5 common myths about dark interiors debunked
Tempted to go over to the dark side but not quite sure your home can pull it off? We lay to rest the biggest myths about going dark with your décor.
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Dark interiors are a big hit on Instagram right now, but do you find yourself questioning whether it looks as good in real life?
If you’re doubting whether your home can pull off dark colours, we’ve debunked five of the most common myths below that might be putting you off.
“It will make the room look smaller”
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One of the biggest interior myths that we are led to believe is that using dark colours in a space will make it look and feel smaller. Naturally, a darker wall colour will absorb more of the light that enters a room, where a light colour will bounce more around the room. However, if your room already gets a lot of light, it won’t make too much of a difference, and if it doesn’t, then leaning into the darker atmosphere can often be more effective than trying to fight it with white walls. There are also ways to balance out dark walls such as adding mirrors to reflect the light and choosing furniture, architectural features, flooring and accessories that contrast with your dark interior.
“我家的功能将会丢失”
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Dark colours often conjure up cave-like images but try reframing this as a positive thing. Cocooning yourself in your home will make it feel comforting and cosy. If your home has period features, a darker wall colour can actually make them stand out more, especially in natural light.
For example, painting wall panelling white can wash out decorative features, especially in the brightest room, whereas if you were to paint it in a more inky hue, the light will naturally hit these dark colours at different angles and highlight these beautiful features.
“我无法看到或工作！”
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在实施黑暗的内饰时，照明是关键。通常房主从工作空间中使用较深的颜色，如厨房或办公室，因为街上的这个词是'你无法看到或正常工作'。但是，如果您合并正确的照明，这将不会是一个问题。如果您正在装饰阅读角落或办公室，请介绍吊坠或斑点照明，以确保您有足够的曝光。在橱柜照明下是厨房的胜利者，以确保您的工作站被照亮。
Read more:How to successfully decorate your home with black
“A dark home will never look high-end”
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黑暗这个词往往是暗物词，这意味着家里的黑暗空间缺乏任何风格或奢侈品。这是一个完整的神话，因为在许多盛大和豪华的家庭中看到了黑暗的内部，因为它们提供了一种非常适合较大的空间的情绪。奢华的黑色空间，具有丰富的颜色和纹理，如天鹅绒沙发，黄铜壁板和金属照明。
“Dark interiors show dust and grime”
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While it’s true that darker colours can make dust and grime more apparent than lighter colours, it’s all about the finishes that you choose. If you’re looking to use dark paint, a satin finish is much easier to wipe clean than a matt one, making it a better choice for vertical horizontal planes such as shelving or the top of skirting boards. In a bathroom, consider using dark porcelain tiles, which dust and grime won’t stick to and are easy to clean.
