{"id":1917,"date":"2016-09-29T07:00:53","date_gmt":"2016-09-29T11:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/?p=1917"},"modified":"2016-09-29T07:00:53","modified_gmt":"2016-09-29T11:00:53","slug":"heres-how-to-make-dark-paint-work-in-any-room","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/09\/heres-how-to-make-dark-paint-work-in-any-room","title":{"rendered":"Here&#8217;s How to Make Dark Paint Work in Any Room"},"content":{"rendered":"Dark paint is an evocative way of bringing drama to a lacklustre space. However, light paint is consistently trumpeted as the best solution to a lack of natural light. Not only is this incorrect, it\u2019s boring!\n\nAccording to conventional design wisdom, a light paint color will reflect light in a room, making it seem brighter and larger. But this isn\u2019t always the case. Expert interior designers know that no amount of white paint will make a space with insufficient lighting any brighter. This catch-all design advice is just too general for every space.\n\nThe thing is that many clients do prefer lighter wall colors. But if you, as an interior designer, can demonstrate your enthusiasm for working with darker colors, you may just able to transform mainstream design trends\u2014one room and client at a time! Get inspired by reading our list of ways you can introduce your client to the school of dark interiors\u2026.\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/09\/heres-how-to-make-dark-paint-work-in-any-room\/#Pick_your_ambiance\" >Pick your ambiance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/09\/heres-how-to-make-dark-paint-work-in-any-room\/#Use_a_good_quality_paint\" >Use a good quality paint<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/09\/heres-how-to-make-dark-paint-work-in-any-room\/#Play_with_lighting\" >Play with lighting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/09\/heres-how-to-make-dark-paint-work-in-any-room\/#Edgy_clients_Paint_ceilings\" >Edgy clients? Paint ceilings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/09\/heres-how-to-make-dark-paint-work-in-any-room\/#Think_in_terms_of_detailing\" >Think in terms of detailing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/09\/heres-how-to-make-dark-paint-work-in-any-room\/#Bring_drama_with_accent_walls\" >Bring drama with accent walls<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pick_your_ambiance\"><\/span>Pick your ambiance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nA home is a blank slate. Design schemes don\u2019t have to be limited by convention. If beige doesn\u2019t seem to do it for your clients, it\u2019s time to take them for a walk on the wild (and dark!) side.\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1927\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Dark-Paint-Interior.jpg\" alt=\"dark-paint-interior\" \/>\n\nBest-selling author and top interior designer Abigail Ahern argues that determining the specific <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.abigailahern.com\/design\/colour\/paint-ceiling-same-colour-as-walls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">atmosphere<\/a> of a room is the pivotal first step to working with dark paint. Known for her dark interiors, she suggests choosing a mood, and then picking paint and accessories to create your vision\u2014as opposed to trying to force random d\u00e9cor together based on an outdated color scheme.\n\nThinking in terms of ambiance means devoting some time to how your client wants to feel in a space. Consider a room\u2019s purpose and go from there. Are you redoing a study? Does your client want something contemporary? Vintage first edition books aren\u2019t the only way of bringing in sophistication. Think about a moody cobalt or a deep mulberry. Depending on your shade, you can warm up a space with a natural stone fireplace, or cool-toned textiles.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_a_good_quality_paint\"><\/span>Use a good quality paint<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nFor a small space without abundant natural light, a light paint can just look flat. And bland. Darker shades will blur the edges in a room, causing corners to recede. A good quality paint will have depth to allow for greater dimension. Paying more for a premium paint will ensure that you have more pigment than water. A cheaper paint will have a lower volume of solid materials, like pigment and binder, and more water, which will require more than one coat.\n\nAnother benefit of going with a dark paint? It will cover flaws and imperfections. So if a wall is a looking a little shabby, a deep shade will help return it to its former glory.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Play_with_lighting\"><\/span>Play with lighting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"overflow: auto;\">\n<div class=\"half-2\">\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1928\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Dark-Paint-Lighting.jpg\" alt=\"dark-paint-lighting\" \/>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"half-1\">\n\nWill you rock your client\u2019s world by telling them a room that doesn\u2019t receive much natural light is still in the running for dark paint? Just like a warm glow will cozy up a dreary day, lighting is another essential step to choosing the right paint for your space. Keep in mind that the way a wall reflects light will change according to time of day.\n<ul>\n \t<li><b>North-Facing Room<\/b>: Often a colder space\u2014work with, not against, its cooler undertones.<\/li>\n \t<li><b>South-Facing Room<\/b>: Generally full of by natural light. Warm or cool tones will look great.<\/li>\n \t<li><b>East-Facing Room<\/b>: This room will receive the most light during the morning, until it reflects bluer tones later on in the day.<\/li>\n \t<li><b>West-Facing Room<\/b>: Starker during the morning, this space will be flooded by afternoon light.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nA deep, more complex paint will combat shadows in a darker room. Just make sure a cool-toned color is accompanied by flattering lighting\u2014another way of bringing in warmth beyond paint color.\n<ul>\n \t<li><b>Fluorescent<\/b>: These bulbs emit a warmer light.<\/li>\n \t<li><b>Incandescent<\/b>: A brighter, cooler light.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe type of lighting you choose will also depend on the purpose of a room. For example, a bathroom needs ample lighting alongside mirrors, so incandescent bulbs are ideal. However, a client might want the option for dimmer lighting near a jetted tub to give a spa-like atmosphere. A modern chandelier or statement lighting fixture can serve to provide ambient lighting in other spaces.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Edgy_clients_Paint_ceilings\"><\/span>Edgy clients? Paint ceilings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1930\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Dark-Paint-on-Wall.jpg\" alt=\"dark-paint-on-wall\" \/>\n\nWho would think that ceiling could be sexy? For an ultra-dramatic look, consider a dark color for this often overlooked surface. Many clients think ceiling is off-limits during a redesign. But shock them once again!\n\nIf a room is small, painting the ceiling a dark color will blur its boundaries, elongating the vertical line of a room. In a more expansive space, painting the ceiling a few shades lighter than wall color will create some visual interest and break up the room.\n\nFor a particularly daring look, limit dark paint to a ceiling. Can you imagine sleek hardwood with an unexpected rich color to draw the eye upwards?\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Think_in_terms_of_detailing\"><\/span>Think in terms of detailing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nA dark paint will open up other possibilities in terms of how you accessorize with color. For example, a cool-toned heather grey will look stylish with other pops of color in d\u00e9cor.\n\nA dark paint may be just the way to offset the more juvenile colors that often go hand in hand with nurseries. Think of incorporating textiles in saturated tones, as well as different textures and prints. Eye-catching accessories will do the talking without looking like a rainbow.\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1931\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Dark-Paint-Bathroom-1.jpg\" alt=\"dark-paint-bathroom\" \/>\n\nYou can also balance a dark wall with trim that contrasts or complements. Showcase strong architectural elements in a room by using a bold white paint. Or continue to blur edges with a uniform color. A sumptuous window treatment can tie it all together.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bring_drama_with_accent_walls\"><\/span>Bring drama with accent walls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nYour client may be drawn to a deep plum or garnet color, yet remain hesitant about going with a darker shade. Meet halfway with an accent wall. Dare we say this \u2018A\u2019 word?\n\nThere is a lot of debate among interior designers about whether this trend is in or out. However, painting just one wall with dark paint is absolutely a low-key alternative to a four wall commitment. Bring in d\u00e9cor that will enhance the impact of your accent wall to avoid competing focal points.\n<h3 align=\"center\"><i>Ever work your magic with an unusual color? 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