Please note, this blog post contains out of date information as we no longer offer painted beds. However, we can now offer the black stain mentioned in this blog post on any of our beds. If you would like to see this finish, you can view it over on our Black Oak Camden page. If you would like a different bed in this stain, please don’t hesitate to contact us for a quote – simply ask for black stained oak!

Here we’ll take a look at how to create a luxurious, cosy bedroom with dark and moody colours. From black beds and inky wall colours to dark coloured bedding and cushions. Perfect if you’re a not ready to commit to this look! Here you’ll find lots of ways to create a wonderfully stylish, moody bedroom.

arran wooden bed with upholstered headboard smoke plain bedding & cushions
grey linen bedding on black painted oak shetland wooden bed
black bedspread chevron pattern close up
Oregon a contemporary low solid wood platform bed
Black-painted Oak Malabar wooden bed for a striking monochrome bedroom
Our solid wood Orchid 4 poster bed in black painted Oak
camino-bedspread-cross-design-black-and-grey
Kulu low platform bed hand made from solid wood
black autumn winter look Kulu bed in Ash with optional side table
Arran wooden bed padded headboard in grey wool, smoke grey bedding and beige faux fur throw
black bedspread and black knitted throw
1200x800 Oak Osso stool black

Decor

The use of black, inky blue and deep charcoal paints and fabrics can result in a warm and cosy bedroom. Particularly in winter as the cold colour cast is dispelled by these deeper shades. Various styles can be achieved using dark colours. A Scandinavian look can be achieved using a monochrome colour palette. Stylish and fresh; deep inky blues look good with pale woods such as oak, maple or ash.

Or, for a modern English look, deep charcoal and dark espresso brown add warmth to a contemporary scheme. These colours also suit walnut and cherry timber furniture. If you’d rather not give up colour completely – try deep berry tones or very dark greens with this colour scheme. These shades will work well with upholstered beds or more traditional interior design styles. If you are looking for a subtle collection of paint colours with depth – try: Little Greene or Farrow & Ball.

The result – a snug haven, perfect for hibernating in!

mali bed with pencil legs
Exotic bedding on our Black Malabar wooden bed
Kumo bed with Kyoto shelf tables
Unique and bespoke black oak and zebrano wood Cube 4-poster bed and bedside table.
Bespoke Cube bedside tables in Black Oak with Zebrano wood drawer fronts.
Koo coloured headboard bed
Oak-Black Bok-Chair by Ethnicraft
A closer view of the headboard of our black painted oak Orchid 4 Poster bed with black lotus 3 drawer chest in Oak
black orchid a solid wood 4 poster bed made from black painted Oak
Wireworks console table
Wireworks Damian side tables
Monochrome bedroom with Black Oak version of the Shetland wooden Bed

Furniture

It might be that you are looking for accessories, bedding and paint in dark colours, but would like to use wooden bedroom furniture with a natural finish. No problem there – we think they look great together! However, if you do want your wooden bed stained a dark colour – we are happy to oblige.

For example, we offer a ‘wenge’ stain on pine as standard. This is a very dark espresso brown colour, and can be seen on the Kumo bed above. We have also stained our hardwood beds in both wenge and an almost matte, black finish on request. Take a look at our Black Malabar bed or Black Orchid 4 Poster to see images of a solid oak bed stained black to great effect. Just give us a call and we can quote for this finish. We’re also able to provide you with samples of our Wenge Pine or Black Stained Oak.

Another combination you may like to use is a stained black frame but with a natural finish to the headboard panel. For example, the Cube bed and bedside tables above are shown with a black stained oak frame. However, the drawer fronts and headboard are in natural Zebrano wood. The reverse of that choice is illustrated with our Koo bed. The Koo is a natural oak bed frame is complemented by a dark grey lacquered headboard. We can offer a painted headboard option with our Koo, Tao and Sol bed styles, available in any Farrow & Ball or RAL colour.

buttoned-headboard-bed-charcoal linen bedding
dark grey cosy blanket
linen bedding stack
Zari Squares Black Duvet Cover
melt-candle-amber-and-black
400 thread count egyptian cotton bedding
1000 thread count bedding
organic blankets
arran wooden bed with upholstered headboard smoke plain bedding & cushions
Kilnsey Shetland Wool Throw - Taupe
Black knitted throw from Natural Bed Company
A view of the headboard of our walnut Zanskar bed shown with 2 drawer cube bedside table.

Bedding

We offer a wide range of bedding in deep, dark colours. We have washed linen bedding in charcoal, luxury 1000 thread count bedding in dark platinum grey and Egyptian cotton bedding in a dark, cool smoke grey.  If you are looking for something more decorative than our classic plain bedding – take a look at the black Zari duvet cover, made using fine black cotton with a gold brocade detail or the organic silk Pha-Tung duvet cover in Indigo. We also have a range of bedspreads and throws in deep colours, including the Zari quilt in Blackberry and the Kilnsey Bronte Shetland Wool Throw in charcoal and caramel.

Searching for those all important finishing touches? Black and grey cushions, candles and picture frames can all be found in-store – please just call us for details.

For more interior design inspiration please take a look at our Pinterest board: Black Bedrooms.

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