If you're wondering what paint colors are best avoided in dark rooms, read on. We know how tricky choosing paint can be, especially when you're working with a light-deprived space or a windowless room, such as a bathroom with no external walls. Often, the dilemma is whether to work with what you have and choose a dark shade to add atmosphere, or fight against it and opt for something bright and airy to counteract the lack of natural light.
The success of either approach when it comes to your paint ideas can depend on exactly how much light the room gets throughout the day, and the direction that light is coming from. 'The quality of the light will change how you perceive the color, so you need to think about what time of day you will use the space, as well as the aspect of the room,' advises color consultant Siobhan Doherty of Studio Homestead. 'Color is so deceptive and the effect depends on the amount of natural light the room receives. Ask yourself what's happening outside your window. Is the light affected in any way? Do the light conditions change at different times of year?'
