Archive for August 14th, 2011

Decorating with Color

Decorating with Dark Colors

Navy and White {Mondays Hues}

Color sets the mood and adds interest to a space. One simple and inexpensive way to do this is with paint. Color can also make a space feel smaller or larger. Warmer hues seem to advance toward you because cooler colors recede away from you.

Contrast of light and dark colors give a space a sophisticated look. Here are some great examples of Interior Designers who achieved this by incorporating dark blues and whites in the room’s color palette.

image living room dark walls ideas design by Samatha Pynn

Image Source: SamanthaPynn.com

Samantha Pynn is one of my favorite Canadian Interior Decorators. She uses color so beautifully, fresh and exciting and balanced. In this room she uses white to add contrast to the navy wall color which gives it a sophisticated look. It’s balanced by using dark wood floors and blues throughout the space with fun yellow accessories.

Dark walls bedroom ideas

Image Source: Pinterest

Here the designer also uses white bedding against dark blue walls and black furniture.

Dark walls bathroom idea

Image Source: Pinterest Bathrooms

Add a colorful painting and incorporate those colors into the room’s decor. When accessorizing, a little goes a long way especially in the bathroom!

Outdoor bathroom dark color idea for shower

Source: Pinterest Outdoor spaces

Great outdoor bathroom (Au natural).

using dark colors in small spaces

Source: www.Houzz.com

Love this office space!

image living room with dark navy blue with white interiors

living room with shinny dark walls

Source: HouseBeautiful.com

bedroom color navy, gray, white, jade colors

Source: Houzz.com

This is one of my favorite color combos. Navy, white and turquoise and grays!

Hope you liked the decorating with color post. Maybe a series? If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment send me ane-mail, look forward in helping you create your beautiful space!

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