{"id":145064,"date":"2023-11-15T11:08:42","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T11:08:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebritywshow.com\/?p=145064"},"modified":"2023-11-15T11:08:42","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T11:08:42","slug":"im-an-interiors-expert-little-known-hack-stops-your-room-from-looking-dark-and-dreary-its-so-simple-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebritywshow.com\/fashion\/im-an-interiors-expert-little-known-hack-stops-your-room-from-looking-dark-and-dreary-its-so-simple-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"I'm an interiors expert – little-known hack stops your room from looking dark and dreary, it's so simple | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

DECORATING your home can be stressful and picking the 'right' colours for a room isn't always straightforward. <\/p>\n

Some rooms and their positions in a house make it way harder to get the paint right. <\/p>\n


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Not all colours are created equally especially when it comes to the little-known issue of north-facing rooms. <\/p>\n

North-facing rooms tend to get less direct sunlight which can make them feel cooler and darker compared to south-facing rooms. <\/p>\n

The right colour can transform your space but the wrong choice can leave the room feeling dull and dreary.<\/p>\n

Vicky Yardley, eco paint specialist from Victory Colours, has spent years understanding how light and shades interact and how this impacts the look and feel of your space.<\/p>\n

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Vicky has created a list of the no-go colours when it comes to decorating that pesky north-facing room.<\/p>\n

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While they may look chic and contemporary, they make north-facing rooms oppressive. <\/p>\n

Vicky says these shades tend to absorb light without any natural warmth coming in. <\/p>\n

Vicky says: "These colours are notorious for absorbing light and without a generous influx of natural warmth, they can turn your space into a gloomy cave. <\/p>\n

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"Instead, opt for lighter greys with warm undertones to life the room."<\/p>\n

Pure Whites <\/h3>\n

It might seem counterintuitive, but stark, pure whites can make your room look surprisingly dingy without much direct sunlight. <\/p>\n

Vicky says without natural light to brighten it up, it can end up looking more grey and lifeless. <\/p>\n

She said: "Without the sun to brighten it up, pure white can take on a grey, lifeless cast. <\/p>\n

"A better option is an off-white hue with a touch of yellow or pink to introduce warmth."<\/p>\n

Cool Blues<\/h3>\n

While blues are often touted for their calming effect, in a north-facing room they actually ooze chill by reflecting cooler light. <\/p>\n

Vicky suggests looking towards warmer blues with more green tones can create a warmer feeling. <\/p>\n

She said: "Cool blues might work well for a bathroom or bedroom where you want to evoke crispness, but in a living space, it can be too cold.<\/p>\n

"Warmer blues that lean towards the green spectrum or those with a touch of grey can soften the effect."<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Vibrant Greens <\/h3>\n

Vicky says in theory, vibrant greens should energise your space. <\/p>\n

But in north-facing rooms they can create a sharp, unnatural contrast again the cool light, making the room feel unwelcoming. <\/p>\n

Instead, she recommends trying a more muted green with a grey undertone to harmonize with the room's natural tone. <\/p>\n

Intense Reds<\/h3>\n

Red is a tricky colour to play with when it comes to interior design. <\/p>\n

Too intense a red can often become overwhelming, especially in rooms where the natural daylight is already compromised. <\/p>\n

Vicky says: "These shades can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed. <\/p>\n

"A softer terracotta or a dusky pink can provide warmth without overpowering the space."<\/p>\n

It's important to remember these rooms can still be a canvas for rich and vibrant colours. <\/p>\n

But the key is choosing hues with warm undertones that balance the natural coolness of the light. <\/p>\n

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Besides from the paint, you can soften the edges of the room with layered lighting and add mirrors to reflect what natural light there is. <\/p>\n

And by considering what light your room does get, you can use colour to create and inviting space that is just right for you. <\/p>\n

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