28 Dark Bedrooms for Maximum Drama, Moody Style, and Total Relaxation

If your light and bright bedroom isn’t exciting you anymore, consider the virtues of a dark bedroom.

The bold choice to paint walls in saturated black, dark green, or deep blue will create an enveloping, relaxing feel—not to mention set the stage for a good night’s sleep. 

Pin

Embrace a dark bedroom aesthetic with paint on the walls and/or ceilings, wallpaper, curtains, bedding, rugs, flooring, furniture, and more.

Stick to a tonal look with shades of your favorite dark hue, or mix in bright color accents and lighter neutrals for a less dramatic look.

If you’re looking to trade light and bright for stormy and moody, check out these dark bedrooms in a range of styles for inspiration.

01 of 28

Dark Olive Bedroom Paint

Pin Kate Marker Interiors

Paint both the walls and the ceiling in an earthy shade of olive green to add warmth to a neutral bedroom. 

Kate Marker Interiors balanced the dark paint with shades of black and gray and light bedding and curtains and added warmth with wood and leather accents.

02 of 28

Black Bedroom Accent Wall

Pin Design by John McClain Design / Photo by Zeke Ruelas

Paint the wall behind your bed black to set the tone in a contemporary bedroom. 

John McClain Design paired the dark accent wall with a black area rug, and mixed black and gold metallic tones throughout the room to add contrast and points of light.

03 of 28

Dark Blue Wallpaper

Pin Alvin Wayne

Mix dark wallpaper, paint, and floor-to-ceiling drapes to create a moody oasis feel.

Interior designer Alvin Wayne decorated this primary bedroom with shades of blue, contrasting dark walls and window treatments with notes of color like the rust throw blanket at the end of the bed.

04 of 28

Black Wood Paneling

Pin Forbes + Masters

Add texture to wood paneled walls with a dark stain, paint, or a Shou Sugi Ban finish. 

Forbes + Masters balanced the black walls with visible wood grain in this moody guest room with a mix of textiles such as velvet and fur.

Dramatic pendant lights flanking the oversized channel tufted headboard ensure that there is plenty of light to make the room feel inviting.

05 of 28

Dark Wood Paneled Bedroom

Pin Marie Flanigan Interiors

Wall paint isn’t the only way to introduce dark finishes to your bedroom. 

Marie Flanigan Interiors mixed dark wood wall paneling, flooring, and a dark nightstand with white and brass accents for a timeless and traditional feel in this primary bedroom.

06 of 28

Dark Textured Bedroom Walls

Pin Leclair Decor

A textured paint finish will soften dark walls. 

Leclair Decor mixed textured black wall paint with exposed natural wood ceilings for a relaxed feel in this modern rustic bedroom.

07 of 28

Darker Shades of Gray

Pin Fantastic Frank

Create a tranquil feel in a bedroom with dark gray wall paint.

In this Scandinavian space, Fantastic Frank layered matching gray drapes with sheer curtains and soft white bedding with a dark gray throw blanket for a balanced feel.

08 of 28

Charcoal Black Bedroom

Pin Alvin Wayne

Pair dark walls with colorful art and mirrored finishes to add excitement.

This New York city apartment bedroom from interior designer Alvin Wayne has floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the space with natural light, making the charcoal black walls look more gray or black depending on the time of day and the weather.

09 of 28

Dark Chocolate Bedroom

Pin @rustandtrust / Instagram

Dark brown walls that evoke the pleasures of chocolate and coffee add warmth to modern bedrooms. 

Thomas Trust paired brown wall paint with shades of beige and gold-toned accents for a warm and enveloping feel in this cozy space.

10 of 28

Black Bedroom Lighting

Pin Forbes + Masters

Embrace the darkness of a windowless space like a basement guest room with black walls and ceilings. 

Forbes + Masters added white trim for definition, and installed can lights in the ceiling to add balanced light throughout the space.

Dark Bedroom LightingPay attention to lighting to create a warm and cocooning feel and ensure that your space feels like a warm hug rather than a cave.

Think sconces, table lamps, pendant lights, LED candles, or ceiling can lights to create a balanced feel.

11 of 28

Dark Minimalist Bedroom

Pin Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Alexandra Ribar

Dark tones can help make a bedroom with an abundance of natural light feel more grounded and relaxing. 

Leanne Ford Interiors mixed light and dark tones to calming effect in this minimalist space.

12 of 28

Tonal Green Bedroom

Pin Studio DIY

Bathe your walls in a deep shade of forest green for a deeply relaxing feel.

The wall color in this bedroom from Studio DIY pairs well with stained exposed wood ceilings and terracotta tile flooring, while bedding in tonal shades of green adds a cohesive feel.

13 of 28

Blue and Brown Bedroom

Pin Margaret Wright Interior & Lifestyle Photographer

Mix dark shades of blue and brown for a classic look.

This eclectic space has saturated blue-black wall paint, dark carved wood antique furniture, and an area rug with notes of royal blue to add dimension.

14 of 28

Green-Black Bedroom Walls

Pin Design by Emily Bowser for Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

Create a cohesive feel in a small hybrid space like this guest room office from Emily Henderson Design with dark greenish-black paint on the walls and the ceiling.Small Space?

No ProblemDon’t be afraid that painting a smaller bedroom in a dark hue will make it seem smaller.

A dark color on walls—and the ceiling—will make them recede, adding dimension and depth that can take the focus off of where walls begin and end.

15 of 28

Dark Paint With Light Wood

Pin Ashley Montgomery Design

Use dark paint to create a high-contrast feel in your bedroom. 

Ashley Montgomery Design painted both the walls and the window trim in this bedroom for a black-out effect.

Warm oak paneling on the wall above the bed highlights the architecture of the room.

16 of 28

Oversized Floral Wallpaper

Pin Alvin Wayne

Oversized floral wallpaper with a dark background will lend a modern feel to your bedroom.

Interior designer Alvin Wayne mixed the dark floral wallpaper with a wide dark green channel-tufted headboard, dark bedding, and a wood nightstand to add warmth.

17 of 28

Midnight Blue Bedroom

Pin 

Erin Williamson Design

Dark bedrooms aren’t just for grown-ups.

Give a child’s room a comforting and cozy feel with midnight blue wall paint. 

Erin Williamson Design kept the ceiling white for a brighter look, and paired the dark blue room with a jewel toned red rug to add vivid contrast.

18 of 28

Dark Teal and Gold

Pin Forbes + Masters

Choose a cool shade of teal that leans more green or blue depending on your preference and pair it with shades of gold and mustard for a regal feel.

Forbes + Masters added plenty of lighting in this primary bedroom suite, from sconce lights on the wall over the bed to a large pendant light, to make the space usable at any time of day.

Black-out window shades ensure you’ll get a good night’s sleep.

19 of 28

Rich Burgundy Red Bedroom

Pin Mary Patton Design

Burgundy red is a daring shade that will add warmth and vintage charm to the bedroom in a traditional home with classic bones. 

Mary Patton Design paired dark red wall paint and window trim with accent wallpaper in a palm tree motif and shades of golden yellow.

20 of 28

Dark Purplish-Gray Bedroom

Pin Erin Williamson Design

Add plenty of texture to make a darker bedroom feel cozy.

 Erin Williamson Design paired dark purplish-gray wall paneling with similar tones on bedding, adding touches of color and boho-style accents to turn this bright A-frame bedroom into a haven of calm with plenty of interest and style.

21 of 28

Black Bedroom Floors

Pin Fantastic Frank

Create a cohesive feel in a minimalist space with black flooring that echoes the wall paint.

This Scandinavian bedroom from Fantastic Frank is finished off with shades of white and gray for a dark neutral feel.

22 of 28

Dark Brown and Green

Pin Ashley Montgomery Design

Mix darker shades of earth tones like brown and green for a cocooning feel. 

Ashley Montgomery Design paired dark greenish taupe wainscoting and floral wallpaper with an earthy brown background in this cozy bedroom for a romantic and timeless feel.

23 of 28

Dark Abstract Wallpaper

Pin Alvin Wayne

Dark wallpaper with a loose abstract pattern will make a small bedroom feel more grand.

Interior designer Alvin Wayne gave this compact New York City bedroom office a large dose of personality with hand-painted wallpaper that can serve as inspiration for those who like to DIY or freestyle it.

24 of 28

Dark Brown Accent Wall

Pin Kate Marker Interiors

Make a room with high ceilings and unusual angles feel cozier with a dark brown accent wall above the bed. 

Kate Marker Interiors paired the espresso brown-black paint with shades of cream for a mix of dark and light.

25 of 28

Dark Green With White Trim

Pin @mrorlandosoria / Instagram

Deep shades of green will turn your bedroom into a nature-inspired oasis. 

Orlando Soria layered earthy green wall paint on the walls with bright white window trim and baseboards for a crisp contrast.

26 of 28

Black With Shades of Pink

Pin Design by Caroline Andreoni Interior Design / Photo by Sophie Lloyd

Pair charcoal black walls with shades of pink bedding for an elegant feel, like this Paris bedroom from Caroline Andreoni Interior Design.

Use the same formula with shades of your favorite color to personalize the look.

27 of 28

Dark Floral Curtains

Pin Fantastic Frank

Complement dark bedroom paint with dark floral curtains to add pattern to a smaller bedroom, like this space from Fantastic Frank.

Run curtains from wall to wall and floor to ceiling to create a textile accent wall while when they’re pulled shut.

28 of 28

Dark Olive Green Bedroom

Pin Design by Jessica Nelson Design / Photo by Carina Skrobecki Photography

A soft and earthy shade of dark olive green will create a soothing feel in a small bedroom. Jessica Nelson Design paired dark green walls with lightweight curtains and textured bedding in shades of rust and brown for an earthy feel.