5 of best dark colors to paint small rooms, as chosen by designers – 'they'll make them feel bigger, and ceilings higher'

1. BEHR CRACKED PEPPER

Cracked Pepper is Behr's Color of the Year 2024, and proves that black is firmly entrenched as a new go-to neutral in modern interior design, having previously been a color many wouldn't consider for their home. This soft black is ideal for a small room as it's lighter than a pure black, which adds warmth to a space, creating a cosseting, cozy vibe perfect for a small living room (as above) or small bedroom.

2. BLACK FOREST GREEN BY BENJAMIN MOORE

Described as a 'a blackened shade of green that permeates any space with a sense of reassurance', Black Forest Green by Benjamin Moore is a go-to for professionals to create a design-driven space that's enveloping and snug at the same time. Ginger Curtis, CEO and founder of Urbanology Designs, used for a beautiful green living room to create an inviting space in which to relax that contrasts the dining area.

3. BENJAMIN MOORE BLUE NOVA

Benjamin Moore's Color of the Year for 2024 is Blue Nova, a rich hue that will add interest and warmth to any small room with its deluxe and moody blend of blue and violet.

4. LITTLE GREENE CHOCOLATE COLOR

Saturated, earthy browns are top of the paints colors for 2024 list, and a beautiful chocolate hue makes for a tasty - and inviting - small room.

5. BENJAMIN MOORE ASHLAND SLATE 1608

Mirroring the organic nature of slate, this saturated blue-grey is a rich, deep shade that's tranquil yet impactful.

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