Using a dark palette to design a room can be a showstopping choice but intimidating in practice. Rich shades of black, gray, and brown can feel heavy, especially in tight spaces, if not balanced.

Move over, light and bright, and let the darkness in. Contrary to what you might think, a dark color palette can liven up your living room rather than weigh it down. Moody colors needn’t feel gloomy, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." From deep greens and blues to charcoal black, rich paint colors are popping up in bedroom design — most ...

Plus, which colors to wear and which to avoid.