space, and makes the entire room look off-beat with a hint of ‘accidentally on purpose’.

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Grey

Look at this beautiful clutter! I love how pots, pans, jars and cups are strewn about this kitchen. It’s very busy, but the simple dark grey wall brings it together to add an element of simplicity to an otherwise over-crowded room.

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Green

When it comes to decorating with dark colours, sometimes simplicity is key. In the above image, the dark colour balances out a cluttered room, while in the image below, the dark green compliments the simplicity of the arrangement. The incredible throw cushions create enough pattern and busy-ness to bring a bit of life into the scene, while the clean lines of the lamp and tables add a touch of Scandinavian style.

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