10 Black Bedroom Ideas You Need To Try

A favourite technique of colour aficionados, colour drenching a room taps into the immersive potential of a shade and makes a room feel larger.

‘Colour drenching with black will help to create a very calm environment,’ says Tash. ‘If you have a small, north-facing room, this is a great option as black will absorb the shadows, blue the edges of the space and add heaps of personality.’

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This monochrome effect will help to trick the eye and open up your bedroom space. Use black on the bottom half of the room and light neutral on the top half. Just ensure everything in that lower half is fully black, including any hardware or skirting boards. Choose black furniture and flooring if possible for optimal drench.

If black’s a bit moody for your liking, why not try pairing it with a dose of dopamine? Unapologetically mood-boosting shades – yellow, in particular – create fabulous contrast when paired with black, and prevent it from veering too close to the valley of grunge.

In this shot from the House Beautiful archives, black appears in graphic shapes for drama, while cheerful yellows and soothing pinks temper the vibe.

Homeowner Sylvie Morris has decorated her Georgian townhouse in Bristol with vintage, industrial and antique pieces, which are really allowed to pop against a simple, monochrome palette. In her bedroom, she’s chosen a chalky blue-black – suitably deep, but natural light draws out the softer, inky tones. We recommend Basalt by Little Greene for a similar effect.

Interior designer Deborah Gordon revived a shabby, secondhand wardrobe with some blackboard paint. Placing it in her sons’ bedroom, it allows the boys to play and be creative – proving once and for all that black is as artistic as it is brave – and that no old piece of furniture needs to go to waste.

A black pattern is visually exciting, particularly when it leans into the natural architecture and features of a bedroom. Choosing a print with a pale background will also bring contrast without leaning too moody if you err on the side of caution when it comes to black.

Anthology Farm in Cheltenham uses this pine print to enhance the roof angle beneath its eaves (the whole farm is a masterclass in monochrome — and it’s available to book here).

‘Every room needs a touch of black’ — a famous design principle several powerhouses have taken credit for over the years. While we cannot attribute this quote to one name, we can concur with the principle itself. A delicate source of black, like this cone pendant light by Habitat, adds a smart accent without overpowering the Scandi bedroom scheme.

Textiles, textiles, textiles. If you want to up the cosy factor in your bedroom, layering oodles of soft furnishings is simply the easiest way. Opt for plenty of pillows, then add a bedspread and a throw, as well as your duvet. Here, The Secret Linen Store’s black linen set shows off how good this shade looks in buttery soft, 100 per cent linen.

Lean into black’s boldness by allowing it to make a loud statement. While stripes are a design classic found in homes of many styles, when put in a bold monochrome palette, their cool rating sky rockets. Paired here with soft pink, the result is an edgy Parisian bedroom scheme.

This bed’s black panelled headboard, set behind crisp white sheets and classically woven throws, has us just about ready to clamber into it. Painting a headboard black has a surprisingly soothing effect and looks even better when fitted with complementary black wall lights, perfect for your evening read. Pooky’s rechargeable collection is an ideal place to start if you’re after a more affordable way to incorporate wall fittings.

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