How to decorate with dark walls

How to decorate your interior with dark walls?

Commonly, when choosing the appropriate paint to decorate the interior, we choose something that is bright. Bright colors reflect natural light and that it makes the room appear larger. However, dark colors gives the same impression, except that it reflects less light as compared to light colors. When dark colored walls absorb light, the walls of the room are not marked clearly providing an illusion of having more space. Looking for the appropriate decoration that will match your dark walls may be tricky at first, but you will be highly satisfied with the outcome. Here are some tips that would guide you in decorating your home with dark walls:

Adding plants to your interior

Studies have show that the color green will give you a relaxed and peaceful feeling. Try adding green plants in your interior by placing them in front of your dark colored walls. The presence of plants will make the dark color of the wall recede into the background making the plants the focal point of the interior. This will also create an impression of having a mini forest inside your home. In addition to these, having plants in your interior has a number of benefits, such as plants being the natural solution in having clean indoor air by absorbing chemicals and providing us with oxygen. The color of the plants will also have a positive effect to the mind and body.

Sculptural shapes as the center of attention in dark walls

Sculptural elements can be considered as one of the trends in decorating the interior for quite some time. You can see them every where, for instance the sloping curve of the sofa or the edge of a doorway, vase or water jars. In order for you to have an exciting interior, try adding furniture or decorative items that have sculptural shapes. The colors of the furniture or decorative items should contrast the dark wall, so you may want to have them in bright colors or simply in white. Decorative items such as potteries and/or vase placed on a mantel will be highlighted as well as their sculptural shapes.

Placing a large painting will create an impact

Hanging a large painting as a decor on a dark wall will have the impact you are looking for. The artwork will be the focal point as the dark color of the wall will recede in the background. In choosing the artwork to be decorated on your wall, be sure that it adequately fills the space. It’s a matter of scaling. In addition, it is likewise advisable if the painting has a large white mat and a slim frame. This will contrast the dark colored walls you have and that the painting will be highlighted on your wall. It’s nice to know that there’s always a center of attraction in your home so that it will become lively and captivating.

Adding white and other bright colors to your interior

If you are unsure of what color or item to be placed in front of your dark wall, it is always safe to use white. Aside from the color being a symbol of purity and cleanliness, the contrasting color will highlight the decorative items that you will be adding. For example, using white linen, bedding, curtain or blinds would work well with your dark colored wall. Your interior will also not look monochromatic.

In most cases, any contrasting color to the dark wall may be added aside from white. These can be mustard, cream, teal or yellow. Combination of teal and mustard would also be a great combination which may bring the color of fall in your home.

You may also try experimenting on daring bright colors such as neon pink or yellow. This will add excitement to your interior. Bright colors match well with walls in charcoal or black. You may also hang towels or napkins with the said bright colors will add to the excitement.

Adding glass concept that would recede the dark wall

Adding glass or glass as a decor in your interior will create an effect of delicateness in your home. The use of glass or acrylic materials such as large glass vase filled with water and plant will do the trick. This can help lighten the mood in a dark colored interior. Likewise, the presence of water in the glass vase creates peaceful and tranquil living spaces. This is also the concept of Zen in interior design wherein the home is meant to be relaxing, contemplative and balanced.

Antiques and oriental rugs and other rich texture materials as a decor

Just like in the tips given above, the addition of antiques and oriental rugs in your interior is also one of the exciting ways in adding life in your home. Oriental rugs usually has rich and deep colors that would contrast well with your walls. This is also true with antiques. Adding them to the interior and matching them with modern furniture will create a pleasant environment to your home. Likewise, the addition of rich texture materials such as silk, velvet or wood will also have the same outcome as with the antiques and rugs.