If your walls are neutral paint the ceiling a shade lighter to help light bounce around the room.
Light or dark walls for families.
Painting your walls dark can turn halloweeny if not done in the right way.
Painting doesn t have to take all day.
Dive in to the dark side and drown your walls with deep navy blues smokey greys or earthy tones.
And some of you might be saying what about light.
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There are so many ways to achieve this moody effect but be careful.
The lighter the color of your walls the more light they ll reflect.
After living in a northern country for a period of time i certainly cherish my sunlight.
Don t be afraid of the dark when it comes to interiors.
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Dark colours are a great backdrop for art mirrors etc dark colours can hide the tv better than light walls tvs tend to be the big black rectangle in the corner of the room but it blends away more when the wall behind it is darker.
Think back to sixth grade science.
Dark colours show less shadows on the walls than lighter paint colours.
The result will be a room that cocoons you.
A long hallway with lighter walls and a deep tone on the end wall feels more spacious.
This isn t the place to try out a moody dark color palette.
Try it on an accent wall to add interest to a space or take the plunge and paint every wall to create a dark oasis.
Dark colours are great for showcasing period features in a home especially fireplaces and picture rails.
The pale walls are unobtrusive and the dark color recedes opening up the corridor.