Thursday, February 17, 2011

Dark Walls....


I can't get enough of them!!

Elegant, bold and slightly decadent, dark walls really take luxe to a new level
(photo from Elle Decor)


Obsessed with a certain color? Try choosing something with a bit of that shade in the undertone, then bring out that color elsewhere in the room, as Aerin Lauder has done here with violet....it makes a stunning palette without overwhelming the room with one color.
(photo from Elle Decor)



It's a wonderful way to show off gallery arrangements. The art breaks up the dark color, while the deep hue frames and brings attention to the art--a winning combination!
(photo from Lucky
Magazine)


Make it hi-gloss for a beautiful lacquered (and easy-to-clean) look in the bathroom
(photo from Domino
Magazine)



If you're interested, but it feels a little bit out of your comfort zone, start out with just an accent wall. Darks go well with pale neutrals, but beware of mixing them with colored walls: they will compete with one another.


Gorgeous graphite looks sophisticated and rich with pops of saturated brights...




Farrow & Ball (top) and Ralph Lauren (directly above) both have some beautiful options.


Disenchanted Germans in black-on-black! I love it!!
(by Kofer and Knoepfel for Deutsch Vogue, September 2010)



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