Dabbling In the Dark

Some people are afraid of the dark.  Especially when it takes the form of a paint color on the wall. However,  I have been excited to see a variety of dark charcoals, midnight blues, and smokey grays cloaking the walls of bedrooms everywhere.  But have no fear! There is nothing ominous about these dusky dwellings.  These deep hues provide a beautiful blank slate to create masterpieces in either chalky whites and neutrals, or a true variety pack of color.  So whether playing it safely sumptuous with stark white or tawny and taupe...

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          Or venturing more where the wild things are...

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design by Moises Esquenazi, photo courtesy of House Beautiful

a dark wall is perfect for displaying a constellation of artwork...

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...or letting the depth speak for itself.

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And if you are still a bit of a fraidy cat and feel you may need a night light, an inky accent wall is the ticket for tentatively exploring your dark side.

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