I’ve been inspired by Jessica Helgerson’s office fit out earlier this week which featured dark, moody colours and a luxurious palette of textures from exposed brick to leather and shiny steel. So, I wanted to find out how this interior trend could work in a domestic environment and have come across some great examples I’d like to share with you today.

Heading into winter dark walls and rooms feel more natural to me. Like a person they can be dressed up and wrapped up with heaps of soft furnishings in tactile fabrics. Imagine smooth velvet, thick wool, soft mohair or luxurious cashmere. You choice of colour can add accents and really bring a room to life like the pink velvet sofa towards the top of the moodboard below.

If this is too adventurous for you have a look at painting just one wall in a dark statement colour to draw attention to a particular area or install a dark shelving system. I also love the idea of a chalk board wall in either the kitchen or the kid’s room as it’s so versatile and playful. Another way of making a statement is to add oversized dark lampshades which give any room an instant wow factor.

For more inspiration just pop over to my INTERIOR STYLING and INTERIOR DESIGN boards on Pinterest.

Enjoy and I hope you’re inspired!

Credits | I’d like to give credit to all the photographers and designers whose work is featured on this board. Sadly, most of the originators can’t be identified anymore so if you recognise your work here please email me and I’ll happily credit you and add your link.