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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Sophie Edwards

Dave Bautista's controversial color scheme looks surprisingly warm in his living room

Dave bautista on a green background.

Love them or hate them, black walls have become a staple of contemporary interior design. Though dark paint has a bad reputation for making a room look heavy and minimizing light, these colors have another side: they have a grounding, warm, and cozy energy. They can add a bold, moody, and masculine je ne sais quoi to any space. 

Dave Bautista's dark living room embodies the positive qualities of these controversial shades. An Instagram post shows that his space features walls painted a matte charcoal color that almost appears light against his black leather sofa, a black and white photograph on the wall, and a deep black geometric rug. Rather than looking dreary, Bautista's dark living room has a warm aura.

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