Dark colours are still something special in interior design. As part of a collaboration with Westwing, Sebastian and Kai from MEINEWAND have put together inspiring shades of dark blue, dark grey and dark green from our English manufacturers for rooms from Europe's largest interior supplier.
As part of our cooperation with Westwing, we are devoting a multi-part series to wall and room design with colours. Part 1 is all about dark wall colours.
Dark colours for walls, wood panelling or ceilings have a number of properties that make them an interesting design element. Our British paint manufacturers such as Farrow & Ball, Little Greene and Paint & Paper Library offer a wide range of dark colours. This is where we went when Westwing asked us for colour recommendations for their rooms as part of a collaboration. Westwing's perfectly coordinated furniture and accessories offer plenty of opportunities to combine them with bold colours.
Dark colours on the wall can make rooms look elegant and homely at the same time. They also set the scene for special furniture, shelves or works of art. As dark colours have a neutral effect overall, they can be combined well with different furnishing styles.
1. Black: add depth and luxury
The wall colour black goes well in larger rooms with natural light sources, but not only there. For a cosy look, black with wood can also be combined with black or white furniture. Black metal or dark wood create a slightly cooler atmosphere and can be used for an industrial look.
The colour tones in the photos:
The colour Kohl 124 from Paint & Paper Library is a neutral black with an umber hue reminiscent of warm charcoal tones (top photo). Railings 31 from Farrow & Ball has a lighter effect and a hint of blue. It emphasises the seating furniture and side table from Westwing and gives the wall a sophisticated character (bottom photo).
Further recommendations for black wall colours by Kai and Sebastian from MEINEWAND:
The complex black shade Vine Black from Zoffany works with violet nuances and is therefore particularly versatile (left colour field). An earthy black tone such as Liquorice CB10 from Farrow & Ball sits richly on the walls and brings cosiness into the room (right colour field).
2. Dark grey and anthracite
Although dark grey and black are closely related, they have different effects in a room. Grey has a slightly cooler effect than black. Dark grey wall paint can therefore be combined with light and friendly textiles to bring warmth into the room. Light wood with grey also looks very homely, as the rooms shown here from Westwing demonstrate.
The colour tones in the photos:
The versatile grey shade Mole's Breath 276 from Farrow & Ball is reminiscent of a mole's fur thanks to its warm brown hue (top photo). The dark grey Worsted 284 from Farrow & Ball provides elegance (bottom photo).
Further recommendations for dark grey wall paints from Kai and Sebastian from MEINEWAND:
The metallic grey Dark Lead Colour 118 from Little Greene radiates stability and security with its dark note (left colour field). Thanks to a delicate green note, the dark grey Wren Feather from Sanderson looks particularly warm and elegant at the same time (right-hand colour field).
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3. Dark blue: calmness and warmth
A dark blue colour on the wall creates a modern look and can be perfectly combined with a picture gallery. It also skilfully sets the scene for a velvet chair like Calan from Westwing.
The colour tone in the photo:
The rich dark blue Hague Blue 30 from Farrow & Ball with a clear green component has a calming effect and creates a cosy atmosphere.
Further recommendations for dark blue wall colours from Kai and Sebastian from MEINEWAND:
Lazuli from Zoffany is one of the most intense and luminous dark blue colours. It looks royal, rich and warm at the same time thanks to a delicate red component (left colour field). Indigo Blue 120 from Sanderson radiates calm and strength with its dark depth (right colour field).
4. Dark green: a natural colour for your wall
Bringing more nature into your own four walls has long been a trend. The wall colour dark green creates a subtle jungle feeling, especially in combination with large indoor plants. If you like it cool and modern, combine it with grey. Brown and beige tones add more warmth.
The colour in the photo:
The rich olive green Invisible Green 56 from Little Greene invites you to relax.
Further recommendations for dark green wall colours from Kai and Sebastian from MEINEWAND:
Studio Green 93 from Farrow & Ball is a particularly dark green that brings a sophisticated atmosphere into the room thanks to its black content (left colour field). The dark green shade Serpentine from Zoffany creates a dignified look with its light blue tones (right colour field).
5. Petrol: the dark eye-catcher
Petrol is a real eye-catcher - the mix of green and blue is therefore usually best combined with calm shades of grey or brown. The Sofia modular sofa from Westwing, which is available in 11 colours (top photo), combines very well with this.
The colours in the photos:
Tea with Florence 310 from Little Greene is a stylish blue-green that creates a calming mood in the room (top photo). The petrol shade Inchyra Blue 289 from Farrow & Ball provides elegance and relaxation (bottom right).
Further recommendations for grey wall paints from Kai and Sebastian from MEINEWAND:
A delicate, bluish petrol such as Harbour Blue from Sanderson exudes freshness and lightness (left-hand colour field). The intense petrol shade Vardo from Farrow & Ball creates excitement and vibrancy (right colour field).
6. Use dark brown for creating warm rooms
Dark brown is the cosiest of all dark shades. For a modern, friendly look, light cream to beige nuances, grey tones or wooden surfaces are recommended.
The colour tone in the photo:
The earthy brown London Clay 244 from Farrow & Ball creates a warm atmosphere.
Further recommendations for dark green wall colours from Kai and Sebastian from MEINEWAND:
The deep, intense brown shade Ganache 345 from Little Greene has a strongly pronounced, warm red note (left colour field). The powdery grey-brown Field Mushroom from Sanderson looks very modern in its medium colour depth (right-hand colour field).
7. Dark red: Mediterranean vintage
Dark red or even terracotta on the walls creates Mediterranean warmth. The room shown here from Westwing shows how well green corduroy can be combined with this.
The colour tone in the photo:
The earthy, warm red Book Room Red 50 from Farrow & Ball creates an inviting atmosphere in the room.
Further recommendations for dark green wall colours from Kai and Sebastian from MEINEWAND:
A slight hint of purple, makes the dark red shade Wardle Wine from Morris & Co look glamorous. Geisha 410 from Paint & Paper Library is an intense dark red that glows with its yellow colour and dramatically sets the scene in the room.
Bildquelle: Westwing