Ready to Go to the Dark Side? Learn How to Decorate with Dark Colors

June 9, 2017

Have you always wanted to decorate with dark colors but you’re afraid it’ll make your home look too severe? Half Price Drapes is here to help you learn how to decorate with dark colors. Read on for some great tips and then find your perfect black or gray curtains.

Dark doesn’t mean colorless

If you choose a dark palette, don’t assume that it just means black, gray, or possibly navy. It also means deep shades of other colors, like purple, red, brown, and green. In fact, the darker shades of these colors are a lot richer than their lighter shades, which helps make your home look more chic.

You need contrast

When decorating with dark colors, it’s all about balance. The best way to balance dark colors is to find contrast for them. For example, if you paint your walls dark colors, then buy light furniture or sheer draperies. The dark elements will make the light elements shine – and vice versa.

Don’t make every room dark

This tip really relates to the one above – balance. If your entire home is full of dark rooms then your décor will feel monotonous and likely very stark. It’s comforting, and relaxing, to have light colored rooms followed by dark colored rooms.

Don’t overcomplicate things

Choosing to decorate in dark colors is a bold decision. Don’t add other bold options, like busy patterns or intense colors. Let the dark colors speak for themselves and make their own impression.

Start with just an accent

If you’re interested in decorating with dark colors but you’re not sure if it’s for you, then try starting out with an accent. It may be an accent wall that you paint dark gray, or a door that’s black. You could even add dark colors to your window frames or floorboards.

Yes, small rooms can be dark

There’s a lot of advice out there that the lighter a room is, the larger it looks. As a result, you may believe that a small room must be light. The truth is that in some cases, a dark room can look bigger. For example, consider that when a TV set designer wants to showcase the infinite sky, they paint it black. Decorating with dark colors can be fun but it can also be overwhelming. If you’re still not sure that it’s the choice for you, then consider waiting until you feel more confident.

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