Are you feeling the need for more darkness in your life? These dark bedroom ideas make bringing a moody vibe to any bedroom easy.
Dark decor styles lend a secluded, inward energy to a bedroom. Moody bedrooms feel safe, encouraging deep rest and restorative solitude. Choosing dark bedroom decor that fits your personal style will make your unique sanctuary even more relaxing.
Can I have a dark bedroom with white walls?
While dark wall colors are a hallmark of moody home decor, you can absolutely create a dark vibe in a room with white walls or any other wall color. The key is to select dark decorative elements that tip the balance of attention away from the light walls.
Eclectic dark bedroom ideas for any budget
Whether you’re ready to totally redecorate your space or you’d like to darken up your room quickly without going through a lot of fuss, these dark bedroom decor ideas offer inspiration. And, you can modify them to work with any budget.
1. Cozy dark bedroom ideas
Deep down, are you really looking for a comfy cocoon instead of a bedroom? You can create a cuddly little nest using eclectic fabrics, decor, and lighting to pull the focus inward and soften the look and feel of your space.
Here, we have a great example of a room with light walls that has a dark feel overall. Look at those rich, deep green textiles, dark wood dresser, and shelf of old books. How about the burgundy-framed wall art and curving, cast bronze lamp? All those details call attention away from the walls to create an intimate, enticing space.
The slanted attic ceiling in the photo certainly levels up the coziness, but you can achieve that snug quality by hanging fabric or tapestries from the ceiling. Give your fabric a similar slant by attaching it to a wall on one end, or just let it billow like a hammock.
Of course, a cat always levels up the cozy in any room!
2. Dark dramatic bedroom ideas
To ramp up the drama in your room, create strong contrasts between colors, textures, and even decor styles. Choose blacks, rich greys, or jewel tones for your primary palette. Try setting larger blocks of darker colors against each other to create a more subtle contrast. Then add a delicate layer of lighter tones to add some excitement and bold contrast.
In these two examples, large, solid black areas make those rich purples and plums look super yummy. Touches of green and gold (and neon!) give each room more dimension and help pump up the drama.
3. Romantic dark bedroom ideas
In the mood for romance? Whether or not you share your bedroom or sleep solo, a dreamy, romantic space can ignite the imagination and inspire your creativity.
To help give your room a gentle, sensual ambience:
- Say it with flowers
- Go heavy on the dusty rose, pinks, plums, and burgundy
- Consider a canopy
Don’t forget a soft, glowing lamp or candles (but do be careful around the canopy, please!)
4. Dark Gothic bedroom ideas
Obviously, adding lots of black is a quick way to get any room from zero to Goth. But you have other options to give your room that special Goth je ne sais quoi.
Above, we have two pics from the same room. The owner has indeed gone all in on the black—but notice there’s only one black accent wall, and the rest are light grey. Dark green bedding and white lace fabric highlight the abundant mix of decor. The classic Gothic elements—mirror, candelabras, shrine—drive the aesthetic home as much as (maybe more than) the color choice.
The best dark bedroom ideas are unique
Always remember, the most important ingredient in the recipe for a stylish, dark space is you! Allow your creativity to run free, and don’t hesitate to explore your own dark bedroom ideas–even if they seem a bit silly or far-fetched. Above all, have fun designing the dark sanctuary of your dreams!
Is your room already dark and moody? Tell me about it, or share a pic in the comments!
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