Black Dining Room Colour Schemes & Decor Ideas

Bring Drama and Sophistication with a Black Dining Room

Embracing black in your dining room creates a dramatic, intimate, and sophisticated atmosphere. Far from oppressive, bringing a little black into your interior is an excellent way to elevate any dining area.

For those bold enough to explore blacks in their homes, the incredibly refined results speak for themselves.

The dining room is the heart of many homes. If you regularly host dinner parties or get-togethers with family members, a black dining room will serve as a stylish space for entertaining. 

Black walls might not seem particularly inviting, but they can create a dramatic backdrop for dining spaces. An incredibly versatile colour, black walls can anchor any dining space, leaving you free reign when it comes to adding decorative pieces and introducing accent colours. 

Warming up to the idea of bringing black to your dining room? At Tikkurila, we offer a stunning assortment of black paint colours that can transform everyday rooms into extraordinary spaces.

Is Black a Good Colour for a Dining Room?

Many people avoid darker colours when decorating living rooms and dining spaces. Although darker shades can make some rooms feel smaller than they actually are, it's for exactly this reason that black is a fine choice when it comes to dining room decorating ideas. 

The right shade of black can make your dining room feel warm and inviting, creating the perfect ambience for dinner parties with family and friends. This effect can be enhanced further by creative use of lighting, or by introducing luxurious textures and upholstered chairs. 

Although black dining rooms may seem synonymous with contemporary design, a black decor scheme can prove surprisingly versatile. You can lean into the minimalist aesthetic with sleek chairs and a striking glass top table, or embrace a more traditional finish with stripped pine textures and fabric upholstery.

However, black works better in some spaces than others. Generally speaking, darker shades are most effective in rooms with higher ceilings. However, you can still put a black palette to use in rooms with more compact dimensions. 

If you are decorating a smaller space with black paint, ensure you're making maximum use of artificial lighting. Wall sconces will bring much-needed illumination to your dining spaces, while also adding to the overall ambience. 

Not ready to adopt an all-black scheme? Why not use a monochromatic palette to create a refined space instead? By offsetting black walls with white and grey accents, your dining space will benefit from added depth. 

Finally, you'll need to consider the finer details when using black to decorate a dining room. Flooring materials, fabric choices and decorative pieces can all help break up the monotony of all-black walls. 

Top Black Dining Room Paint Shades

Thought your options were limited when it came to black paint? Think again. At Tikkurila, we've plenty of premium black paint shades on hand to help you turn your dining room into an entertaining space to be proud of. 

Are you wary of using a pitch-black shade to paint your dining rooms? Our range of paint colours is packed with more muted takes on classic black. Take Wrought Iron Y500 for example. 

If you're a fan of contemporary grey palettes, you'll love this soft black shade. There's a hint of dark blue in the mix here, which will bring added depth to your dining room interiors. 

Because this black isn't as dark as some other colours, you can be fairly liberal when decorating with it. If your dining room benefits from a generous floor plan and high ceilings, use this one to paint every wall to create a Victorian-inspired interior. 

When it comes to the finer details, keep things simple. Pure white is the way to go when touching up coving and cornices. You can still to white when painting interior doors or strip things back to reveal wood grains. 

This black will serve as a great backdrop to more traditional dining table and chair sets. However, it will work equally well alongside minimalist pieces made from stainless steel or glass. 

Looking for something darker to create a more dramatic dining room interior? Why not give Licorice X499 a try? 

Although darker than some of the other black paint colours, this hue is far from overwhelming. There are subtle hints of grey to enjoy here, making it an easy choice if you're thinking about working in charcoal and slate-infused shades. 

You can use this paint colour in dining rooms of any size. It's perfect for grander rooms with large dimensions, but will also prove effective in smaller spaces where you want to create a sense of intimate ambience. 

When furnishing your dining room, keep things simple with white room finishes and metallic furniture. Alternatively, think about embracing a more traditional aesthetic with dark hardwoods and ornate fixtures.

Toro Y497 is another terrific choice for anyone ready to experiment with a black dining room colour scheme. This umber black shade is rich and refined, but there's an undertone of charcoal here that ensures it won't leave your dining room looking dank and uninviting. 

Although this black is surprisingly versatile, you'll want to be sparing when applying it to your walls. It will work well in larger spaces where you can offset the rich pigment with white coving and cornices. However, if you're decorating a smaller space, consider using a charcoal or moody neutral to create balance. 

Even though this black paint colour is a darker choice, it will work nicely with all types of furniture. You can create contrast with polished metals or light-coloured woods, or indulge in a more dramatic arrangement with stained oak and refined walnut. 

Which Colours Should I Pair with Black Paint?

The best black dining rooms need at least one secondary colour worked into the mix. Thankfully, black is an incredibly versatile hue that can be combined with just about any shade from the colour wheel. 

The obvious choice is to go for a monochromatic decor scheme. Use pure and off-white shades to create a visually stunning interior that will stand the test of time. For added depth, swap out some of the white for greys or neutral shades. 

Muted tans, browns and earthy shades will also prove effective alongside black walls. You can incorporate hints of these colours with two-tone wall effects, or leave the contrast to your furniture and flooring choices. 

For a more contemporary interior, consider oranges, pinks and yellow paints. Used sparingly, coral and fuchsia can bring a black dining room to life. You can use these high-contrast colours for recesses or bring them in with your upholstery and artwork choices. 

Metallics can also be used to elevate a black dining space. Silver, pewter and chrome are all budget-friendly choices if you're relying on furniture and decorative pieces to add colour to a black dining space. For a more modern finish, think about using copper and rose gold pieces instead.