Before & After: Dark Paint
Before & After: Dark Paint Color to Create a Moody, Sophisticated Space
STORY BY VIRGINIA BESHEARS
Dark paint on walls is a great way to set the tone for a luxurious, moody space. If you’re absolutely loving the dark paint color trend but feel intimidated to try dark paint yourself, you’re not alone. Below are some fabulous One Room Challenge® projects with dark walls, plus tips and pointers on how the designers created balance between the paint and the rest of the room.
PHOTOS VIA MUSE NOIRE
Ashley of Muse Noire went with a splash of dark paint in her AirBnB transformation. The balance in this space between the black, white, and natural wood is absolutely gorgeous, and the space feels luxurious and organic.
PHOTOS VIA GRACE WAGENMAN
This stunning guest bathroom space is by Grace Wagenman. Her vision was to create a moody, arty bathroom, and she definitely succeeded. The bright white tile on the floor reflects so much light from the window, which prevents the dark paint from shrinking the space. The gorgeous wood vanity and art pieces round out the space perfectly.
PHOTOS VIA HOME ON POPLAR CREEK
Nicole from Home on Poplar Creek’s guest bedroom makeover is the perfect example of how dark walls don’t automatically make a space darker or smaller. Keeping the ceiling and floor light, highlighting the window with stark white curtains, and choosing light bedding all help to balance the dark walls to create a serene, lovely bedroom for her guests.
Shay Geyer added a fabulous splash of glam to her sophisticated work space with black paint, metallic accents, and pops of color. The black paint she chose has a bit of shine in the finish, which helps to lighten the space and heighten to the glam.
PHOTOS VIA HANEEN'S HAVEN
Haneen of Haneen’s Haven decided to transform her living room to match her evolving style, and the before and after really show how versatile dark paint can be. While both definitely feel luxurious, the space before leans more glam, and the space after feels more classic and serious.
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