Use this elegant shade to transform your bedroom into a statement-making space.

Like a little black dress, a black bedroom is timeless.

While adark paint colormight seem like a daring choice, it’s actually more versatile than you think.

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Create a sophisticated herringbone pattern on the wall using black-stained or painted wood.

The subtle texture and pattern elevate this black-and-white bedroom and add an extra dimension.

Touches of gold and green stand out against the dark wall and enliven the otherwise neutral bedroom.

bedroom with black wall

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A faded vintage-style rug softens the starkness of the black wall, as does the oversized rattan pendant light.

Rooms dont get any bolder than this one.

A white nightstand and vase add contrast.

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Black Bedroom Accent Wall

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Anaccent wallcan bring a bold element of sophistication to any bedroom.

Accessories are a low-commitment way to bring black into a room.

A black slatted wall holds a macrame tapestry that visually extends the height of the low wood headboard.

Bedroom with black walls

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Pair Yellow with Black

Yellow and black are a strong, confident combination in a space.

Yellow adds dynamism to blacks elegance.

Textured throw pillows with cream and beige accents add subtle layers of variation without introducing a new color.

Black and pink bedroom decor

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For a sophisticated final touch, a tiered beaded chandelier dresses up the space.

Contemporary Black Bedroom Idea

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A contemporary metal bed brings the black in this bedroom.

The bronze mirror frame and headboard add a wash of warmth to the rooms cool palette.

Bedroom with black accent wall

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This bed has luxe black curtains that can be drawn around the bed for privacy.

Decorative molding reminiscent of historic rooms adds extra visual interest and texture.

This tiny bedroom packs a lot of personality into minimal square footage, starting with dark walls.

bedroom with black accent wall and hanging light

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An abstract piece of art pops against the black wall and brings an unexpected contemporary element to thismodern bedroom.

Farmhouse-Inspired Black Bedroom Idea

Industrial grit blends with urban glamor and rustic details in this bedroom.

For a unique gallery wall, don’t limit yourself to just wall space.

Bedroom with black dresser

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Here, an accent wall in blackchalk paintprovides a dramatic background to white furniture, curtains, and linens.

Black accessories like the lamp and the chair punch up the black hues.

The pattern is repeated in the pillow shams and a throw on the bed.

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Cherry furniture and white lamps add warmth and contrast.

Sleek Black Bedroom Idea

A black upholstered bed is a dramatic focal point for this sophisticated bedroom.

The tufted headboard sports wingback sides and the oversized crystal chandelier adds an Art Deco feel.

Black and yellow bedroom wallpaper

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A black accent wall surrounds built-in bunkbeds with black bedspreads.

Entryway table decor

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black four-poster bed with damask wallpaper in master bedroom

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wooden wall bedroom gray, black and white accents

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bedroom with a shiplap ceiling and concrete gray wall

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Black and bronze bedroom decor

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Bedroom with black headboard

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Black and white bedroom

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bedroom with two tone black wall and gold lamp

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small bedroom with black walls and animal print headboard

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Bedroom decor detail

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a white and gray bedroom with terracotta accents

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Twin beds in guestroom

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bedroom with black walls and gold frames gallery wall

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bedroom with black chalk wall

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Wall mounted black headboard

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Kids bedroom with black ceiling

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Home office with black and white patterned wallpaper

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Bedroom with black and white screen

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Bedroom with black bed

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Kids bunkbeds

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