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Pair Black With Dark Gray
Molly Culver
Don’t limit yourself to one dark color. This moody bedroom, designed by Meredith Owen Interiors, features dark gray walls and a black four-poster bed, which is topped with a mix of light and dark bedding.
Photo by: Molly Culver
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Go Black on Black
Meghan Beierle-O’Brien
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Try Dark Green
Lemon Thistle
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Paint an Accent Wall
Jenna Sue Design
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Embrace a Moody Purple
Molly Culver
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Opt for Warm Brown
CHRIS LOVES JULIA
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Layer in Different Textures
MICHAEL CLIFFORD
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Experiment in a Kids’ Room
Studio DIY
The kids’ bedroom is the perfect place to experiment with bold colors, like Dunn-Edwards’ Aquatic and playful techniques, like textured walls. The dark blue bedroom makes it feel as though you’re swimming in the ocean.
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Create Contrast With White Furniture
DIY in Progress
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Go for a Patterned Wallpaper
Tessa Neustadt
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Paint a Sunny Space a Dark Shade
Most Lovely Things
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Blend Cheerful and Moody Colors
Lol Johnson
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Add Grid Molding for Texture
Bless’er House
If you’re feeling adventurous, install grid molding to the wall behind your headboard. When painted a deep gray, Rebel by Kilz, the molding adds a ton of texture and drama to the room.
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Incorporate Black Furniture
Cherished Bliss
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Mix Dark Green With Natural Materials
Studio DIY
This earthy green paint, when paired with natural wood accents and tropical greenery, lives up to its name: Deep in the Jungle by Dunn-Edwards. Dark green bedding adds a monochromatic moment.
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Bring in Depth Through Accents
Phil Crozier
Skip dark walls and instead, weave in dark accents through bedding, furniture and built-in cabinetry. Here, Reena Sotropa of In House Design Group lets floor-to-ceiling black cabinetry double as an accent wall.
Photo by: Phil Crozier
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Hang Curtains That Look Light and Airy
Lemon Thistle
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Go for Classic Black and White
Adam Macchia
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Embrace Earthy Green
Madeline Harper
Darken a space by painting one wall a rich green hue, just as ATX Interior Design does here. The dark gray upholstered headboard complements the space.
Photo by: Madeline Harper
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Paint the Ceiling a Matching Hue
Molly Culver
Take note from Daley Home and extend a moody hue all the way to the ceiling. It also creates an illusion that the room is larger and taller.
Photo by: Molly Culver
Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) is the associate lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things home and interior design. Prior to joining GH in 2022, she wrote for publications including ELLE Decor, Chairish, BobVila.com, Unique Homes Magazine and LODGING Magazine, in addition to crafting product copy for home brands like BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries.
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