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Raluca Racasan

Does painting walls dark make your room look darker? The answer is probably not what you expect

view through living room in moody sage walls with wood and leather chair

How many times have you thought to yourself ‘I love this moody color, but it will make my room look dark’ and ended up sticking to light neutrals, but still poring over pictures in magazines wondering what if you did go for it? 

Don’t get me wrong, it’s fine if you like keeping it as light as possible, and decorating with neutrals such as off-whites, and creams does help. But I wouldn’t want you to hold back from going for that dark color scheme you’re really tempted by just because you’re guided by the misconception that it will make your room appear dark. 

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