How can I paint my wall/s black so my room don't look too dark?

Question

I'm decorating my room black and white, My bed is white and so is my furniture and my accents are black, I was thinking a black accent wall but I dont want to make my room look smaller or darker Other options?

Answer 1

Paint the wall opposite your window black - then the light will shine on it and not make it so stark. If it's a big wall, brighten it up with a large, bright coloured picture.

Answer 2

I don't think I would ever paint my walls black. If you ever want to change the color, it will be extremely difficult to cover. I understand the dramatic look that you are going after. Do you have at least a few windows to let in light? Maybe if you painted the wood work white, the look could work for you without being too dark. I wish you luck in your project.

Answer 3

You're on the right track.One of the popular things I'm seeing today is to paint one wall a dark accent color. I agree with one of the other posters. Do the oposite wall from the window Good Luck

Answer 4

ok, i painted my room realy dark blue, then i took some stencles of flowers and put on the wall about half way down from the ceiling, then i took these plastic glow in the dark stars,planets, and put them on the ceiling. it is really pretty. try it. the more stars you put up makes it look 3D/ hope this helps

Answer 5

What about either black trim or a black and white stripe? Try your look on the Behr website, they have paint 'tools' that you can try to see what it will look like before you paint.

Answer 6

There is always a grey area to think about, wouldn’t take as much paint and would be easier to go back to a lighter color in the future.

Answer 7

Use glossy black so at least you get some reflection and hang a lot of light colored (white) decorations to get contrast

Answer 8

Glossy black with a bunch of them glow in the dark stars.

Answer 9

strips.