14 Tips For Decorating 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!

Are you thinking of painting your bedroom walls black, but not sure if it’s the right thing to do?

That was my problem when I was redecorating my primary bedroom (for the One Room Challenge).

As I always do when I’m struggling to make a decorating decision, I decided to compile a list of pictures.

And found many dramatic and romantic rooms with black bedroom walls that provided lots of inspiration for creating a luxurious retreat.

Black is such a versatile color that it can be used for all kinds of aesthetics, from minimalist modern designs to cozy and eclectic ones.

So whether you’re considering a complete overhaul or just looking for a few accents to elevate your room, these suggestions will guide you in crafting a bedroom that’s both bold and inviting.

1 | 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!)

2 | Contrast shiny with matte

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.

3 | Update a traditional room

This 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.

4 | 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!)

5 | Put up black patterned wallpaper

You can also put up patterned black wallpaper to add interest to the walls.

It creates a textural look which breaks up all of the black.

And I love the combination of black, white and silver for a dramatic and romantic room.

6 | Add panel moulding

If you don’t want to put up a whole wall of wallpaper, installing panel mouldings with wallpaper in the middle is another option.

It is much easier to hang wallpaper in the small spaces between the mouldings.

It creates some architectural interest in the room which also adds texture to the walls.

And it still adds a pop of color to break up all the black.

Related: How to install panel moldings

7 | Glam up black bedroom walls with white and gold

One of my favorite black bedroom designs was done by Jessie D. Miller a few years ago.

I love the black, white and gold color scheme and that light fixture is awesome!

Since I already had a lot of white and gold in my room (that I liked and wanted to keep), this design was perfect.

8 | 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.

9 | Put up large art over the bed

Speaking of artwork, putting up large pieces of art over the bed is another way to make a statement.

It ensures the bed wall is a focal point.

And can even act as a sort of headboard if you like minimalist decor.

10 | 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.

11 | 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 going in the complete opposite direction with matte paint would also make a statement.

12 | 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.

13 | Or with fabric texture

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.

14 | 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.

Well, there you have it, all of the black bedroom ideas I used as inspiration for my bedroom makeover.

This makeover was done as part of the One Room Challenge.

In case you want to see the step by step progress, you can find the other weeks here:

• Week 1: Black bedroom design inspiration
• Week 2: Bedroom design plan
• Week 3: DIY painted nightstand makeover
• Week 4: How to remove wall to wall carpet from concrete
• Week 5: How to install floating engineered wood flooring
• Week 6: The finished primary bedroom

Or browse all of my challenge makeovers.

Have comments or questions about our bedrooms with black walls? Tell us in the section below.

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