1. FOREST GREEN
Dark forest green has become a new go-to moody shade for dramatic spaces, such as the walls of this otherworldly bedroom, painted in Fir by Bauwerk to stunning effect. A forest-green limewash paint with a grey undertone, this dramatic shade makes a statement while retaining a soothing air.
2. COFFEE TONES
Evolving from the beige trend that we've seen a lot of in 2023, darker, coffee-tone browns are coming to the forefront.
3. DEEP OLIVE
We love this comforting shade of dark grey-green, which Dutch Boy Paint has chosen as its color of the year for 2024. Color expert Ashley Banbury drew from global trends in fashion, culture and media to select the shade, which is called Ironside, for a modern dark color scheme.
4. SOFT BLACK
If you like the idea of black paint but, understandably, feel a little intimidated, try an off-black shade such as Behr's Color of the Year 2024 Cracked Pepper. 'As life returns to its more familiar rhythms, it’s time to allow our senses to come alive,' says Erika Woelfel, Behr's Vice President of Color
5. MIDNIGHT BLUE
Dark blues were once the big color trend for dark spaces, but they've fallen out of favor for other moody hues in recent times. However, super dark, near-black blues are the way to take this color forward in 2024.
6. DARK CLAY
For those of us who prefer a neutral color scheme to bold color, darker versions of easy neutrals could be the way forward. This rich shade of brown – another beautiful Bauwerk shade called Bullrush – offers a new take on a neutral that's equally versatile but with added warmth.
7. DECADENT PLUM
As an alternative to shades like dark red or blue, consider plum in your 2024 decorating plans. The team behind Hotel Julie, which is situated in the Canadian town of Stratford, used a palette of dark shades to transform an 1800s inn into a decadently designed escape.
8. STEEL BLUE
'We knew from the beginning of the project that we wanted a saturated color for cabinetry in this home,' says interior designer Katie Monkhouse, who installed a striking grey-blue kitchen in this mid-century-inspired Californian abode.