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The Dark Side

I've been obsessing over wonderfully moody interiors lately. Perhaps it is knowing that most of my new house will most likely be quite white (Lexicon quarter or half at most!), that I am dreaming of one room being the complete opposite. The most likely candidate is the lounge / media / music room, that would benefit from being an insulated, cushioning and introspective space. I'm picturing luxurious, light-absorbing velvets and the dull glow of warm lighting on black walls and ceilings. Splashes of dark teal, petroleum and peacock mixed with jewel tones of perhaps emerald, amethyst and ruby. Multiple textures will be key to keeping the space warm and inviting rather than claustrophobic and threatening.

Here are a few interiors that are exploring and expressing their dark side.

{Graham Atkins-Hughes' family home in London, styled by wife Jo Atkins-Hughes. Graham also photographs a lot of Abigail Ahern projects, and I can definitely see a similar taste and influence there. Image from Milk Magazine}

{From the same home as above, this dark panelled lounge exudes a moody confidence. 'Photographed by Graham Atkins-Hughes and styled by Jo Atkins-Hughes}

scheme by Texture Design for Godfrey Hirst flooring. #dark #interiors
{Not quite as dark, but still strong, this scheme by Texture Design for Godfrey Hirst flooring campaign shows beautiful combinations of dark block colours and textures}

{This circa-1880s home in Armadale, Melbourne features dark walls with black panelling, taking this extravagant character home to a new level}

{Styling for the 2015 Dulux Colour Forecast 'Wildland' colours. Loving that deep sea blue wall}

{Dark, moody interiors by the ever-impressive queen of dark interiors Abigail Ahern}

{Dark bedroom in shades of grey. Photo by Romain Ricard}

{Dark walls with black window frames allow the natural light and view to green foliage beyond to shine, not to mention the beautiful Lindsey Adelman pendant}