10 Elegant Ways To Decorate With Black Bedroom Walls

Black isn’t usually a color that immediately comes to mind for decorating a romantic bedroom. But after seeing these beautiful rooms with black bedroom walls, you may decide you love it!

Black Bedroom Ideas: 10 Romantic Rooms With Black Bedroom Walls

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It’s the beginning of April and you know what that means! Time for another One Room Challenge!

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Black Bedroom Ideas: 10 Romantic Rooms With Black Bedroom Walls

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In case you’re not familiar with it, the One Room Challenge is hosted by Linda at Calling It Home twice a year (in the spring and the fall). It involves 20 featured design bloggers and a bunch of guest participants (including me!) making over a room in 6 weeks…and providing a weekly update on their progress (or setbacks as the case may be).

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Even though it happens at about the same time every year, it seems like I am never prepared for it to start. And this year is no different. I don’t even have an excuse like I did last year. I just didn’t get around to planning it.

At least I have chosen the room that I’m going to do…my master bedroom.  Ever since I remodeled my master bathroom last year, I’ve been itching to change up the bedroom, too, so now seems like as good a time as any.

The Inspiration

Since I haven’t done much planning, this week is all about my inspiration! With my version of the Scalamandre zebras in the bathroom, I figured I needed to do something equally dramatic in the bedroom.

So I decided to go dark and moody with black bedroom walls…and a little glam thrown in for good measure.

Some of you might be wondering if I’m nervous painting a room black. Fortunately, I’ve done it before in my den so I learned some things about decorating a black room.

As usual when I’m looking for some ideas, I went straight to Pinterest, did a search for black bedroom ideas, and found a ton of pictures with black bedroom walls. I saved the ones I really like to my master bedroom board, and then looked for similarities among them to come up with my bedroom makeover wish list.

So here is my final list of inspirations for black bedroom designs.

Glam Up Black Bedroom Walls With White And Gold

One of my favorite black bedroom designs was done by Jessie D. Miller (aka. The Design Daredevil) for the One Room Challenge a few years ago. I love the black, white and gold color scheme and that light fixture is to die for!

Since I already have a lot of white and gold in my room (that I like and want to keep), this fits right in with my own black bedroom ideas.

Showcase Art

In that same room, I love the view from the bed, too. The reading nook is a great way to provide shelving and seating without taking up much space.

And the black walls really make the artwork pop.

Feature a Stunning Light Fixture

Okay, this dark grey bedroom by Lee Ledbetter isn’t actually black. But it would work just as well with black bedroom walls.

It has the same gold accents as the room above, and another one of those light fixtures that I love! I think I’m sensing a trend.

The dark walls and ceiling make sure that the light fixture is a focal point in the room.

Play With Paint Texture

How dramatic is this room with black bedroom walls from the Lalaurie house in New Orleans (pinned from the The Decorista)?

I love the combination of blue/purple curtains with the black, and the high gloss ceiling. It really adds some drama to the room.

High gloss paint isn’t really an option for my bedroom since it has a popcorn ceiling. The gloss would make all those bumps even more noticeable! But I think going in the complete opposite direction with matte paint will also make a statement.

Add Warmth With A Fireplace

Here’s another view of the same space. I’m starting to see a fireplace trend in the black bedroom designs I have chosen (that is definitely not something I was planning for!)

I think the fireplace (even if it’s not real) helps to add some warmth, which can often be missing from a room with black walls.

Add More Warmth With Fabric Texture

Black bedroom walls with suede headboard © Mihalis A. - stock.adobe.com
Black bedroom walls with suede headboard © Mihalis A. – stock.adobe.com

Using a tufted, suede headboard and some very cozy looking blankets on the bed helps to make this bedroom with black walls look more inviting.

Another point that isn’t really specific to black bedroom designs (but certainly helps with the texture aspect): I think all bedrooms should have an area rug on the floor around the bed. Besides adding a warm look to the room, it’s much nicer to step on when you are getting out of bed in the morning.

Use Accent Colors

Another one of my favorite black bedroom designs of all time is this one by Karen at Making Spaces.

I love the beautiful mural! The pink and green accent colors add some interest to the space, along with the black crown moldings and the fireplace (yep, it’s definitely a trend!)

Bring In Light With Mirrors

In this black bedroom from Haneen’s Haven, the mirrored side tables with large mirrors behind them that to bring light into the space. That’s one of my must-haves for decorating a black room to keep the space from looking like a cave.

She also uses some of the other black bedroom ideas with the pops of pink and the fuzzy throw that keep the room feeling warm.

Make The Headboard Stand Out

This boho glam bedroom from Kimberley at Swoon Worthy is…well…swoon worthy. The yellow headboard against the black bedroom walls definitely makes it stand out.

I also love the industrial corner brace details on the bedside table…not sure how I’m going to work that into my design but I’ll have to try!

Contrast Shiny With Matte

Light grey bed against a dark grey wall with black lacquer night stands and moldings

I love the idea of contrasting the black lacquer night stands and moldings with a more textured matte background.

It makes all the elements in the room stand out.

Update A Traditional Room

White and black bedroom design

Photo by Alyssa Lee PhotographyMore bedroom photos from houzz.com

Note: This image cannot be pinned due to houzz.com restrictions

My last image with black bedroom walls came from Houzz.com.  I love the contrast of the white and the black, along with the mirror tables and crystal lighting. (And look…another fireplace!)

Most of the room’s details are very traditional, from the chandelier and ceiling medallion to the wainscoting and panel mouldings. But it doesn’t feel at all traditional because of the black paint.

Well, there you have it, all of the black bedroom ideas I’ll be using as inspiration for my bedroom makeover.

The “Before” Bedroom

Oh, before I forget…let me show you what I’m starting with.

White, purple and grey "before" bedroom
The bedroom “before”

It’s not totally awful, but it definitely needs some updating, and some drama.

The bedroom reading area "before"
The reading area “before”

There’s a lot of old furniture that I still have because it’s functional. Like the old Bombay Company end tables that have a ton of storage but aren’t really my style anymore.

The tall mirror in the corner is a really old IKEA rotating shelving unit…another great-for-storage item that doesn’t add much to the decor.

And the armoire on the left side of the bed (another piece with lots of storage!) that really makes the room feel crowded.

Bedroom bookshelves "before"
Bedroom bookshelves “before”

On the other side of the bed, I have a bookshelf which is too small for the space, and really needs some styling!

Then there’s the old wall-to-wall blue carpet that came with the house (you can see a bit of it around the edges of the area rug)…it definitely has to go!

Well, that’s the extent of what I have done so far, but I will definitely have to get going on my black bedroom design plan. Lucky for me, my mother is coming to visit just in time to help me paint 🙂

Before you go, don’t forget to visit the featured designers in the One Room Challenge as well as all the rest of the guest participants. So much design inspiration in one place!

Update: Now that the Spring 2018 One Room Challenge is over, find out how my moody master bedroom makeover turned out, including the last-minute design change that could have been a total disaster! (But thankfully, wasn’t…)

Have comments or questions on our black bedroom ideas? Tell us in the section below.


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This post was originally published on April 4, 2018 but was updated with new content on April 16, 2020.


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14 Comments

  1. I’m absolutely obsessed with these beautiful decor pieces and layouts.

    1. Wanda Simone says:

      Thanks, Christi! Me, too!

  2. You know I tried to choose which room I love the most, this I could not do, because, though different, I love them all.

    1. Hi Ivory…there really are so many beautiful rooms, I think it’s impossible to choose just one 🙂

  3. Oh WOW, your inspiration rooms are incredible! It’s going to be so glamorous when you’re done. Can’t wait to see how you whip this room into shape!

    1. Thanks, Marlene! I’m looking forward to getting this bedroom makeover completed, too! Lots to do in the next few weeks 🙂

  4. Oh Wanda!

    Your dark and dramatic master bedroom design has my heart! What a great space to add some richness and dimension! I’m excited to watch your space evolve over the next few weeks! We are participating in our first ever ORC by making over our mudroom! So exciting!! Best of luck!!!

    Meghan

    1. Thanks, Meghan! I’m looking forward to having a more interesting space to relax in. Good luck on your mud room makeover! The ORC is definitely a lot of work but worth it in the end 🙂

  5. I’m excited to follow along! Love your inspiration pics 🙂

    1. Thanks, Jude! I’m hoping they’re going to inspire me to come up with a great design 🙂

  6. Ooooh boy! I love a dark and moody bedroom. I’m excited to see how this one turns out!

    1. Thanks, Jewel! Me too! I’m looking forward to creating some drama in this space 🙂

  7. Aunt Elaine says:

    Good luck, Wanda, having Mum there and full time hours is going to make this sooo much fun. I wish I was there too.

    1. Thanks, Aunt Elaine! I am looking forward to it. We would really be getting things done if you were here, too 🙂