Cute Bedroom Ideas With Dark Brown Walls

Young Girl's Bedroom

• Use bold colors and textures to bring life to a chocolate brown room intended for a young girl. Being a neutral color, chocolate brown will work with just about any other shade in the color wheel, particularly pinks, pale blues and most greens. The key is to keep accents bright and bold to contrast the dark brown. Use white or cream furnishings and fabrics that have visually interesting patterns or textures. Faux fur or patchwork rugs will add both depth and comfort to the space, while lights and mirrors will help to keep the room from feeling too dark or confining. Instead of the standard overhead light, use a collection of Chinese-style paper lanterns, available at most home decorating stores. These pieces come in bright colors, and their design allows them to be placed around the room as needed.

Young Boy's Bedroom

• Accenting the darkness of chocolate brown with something brighter or lighter is key to making the space comfortable and appropriate for a young boy. Instead of pinks and bright blues, consider something a bit more neutral, particularly a steel or slate blue. This tone will work well with chocolate brown, but will also give a more masculine feel to the space. Use fabrics that include some grayish or tan tones to add warmth, particularly those with stripes or plaids to add visual interest. And add furniture with dark or light brown tones and accents with bright colors. Break up the darkness on the walls with bold-colored prints framed to match the furniture.

Teenager's Bedroom

• Designing a bedroom for a teen is where lots of texture and pattern come in. This is a space that must meet both functional and aesthetic needs. In addition, the decor must be easy to change given the fickle age group. Adding some geometric shapes -- stripes or polka dots -- is one way to add color and visual interest to the space. It is also an easy way to create a focal point within the room. Select colors that are a bit more grown-up; other neutrals including beige or tan will give a classic look, while aqua and mint green are more trendy. Using neutral-colored furniture and fabrics will add a bit of maturity to the room.

Adult's Bedroom

• Mixing the dark neutral of chocolate brown with something softer will create a comfortable grown-up space for adults. An accent wall in eggshell, beige or cream will help keep the room visually interesting and prevent the room from feeling too small. Accent the walls with framed prints, family photos or other artwork, and utilize fabrics that have a luxurious look or feel. Sheer drapes will fill the space with natural light, a key to any dark-walled bedroom, while window shades will add privacy. Thick rugs on the floor and simple, neutral accents will keep the place comfortable and uncluttered. Furnishing options for this style are diverse, though rich tones in heavy woods will finish off the luxurious feel. An upholstered headboard is a modern favorite and will give new life to old pieces.