Don't be Afraid Of The Dark

As a wise sage named Christopher Leach once told us, 'be brave and decorate with dark colour. It doesn't mean you will end up with a room of Stygian gloom. If a space doesn't receive much natural light, there is no jolly yellow or bright white on earth that will remedy it.' Instead, opt for a deep navy blue, or a seductive oxblood. The result will be a room that envelops you. The same applies to dreary rooms with no apparent features; a well-chosen dark colour can be transformative. We've collected our favourite examples of dark rooms done right. Don't be afraid of the dark...

  • Black Dining Room

    Black Dining Room

  • Blue Sky Calling

    Blue Sky Calling

  • Colour Clash

    Colour Clash

  • Kalamkari Chintz

    Kalamkari Chintz

  • Tobacco wallpaper

    Tobacco wallpaper

  • The Dark Room

    The Dark Room

  • Black And Copper

    Black And Copper

  • Gallic gloss

    Gallic gloss

  • On The Tiles

    On The Tiles

  • Modern living room with wall mural

    Modern living room with wall mural

  • Revised History

    Revised History

  • Seeing Red

    Seeing Red

  • Above board

    Above board

  • To the ceiling

    To the ceiling

  • Dark Materials

    Dark Materials

  • Blue Is The Warmest Colour

    Blue Is The Warmest Colour

  • The Dark Side

    The Dark Side

  • Spot the pattern

    Spot the pattern

  • Dark green scheme

    Dark green scheme

  • Artistic Appeal

    Artistic Appeal

  • Dark Materials

    Dark Materials

  • In the green

    In the green

  • Panel Show

    Panel Show

  • Drama Drama Drama

    Drama Drama Drama

  • Style And Substance

    Style And Substance

  • Black Stair

    Black Stair

  • Modern Monochrome

    Modern Monochrome

  • Mirror Mirror

    Mirror Mirror

  • Coloured Kitchen

    Coloured Kitchen

  • Opposites Attract

    Opposites Attract



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