Courage to use dark wall colors - why it's worth it!

Dark colors have so far been a rarity in apartments. Many homeowners and tenants tend to use more cautious color schemes and still opt for the white paint on their ceilings and walls. Dark colors get a lot more out of a room with the skilful use of light-shadow effects. They create uniqueness and give the home an individual note. Which dark shades are trendy, which colors are really convincing and how to achieve the maximum effect through light effects - we explain here and now.
 

Make a statement with dark trend colors

Many brave people already dare to go to the “dark side” of color design - and are seldom disappointed with this decision: In addition to the non-color black, dark gray and blue tones are generally in vogue for walls and ceilings. We at MVM AG rely on the majestic colors of “MyLands”. The renowned interior design specialist offers colors from London for true royalty. The palette ranges from navy blue to forest green wall colors, which give the rooms a feeling of security and a touch of drama. In addition, dark mixed tones such as eggplant or brown tones are in great demand.
 
The choice usually falls on matte colors, as they have an elegant effect and other advantages. Contrasts then merge harmoniously. For this, it is particularly important that, in addition to the dark room walls, neighboring areas with lighter colors also use a matt tone. The combination of dark + matt is particularly advantageous in small rooms. Because this makes rooms appear larger compared to the glossy alternatives.
 

Special effect through dark colors - a color theory

Optimally used, dark colors have an expressive effect in your own four walls. This usually gives the rooms an extraordinary elegance. Dark colors give you the opportunity to create a strong contrast in the living room itself. In this way, you can successfully stage paintings or furniture, for example. Contrary to what was assumed, dark colors can avoid sterile or cool impressions. With the right color combinations, your house exudes cosiness and warmth. For a dramatic one Wall design dark colors are the appropriate means.
 
In large, spacious living spaces, the following rule of thumb applies: The stronger the color, the more suitable the paint is on smaller areas. In narrow spaces, dark colors appear more intense on the long wall sections. As a result, the color emphasizes the wide wall and makes a room appear even larger. The correct, professional division of the areas into light and dark colors is crucial. Our expert advice will be happy to help you with this.
 

Challenges when painting with dark wall paint

It is always advisable to hire a specialist for painting with a dark color. Because the way to the perfect result with these colors requires special care and expertise. The quality of the paint is just as important as correct mixing. You should therefore rely on professional quality paints from a specialist and you can be sure that the color will really match your ideas in the end.
 
Compared to lighter tones, dark colors contain more pigments. For this reason, the skillful mixing of the wall paint before painting remains indispensable. If you want to apply expressive dark colors on a white background, you should first use a dark "primer". Uniform results are only possible with this primer and the right brushing technique. In addition, a second coat of paint is useful for maximum expressiveness of the dark colors.
 

Optimization of the room proportions through dark colors

In many living areas, dark colors give you the opportunity to optimize the existing room proportions. This works well in guest toilets or a hallway, for example. A dark coat of paint gives these rooms a striking expression and more space. This makes adjoining rooms more inviting in your house. In a large room such as the kitchen or dining area, you can emphasize certain areas with dark colors. In this way, for example, you can perfectly highlight the sofa comfort zone in the living room.
 

Concealment of unevenness with darker shades

There is also the option of concealing unevenness with dark colors. You benefit from this as soon as the condition of a wall surface is no longer optimal and you want to save time and money. While the complete wallpapering of the rooms would be associated with a lot of effort, painting with dark wall paint is less complicated. Dark colors help you to successfully cover numerous flaws without a lot of effort. Light shades, on the other hand, would even emphasize the shadows of a room wall with unevenness.
 
After painting with darker wall paint, the new paint absorbs the light in the affected areas. As a result, your eye perceives a silky smooth surface and barely recognizes the unevenness. At the same time, dark colors help you to conceal unsightly room elements. By painting baseboards or heating pipes with this type of wall paint, you hide these elements quite effectively. The same goes for stucco moldings on the ceiling.
 

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Correct lighting after painting with dark wall paint

The right light ideally stages dark colors. The more natural light penetrates the room, the more beautiful the effect of the dark wall or ceiling. If you paint your apartment with a dark wall color, you can create impressive light reflections with light furniture, among other things. The use of pastel colors is often also popular for this. If in doubt, ask a specialist and let them advise you on the suitable complementary colors.
 
Modern light blinds on the windows often give you the opportunity to let the light fall in to match the interior colors. This allows sunlight to penetrate into the depths of the room via the ceiling. The brightness of the room is hardly stopped by the dark colors and creates a friendly atmosphere.
 

Tips for appealing play of light and shadow

If you paint a room with a dark wall color, sometimes it makes sense to generally do without curtains. Otherwise, you should only buy very light window curtains for these rooms. In addition, light wall shelves as well as suitable wall lights and ceiling spots make dark colors appear more appealing in an apartment. With several diffuse light sources you enable incomparable play of light and shadow. In order for dark wall paint to achieve the desired effect after painting, there should be sufficient space between the light source and the walls of the house.
 

Conclusion: dark colors convince with professional use

Dark colors such as gray, deep blue and aubergine develop an expressive impression in your apartment and enable the room proportions to be optimized. At the same time, you can successfully highlight certain areas of your room with dark colors and light. These strengths show dark colors as long as they are of high quality and professionally processed. Matching color combinations of surfaces and furniture with light or complementary colors ultimately create contrasts that turn your house into an oasis of well-being.
 

Advantages of our expert advice for room design with dark colors

If you want to paint your apartment with dark wall paint, a real specialist is always recommended for planning and implementation. With MVM AG you play it safe and use the experience of our experts. We rely on the certified quality colors of the British color label "MyLand". In our showroom we carry the hottest trend colors and introduce you to dark colors for different preferences. We would be happy to advise you on site and put together a tailor-made room-color-light concept for you. Contact us now and arrange a free consultation!
 
By the way: ours "Quattro stagioni" service subscription is for everyone who would like to try out bold colors and love change! Depending on the season, we paint your walls and ceilings according to the latest color trends. Whether in the private household or in the professional environment. With targeted color advice, we will present you with exciting color concepts.

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