A solid colour maxi in dark hues of burgundy, emerald green, navy and of course black is well suited to glam up a cocktail night or a love date. (planetbeauties.com)
However I couldn't see myself in dark hues in the summer. (the-habit.com)
Then go for a slightly less daunting approach to decorating with dark hues by painting your kitchen units black and keeping the rest of the scheme white. (idealhome.co.uk)