More and more, designers are embracing dark palettes in the home. Making a statement, darker shades can bring a serene and restorative environment, and we've seen plenty of brilliant examples that shun the myth that dark palettes contribute to a gloomy and claustrophobic feel.
It seems that the mood is shifting towards those earthy shades instead of the more rich and luxurious dark colors like forest green, royal purple and navy blue. 'When most people think of darker colors in home design, jewel tones usually come to mind, but I would encourage digging deeper and exploring muted earth tones,' says interior designer Kathy Kuo of Kathy Kuo Home. 'In the year to come, alongside the rise of design concepts like wabi sabi and organic modernism, dark earth tones will prove popular.' As we head towards 2024, we're all for turning to the dark side. I've spoken to the designers who have picked their favorite dark paint colors to embrace (as well as the dark paint color to leave behind in 2023).
