Dark Themed Desktop

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Here are a couple of pictures of my dark themed desktop. I am using mATERia as my base skin, but I've done a lot of tweaking in SkinStudio. I've been working on this for a while, and I must say, I am quite happy with the result. What do you guys think?

 

1080p Resolution:

https://i.imgur.com/vyWvZDp.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/h5C2Tg6.jpg

 

Original 4k Resolution:

https://i.imgur.com/AYNRtTC.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/5sOs6kW.jpg

 

mATERia Skin: (Thanks ALMonty)

http://www.deviantart.com/art/mATERia-198812829

 

Background Image:

http://www.deviantart.com/art/Raze-The-World-564053885

 

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Nice looking desktop for sure. A little too dark for me, I can't even read the text. But then again, I'm an old fart!  :rofl:

 

Never heard of the mATERia Windowblinds skin, where can one get it?

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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I'm a fan of dark themes, but this may be a little too dark. May be a real issue for older folks like myself. The design aspects, on the other hand, appear to be outstanding.   -- Ace --

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

Thanks for the responses guys! Yeah, I know what you mean about it being really dark, and I know it's not for everyone, but it has always bugged me that many dark skins don't do much for Windows Explorer. Most skins leave glaring white areas which really ruins the whole skin in my opinion. Also, I really like the dark...the darker the better for me. I may lighten up the text brightness to create a little more contrast. Also, keep in mind, I have a 4k monitor, so it is actually crystal clear on my display. The images you're looking at are actually scaled down from 4k. I may upload a picture of it in native 1080p so it will appear more clearly for everyone else.

 

Thanks again for the feedback everyone!

Have a good one!

Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Too dark for these 58 year old eyes.   :puke:

Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting dmcrist, reply 4

Most skins leave glaring white areas which really ruins the whole skin in my opinion. Also, I really like the dark...the darker the better for me.
End of dmcrist's quote

Here's 2 dark skins you may have missed:

https://www.wincustomize.com/explore/windowblinds/7503/

https://www.wincustomize.com/explore/windowblinds/8030/

Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I downloaded the one in your screeny as well. Thanks, I missed that one (probably because it is on DA which I rarely visit)