Fall in love with the chic and cosy ambience of a dark dining space

Designing a Dark Dining Space

The dark blue can give depth and elegance to your dining room, making the whole room feel rich. This dark hue creates a sense of elegance, in addition to giving the room warmth, which will be useful in setting up a relaxing environment where everyone enjoys their food and fun conversations. 

Popular Shades of Blue for Dining Rooms

• Navy Blue: Classic and rich. Works best in a deep dining space, bringing out that very classic look.
  
  
• Midnight Blue: Slightly deeper than navy, midnight blue feels dramatic. It makes a bold, dark, and rich dining room.
  
  
• Teal: Made of blue and green, the colour teal gives a classic blue dining room a refreshing look by adding colour without maintaining a warm feeling.
  
  
• Indigo: A lively shade that injects some lightness while still maintaining the dark ambience.

Tips for a Dark Dining Room Space Done Just Right

• Mix with Lighter Elements:  Mix in a little bit of dark with lighter furniture or accessories to counterbalance the dark walls. White or cream chairs, light tablecloths, and pale rugs would soften the dark blue and not make the room feel too heavy.
  
  
• Add Metallic Accents: Add a touch of sparkle and luxury with either gold or silver accents. Metallic frames, candleholders, or light fixtures will make your dark dining space look more refined.
  
  
• Layered Lighting: Good lighting is the essence of a dark dining room. Use the combination of overhead lights with wall sconces or table lamps in order to give it a glow that is gentle, beckoning, and warm. For versatility to change things up, dimmable lights are a great feature.
  
  
• Add Some Textures: Different textures can be used to add layers to a dark dining space, creating depth and visual interest. Consider velvet cushions, silk curtains, or a wooden table to create a rich and layered look.

Colour Combinations and Accents

Creating a stunning blue dining room is all about finding the right colour combinations and accents. Let’s look at how to pair dark blue with other colours and use accents to enhance your dark dining space.

Pairing Dark Blue with Metallics for Elegance

Metallics like gold and silver add a touch of luxury and elegance to a blue dining room. Here’s how you can use them:

• Gold Accents: Gold pairs beautifully with dark blue, creating a rich and sophisticated look. Consider gold-framed mirrors, gold candlesticks, or a gold chandelier to add a warm, luxurious feel to your dining space.
  
  
• Silver Accents: Silver brings a sleek and modern touch to dark blue. Use silver picture frames, vases, or light fixtures to add a cool, elegant contrast that enhances the room’s overall appeal.

Combining Dark Blue with Lighter Shades for Contrast

Balancing dark blue with lighter colours like white or cream can make your dining room feel more open and inviting:

• White Accents: White provides a fresh and clean contrast to dark blue. You can use white dining chairs, tablecloths, or wall art to lighten up the space and create a crisp, modern look.
  
  
• Cream Accents: Cream adds a soft, warm contrast to dark blue. Consider cream curtains, rugs, or cushions to bring warmth and cosiness to your dark dining space.

Using Accents  to Enhance the Colour Scheme