Goodbye clean minimalism, hello moody decadence. While brightly colored rooms provide an energy boost, dark bedrooms are currently en vogue with dramatic, statement-making good vibes. A color palette of deep blues, rich browns, dark grays, or classic black creates a cocooning atmosphere that’s perfect for rest and relaxation.
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Dark Color Palette
If you’ve been longing to create a separation between work and rest, consider a color palette that is more dark than light. Dark colors will support your sleep, creating an entirely restful space. Here are some unique dark hues that signify it’s time to wind down.
- Midnight Black: For the boldest choice, consider a true black. Black is inherently striking and can easily be balanced with pops of lighter hues or white.
- Charcoal Gray: Charcoal gray has plenty of depth without being too overpowering.
- Eggplant Purple: A deep aubergine color can create a cozy and intimate atmosphere, especially when paired with velvet and faux fur accents.
- Chocolate Brown: A rich chocolate brown can evoke a sense of warmth and coziness, creating a comforting space.
- Burgundy Red: For a romantic feel, burgundy red adds a touch of passion to the bedroom.
- Teal with Brown Accents: Dark teal paired with subtle brown accents can offer a modern and calming atmosphere, perfect for relaxation.
- Forest Green: Deep forest green brings the tranquility of nature indoors, creating a peaceful and grounding environment for sleep.
One Light Element
Be sure to add one lighter element to contrast the dark hues. A light gray or white duvet or a rug in an earthy hue will prevent the room from feeling overly heavy. This lighter element will also become a focal point, drawing the eye and creating a balance between light and dark.
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Luxurious Textures
Adding luxurious textures like velvet, knit, suede, faux fur, wool, and leather enhances the sensory experience in your bedroom. Add plush bedding, patterned curtains, and textured rugs to dial up the drama. You could even hang a tapestry on the wall instead of or in addition to artwork. These elements will add tactile layers that further the sense of depth and drama in your design.
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Ambient Lighting
They don’t call it ‘mood lighting’ for nothing. Lighting plays a key role in setting the tone of a bedroom. Pendant lights, chandeliers, sconces, and lamps can create more atmospheric layers than overhead lighting. Adding a dimmer switch can create a sense of control over the ambiance. Light candles, lanterns, or twinkle lights to add an additional twinkle.
Statement Furniture Pieces
Likewise, choose one statement piece of furniture to enhance the room’s drama. Canopy beds, ornate headboards, and dark wood furniture anchor the space and provide a striking focal point.
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Gallery Wall
Instead of hanging artwork here and there, concentrate all the work on one wall to create a dramatic statement. Thoughtful framing and arrangement of your gallery wall will maximize the impact.
Luxe Wall Treatments
Luxurious wallpapers and unusual wall treatments are having a moment. A wall treatment contributes to the moody narrative at play, whether applied to the entire room or confined to an accent wall. From a botanical print to a textural, faux-stone treatment, these unique treatments add dimension and provide a finished look to a space.
Metallics
Metallic accents provide a pop of interest in a dark room. From mirrors to sparkling hardware details, these small touches reflect ambient and natural light. Consider a mirrored dresser or nightstand and silver, gold, copper, or brass accents.
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Designing a dark, moody bedroom extends beyond choosing your colors and furniture. It is a curation of elements that stir emotions, promote comfort, and invite restful sleep. As you begin transforming your bedroom into a more dramatic space, explore Kaiyo’s collection of All-Modern furniture. For a fraction of the cost of buying new, Kaiyo’s pre-owned furniture comes with a full inspection, cleaning, delivery, and set-up.
