“Even if I do paint a room or upholster a room in a dark color, I tend to use light trim because I like that kind of juxtaposition of the heavy and light. And I also like light ceilings.

North-facing walls receive cooler, softer light, which can make some colors feel muted or flat if not selected thoughtfully,” ...

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DECORATING your home can be stressful and picking the 'right' colours for a room isn't always straightforward. Some rooms and their positions in a house make it way harder to get the paint right.

In the “Captain's Room” of this Nantucket bedroom, homeowner Stephenie Watts painted the walls, trim, and ceiling all the same dark paint color for a truly cocooning effect. Designer Raili ...

“These colour groups burst with joy and have a wide ... “If you have a particularly dark room in your home that doesn’t get much natural light, gloss paints would be the best option for ...

Instead, try colour that will brighten the room and keep it nice and airy. Any warmer blush tones or beiges are best.' Tash Bradley, Director of Interior Design at Lick, suggests dark shades for north ...