13 Inky-Hued Rooms That Are Moody in the BEST Way

Believe it or not, white isn’t the only wall color that maximizes interior space and matches everything. Black can be just as versatile and inviting. While it may seem a bit bold, dark walls actually add a gorg contrast to your home and work as an A+ neutral for a dramatic space. Case in point? These 13 moody rooms that showcase how amazing this color truly is.

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1. Moody Florals: Opting for a shadowy paint shade may sound depressing, but it’s totally the opposite. The jet backdrop paired with natural light and a lush floral headboard make this bedroom look like the most relaxing place on earth.

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"Nina" in Nina's house💃 #Nina by #vandersyde...£50 haggle (ta hubs you LEDGE!) for an original signed print from the ever awesome @jonesofshropshire (serious drool fest) Love me a kitsch mass- produced 60's print. I don't really have a specific 'decor scheme' in my home (no shit🤤) chucking stuff together and hoping for the best is how I roll. However, I do gravitate towards art from the 60's as I really like the muted tones, brashness, fugly quality, the matt finish and weirdly haunted vibe. I love to juxtapose a vintage piece against something unexpected such as a bit of neon or typography. (God I sound like a pretentious TWAT.) I'm off to Chester to see my gorgeous preggers best girl. Happy Saturday beauts...😘 . . . . . . . . . . . #nina #vandersyde #kitsch #60skitsch #60sprint #howivintage #ecclectic #myecclecticmix #interiors #interiorsinspo #interiors123 #interiorboom #rockinteriors #myhouseandhome #mystylishspace #walltowallstyle #dailydecordetail #deliciousdarkdecor #styleithappy #styleitdark #budgetinteriors #colourmyhome #colourclash #actualhomesofinstagram

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2. Inky Mantelscaping: Pitch-black can make a simple pattern come alive, and just like its lighter counterpart, you can pair it with anything. The painting, tile pattern, and neon light are all glowing against this shade.

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Morning lovelies! It's the weekend💃💃💃 what's everyone up to? I'm planning on hitting the local reclamation yards and vintage shops in search of a printers tray as the bare wall above the radiator is starting to annoy me now 🤦‍♀️😂wish me luck 😘Xx #showmehowyoushine #pocketofmyhome #designsponge #styleithappy #midcenturymoderndecor #midcenturymodern #styleitdark #walltowallstyle #dailydecordetail #unitedbydecor #myspaceanddecor #luxuryinteriorsonthebudget #mygorgeousgaff #spotlightonmyhome #interiorsnapshot #myinteriorvibe #myvintageabode #howivintage #eclecticallymade #nesttoimpres #colourmyhome #fafffriday #sorealhomes #myvintageinterior #peonies #discoball #mydiymydecor #recyclerestyle #deliciousdarkdecor

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3. Metallic Mix: The shadowy hues play extremely well here, with everything from golds and silvers to lush greenery and warm textures. And no matter the paint choice, a disco ball or two is always a good idea.

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Saturday night vibes in the Manor. #livingroom #mystylishspace #eclecticdecor #sodomino #theartofslowliving #farrowandball #darkwalls #styleitdark #fireplace #interior123 #interiordesigncollective #interiordesign #myhomevibe #myvintageabode #victorian #apartmenttherapy #howivintage #styleitdark #emiliefournetinteriors #interiorismo #interiorinspiration #decor #homedecor #midcentury #hollywoodregency #myinterior #currentdesignsituation #planetlivingetc #thisiswhyihavetothriftshopeveryday #myhomeforhp

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4. Maximalist Heaven: A deep base can offer up some amazing contrast with anything and everything. So if you’re looking to display all of your curios (and then some), this is def the shade for you.

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Thanks for such a positive and fab response to my last post - Great start to a total beaut of a weekend I’m totally street partied out though after yesterday. the kids love it they can run free for the day and the adults can drink wine and eat food, winner, though I’m flagging today! . My hobby/interest for #myhousethismonth is definitely interiors and restyling stuff at home, I currently have a self diagnosed ‘gallery wall in balance’ one side has had more lovin than the other, it’s kind of bugging me!! But nothing my tired head can do about it now so I’m off to water the garden, not so bad in this sunshine!!! #myinteriorvibe #myinteriorstyletoday #myhometrend #interiorboom #myseasonalrevamp #flashofgold #ihavethisthingforpink #eclecticdecor #colourmyhome #sassyhomestyle #suyhome #luxuryinteriorsonabudget #cornersofmyhome #rockininteriors #interiorinspo #pocketofmyhome #designupnorth #styleithappy #myspaceanddecor #mygorgeousgaff #walltowallstyle #acribofmyown #apartmenttherapy #spotlightonmyhome #howivintage #myvintageabode #mystylishspace

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5. Gallery Goals: Art always works against a jet-black backdrop. Pop some gold and silver frames in the mix and be prepared to see your collection make a bigger statement.

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If there’s a rule for posting too many bedroom pictures then I’ve broken it 😬 . . . . . . #irishinteriors #bohostyle #bedroomdecor #blackbedroom #darkboho #deliciousdarkdecor #lesshousemorehome #howwedwell #cornerofmyhome #walltowallstyle #goboldorgohome #styleithappy #atmine #apartmenttherapy #acribofmyown #modernboho #myhyggehome #myhometrend #easyinterieur #eclecticdecor #beautifulhomes #nestandthrive #showmeyourboho #diyhomedecor #mygorgeousgaff #myhometoinspire #irishbbloggers #finditstyleit

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6. Boosting Texture: Don’t think that soft, boho-inspired textures only work with light colors. This laid-back look also works just as well with onyx. Go with natural textures with deep accents to make those pieces really pop.

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As the room in the house that gets the least sun, this is our cool retreat currently. We’re Scottish and not built for these temperatures. The long light nights are brilliant mind you. Though it is a daily dilemma choosing between a glass of something chilled in the garden and keeping up with Love Island. 🤔 Have a lovely evening whatever you’re doing. #diningroomdecor #interieur #interieurstyling #interior123 #apartmenttherapy #planetlivingetc #sodomino #homeandgarden #mydiymydecor #myhometrend #walltowallstyle #interiorboom #mystylishspace #myinteriorvibe #mygorgeousgaff #howivintage #myvintagehome #mynestandburrow #deliciousdarkdecor

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7. Stormy Dining Room: White furniture tends to disappear in a stark area. An opaque wall helps these pieces stand out in a big way. Just be sure to add in some rich tones and sparkly metallics to balance everything out (unless you’re going for the Op Art look).

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The view from the bed! We’ve brightened up our ( deliberately) dark bedroom with our usual pop of neon. The chest of drawers is from Ikea and painted in, yup, neon pink and yellow using @makeitrustoleum paint.

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8. Neon Envy: You can bet that your brightest decor is going to shine against a pitch-black paint job.

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#myhousethismonth fave inst store . Well I can't choose bought some fab stuff and won some fab stuff , so just going to mention a few @doneupnorth @louisekellick_solitairerugco @blanketsbeautiful @charlottejade_design @ab.stractpours @ageofreasonstudios @cloud2print @lush_eclectic and loads of others. #newinteriorsontheblock #walltowallstyle #wegoforfaux #deliciousdarkdecor #darkinteriorstyle #discoball #decor #darkhome #dailydecordetail #dailydecordose #interiordecor #interiorinspiration #interiorboom #suyhome #colourmyhome #luxuryinterioronabudget #nesttoimpress #myvintagehome #myhomestyle #mystylishspace #myhometrend #mystylishspace

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9. Lush Jungle: We’re huge fans of a good indoor garden, and this gorgeous assortment really stands out in this inky-colored interior.

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Playing around with my new Peruvian pillows 😍 #radnolahome

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10: A+ Natural Light: Tons of windows and natural light make any home look fabulous. The relationship between the raven room and natural light make the jewel-toned rug and gorg pattern-mixing on the couch stand out.

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When you get a request to share your kitchen on HGTV Canada and then when its featured JoAnne Gaines's designs are in the same article. Bah, what a good way to start the weekend! If you wanna see the entire feature check out the temporary link in my profile! #thecoventryhouse

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11. Kitchen #Shelfies: Black paint isn’t just for a soothing bedroom. Adding a bit of ink to a high-traffic spot can create lovely-but-impactful separation, setting it apart from the rest of the home.

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Happy Monday peeps - I hope it’s a good one for y’all?! I have a busy busy week, but today I’m enjoying some time in my new office and finally managing to catch up a bit on life! Sooo excited that I finally have my @aandodesignco Prince party picture back from the framers this weekend and I absolutely LOVE the pink frame (swipe for a close up). And it matches my pink throw just perfectly 💗 What do you think? #mynottinghamhome #designupnorth #styleithappy #realhomes #interiordesign #interiordecor #interiorstyling #myhomevibe #interiorboom #workingmum #instainterior #interiordesigner #interiors4all #howihome #cornerofmyhome #pocketofmyhome #myhomestyle #myhometrend #howyouhome #spotlightonmyhome #mygorgeousgaff #interiorsnapshop #sassyhomestyle #myspaceanddecor #styleitdark #WallToWallStyle #SUYHome #partylikeits1999 #gift

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12. Maximize the Mantle: This moment is taking advantage of everything black has to offer, and we absolutely love it. Even a white room couldn’t get everything to pop like this!

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Fave Insta-Store for Day 26 #myhousethismonth Well, today im posting this wonky-ass shot and am going to have splinters on my bum from sitting on the fence because I CAN'T pick just one Insta-Store! All these creatives, artists, curators have allowed me to reap the benefits of their respective talents to make my home a place I love to be 🙌 I'm sure you guys have been tagged to death today, but here is one more! From Right to Left - Cactus @abigailahern Cactus @wyldhome Princess plaque @wildricedesigns Purple velvet lampshade @kateprotzlondon Staghorn @abigailahern A-ok-👌 @luxeologyuk Floral table @audenzahome Polly parrot @luxeologyuk Pelican lamp @abigailahern Embellished print @pennyfeathersvintage Storm trooper @kelldon Top middle print @lush_eclectic Geisha cushion @wildricedesigns Indian trim cushion @amyscottdesign Floral liberty print cushion @thedogsear Makaku Peony cushion @barbeline_ #dailydecordetail #deliciousdarkdecor #currentdesignsituation #cushion #pocketofmyhome #colourfulinteriors #bohoismyjam #colourmyhome #mybohotribe #mybohoabode #cornerofmyhome #myeclecticmix #maximalistinteriors #moochmarket #eclecticdecor #smallindiebusiness #eclecticinteriors #nestandthrive

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13. Jewel Tones: While lighter paint tends to make you dwell over sticking to a color palette, opting for a shady color makes every decor hue appear striking and deliberate.

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