Truman Capote's Brooklyn Heights living room, shot by Slim Aarons in 1958 ... Though Capote's space is extremely busy, it ...

Holding up two swatches, my mother asked: should a living room be painted light or dark? Oh, what a question. On the one hand, dark colors are deep, rich, and immediately set the tone for the space.

“It’s a conversation starter!” Read on for six tips (that are anything but dreary) on how to successfully incorporate dark accents into your living room. Jess Weeth, the founder of the ...