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August 4, 2018

Dark Moody Room Makeover

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This post was sponsored by KILZ® Complete Coat™ Paint as part of an Ambassador program for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

You guysss!!!  I am seriously so excited to show you this big BOLD new update to our bonus room! Remember a little while ago I was chatting about how I was ready to take the plunge and really start to decorate our multi-purpose room? Annnnd how I was itching to take a huge risk and paint it a dark color? Well, it’s done! I took a leap of faith and chose Rebel (in flat sheen)  by KILZ® Complete Coat™ Paint. It’s dark, bold, moody and it completely changed the look of this space.

Painting your room a dark color like this can be really overwhelming and scary, so I want to talk a little bit about working with a dark paint color and my experience. Ready?

Dark Moody Room

Don't be afraid of using a bold dark paint on your walls! The charcoal gray walls make a huge impact in this rustic modern movie room!

Do you need to be reminded with what we started with?

Before Room

Here is the before picture. There really isn’t anything wrong with the space, but it was never fully finished and I wanted to change the look and take it to a whole new level. And I think I accomplished that!

Paint Refresh

Looking for a bold look? Check out this Dark Moody Room Makeover with rustic modern decor. The dark walls make a big impact but also give it a cozy look.

Why I went with dark walls

It is actually hard for me to believe that this is the same space that I started with.  In my inspiration post, I shared a few before pictures of this space along with a few ideas of what I had in mind. I knew I wanted to use a dark paint color in here. Many people have asked why I decided to take just a huge risk, other people told me I was super brave for doing it. So let me start this post by answering a few questions about why I went with this color.

  1. Our ENTIRE house is the same shade of ‘greige’, and after THREE YEARS I decided I was finally ready to start painting a few walls in our house and wanted something completely different than what we have.
  2. This room is a mix between a playroom and movie room, so it seemed like the perfect place to bring in a bold color. Nothing cozier than watching a good movie in a dark room!
  3. Dark walls are also making a comeback in the design world and I am all about the dark and moody look right now. So why not try it myself!?
  4. It’s just paint! I think the biggest thing to remember when painting your room a different color is that it’s just paint. It can be painted over in a matter of seconds so why not take a risk and try out a new color to freshen things up.

Rustic Modern Bonus Room Makeover

Looking for a bold look? Check out this Dark Moody Room Makeover with rustic modern decor. The dark walls make a big impact but also give it a cozy look. I choose the color ‘Rebel’ by KILZ Complete Coat Paint, based off the color I saw on Walmart. I will caution and say that the color online is a little different than the color in the can. I was expecting more of a Charcoal Gray and it turned out to be as close to black as you can get. I actually hesitated at first but decided to keep moving forward. I knew I wanted a ‘moody’ look for this room, so I just changed my vision a little bit and went with it. Sometimes you have to take a risk to get big results and I think it worked AMAZING!

Looking for a bold look? Check out this Dark Moody Room Makeover with rustic modern decor. The dark walls make a big impact but also give it a cozy look.

The sample photos on Walmart are what actually sparked my inspiration for this project. I loved seeing the addition of wood detail on top the dark walls. The is what inspired my idea of using the vertical molding across the wall. Using a dark color is definitely a very bold move and it can overtake the room if not done right. I think the usage of the tone on tone gives it an added texture and dimension and makes it a lot cozier and more interesting.

Looking for a bold look? Check out this Dark Moody Room Makeover with rustic modern decor. The dark walls make a big impact but also give it a cozy look.

I’ve used KILZ primer for years, but this was the first time I used the KILZ Complete Coat Paint and I really liked it. I used a small roller for the overall coverage on my walls and it went on really smooth. This being such a dark color, I was really impressed with the coverage after one coat. I did need two coats, but that’s all it took and look how dark this is!!! The other thing I noticed about the paint was how quickly it dries. I was super impressed with how fast the paint was to touch and how smooth it looks.

Looking for a bold look? Check out this Dark Moody Room Makeover with rustic modern decor. The dark walls make a big impact but also give it a cozy look.

To go along with the moody look of the room, I wanted to stick with my usual rustic modern style but also add in a hint of boho. I love love mixing different textures and all the fringe and woven pieces have my heart. I picked accessories that were lighter in color so they would pop against the dark walls.

Looking for a bold look? Check out this Dark Moody Room Makeover with rustic modern decor. The dark walls make a big impact but also give it a cozy look. For the focal point of the room, I choose this print of my three kiddos that we just had taken by Shaylynne Marie Photography. She is amazing, and really captured the spirit of our family. I love this picture of my kids, it shows them looking out at the horses down the street from us. They love standing at the fence watching them graze and trying to get their attention. It’s a beautiful picture that also captures a moment in our every day lives.
Looking for a bold look? Check out this Dark Moody Room Makeover with rustic modern decor. The dark walls make a big impact but also give it a cozy look. Looking for a bold look? Check out this Dark Moody Room Makeover with rustic modern decor. The dark walls make a big impact but also give it a cozy look.

And I’m so glad I switched out the coffee table for these poufs because they are so comfy!!

ROOM OVER TIME

If you are like me, you love a good before/after makeover. So let’s take a look back in time at how this room as progressed. It is seriously AMAZING to me how paint can completely change the room. Ok ready.

Here is what the room looked like originally. It wasn’t necessarily awful, it was just lacking a wow factor.

Here is the in-between stage when I started to change out some of the decor to change the look.

And now, with a whole new paint color. WOW. I still can’t believe this is my house!

If you haven’t gathered this already, I’m so happy that I took a risk and went with a dark paint color. I think it totally paid off and I got the dark moody modern boho look that I wanted. Is there a room in your house you are hoping to paint soon? Will you be going bold?

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About Taryn Whiteaker

Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

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Comments

  1. Ardith says

    October 9, 2017 at 5:56 pm

    Hi Taryn, you made a great choice with this dark color. It raises the bar of decor in this room to a new level. Cheers, Ardith

    Reply
    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      October 9, 2017 at 9:26 pm

      Oh thank you so much Ardith! I appreciate that!

      Reply
  2. Ann says

    October 9, 2017 at 8:08 pm

    It would look more finished if you camouflaged the cords inside trim painted same as wall color.
    Cords are a pet peeve for me. Looks cozy.

    Reply
    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      October 9, 2017 at 9:25 pm

      Thanks for the suggestion! Cords are typically a pet peeve of mine too, but in this case I actually preferred the more industrial look of them. But how knows that could change :)

      Reply
      • Lea says

        August 4, 2018 at 8:37 am

        What if you wrapped them in jute or burlap or something? Just a thought. I usually can’t stand cords either but sometimes wrapping them adds a nice subtle touch like you said. This space is amazing. I’ve wanted to go dark on a couple walls for about 5 years, but keep wimping out because people think I’m crazy. Gonna have to get brave and do it though, super inspired now!

        Reply
  3. JaneEllen says

    October 9, 2017 at 8:43 pm

    Absolutely adore this paint color with the molding give great dimension to room. Without molding would just be paint color, great call.. Kept going back and forth looking at photos, finally realized the molding made such a difference with the darker color.
    There are so many things I would do in our home but Mr.Furry just isn’t going for it, bummer. Could make such a difference but he just can’t visualize it. To me would make our home something besides a mfg. home fixed up to a home that’s had vision and risk implemented. Be glad your Mr. listens and trusts your instincts.
    Part of our problem and Mr. Furry’s caution is lack of funds, trying to live on SS isn’t simple here and I have lots of medical bills. Am more of person to go for it and Mr.Furry is definitely not. Am not a planner and he is. Sometimes I wonder how we’ve made it to 49 yrs together. end of next month.
    I applaud any chances you’ve taken, takes vision and willing to take a chance. So enjoy what you’ve accomplished so well, you have a beautiful home that shows great ideas.
    Enjoy the week.

    Reply
  4. Elizabeth says

    October 10, 2017 at 12:39 am

    This is so gorgeous!! Absolutely one of my favorite colors. It makes the room cosy and grown up at the same time. What do you think about dark color on one wall for those of us not quite brave enough?

    Reply
    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      October 10, 2017 at 6:27 am

      Thank you! It is definitely a big change! I think one wall would work great, I would just recommend doing some type of wood detail on it so it’s not just paint. Like the vertical molding like I did or squares or board and batten. So many different options!

      Reply
  5. Wendy Ziola says

    October 10, 2017 at 7:08 am

    Hi Taryn,
    Can I ask how far apart you placed your wooden strips? This may be exactly what my bedroom wall needs for a focal point.

    Love your room!

    Reply
  6. sara s syrett says

    October 10, 2017 at 7:13 pm

    I am obsessed with this moody dark room! It is so amazing. Love the colors and can imagine snuggling up there!

    Reply
    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      October 10, 2017 at 9:43 pm

      Oh thank you so so much Sara! That means so much coming from you!

      Reply
  7. Stacy says

    October 10, 2017 at 10:25 pm

    Wow. Way to go, it looks incredible. Good for you for following your heart. Like you said, it’s only Paint!

    Reply
  8. Ashley Thurman says

    October 12, 2017 at 6:57 am

    Love how it turned out Taryn!!!

    Reply
  9. Sandi says

    October 12, 2017 at 9:46 am

    This room looks beautiful!! I love the dark paint and i didn’t think I would like dark colors. I also love those floor poufs!! Can I ask where to purchase them please? Thank you!!

    Reply
    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      October 12, 2017 at 10:41 am

      Thank you so much! Here is a link to the poufs http://bit.ly/2tZFZww

      Reply
  10. MICHELLE LIST says

    October 13, 2017 at 8:19 pm

    I ABSOLUTELY love it! I just took the same “risk” and painted my dining room that same color and I love it!! I can’t imagine it any different! I had lots of questions about why on earth would I ever do that… but I trusted my “gut” and not everyone else’s and am so glad I did! I love your blog! Such great inspiration!

    Reply
  11. Bobbi says

    October 16, 2017 at 5:49 pm

    This room is beautiful. I love how the light accents pop against the dark wall color. And, the textures in the pillows and poufs are wonderful. I love it all!

    Reply
    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      October 17, 2017 at 6:33 am

      Thank you so much for your nice comment! I appreciate it!

      Reply
  12. Tera says

    October 19, 2017 at 9:55 am

    Love the room! Where did you purchase the rug?

    Reply
    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      October 19, 2017 at 12:31 pm

      Hi! It’s actually from Hobby Lobby, it is three rugs put together!

      Reply
  13. Shirley Wood says

    October 20, 2017 at 12:34 pm

    Love those poufs so much! We ditched the coffee table too, we need poufs! The darker color does make a bold statement. Your room looks really cozy. Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday. Love the inspiration.

    Reply
  14. Megan says

    May 2, 2018 at 8:38 pm

    Love this couch!! Where did you get this?!

    Reply
    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      May 3, 2018 at 6:33 am

      Thanks! It’s from Macy’s and it was such a great deal for it. It’s honestly been an awesome couch especially for the price. Here is the link, I think they may have discontinued this specific gray but her is the couch. http://bit.ly/2FEm6kr

      Reply
      • Megan says

        May 3, 2018 at 8:34 am

        Thank you!! Do you know what color you got it in?!

        Reply
        • Taryn Whiteaker says

          May 4, 2018 at 11:29 pm

          I got it in the Charcoal! It looks like they are still selling the color after all :)

          Reply
  15. Kristin says

    May 4, 2018 at 9:48 am

    Love love love this room!! Where did you get the focal pillow with the blue?

    Reply
    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      May 4, 2018 at 11:28 pm

      It’s from World Market, Here you go! http://bit.ly/2Icnyjv

      Reply
  16. Sowmia says

    June 6, 2018 at 1:50 pm

    I love this room! Where did you get the brown pillows? They are such a great touch!

    Reply
    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      June 6, 2018 at 1:53 pm

      Thank you so much! Here is a link to the pillows, it says they are currently unavailable but maybe you can find them somewhere else? https://amzn.to/2Jy7eKj

      Reply
  17. tammy plumley says

    August 4, 2018 at 10:15 am

    when you said dark as in black I thought Oh my goodness! But it is gorgeous I love the way you have this room decorated!!

    Reply
  18. Christine Vandormolen says

    August 7, 2018 at 2:28 pm

    wow, I recently painted one wall in the master very dark and have not finished pulling the room together. I was starting to regret going that dark but you just gave me new hope the way you pulled your space together….PINNING! Christine from Little Brags

    Reply
    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      August 9, 2018 at 7:37 am

      Keep going! I honestly thought I was going to repaint the whole thing, even right up to the whole wall being done. The trim really helped add texture and once the decor was in I LOVED it!

      Reply
  19. JaneEllen says

    August 7, 2018 at 10:44 pm

    WOW now that’s a different look, very cozy for winter in Seattle would think. How does it feel for hot Summer in Seattle? Really do love it, goes great with your sectional,is that light gray or light blue like light denim/chambray? Love those rugs,the pattern is incredible in room. I too love the photo of your kids. Good for you being brave,not an easy thing to do,how does your husband like it?
    Our living room is a very light gray due to how our house sets front facing east and back of house faces due west. Made such a difference after we painted. Lightened up our sofa and art/tables, also.
    Now to get my .kitchen cabinets painted white. Not progressing well on that at all. Makes me crazy looking at them. Ah well it’s a short trip at this point in my life,lol.
    Sorry have been absent lately,so many problems with our terrible and worst internet anywhere. I get so disgusted paying for something non existent too often. Get cut off from internet too often. Not much to pick from here.
    Hope you’re having a great Summer there. It’s been quite hot here but then usually is. Too many times I go to hang laundry out and change my mind due to how hot it is. Sheesh. Feel like my brain being pickled out there. Time for shower and bed so will say goodnight. Have wonderful rest of week and great weekend.

    Reply
    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      August 9, 2018 at 7:36 am

      Hi JaneEllen! It totally works in the summer because this is our movie/play room. So it’s not a room we are in every day. It makes it really cozy. The couch is more of a medium/dark gray with a little variance in color. Have a great rest of your summer!

      Reply
  20. Cindy says

    August 8, 2018 at 6:41 am

    Looks great!

    Reply
  21. Ola says

    August 8, 2018 at 7:19 am

    So glad to have stumbled across this post. I’m planning to go dark on my living room and my husband is quietly freaking out. LOL! I can’t wait to get started (talkofthetown)

    Reply
    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      August 9, 2018 at 7:33 am

      Oh good! Yes! It all comes down to the decor and how you style it. I was terrified at first.

      Reply
  22. Emily Fritsch says

    August 8, 2018 at 8:09 am

    I love this! It completely changes the look of the room!

    Reply
  23. Terri says

    August 15, 2018 at 8:06 am

    Love it so much!!!! Where are the poufs from?

    Reply
    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      August 20, 2018 at 10:48 am

      THank you! The poufs are from World Market :)

      Reply
  24. Mary says

    August 16, 2018 at 10:07 am

    Oh my that is one beautiful transformation. The room looks so cozy now.

    Reply
    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      August 20, 2018 at 10:47 am

      THank you so much!

      Reply
  25. Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled says

    August 17, 2018 at 5:15 am

    Great makeover! I once painted a dark room and I loved it. Of course, repainting it was a bear, LOL! Where did you get the wall lights? We are looking for something just like that for our TV room. Visiting from Sweet Inspiration party.

    Reply
    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      August 20, 2018 at 10:47 am

      Hi! The lights are from World Market!

      Reply

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