How To Make Dark Colors Work In ANY Room

Think gray is blah? Think again.

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Make your dining room feel even more formal with a deep, jewel-toned paint color.

This bedroom mounts flea-market finds against a black wall, while Genuine Fake Books wallpaper creates the illusion of more space.

In this New York City apartment, the kitchen's existing cabinets were lacquered in Benjamin Moore Black and accented with polished-nickel hardware for full-on Hollywood regency style.

A small vase of flowers on the nightstand balances out the masculinity of this dark bedroom.

If playing with color seems daunting, try it out in your guest bathroom.

The sexiest a bathroom has ever looked.

This home owner matched paint and a Jonathan Adler Union Jack rug to colors on a Vuitton bag.

A small space makes way more of an impact when it's all washed in a bold color, from walls to sofa.

To offset black walls, choose lighter bedding, like this canopied white bed.

Pink lamps instantly make brown feel more feminine.

Pops of color from pillows and decor help keep this bedroom from feeling too dark.

Dark blue walls make this breakfast room functional for day or nighttime dining.