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

Blue Sky Calling

Colour Clash

Kalamkari Chintz

Tobacco wallpaper

The Dark Room

Black And Copper

Gallic gloss

On The Tiles

Modern living room with wall mural

Revised History

Seeing Red

Above board

To the ceiling

Dark Materials

Blue Is The Warmest Colour

The Dark Side

Spot the pattern

Dark green scheme

Artistic Appeal

Dark Materials

In the green

Panel Show

Drama Drama Drama

Style And Substance

Black Stair

Modern Monochrome

Mirror Mirror

Coloured Kitchen

Opposites Attract