The most counterintuitive tip is that you need lots of light for white paint to look good.
Paint for dark rooms.
Use it in a bedroom and pair it with tone on tone gray hues with touches of black.
A lighter option than most other dark paint colors this misty hue will give a small space a cozy feel.
If you ask nyc based designer tamara eaton the key to getting color right in a dark room lies in choosing an inky saturated paint to add richness.
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The best part about working with lavender is that it has a wide range of shades to suit everyone from soft dusky tones to purple based taupes.
Hands down chelsea gray wins the grand prize as the best medium dark toned paint colour for a basement or dark room.
Dark blue walls make this breakfast room functional for day or nighttime dining.
Deep space is a stunning hue that doesn t fall flat and manages to set off both jewel tones and lighter colors she says.
Balance this strong color with light accents such as.
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Paint is a relatively inexpensive way to completely transform a room and dark rooms are no exception.
If you have a dark room white gets shaded in the corners and turns into a dingy gray.
This post delves into some considerations you need to take before choosing the perfect paint color as well as other considerations to to take into account to turn your room into a beautifully bright space.
How to make a dark room feel lighter and brighter with paint benjamin moore and sherwin williams back in the day a dark basement with wood panelling orange shag carpet and a faint musty smell would leave many homeowners hot to trot.
To get an extra punch from your paint color in a dark room use an eggshell finish instead of flat.
Lavender has warmer tones which makes it great for adding some brightness to a dark room.
While most dark paints make a low light room feel smaller and more confining chocolate is a warm inviting shade that makes a space cozy.
It doesn t have to be overly feminine so it works well in almost any space.
It s just the right depth and sits a smidge on the warm side of neutral compared to more cool blue toned charcoal grays.
As an added bonus eggshell finishes are easy to clean and are therefore great for kids.