26 Moody Dark Bedroom Ideas You Need to See

Feeling bored with your bright bedroom?

Why not embrace the sophisticated drama of a darker space? Painting your walls a deep black, rich green, or moody blue doesn’t just make a bold statement; it creates a cozy, enveloping retreat perfect for relaxation and better sleep.

Dive into the dark aesthetic with paint, wallpaper, curtains, bedding, rugs, or furniture.

You can layer similar dark tones for a cohesive look or add pops of bright color and lighter neutrals for contrast.

If you’re ready to swap airy lightness for captivating depth, explore these inspiring dark bedroom examples.

Black Bedroom Wall Idea

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Instead of just painting the walls black, go a step further with a bedroom accent wall.

Create a sophisticated herringbone pattern on the wall using black-stained or painted wood. The subtle texture and pattern elevate this black-and-white bedroom and add an extra dimension.

An elegant white bed with a low headboard keeps the focus on the black accent wall while textured bed linens and a soft brown area rug usher in a cozy element.

Touches of gold and green stand out against the dark wall and enliven the otherwise neutral bedroom.

Dark Midcentury Modern Bedroom

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A walnut platform bed, low-sitting nightstands, and minimalist sconces add midcentury modern flair to this black bedroom.

Three horizontal windows break up the dark wall color and maintain a sense of symmetry that continues throughout the rest of the space.

A faded vintage-style rug softens the starkness of the black wall, as does the oversized rattan pendant light.

The tiered shape and sculptural quality of the light help draw attention to the height of the ceiling, creating a sense of space—an important element when decorating with dark colors.

Color-Drenched Black Bedroom

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Go all in with drama by painting all the walls black, putting down a black area rug and picking a bed with black upholstery.

Rooms don’t get any bolder than this one.

A nightstand in a honey hue and matching wood floors add warmth to the cool-toned space while white accessories and bed linens add a sharp, pleasing jolt of contrast.

Pink and Black Bedroom Idea

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A black wall works as a neutral in this bedroom, providing a backdrop for accessories, furniture and accessories in shades of gold, taupe, coral and pink.

A white nightstand and vase add contrast.

Black Bedroom Accent Wall

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An accent wall can bring a bold element of sophistication to any bedroom.

Add more of this strong hue to the space with accessories like lamps, vases, artwork, and clocks.

Accessories are a low-commitment way to bring black into a room.

Install Black Shiplap

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Keep a black bedroom light and open by pairing it with white accents, adding live houseplants, and using simple furniture.

A black slatted wall holds a macrame tapestry that visually extends the height of the low wood headboard.

A printed black blanket and embroidered pillows add pattern and repeats of black, while a minimalist gold and black wall sconce provides both a functional reading light and a modern decorative accent.

Gold and Black Bedroom Ideas

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Black and white are classic combo, but don’t sleep on gold and black—an ultra-elegant duo.

Add the glimmer of gold to a black bedroom with gold hardware on furniture, gold frames on artwork and gold accessories.

A Touch of Black

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Black is such a powerful color that even a few well-chosen strokes of the hue can make a room sizzle.

Here, a black bed and a pair of black metal swing-arm wall lamps give this room a crisp, bold look, while the bedspread and decorative oar on the wall give the room a collected, eclectic feel.

Pair Yellow with Black

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Yellow and black are a strong, confident combination in a space. Yellow adds dynamism to black’s elegance.

Here, a black and white graphic wallpaper anchors a black bed and desk, while throw pillows in mixed patterns of yellow and black add energy to the room. 

Brass accents on the bed, lamp, and other accessories add contrasting texture to the velvet bedspread and chair upholstery.

Blue stripes on the area rug introduce a complementary color to the yellow tones and adds sophistication to the visual effect of the room.

Pair Textures With Black Walls

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Black walls are smooth and minimal, so liven them up with furniture and accessories heavy on texture and pattern. 

Tropical plants, an ornate trinket box, and an intricately-carved dresser add depth and drama to this space.

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.

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.

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.

Black Wood Paneling

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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.

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.

Dark Textured Bedroom Walls

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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.

Darker Shades of Gray

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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.

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.

Dark Chocolate Bedroom

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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.

Black Bedroom Lighting

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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 Minimalist Bedroom

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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.

Tonal Green Bedroom

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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.

Blue and Brown Bedroom

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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.

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 Problem. Don’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.

Dark Paint With Light Wood

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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.

Oversized Floral Wallpaper

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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.

Midnight Blue Bedroom

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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.

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.

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.