Moody, dramatic, nuanced and so much more, black is a foolproof way to take your bedroom from basic to brilliant. While you’ve likely heard that dark colors make a space feel smaller, we don't buy it. In fact, thoughtful implementation of black hues in a bedroom can make the space feel grand, luxurious and larger than life. It’s all about how you pull it off, and, to prove it, here are some of our favorite black bedrooms.

Hesitant to go all in? Start with an accent wall and you’ll never look back. While a black wall is bold and impactful in and of itself, pairing it with interesting texture and an architectural accent, as seen on this slat wall with a built-in ledge, makes for a feature wall that can totally transform the space. Add an accent wall to your space with our ideas, below.

Toss the painter’s tape to the side because you won’t need it to recreate this bold black-and-white display. By painting just a portion of the wall behind the bed black and intentionally leaving rough rolled edges along the top, the designer maintains bright white as the primary wall color yet enlarges the narrow room by contrasting the opposing walls. Take a look at this space, below.

Our favorite black bedrooms know how to balance contrast. This contemporary space effectively spotlights the sprawling sculptural light with a white and blue background, yet the sheer curtains are a near-perfect match to the walls, taking a visual backseat when drawn. Unlock more on-trend black spaces, below.