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Decorating a dark and moody living room | Tonya Mickelson

Dark and moody living rooms are rising in popularity amongst those who want to be enveloped in warmth and coziness while they’re at home. But, while these spaces are all about using darker colors, they certainly don’t have to feel dingy or boring.

Moody spaces are all about charisma – they’re fun and dramatic! And you don’t have to decorate in a specific style to achieve a moody feel.

In this article, we’ll cover decorating styles, moody color palettes, and the selection of furnishings and paint colors for your living room. By the end, you should have a better understanding

Home Design

Don’t be afraid to try dark, moody colors in your home’s design

Seattle-based interior designer Allison Lind’s clients tend to resist dark interior colors — at first.

Many want their living spaces to feel light, bright and open, which is great for some areas of the home. But painting a small, windowless room all white won’t necessarily make it feel larger.

Sometimes you need to go in a different direction.

“Some spaces want to be the moody, dark rooms of the home, so let’s embrace the darkness,” Lind says.

Many of us spend our days in brightly lit offices, she says, so a richly colored room at home can be a