Don't be afraid of the dark — these rooms will inspire you to update your space in a major way.
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Courtesy of Tessa Neustadt
Black Bathroom
This bathroom goes dramatic on only one wall, so the room is eye-catching without looking like you're entering Gollum's cave.
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Courtesy of Bethany Nauert
Chalk Wall
Now you don't have to worry about your kids drawing all over your pristine white walls.
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Courtesy of Erin Gates Design
Gray
Think gray is blah? Think again.
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Francesco Lagnese
Dark Gray Dining Room
Make your dining room feel even more formal with a deep, jewel-toned paint color.
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Luca Trovato
Moody and Eclectic Bedroom
This bedroom mounts flea-market finds against a black wall, while Genuine Fake Books wallpaper creates the illusion of more space.
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Maura McEvoy
Black Kitchen
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.
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Maura McEvoy
Deep Blue Bedroom
A small vase of flowers on the nightstand balances out the masculinity of this dark bedroom.
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Jonny Valiant
Dark Blue Shimmery Walls
If playing with color seems daunting, try it out in your guest bathroom.
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Amy Neunsinger
Black Lacquered Bathroom
The sexiest a bathroom has ever looked.
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Bjorn Wallander
Louis Vuitton Colors
This home owner matched paint and a Jonathan Adler Union Jack rug to colors on a Vuitton bag.
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Simon Watson
Saturated Library
A small space makes way more of an impact when it's all washed in a bold color, from walls to sofa.
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Eric Piasecki
Black & White
To offset black walls, choose lighter bedding, like this canopied white bed.
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James Merrell
Brown Grass Cloth Walls
Pink lamps instantly make brown feel more feminine.
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Jonny Valiant
Dark Walls
Pops of color from pillows and decor help keep this bedroom from feeling too dark.
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Mick Hales
Dark Blue Breakfast Room
Dark blue walls make this breakfast room functional for day or nighttime dining.
