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Posted on Nov 14, 2014

5 Ways To Use Dark Colors In Your Home

We've all heard painting walls white will open up a room and make it seem more spacious. BOR-ING! Fortune favors the bold, and a few gallons of dark paint will create a dramatic space you won't want to leave.

by JadaKorea

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5 Ways To Use Dark Colors In Your Home

1. Accent Walls - If you're just dipping your foot in, a little bit goes a long way

2. In the Bathroom - Redefine what makes this tiny "palace" so grand

3. Texture - On the walls or with the furniture, the options are endless

4. Mix with Lights - a dark backdrop sets up your light colored furniture to take center stage

5. Dark is the New Black - you're not limited to just black when finding the perfect dark hue

And if I still haven't fully convinced you, these before and afters certainly will

5 Ways To Use Dark Colors In Your Home

1. Accent Walls - If you're just dipping your foot in, a little bit goes a long way

2. In the Bathroom - Redefine what makes this tiny "palace" so grand

3. Texture - On the walls or with the furniture, the options are endless

4. Mix with Lights - a dark backdrop sets up your light colored furniture to take center stage

5. Dark is the New Black - you're not limited to just black when finding the perfect dark hue

And if I still haven't fully convinced you, these before and afters certainly will

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