The Darker Side of Interior Color Schemes
Posted October 31st, 2008 by PaigeIt’s Halloween today and for most, it means one of day of celebrating ghoulish, fall weather fun.
But, if you like darker palettes not just on Halloween, but all year round, here are some great ways to use a lack of color for amazing effect.
When using darker colors, lighting plays an important role. Notice how well the bright natural light plays against the darker interiors:
I love all the dark wood floors. These types of wood floors can be created with a coat of dark varnish color. It gives a classic aged, antique look:
Obviously this look isn’t for everyone, and honestly, while it has rays of elegance, I prefer much more vibrant color palettes, like in these previous posts:
Interior Painting with Neutral Colors
Pick a Color, Any Color
Bright and Bold Paint Palettes
All photos from Remodelista
Tags: Flooring, interior design, interior painting
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November 2nd, 2008 at 10:43 am
Gregg got me to check out the remodeling blogs. I am enjoying reading them, the dark colors are not for me, probably if I had the dark floors I would use tons of bright colors on the couch, chairs, rug and paintings. In the adirondacks our kitchen cabinets were so dark, I painted over them, a apple green. Brightens a dark kitchen.
October 1st, 2009 at 2:01 am
bathroom color schemes…
Your topic Real Living Space: The Official Blog of Real Living Magazine … was interesting when I found it on Thursday searching for bathroom color schemes as I also have articles and information posted on this subject. Thank You… Steve Noel Sr….