In this charming family friendly home interior designer heidi caillier chose a light gray paint in the living room to play up the color scheme of the eclectic furniture and decor throughout.
Light colors for room paint.
Natural light should always be considered when choosing color for a space says sarah cole of the farrow ball paint company.
The color can shift from grayish to brownish depending on the light mixing up the vibe of your room.
Large living room featuring gray walls and a gray couch along with a large area rug and a fireplace.
Bolder colors show up better than muted colors.
This is because paint colors don t give you light they only reflect it.
Lighter colors will look subdued.
As the amount and angle of the sun changes so will your room colors.
To sample paint like a pro wadden suggests painting a 3 foot square in the space.
Rooms with low natural light are more susceptible to shadow and gray tones which draw out cool colors that can make the room feel dark.
Gray is a conservative color.
The various tones emerge depending on the light with the right color temperature and undertones gray paint colors can make a gorgeous backdrop for any room.
Your paint colors should reflect as much available light as possible.
Best paint colors for the living room.
Dependable versatile warm and subtle it s one of the best paint colors for a bedroom.
The light they reflect is dependent upon the amount of light in the room the type of lighting natural or artificial and finally the color on the wall and the furniture furnishings in the space.
Lighten and liven up these.
It s neutral which makes for a sound wall color choice because it works with many other colors that you might incorporate such as blue orange yellow white black etc.
Look at it at different times of the day and in different lighting she says.
Here are a few simple tips for decorating a small room with color.
A super light taupe shade will contrast just enough with crisp bright interiors while also injecting some.
This can make a hallway or north facing room appear gray dingy and sparse.
Blue is a timeless choice for interiors but in recent years softer summer fresh shades ranging from icy blue to pale blue greens have become a go to for paint companies and interior designers hoping to capture a certain je ne sais quoi also known as powder blue or french blue by industry experts light blue is a fresh fun and relaxing shade.
The right lighting is essential in a small room to brighten up the dark corners.