""Dark walls create the opposite of 'empty', being a lovely, cohesive backdrop for art and plants to stand out – instead of getting lost in an expanse of white. They immediately make a room feel ...

And while the reason for that is definitely linked with wanting a feeling of nostalgia, it's also because we can learn so much from decorating ideas and techniques of the past – and so many still ...

Credit: Brian Wetzel In the breakfast room, the hero pieces are the solid oak stave dining ... dark green tiles give a smart edge to the bathroom. Wayfair's Moroccan Zellige floor and wall tiles ...

Dining Room in Castlebar falls ... Locals, by the look of it, plus the odd stray couple. The room is welcoming but not over-designed. A dark wood floor, walls and panelling painted a suave ...

In 2009, illustrator Edward Sorel was commissioned to add a Jazz Age-inspired mural to the dining room ... that adorn the walls and ceiling are rendered in rocky tones, with primitive figures ...

Wood panel walls in room before dining room renovation. This dining room felt "dark and gloomy" before, and the homeowners wanted a brighter, more airy atmosphere. Credit: Maggie Stanley Credit ...

When Maggie and Reed decided to renovate their dark dining room, they knew they needed professional help for the first step of their vision. “A professional opened up the wall to make the entry to the ...

The elegant new restaurant in Jaipur, launched by Simran Kaur and Karan Singh who run the buzzy Native Cocktail Room ... Primitive also offers an 11-course tasting menu in its private dining ...

There are ways to incorporate black into your dining room without painting all of your walls the dark color. You might choose one accent wall or paint just the wainscoting black, while a lighter color ...

Dark maroon and cherry hues are ... aristocratic class in 18th century France. Scenic walls were reserved for the most regal settings and country homes. If you're looking for escapism in your dining ...