5 Tips for Incorporating Dark Furniture into Interior Design

Many apartment owners face the problem: what to do with brown furniture that was once popular but now looks outdated. Is it necessary to get rid of it? We tell you how to give beds, wardrobes, and other dark-colored furniture a new life.

Change the Surroundings

If you're satisfied with everything in your wooden kitchen cabinet except for the color, and the room feels dark and uncomfortable because of it, repaint the walls and change the apron and countertop. Choose a white color — you won't go wrong. A universal 'cabbage' will boost the modernity level of your interior.

Pay Attention to the Contents

A brown wardrobe filled with colorful books and unnecessary boxes is junk. But it can also be an art object and a design feature if decorated with matching plates, posters, and books with covers in the same color.

Mix with Modern Items

It's not necessary to find chairs that match the style of an antique wooden table. Think differently: mix retro and classic elements with metal or plastic chairs and stools.

If it's about a working desk, don't forget to choose a stylish desk lamp: one with a metal base and a minimalist shade — no textile shades or green library lamps.

Or Take Up Paint

Not every interior will suit furniture with reddish or russet brown tones. But in this case, you shouldn't give up: instead, take paint and refresh the appearance of a cabinet, wardrobe, or table. The last one can also be enhanced with a glass countertop — it's practical.

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Add Textiles

Dark 'natural' furniture can be hidden behind textiles — throws, decorative skins, cushions. Choose light shades: gray, beige, blue — they harmonize well with brown wood.