The ambiance of this moody bedroom is calm and whimsical. For deeper tones around the entire room, the designer painted the ceiling in the same color as the walls, casting a dark hue over the entire room. The decorative accents include a large leaning mirror, a black and white gallery wall, a coordinated shag rug, and furniture in various wood tones.
24 Striking Moody Bedrooms to Darken Your Aesthetic
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Published: July 12, 2023
Updated: November 22, 2023
Moody bedrooms are defined by the color palettes that surround them. When thinking moody décor, it is common to think of black, brown, or navy. As the world invites color back into its special spaces, there are an unlimited amount of colors that could be used to achieve this aesthetic such as pink, purple, green, or even orange. The key is ensuring that there are darker tones around these accents in the form of furniture, flooring, wall paint, and metal finishes.
Bold patterns like plaid and stripes work great in this design realm, in addition to dark curtains, iron bed frames and lamps, and even murals that take up an entire wall. The carefully curated photographs you’ll see here embrace the pinnacle of moodiness in modern décor. You will be in awe of what can be accomplished with a little bit of bold paint and texture.
02 of Bohemian Bungalow With Abstract Art
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This room is not very spacious, but it is not wanting for pizazz a single bit. There is so much going on in this bohemian paradise between the abstract artwork, unique light fixtures, and plentiful plants on a dark green wall. The mid-century rattan headboard blends in well with the pampas grass that stands on both sides of the bed in artsy vases, while the pieces that stand on the board and batten shelf are a true tribute to real artists.
03 of Glam Moody Bedding
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The beauty of this space is in the textures and patterns of the bedding. A diamond-studded headboard boasts a palm print comforter with matching velvet pillows and bedazzled pillows. The bed feature is a knit throw with a vase full of wildflowers on top of a coordinated book.
04 of Moody Bedroom, Kid’s Edition
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Deep, moody colors are not only reserved for adult bedrooms. See how the addition of green hues can make a child’s bedroom perfectly quaint and youthful. The exposed oak hardwood floors liven up the room, and child-like details such as the teddy bear on the bed and the horse painting on the wall indicate who this bedroom belongs to. The petite twin bed is just the cherry on top.
05 of Whimsical Pink Bedroom Mural
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Patterns galore permeate this exquisite bedroom with a custom mural in pink, orange, brown, and green undertones. A modern candelabra chandelier extends from the ceiling, accentuating a detailed brown bedframe with a matching boucle bench. The floor features not one, by two patterned rugs, both of which include gray and brown tones that are present in hanging artwork and bed linens.
06 of Glossy Brown Accent Wall
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This moody bedroom with a blank brown wall looks so magnificent against the medium brown bedframe that no artwork, mirrors, or shelving were necessary. The brown paint has a slight sheen to it which reflects the smallest amount of light off of the natural rays that are seeping through the white curtains. On both sides of the bed are shiny gold sconces that add just the right touch of elegance.
07 of Moody Mountain Escape
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An incredible mountain mural is displayed beside a plaid headboard with green accents. The designer included contrasting striped throw pillows for even more texture next to a rattan nightstand with a mid-century analog clock. Just above is a plug-in wall sconce in a gold finish, on a wall painted in the tried and true Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace, creating the perfect mountain escape.
08 of Woodsy Olive Whimsical Suite
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A mid-century flush mount light hangs in the middle of an olive green ceiling with a color that extends down the wall. Just below that is a four-poster bed made of reclaimed pine featuring a relaxed white comforter and cream pillows. The floral rug pulls in all of the colors of the room, beside a round velvet lounge chair.
09 of Bohemian Bedroom With Persian Rug
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This bohemian bedroom features a beautiful patterned and deep red Persian rug underneath the bed. The white bedsheets and striped cushion pair well with the rug and black background. Beside the bed are wooden drawers on each side that complement the wood flooring.
10 of Incorporating a Curtain Wall
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There are two distinctive elements on display in this master suite. First of which is the curtain wall incorporating dreamy fabric for a more textured appearance next to the gray accent wall. The second is the reclaimed wood headboard that displays an acrylic picture frame. The look is very mature and polished, and the leather accent pillow and bench solidify the masculine moodiness of the space.
11 of Modern Farmhouse Primary Bedroom
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Board and batten walls are so adaptable to any space, as shown in the accent wall with black matte paint behind a four-poster bed. The wall sconces are in the same shade, illuminated by their dreamy glow underneath. Bedside the bed, two floating nightstand drawers accompany a large cream bed with white and black bedding.
12 of Colonial-style Bedroom
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A gorgeous cherry bedframe invites you to relish in the traditional colonial-style furniture that welcomes you to this space. Though not commonly used, this bed style is old-world chic, and the detailed floral pillows combined with the ruffled skirt comforter are true to the aesthetic. Above hangs a crystal chandelier, and paneled walls with contrasting directionalities decorate the sides of the rooms.
13 of Moody Master Suite With Cream Accents
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A beaded candelabra chandelier is the perfect moody piece for this green-gray bedroom with a miraculous tray ceiling. Most of the room is dark, but the creamy shades, bedding, lamps, and standing mirror that have been incorporated brighten up the room nicely in addition to the illuminating exposed windows.
14 of Dark and Dreamy Cottage
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Venture into this cottage-inspired bedroom with rustic wall paneling, an iron bedframe, and matching candlesticks. Antique photographs hang on the wall bedside dark throw pillows that set the mature tone for the room. The space is perfect for cottage decor lovers that are not committed to the bright neutral palette, but want an aura that is a little more meaningful and deep.
15 of Bold Gray Traditional Bedroom
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Instead of light gray paint, the designer of this space selected an elephant gray that looks fabulous against the brown hardwood floors. The bed is covered in white with textured floral black pillows, and just above the bed is a white and black sketched art piece. The area rug under the bed complements all of the elements of the room with salmon and black swirls.
16 of Vintage 1900s Ethereal Bedframe
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The height of this 1900s bedframe is magnificent. It was refinished in with a coat of antique brass paint instead of the white it once was. A bold blue and tan patterned bed skirt decorates the bottom of the bed, and even more floral patterns are present in the throw pillows. Above the bed is an image of a feather separated by three separate canvases that coordinate with the black curtains against the wall.
17 of Dark Statement Rug in Neutral Bedroom
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This light bedroom with vaulted ceilings and a rattan day bed features a dark black statement rug. Beige bedding and a gray plant pot sit nearby.
18 of Rustic Master Bedroom Décor
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Dark rustic wood panels line the ceiling above a master bedroom. Large black doors with panel windows are decorated on each side with gray curtains. Recessed lighting shines down over the natural wood floor. A bed is dressed in beige, gray, and black blankets. A lamp with a beige shade rests on a bedside table.
19 of DIY Dramatic Furniture
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There are many individualized elements in this moody cottage bedroom. For example, the bedframe was painted matte black from its original wood tone to match the painted black nightstand that sits off the side with custom copper pulls. A dramatic bedside lamp in the same hue coordinates its shade with the brown velvet pillows and tartan plaid wool blanket that lays across the bed. The look is complete with a bright white paneled wall.
20 of Light Neutrals With Moody Accents
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If you find yourself at a crossroads between light and airy neutral decor and something a little darker and whimsical, consider incorporating artwork with deeper tones, and accent pillows to match. This will create a look that is mature and calming, like the designs shown here. Brown pillows lay on white sheets with a gray-brown comforter that coordinates with the clay bedside lamps. Together the color palette works to honor the landscape portrait perfectly placed between two small windows.
21 of Deep Blue Victorian Cottage
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There are numerous design themes and elements that inspire this bedroom decor. First and foremost are the deep blue walls that surround the room. They are in stark contrast to the creamy bed decor but provide the perfect amount of ambiance to the space. Just above the bed, hangs a canopy with white and navy sheets, a unique touch indeed, but very pretty bedside the other decorative elements.
22 of Vintage Wood-carved Headboard With Cream Paint
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A vintage wood-carved headboard leans against a moody dark olive green wall with warm-toned arrangements of pampas and bunny tail stems framing it. The warm undertones of the floral arrangements bring out the subtle warmth of the cream paint along the headboard.
23 of Eccentric Black and Brown Bedroom
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Dark paint overtakes this vintage bedroom with brown accents. The fireplace surround was painted black to match with an antique gold mirror sitting atop the mantel. A brown quilt with matchining woven blinds hang above the bed, highlighting an intricate basket-like chandlier that illuminates the room.
24 of Foggy Forest Landscape Wallpaper
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As wallpaper becomes more user-friendly and creative, murals like this foggy tree landscape will become more commonplace. The black and tree line within the artwork is accentuated by bright gold adjustable sconces. An iron bedframe stands in front of a distressed leather bench at the foot of the bed on top of a patterned cream, gray, and white rug.
