Dark walls make for such dramatic sleeping spaces.
I always believed that dark wall colors were best used in small rooms, those in need of visual downsizing, or places with little natural light. But using a “night-life” hue in the bedroom makes real sense considering all the light-blocking strategies we tend to employ in the bedroom. Lately, I’ve been trending on a night-life – meaning really dark – colors. Dreams of an elegant bedroom that evokes the blue night sky just before dawn are, for me, truly conjured by the blue-violet walls designer John Minshaw used [top] together with a slightly lighter hue and a black-upholstered headboard. With everything so dark the crispness of white bedding and the white door really jump out. I also adore the honey-color antique maple night table that feels as soothing as a hot drink on a cold night.
Paneled walls look so chic painted in charcoal gray and set off by a white headboard and matching hotel bedding with contrast embroidered stripes. A mid-century modern night table, contemporary lamp, Java floor and standing mirror push this room towards a modern attitude even though the paneling might suggest otherwise.
Black bedrooms are always such a commitment. And while I could do without so many throw pillows in damask-y patterns, the black curtains and hint of cowhide upholstery lend a retro-chic aura to this 70s inspired bedroom.
Yes Jane, the room is lovely but the ornamental pillows seem dated as opposed to retro. Wonder when the photo was taken?
Black rooms were really popular in the 70s, as you probably remember. That one reminds me of some I’d seen then. Agreed the pillows are infelicitous — the room (and whole house) is heavily “layered,” not my thing.