When it comes to painting home interiors (and updating my wardrobe haha!), my go-to will always be dark and moody. There are a number of reasons most people choose to go the darker route; it works great with most decor styles such as rustic, traditional, industrial, vintage, art deco, and more! While I love the dark moody aesthetic, I do not necessarily want my home to be dreary…and I’m sure you won’t want a dreary home either.
So with that said, lets decorate our dark colored interior with these genius ideas!
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Metallics
Dark moody colors will go very well with metallic colors, and even better with painted dark walls with a matte finish! To include these colors, you can add a silver, gold or brass light fixture, metallic and glass coffee table (and any metallic coffee table décor) or a metallic colored bookshelf. This combination will not only bring elegance to the room, but the metallic contrast will also enhance the beauty of it.
Where to buy:
Armstrong Four-Light Brass and Glass Sconce Wall Light (Left)
Eric and Eloise Charlie Wall Mount (Middle)
Joan Etched Floral Antique Brass Sconce (Right)
Click on the photos to get the look <3
Wood or Stone
If you already have wood floors, I’m sure you can see how great it looks with dark colors! You can also pair it with wooden furniture (wood dining table or coffee table), to automatically give your space a natural look. I’ve also found that natural stone decorative pieces match extremely well and will instantly make your living space look luxurious!
Where to buy:
Harmon Checkerboard Side Table – Walnut (Left)
Pasar Round Green Marble Side Table (Middle)
Click on the photos to get the look <3
Accent Colors or Designs
To give your living space a twist, try using bright colors or any color lighter than your primary paint color to enhance the look of your interior. If you didn’t plan on buying brand-new furniture just for the sake of a changed wall color, simple decor accents would suffice; a great example of this would be an accent throw cover, table decor, pictures or any other decorative item!
Where to buy:
Tiger Rug I 19th Century Authentic Colorful Wild Animal Zoo Vintage Patterns Throw Pillow (Left)
Hobnail Stoneware Planter (Middle)
Leopard Race – Pink Throw Pillow (Right)
Click on the photos to get the look <3
Texture
Are you wondering what texture will go best with your moody room? Leather, velvet, or even furry textured furniture may be a great idea, especially when using matte paint; the shine of the leather and velvet will accentuate the smoothness of the color, making this shade less dull.
Where to buy:
Symmetric Rose Velvet Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb (Right)
Click on the photos to get the look <3
Plants
Large artificial (or real) trees, greenery in a decorative vase on the coffee table or end table, or wall planters; these are all subtle yet bold ways to emphasize your moody home without going over the top. Add colorful flowers to really put a spin on your moody decor!
Where to buy:
Artificial Olive Tree 6FT (Left)
Wall Propagation Planters (Right)
Click on the photos to get the look <3
