Are you interested in navy blue wallpaper, but are worried that it’ll make your room too dark? The good news is, you can make a space feel bright and comfy even if you choose a dark color for the walls. In fact, here are a few decorating ideas to make your dark bedroom feel like home.
Use Mirrors in Your Décor
Mirrors are a great way to brighten a room since they bounce light. If you’re worried that your room will feel dark and dreary, just add a few mirrors to your décor. You can even get creative and choose innovative items such as disco balls.
Add Metallic Accents
Metallic accents are another great way to add light to a dark room. There are many metallic shades to choose from:
- Gold
- Brass
- Silver
- Copper
- Steel gray
With so many options, you’re bound to find the right one for your décor.
Where should you place them? You can incorporate accents into the color scheme with paint or wallpaper. You can also add metallic touches through furniture such as stools, bedside tables, and lamps.
Try Geometric Designs
Not into busy patterns, but don’t want a solid block of color? You can opt for monochrome geometric designs. For example, you can choose black patterned wallpaper with repeating hexagon motifs or a deep navy with scattered triangles.
Choose Light Bedding
One of the best ways to keep a room from looking too dark is to add some light touches with furniture. Since your bed will be the focus of the room, you should go with light bedding to add a nice contrast with the dark walls.
You can also use this concept with rugs and curtains. A touch of white, cream, or off-white can draw the eye and make a space feel complete.
Use Florals
If geometrics aren’t your style, but you still want patterns on your dark walls, you should consider florals. There are a huge variety of patterns out there, from busy to simple, making it easy to pick one that calls to you. Most florals also have several colors present, which gives you a solid foundation for color schemes.
Create a Neutral Palette
Many dark colors are also neutral, meaning they go well with a variety of other hues. Grays and shades with gray undertones can be especially appealing. The neutrality allows you to make bold color decisions in other areas such as curtains, rugs, and furniture.
Make Use of Texture
Even if you decide to go with a solid color for your walls, you can mix things up with various textures. For example, you can use quilting on the wall above your bed to create an accent that draws the eye. You can also use layered textures to create rich and engaging décor.
Go Earthy
Just because a color is dark doesn’t mean it can’t be warm. You can indulge in some rich hues, such as coffee brown, to create a comfy haven you’ll be excited to retire to.
Now that you’ve got a few tricks up your sleeve, it’s time to start decorating. All you need is some peel and stick wallpaper, a little elbow grease, and your imagination.
