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51 Beautiful Black Bedrooms With Images, Tips & Accessories To Help You Design Yours

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Black bedroom decor might not always be everyone’s cup of morning tea or bedtime cocoa, but maybe we can change the minds of nonbelievers. Black bedrooms don’t have to be a dark and dingy affair, or feel closed in; black painted walls can be the backdrop to a much more vibrant set of coloured accessories. An all black bedroom furniture ensemble brings a slick look to a sleep space, which can be edged in cool modern lighting solutions, and complemented by decadent wallpapers. Alternating black and white walls or furniture pieces makes for a fresh monochrome aesthetic, which looks great warmed through with wood accents. Find inspiration for all this and more right here.

Create an inverted art gallery. Black and white photographic prints and paintings are an ideal accessory for a black room. Art galleries may typically present these on white walls but a black display wall looks twice as striking.

Keep it simple. An all black bedroom suits minimalist bedroom furniture, with clean linear shape.

Black makes a perfect backdrop. When walls are knocked back in black, you can go wild with colourful accessories, like this tricolour light installation. Black also makes a good base for standout furniture pieces like this unique painted bed.

Reflect light into dark coloured rooms with mirrors. Situate a stripe of mirror behind one or both bedside units. A floor to ceiling strip of glass will go a long way in bouncing extra natural light around your interior.

Light it up. If you’re going to have a black bedroom then you have to consider lighting as part of the plan. Install too little illumination and you might find yourself left in the shade. LED strip lights present the perfect solution for edging furniture; attach them along the perimeter of the headboard and around the bed base for a truly inviting and cosy look. Hang a modern chandelier low for extra drama.

Borrow light – and colour. This bedroom is opened up at the back by having a glass wall ensuite bathroom. This can contribute extra daylight via the bathroom window, or it can just be a way to introduce another colour. In this case the open ensuite adds a glowing woodtone vista to the scene.

If flat black feels to stark to you, then consider a textured feature wall. Don’t forget to throw some illumination over it to really pick out that detail. Keep the rest of the scheme white and woodtone so as not to overpower the strength of the dark wall.

Rich rustic. Black and rich woodtone make an ideal colour narrative for a rustic bedroom scheme. Bring in a chunky black metal pendant light and some natural woven baskets to shape the theme.

Fashion a headboard feature wall out of black storage cabinets. These black slab fronted units appear like a contemporary panelled wall behind the platform bed.

Wire up the wardrobe. Another way to get lots of light into the back of a dark room is by installing a closet with glass doors. By day, the glass will reflect natural light from the window. By night, the closet can be a lightbox, where LED strip lights glow from the garment rails and shelving. Edge other shelves in the room too, for an all around glow.

Go green. Live greenery will soften a dark bedroom decor scheme and breathe life where there is shade.

You can push the green theme a little further by bringing in coloured furniture, like this plush green fabric bedstead.

A little splash of white will go a long way. Thin white electrical wires of a modern pendant light scribble luminously across a subtly patterned black wall here. Slender white bedsides trim the baseline.

These circular bedroom pendant lights hang like moons in a pitch black sky. A red stool and blue ottoman break up the neutral scheme.

Hit the sheets in a black and blue room. This black bedroom has been dressed with a blue bed set. As the bed is such a massive item in the room, changing out the colour of the bedclothes will completely change your colour scheme – you could have a new look every week. Check out the beautifully warming stripe of wood shelving across this cool slatted black headboard wall too. Illuminate a slatted wall along the ceiling line to pick out the detail, and hang a modern chandelier to layer up the look.

Draw inspiration from art. If you find a particularly striking piece that you’d love to display in the room, then let its colours inspire the decor. No need to paint a whole wall to match, a small colour insert works wonders in a dark scheme. Notice how the bookcase in this room also adds relief in the blackness.

Camouflage large furniture items. This winged black accent chair is hardly noticeable against the black wall, which makes the scheme seem more open.

When walls are dark, fill the floor with light. This pure white platform bed on a smooth white floor looks ethereal in contrast to deep black-brown walls. A white art canvas draws light into the vertical plane.

Pierce solid black areas with light accessories. Pale bedside table lamps bring light relief to black bedside sections. See more ideas for wood slat walls here.

Dark decadence. Nothing has quite the same depth of decadence as a black and gold bedroom. Push it up a notch or two with a gold four poster bed and black boiserie. Notice the unusual placement of a fireplace between the windows too. The decorative surround houses a group of pillar candles – though always remember to keep lit candles away from draughts and curtains.

A more subtle black and gold bedroom scheme – this time just two elegant gold pendant lights bring the glamour. A blonde wood floor matches their tone.

Dark dressed eclectic. This interesting mix of modern and classic pieces are held tightly together by the strong colour scheme. The tufted bed gives off an air of sophistication.

Brighten where it matters. The bed and the windows are brightened as the stars of this show, black walls fall back. Pretty little indoor plants dress white bedside units, under white wall sconces. A striped bed throw ties the black and white of the room together, whilst beige cushions and wall art stop the scheme from becoming too coldly monochrome.

Have fun with an unexpectedly colourful piece.

Quietly lighten an all black bedroom with low grey wall panelling and a pale grey rug. A light colored bedroom chandelier can make it stand out against the dark backdrop.

A second example of keeping things light on the floor – this time with a cream fabric bed and cream circle rug. The bedside table and designer table lamp echo the circular theme.

Build a black room, within a white room. A black ‘box’ has been fashioned to house the bed in this predominantly white space. The dark area is uplifted by motivational quotes over the bed, under an illuminated canopy. A huge swing arm wall lamp adds reading light.

Much more understated wall sconces bring reading light to this ruffled bed. The bedside units span out to create a desk and dressing table on either side.

Apply black and white imagery into panel moulding.

A black bedroom is a neutral home for hard to match items.

Slice it through. Cut through the darkness with a slice of white or cream. This textured niche with recessed lighting completely changes the dynamic of the room.

Go big with wallpaper prints that have light detailing.

An equal combination of light and dark makes a soothing yin and yang. The bed and bedroom chair create a beautifully balanced visual, each with dark bases and light fabric.

Make narrow windows appear larger by hanging drapes that expand all the way across the window wall.

Hang window drapes all the way up at the ceiling line to create added height too.

Go black with brickwork. Exposed brick has been painted over in this black and gray bedroom, so that the texture can still be seen. The wall acts as zoning decor for a small bedroom lounge area. The brick texture is complemented by geometric pattern in a niche behind the bed.

In this example of a glass wall ensuite, the bathroom borrows light from the bedroom rather than vice versa.

A dark slatted door features in this bedroom with wardrobe display. Beige furniture lightens the look.

An expanse of wooden wardrobes balance an all black wall.

Make things pop with perimeter lighting.

A single black wall, beaten back by white in the rest of a Scandinavian style room creates a clean look.

Throw together a cool bedroom with a black feature wall, a reclaimed pallet bed and music themed art.

Halo lights make this black and white bedroom a heavenly space.

Keep it cosy. That close feeling that all black decor evokes presents a positive effect in an oversized loft space.

Shake up simplicity. A flush-fitted floor bed design and sleek ceiling lights create a wonderfully simplistic scheme; a black accent wall gives the design depth and dimension.

Texture all the way. Think monochrome granite and woven rugs.

Industrial style lighting suits a strong backdrop. Try adding brightly coloured flex to make them pop.

Accessorise a black wall with a large wall clock.

A black and red bedroom looks sumptuous…

… add panel moulding for a high-end finish.


1. Moon phases artwork 2. Swallow clock 3. Black platform bed 4. Black vase set 5. Tom Dixon style beat pendant lights 6. Black designer bedside table lamp 7. Smart clock 8. Moon lamp 9. Black side table


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By Marisa Martin

Dan Arnold

Black bedrooms: rebel move or the key to a sophisticated sanctuary? More and more designers are proving the latter to be true, casting bedrooms in the darkest hue on the spectrum to stunning effect. While black doesn’t always make the go-to list of neutrals, it’s actually a fabulous one, creating a high contrast with virtually any color it’s paired with, be it white or gray, or any color in between. Which brings us to yet another perk of black: there are few colors that it won’t look terrific with.

Those who’ve been contemplating a black room will find that black is especially easy to integrate into the bedroom, where its inherent mood of mystery will feel like a natural fit. Remember: black bedrooms don’t have to adhere to a monochromatic scheme. Black walls can be a powerful background for colorful artwork, or a striking way to set off a pair of floor-to-ceiling statement drapes. Those who favor a black-on-black bedroom should consider incorporating an array of different textures and finishes, such as matte walls and lacquered furniture. Another trick to ensure your black bedroom doesn’t vanish completely into the dark side? Good lighting. Pump up the brightness with ample table lamps and don’t hesitate to make overhead lighting a priority.

If you’re among those who have been contemplating the magic of a black bedroom, we’ve gathered a gorgeous collection of photos that illustrates exactly why it's a go-to decorators swear by.

Hector M. Sanchez

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Soulful Charcoal

Birmingham-based artist William Rankin McLure cloaked his bedroom in a deep charcoal hue and pulled in plenty of white accents to heighten the drama.

Jean Allsopp

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Take it to the Matte

To juxtapose a silver sconce and convex mirror, designer Andrew Brown selected a matte black paint for the accent wall behind a crisp white upholstered bed.

Frank Oudeman

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Night Shimmers

One way to prevent a black bedroom from disappearing into a black hole? Do as design firm De-spec did and go for a black statement wall with just a glimmer of metallic.

Deepak Aggarwal

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Safe Jet

An all-black room can make a masterful canvas for a piece of statement art, as shown in this tongue-in-cheek just black bedroom cued up by designer Sanjyt Syngh.

Dan Arnold

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Texture Talks

Designer Stefani Stein applied black grasscloth wallpaper to the walls of a bedroom she designed for discerning clients. The result is a room teeming with dimensionality.

Frank Oudeman

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Dark Side of the Room

Design firm De-spec elected to paint only one wall black in this modern bedroom, illustrating that you don't need much black to make a dramatic impact.

Meghan Bob

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Monochromatic Mood

Black can feel remarkably eclectic when paired with modern lighting, vintage paintings and casual textiles, as shown in this striking black bedroom by designer Breeze Giannasio.

de la Torre design studio

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Black and Tan

Black and tan is a classic combo. For a downtown bedroom, the design firm de la Torre design studio used luxe fur bedding in a fetching tan tone to complement a black statement wall.

Michael Alan Kaskel

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Go Greige

If casting your walls in pure black causes trepidation, consider a just-left-of-black alternative: greige. As designer Jasmin Reese proves, the color can be just as show-stopping.

Michelle Drewes

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Tuxedo Luxe

Designer Erin King opted to use bright white trim to enhance black painted walls in this elegant and effortless-as-it-gets bedroom.

Durston Saylor

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Make Room for Squares

Not feeling black paint? Designer Axis Mundi affixed black upholstered panels to the wall behind the bed to create a playfully posh escape.

Jessica Glynn

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Contrasting Hues

For the ultimate twist, Roughan Interiors, juxtaposed Chinoiserie—a style that's usually partnered with cheery pastels and bubbly brights—with a mood-making black statement wall.

Rachael Stollar

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Black Magic

For an apartment revamp, design firm CWB Architects hung a subtly textured wallpaper in a just-left-of-black hue. Low furniture and minimalist accents lend a feel that's part Scandi modern, part Regency redux.

Peter Murdock

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Half-n-Half

For an artful alternative to black painted walls, try as designer Dan Scotti did in this restful retreat and apply black paint to just a lofted ceiling.

Fritz von de Schulenburg

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Glossed Over

Design firm Stewart M. drummed up extra sophistication in a black and white bedroom by applying a glossy black lacquer finish to the walls in this Scotland design scheme.

John Merkl

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Balancing Act

Both edgy and romantic, designer Jennifer Robin balanced a black gridded wallpaper with black and white marbled pillowcases and teal velvet benches.

Scott Frances

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Go with the Grain

For a stately bedroom for a bibliophile, Stedila Design sprung for dark-stained anigre wood walls.

Mike Schwartz Photography

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Walls That Talk

Studio Gild opted for a surplus of black in this Highland Park bedroom. A subtly patterned black wallpaper paired with black millwork accentuates a colorful curation of collectibles.

Eric Laignel

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Pared-Back Black

To energize a classic black and white palette, the firm 2Michaels Design incorporated zesty pops of color. Bold green artwork, green sconces and a bright orange throw are the perfect complement to black paneled walls and simple white drapes.

Carlos Domenech

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Noir Star

There's no rule that says black can't be used in a teen's bedroom. As Wecselman Design displays, black can lend a feeling of unconventional cool to a teen's lair.

Troy Campbell

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Black Repose

Black walls provide the ideal backdrop for sculptural white pendants in this restful retreat cued up by the firm Taylor and Taylor.

Mike Schwartz

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Black and Gold

An array of brass accents lend black walls a warm glow in this modernist bedroom designed by Studio Gild.

Werner Straube

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Fade to Black

Gray is a natural complement to black, as displayed in this urban-chic retreat designed by Studio Brunstrum. Silver sconces reinforce the palette while adding a hint of glamour.

Reagen Taylor

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Backed in Black

Rather than opt for a traditional headboard, the design firm Studio Gild equipped the entire wall behind the bed in shiny black cabinetry.

Jenny Wolf Interiors

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Hint of Dusk

Tricked out in a sooty gray, this master bedroom dreamed up by New York designer Jenny Wolf feels eminently elegant.

Mike Schwartz

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Dark and Handsome

Black walls paired with gray accents make for a handsome match in this dark oasis designed by the design firm Studio Gild.

Ryan McDonald

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Cast in Amber

An oversized pastoral landscape with golden undertones makes this black bedroom designed by Studio Sven a scenic escape.

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Black bedroom - 75 photo ideas for the perfect bedroom design It is an obvious fact that when most people hear the phrase "black bedroom", they immediately imagine the mythical abode of the evil witch. A great many fantasies are born on this topic, which are connected by several distinctive features, such as luxury, splendor, admiration.

Only a desperately brave person with a pronounced individuality can resort to black tones in the interior: kitchens, offices, halls. But if it comes to the interior of the bedroom in black, then you can risk even timid.

The black style of bedroom design occupies the top lines of modern preferences of the townsfolk, leaving the competitors far behind. More details in the photo of the design of the bedroom in black.

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In what styles does black occupy a key place

Most often, black can be found in the newfangled neo-baroque style, in which black interacts with the colors of precious metals, and the companions of the night color include: white, red, purple. Compact, smooth shapes, glossy glass, artificial gems, leather and silk products - it looks very elegant and harmonizes with noble black.

When designing a recreation area in the Gothic style, it is also possible to use black. To do this, it is enough to introduce elements of the Middle Ages into the interior. All splendor can be seen in the photo of black bedrooms.

Indifferent to black and its constant companion white, one more type of room decoration is considered - modern minimalism. This style is characterized by the absence of surpluses, not only in furniture and interior decoration, but also by the limited use of the palette in the design of the black bedroom. And since white and black signify the absence of color, they are absolutely meant for contemporary minimalism.

Black satellites

In the overwhelming majority of cases, black is combined with white. The contrast of black and white creates a proportionally strict image, and if you add a few colorful shades to it, the interior of the bedroom will change and become positive.

Beige is an excellent substitute for white. The cooperation of black with beige is not so pronounced, the room becomes warmer. This option is preferable for people seeking to create a calm and measured atmosphere in the interior of a black bedroom.

The bright companions of black for furnishing the bedroom will be:

But we should not forget about the rule, the more intense the combined color, the more the need to add an auxiliary neutral color increases.

Black coloring technologies in the bedroom area

If you decide to combine the finishing of the bedroom, there are different ways to implement this idea. Firstly, it is possible to alternate dark walls, with walls of a different color, for example; black-beige. Either make a panoramic black wall, opposite the sleeping bed, or at its head.

If the walls are in a room with low ceilings, use the horizontal combination method. It means that half of the wall from the floor is covered with black wallpaper, and above with light-colored wallpaper.

Vertical method - with this method of pasting the walls, wallpaper strips alternate, black and white, or black and color. The most popular way is "zebra".

The disadvantages of a bedroom in black tones include:

1. They contribute to the manifestation of depressive states, wind up a task, and have a depressing effect on a person.

2. It's cold in the bedroom in black tones.

3. It has a rather complex design, interior items must be strictly thought out. Since the slightest mistake will lead to the desire to change the color of the room.

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Thanks to creative people in the fashion world, a revolution has taken place that has made black not only stylish, but also fashionable. The most famous designers prefer this particular color in their work.

A black bedroom with proper use of a color palette turns into an elegant and comfortable room filled with sophistication and style. black bedroom design with ocher or sand

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    • Deciding to make your bedroom stylish, interesting and intriguing, you can safely choose black. Such a room, with the right selection of companion colors, decor elements and proper lighting, will look very impressive and rich.

    This interior space not only looks attractive, but also has a magical atmosphere.

    Advantages and disadvantages of black

    This color is considered quite intriguing, so when creating a bedroom in black tones, you should pay attention to its advantages and disadvantages.

    When decorating a bedroom, dark colors are used with extreme care so that the room does not visually become smaller.

    Not only the dimensions of the room are taken into account, but also its level of light.

    Insufficiently lit space in black tones will look too gloomy.

    Black in large quantities gives the bedroom extra darkness, due to which melatonin is produced, which contributes to a restful and deep sleep.

    According to Feng Shui, black color sets you up for relaxation and gets rid of negative energy.

    Absolute black bedroom

    The black color according to Feng Shui adjusts to relaxation and cleanses from negative energy. This teaching does not recommend combining it with yellow, red, orange and brown.

    Such a science as psychology claims that with a large amount of black color in the room, additional darkness is formed, against this background melatonin is produced in the human body, which promotes deep and restful sleep.

    Furnishing plays a huge role in such an interior space.

    However, despite all the above facts, the layout of a dark bedroom in a small Khrushchev should be taken very seriously. Otherwise, the room will become even smaller and turn into a crypt. In such cases, lighting plays a special role.

    Furniture plays an important role in the interior of a black bedroom. So that the elements of a dark furniture set are not lost against the general background, you should choose models with a glossy finish. A dressing room or wardrobe with mirrored doors, complemented by glass and wrought iron elements, will become a wonderful decoration.

    So that dark elements do not get lost against the general background, models with glossy facades are chosen.

    For a dark bedroom, a beautiful bed with elements of forging, with leather or fur upholstery at the head, is suitable. A silk bedspread, velvet pillows and an ornamented carpet will complement its sophistication. To enhance the effect of charm, fragility and airiness, bedside tables on ornate legs are selected.

    For rooms with high ceilings, you can create a complex multi-level ceiling design with built-in versatile lighting. In this case, you can take a chance and add graphite elements on the ceiling in places. The lower tier of the walls can be decorated in the form of dark wood panels, and the upper part of the wall can be pasted over with black wallpaper with a textured gold pattern.

    An effective solution can be the installation of both light and black bedroom sets.

    For the floor, you can use wenge or bleached oak parquet. To decorate the window, monochrome black curtains are selected in combination with plain white tulle.

    Tip! In the bedroom for a teenager, a boy or girl picks up bright textiles: orange, red, blue or turquoise with geometric patterns or inscriptions. The night sky in the room of young romantics will look very stylish and unusual. Walls and a desktop can be decorated with small transformer lamps. The wall at the head of the bed or above the chairs can be decorated with graffiti drawings, photo wallpapers or framed photographs.

    A radical design idea is the graphite ceiling, which creates an unexpected visual effect and a mysterious atmosphere.

    How to choose a companion color in a black bedroom

    To avoid too catchy, colorful, uncomfortable and oppressive atmosphere in the design of the bedroom, all kinds of color mixes are used.

    Choose black wallpaper with textured patterns, paint, dark wood paneling or decorative plaster as wall cladding.

    Black and white - optical tricks

    The black and white pair forms a very strict and stylish design, gives the atmosphere a certain expressiveness and cheerfulness. Perfectly combined with bright elements. On a black background, small details are more visible.

    In order for such an unusual design to reach its full potential, special attention is paid to the properties and functionality of finishing materials.

    Black combined with ochre or sand

    Sand, cream shades are more often used in wall or floor decoration, as well as in furniture. They will give the bedroom comfort, warmth and tenderness. Golden blotches will bring solemnity and sophistication.

    The combination of black and gold is truly royal. Such a duet endows the room with solemnity and elegance.

    Black and red in the bedroom

    Black and red tandem is just perfect for the bedroom. In addition to beauty and luxury, it will bring notes of passion and eroticism, as well as incredible expressiveness, to the interior.

    The photo shows the interior of the bedroom, made in black and red colors.

    Bedroom interior design: what styles are friends with black

    In modern interior design, quite a lot of trends are friends with black.

    Modern

    This style combines a minimum of furniture, a maximum of space. It is complemented by bright and unusual lighting fixtures, as well as various modern equipment and acoustic systems. Black furniture in the bedroom with glossy facades and glass elements and white walls go well with all the stylistic elements.

    The photo shows a small bedroom in black, white and gray, designed in a modern style.

    The same design fits harmoniously into the loft bedroom.

    Hi-tech

    To create a laconic design, the black bedroom is decorated in a rock style, which involves the use of metal elements and combines black, cool silver, and platinum shades.

    High-tech style is characterized by clear, straight lines and simplified forms without unnecessary details.

    Minimalism

    Minimalism is characterized by limited furniture and a small color palette, mostly black and white, combined with photo wallpapers and natural materials.

    To create a laconic, minimalist and a bit ascetic design, the bedroom is decorated in a minimalist style.

    Baroque

    Baroque interior combines gold, silver and bronze hues. In addition to black, red and purple are used. Decorate with rhinestones and shimmering glass elements, leather and silk.

    The bedroom is decorated with shimmering rhinestones, glass elements, leather or silk textures.

    Harmonious combination of black and white objects

    On a white background of the wall, as if on a blank canvas, you can paint any picture, including black furniture with glossy facades. On a black floor and gray walls, snow-white furniture is simply gorgeous and flawless.

    The black and white range forms a very stylish and strict design.

    How to create the perfect black bedroom interior

    The main thing is to keep a sense of proportion and not overdo it with dark shades, think well about lighting and bright decor elements. When using two colors in the interior, it is competent to make accents with large spatial blocks, when white walls and a bed are one block, black parquet floor is another.

    Gray-black design sometimes looks dull and dull, so it is diluted with contrasting or light colors.

    Proof that black is not gloomy: you can use a glossy black stretch ceiling in tandem with a white floor. The reflection of the white floor on the ceiling will look like a huge window with a powerful stream of flowing light.

    The black color in the bedroom is unusual and allows you to turn it into a mysterious corner for sleeping.

    General accessories for a black bedroom in any style and color combination

    1. If you want to create a feeling of airiness and spaciousness, white is taken as the basis, and individual elements will be black. Such a classic combination will suit any style. White enhances natural lighting, while black backgrounds increase accents.
    2. You don't have to make all the walls black to create this look - it can be just one black wall in the bedroom, which will become an accent.
    3. In an interior with basic black, decorative elements are of great importance: a mirror, paintings, lamps, textiles and other items.

    Oddly enough, but it is the dark bedroom that most people give the impression of being protected from the negative impact of the outside world around us. A room in black is a bold and creative choice for those who love risky experiments and original ideas.

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