Decorating Ideas for Dark Bedroom Walls

Interested in navy blue wallpaper but worried that it will make your room too dark? The good news is that you can still make a space feel bright and cozy 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 Decor

Mirrors are a great way to brighten up a room because they reflect light. If you’re worried that your room will be dark and gloomy, add a few mirrors to your decor. You can even get creative and choose innovative elements like 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
• Rice
• Silver
• Copper
• Steel Grey

With so many options, you're bound to find the right one for your decor.

Where should you place them? You can incorporate accents into your color scheme with paint or wallpaper, or add metallic touches to furniture like stools, nightstands, and lamps.

Try Geometric Designs

Not into busy patterns but want a solid block of color? Opt for monochrome geometric designs. For example, opt for a black patterned wallpaper with a repeating hexagon motif or a deep navy with scattered triangles.

Choose Lightweight Bedding

One of the best ways to prevent a room from looking too dark is to add light touches to your furniture. Since your bed will be the focal point of the room, you should choose light bedding to create a nice contrast to the dark walls.

You can also use this concept in rugs and curtains. A touch of white, cream or off-white can draw the eye and make a space feel complete.

Use Flowers

If geometrics aren’t your thing but you still want patterns on your dark walls, you should consider florals. There’s a wide variety of patterns, from bold to simple, making it easy to choose one that appeals to you. Most florals have multiple colors, giving you a solid foundation for color schemes.

Create a Neutral Palette

Many dark colors are also neutral, meaning they work well with a variety of other tones. Grays and shades with gray undertones can be especially appealing. Neutrality allows you to make bold color decisions in other areas, such as curtains, rugs, and furniture.

Use Texture

Even if you decide to go with a solid color for your walls, you can mix things up with a variety of textures. For example, you can use quilting on the wall above your bed to create a striking accent. You can also use layered textures to create a rich and interesting décor.

Go to the World

Just because a color is dark doesn’t mean it can’t be warm. You can enjoy some rich tones like coffee brown to create a cozy haven where you’ll be excited to retire.

Now that you have a few tricks up your sleeve, it's time to start decorating. All you need is a little peel and stick wallpapera little elbow grease, and your imagination.