Window Treatment Ideas for Dark Walls

Dark, moody paint colors are becoming more popular and for good reason. Dark colors create drama and sophistication. As sunlight enters the room, there is this amazing interaction between light and dark. Striking shadows and muted tones morph throughout the day as the sunlight changes from morning brightness to evening softness. Furniture and art pop against a dark backdrop. When done well, dark walls are nothing short of dreamy!

Many people believe that dark wall colors will turn a room dark and dreary. Actually, rooms with dark walls can be full of light. The trick is to allow natural light into the room, regardless of which type of window treatment you choose.

Window Treatment Ideas for Dark Walls

When choosing window treatments for a room with dark walls, the first thing you need to decide is if you want to continue the dark palette onto your window treatments or if you would like your window treatments to create a moment of relief in the room.

Here’s some examples of how dark on dark can look:

Dark woven wood shades add texture and visual interest to this dark, moody wall
Velvet drapes add a rich texture to this color-washed room
Dark drapes with a subtle pattern look great next to the dark patterned wallpaper
Dark velvet drapes blend in to the dark, moody chair rail. Photo by Sarah Shields.

Window treatments can also be used to break up the dark colors on the walls and create a moment of relief. This can be done in various ways: a bold print, vertical or horizontal stripes, a contrasting color, or a neutral color.

Here are some examples of how window treatments can provide a moment of relief from dark walls:

Dark brown Roman shades melt into these dark papered walls, while the floral printed draperies provide a moment of visual interest.
Airy sheer drapes and shades add a moment of lightness to this dark gray room
Lighter gray drapes and Hunter Douglas Vignette shades compliment the dark gray walls while also providing a moment of relief.
Printed drapes can add a moment of playful, visual interest on dark walls
Blue floral drapes complement the dark navy walls while also adding some lightness

Don’t be intimidated by dark wall colors. The risk is worth the reward! And there’s no risk in consulting with one of our design experts to help you choose the perfect window treatments for your room. After all, our design consultations are free! Our designers will show you fabrics and Hunter Douglas products that will look striking against your dark walls. They’ll be sure to help you choose products that will allow light into your room so you’ll prevent it from looking drab.

Turn up the drama! Schedule a complimentary design consultation and find the perfect window treatments for your dark walls.

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