Home Home Design & Decor Interior Paint Colors & Palettes 18 Black Bedroom Ideas for a Moody, Sophisticated Space Create a cozy retreat with these interior designer-approved ideas. By Wendy Rose Gould Wendy Rose Gould Wendy Rose Gould is a veteran lifestyle reporter based in Phoenix, Ariz. with over 10 years of experience. She covers home, wellness, beauty, and travel for outlets such as Martha Stewart, Real Simple, Insider, TODAY, Bustle, TripSavvy, The Zoe Report, and others. Whether ruminating about interior design with the influential leaders in the industry, on the ground at NYFW talking trends with beauty and fashion pros, or venturing to a new corner of the world, she’s always eager to report on the latest and greatest. Editorial Guidelines Published on October 23, 2024 Close Photo: Stephen Karlisch Photo; Morgan Madison Design Black is one of those interior design paint colors that many naturally shy away from for fear of its unapologetic boldness. While intense, black paint is a surprisingly fitting option for a bedroom thanks to its sultry and powerful energy—and it definitely makes a statement. If you’re considering transforming your bedroom into a moody sanctuary, draw some inspiration from these gorgeous black bedroom ideas from interior designers. 18 Bedroom Paint Colors That Will Turn Your Space Into a Haven 01 of 18 Embrace Color Saturation Antonio Matres Design Maximalism's latest champion is color drenching, which is all about painting an entire room (walls, ceiling, trim) in one color. Dark tones are usually used for this trend to create a cocoon-like sensation, and what better option than black? Low, warm lighting in this black bedroom designed by Antonio Matres adds even more to the effect. 02 of 18 Weave in Black Details Jennifer Barron If you’re hesitant about incorporating too much black in the bedroom but still like the intensity of this color, use it in your space in small doses. In this elegant design by designer Jennifer Barron Interiors, black is woven throughout via the bed frame, bedside tables, and curtain rod. 03 of 18 Combine Shades of Black and Gray Avery Nicole Photography; Blueberry Jones Design Gray and black are part of the same color family, so they naturally fuse together to create a sophisticated effect. Here, Blueberry Jones Design opted for a texture-rich gray wall with black details and paired it with a fun black pendant light and luxurious bedding. 04 of 18 Try a Black Mural Divya Pande Photography; Lambrakos Studio In this minimalist black bedroom design by Lambrakos Studio, a black mural behind the bed serves as an artistic focal point while doubling as a headboard. Touches of black, gray, white, and tan throughout the space help tie everything together and create more dimension. 5 Paint Colors to Never Use in Your Living Room, According to Interior Designers 05 of 18 Luxuriate With Black Bedding Molly Culver Photography; Meredith Owens Interiors Your bedding is a great place to infuse more of the moody dark black hue into the bedroom. Here, Meredith Owens Interiors paired charcoal black walls with black, gray, and white bedding. Cream and brass accents create a cozy, intimate, and traditional aesthetic. 06 of 18 Opt for a Painted Black Entry Isabel Parra Photography; Jaqui Seerman You don't have to go too literal when creating a black-infused bedroom. Designer Jaqui Seerman proves that in this light and bright space, which still feels dramatic thanks to a sable-painted woodwork at the entryway and a fun black light fixture above the bed. 07 of 18 Pair With Playful Wallpaper Newfield Design In this bedroom created by Newfield Design, dark near-black wood floors and walls are combined with a large accent wall covered in playful wallpaper. This approach to a black bedroom is a great way to incorporate moody tones without the space feeling too intense. 08 of 18 Make the Space Cozy With a Black Rug James Ray Spahn; Adam Hunter When you think of black bedrooms, your mind may go straight to inky black walls. We challenge you to look down instead, as interior designer Adam Hunter did in this room. Black-painted floors ground the space, while a patterned black rug lends modernity and fun to this otherwise traditional space. 09 of 18 Saturate With a Green-Black Hue Josh Merideth Photography; Bethany Adams When stark, inky black feels a bit too much—but you still want that moody aesthetic, opt for a green-black color like interior designer Bethany Adams did here. Farrow & Ball's Studio Green, Sherwin-Williams' Greenblack, and Benjamin Moore's Black Forest Green are all great contenders. 10 of 18 Take Advantage of High Ceilings Sean Litchfield Black is an excellent color choice for bedrooms with vaulted or high ceilings. While smaller spaces can start to feel cave-like with black-saturated walls, an open space like this one, designed by Sean Litchfield, can take full advantage of that dramatic appeal while creating intimacy and sophistication. 11 of 18 Work in a Pop of Color Douglas Friedman; Martyn Lawrence Bullard Creamy neutrals, rich wood tones, and crisp white all work well with black but don't be afraid to go even bolder with a pop of color. Here, interior designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard—who is known for his unapologetic infusion of patterns, textures, and hues—went for the loudest complementary color possible: hot orange. 12 of 18 Go for Black and Blue Sean Litchfield Black and blue are enough alike to create cohesion while still embracing a touch of contrast. Opt for a deep blue, as done here, and temper it with texture and lightness via lighter shades and cozy textiles. 13 of 18 Opt for a Black Accent Wall Madeline Harper Photography; ATX Interior Design Keep your black bedroom design simple by adding a black accent wall. From there, you can create a light and bright space with cream or white walls and neutral tones, as done in this bedroom created by ATX Interior Design. 14 of 18 Add a Velvet Headboard Heather Talbert Photography; Jenami Designs The quickest way to create a sense of cohesion in a room with double beds is to add one unifying headboard. In this room, Jenami Designs opted for a luxe, oversized velvet headboard, which instantly elevated the space. A funky wallpaper behind the headboard adds a playful touch, while white, gray, and black details round out this black bedroom design. 15 of 18 Combine Black and Brown DLCID, Douglas Friedman For another color pairing idea in a black bedroom, consider fusing this sable hue with brown. The warmth of the brown makes this bedroom feel more inviting and cozy and creates the perfect amount of contrast, too. 16 of 18 Pair Black With Neutrals Stephen Karlisch Photo; Morgan Madison Design Black is an intense and stark color, but you can easily temper it and infuse warmth into your bedroom with neutral tones. Rich brown, mahogany, and cream tones blend with black in this sophisticated, whimsical space dreamed up by Morgan Madison Design. 17 of 18 Hang Bold, Black Artwork Annie Meisel Photography; Jaqui Seerman Instead of all-black walls, interior designer Jaqui Seerman opted for two large abstract pieces of art that embraced this raven hue. They pair perfectly with a velvet black headboard, gray textured walls, and metallic lamps on either side of the bed. 18 of 18 Let the Light Shine If you’re nervous about a black bedroom feeling too intense, know you can always brighten the space with natural and artificial light. Opt for sheer (or no) window dressings to let the sunshine in, and incorporate lighting options throughout the space. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit