5 Best Colours For A Dark Feature Wall
We all love to create one feature wall in our home interiors that introduces and accent tone or pattern to our chosen room, however we tend to shy away from darker hues and instead opt for dusky or pastel tones that are safe and traditional. This season is all about taking the plunge and opting for a deep and dark colour on our feature walls that will add dramatic, designer flair to our home. The key to this look is concentrating the colour to a single wall or alcove space as to not overpower your interior space.
Black
Black is the obvious choice for a statement feature wall as it can be partnered with simple fresh white for a sleek monochrome design. Opt for a matt black finish that gives a softer and more tonal feel to your chosen wall and use to highlight a large wall behind a bed, seating area or a chimney breast wall. The rich black can be given a hint of illumination with a large silver wall mirror to give the illusion of space against the dark backdrop. A matt black feature wall can also be partnered with dove grey for a more masculine look or soft pastel peach, coral or baby pink for a more feminine spin on this powerful colour.
Navy
A navy feature wall produces the same dramatic glamour as a black colour tone with a bolder and more colourful undertone that is chic and masculine in its appearance. Matt navy looks great alongside white or cream walls for a classic period or coastal inspired look or soft grey hues for a more textural designer look. Navy looks wonderful accented with silver or gold accessories for a stately and sophisticated appearance or copper accents for a look that is hugely on trend in 2016. To break up the deep finish of this colour tone you could always opt for navy and white striped wallpaper or a modern geometric print that will add visual texture to the rich and dark finish.
Grey
Grey colour hues make a great colour choice for a feature wall as they work extremely well with a wide range of colour palettes to create a variety of looks and styles. If black is a little too far outside your comfort zone then a charcoal grey paint choice produces a deep yet slighter softer visual impact that looks great partnered with dove grey for a tonal interior look. Charcoal, pewter and graphite greys work extremely well with soft and feminine pastel tones for a more delicate interior feel or for a bold and modern look partner with lime green, turquoise or purple for a punch of vibrant colour.
Green
Over the past few years green seems to have gone out of fashion as a main colour choice for our home interiors, but with such a fabulous spectrum of colours available it is becoming much more popular as both a feature and accent colour in modern and traditional homes. A deep forest green tone will look fabulous on a main feature wall and can be partnered with soft white or botanical hues such as lavender, lemon and mocha for a garden inspired look. For a fresh and bright feel that will compliment the deep and dark feature wall, combine forest green with sage, olive and mint tones for an ombre style interior look.
Brown
You may think that brown is a colour choice best left for 1970s and 1980s homes but this rich and deep earthen colour tone can be used to create a opulent, modern elegance in a wide range of home interiors. Chocolate and coffee tones will look fabulous teamed with rich clotted cream or beige walls to give a welcoming and cosy ambiance in your chosen room. For a Mediterranean or Tuscan inspired look then add accents of terracotta and orange for an elegant rustic finish. If you wish to introduce a splash of colour then include bold orange, yellow, blue and purple for an exotic Moroccan interior design.
For more ideas on using a dark feature wall in your home, take a look at our latest Pinterest board – Pinterest – Dark Walls