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This slate-grey wet bar is just steps from an elegant and well-lit dining room. The dark palette marks it as a service room separate from the more formal dining and entertaining areas.

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The formal area's lighter feel gives way to the wet bar's richly dark tone.

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Other good spaces to experiment with dark colours: media rooms, powder rooms, libraries.

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The glass mosaic tile backsplash adds layers of texture and reflexion to a largely monochromatic design scheme.

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Decorative hardware is an excellent way to underscore the charm of a room. The round glass knobs used here are from Restoration Hardware.

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The wine fridge was left unconcealed - a cost savings of at least $1,100.

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A closer look at the glass knob hardware.

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