The assumption usually made about those of a Darker Bent, is that they tend to surround themselves with dark, brooding colors in heavy, funereal (sometimes boudoiresque) fabrics.

Those traditionalists really need to just go elsewhere and have some tea and (angsty, morose) biscuits because Darkity is about to Blow Your Mind.

Behold:

Master Bedroom, apres Snarkification

 

After one coat. One more (maybe two) to go.

 

Master Bedroom, before, back toward the bathroom. Darkity added for scale.

 

The color is called "chocolate sparkle" though the Snarks are unsure from where the "sparkle" comes.

OK, OK. So that wasn't really all that crazy. In fact, it is rather traditionally dark and cozy. But! The ceiling? Those putrid green niches? Those are all going to be sky blue, y'all. The ultimate Master Plan involves a few different shades of green and leaf stencils to create a treehouse/canopy effect.

On to the brightness:

Oops! I exceeded photo limits... to be continued in Part Two, then!