8 Colors for North-Facing Rooms
If you've ever painted a room that faces north, you may have noticed
that the color didn't quite look like you expected, especially if you
used a lighter hue. That's because north-facing rooms receive very
little direct sunlight, if any. Also, the natural light that does
stream into the space is often a cool, bluer light —not the warm sunny
type. This can have a huge impact on color and literally leave your
paint job in the shadows. With all of that, north-facing rooms can
still be warm and inviting, if you're willing to use colors that are
more saturated and vibrant.
A shaded room will never win against yellow in its most saturated form. Look for a deep yellow that has gold and slightly green undertones for the biggest impact.
Periwinkle is considered a cool color, but its purplish undertones add just enough warmth to make it work in a room with very little sunlight. It's also a good idea to pair cooler hues with warm finishes, such as the hardwood flooring in this space.
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A shaded room will never win against yellow in its most saturated form. Look for a deep yellow that has gold and slightly green undertones for the biggest impact.
Periwinkle is considered a cool color, but its purplish undertones add just enough warmth to make it work in a room with very little sunlight. It's also a good idea to pair cooler hues with warm finishes, such as the hardwood flooring in this space.
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