Tweet Tweet Dramatic dining room The dining room is one place where you can go to town with a really dramatic scheme. Don't shy away from the glamorous qualities of black. Far from being drab and depressing, it can bring a whole new depth to a room. Want to recreate the look? You can, in just 5 easy steps... Give walls a moody colour Deep, moody colours will make a space feel more intimate — perfect for entertaining — so hang a charcoal wallpaper with a hint of pattern on all four walls, or try it on a single feature wall if you don’t want such a full-on look. Add a fluoro colour Offset the dark backdrop with a vibrant accent colour to
add depth and contrast. Here, a cheeky fuchsia pink was used, but most accent colours will work in a monochrome scheme. Limit your accent colour to roughly 5% of the scheme. Start by choosing a favourite vase or accessory, then pick out other pieces in the same colour, from table runners to flowers. Fake wall panels [...]