I don’t need to tell you that decorating a narrow room comes with its challenges as the proportions of the space are unbalanced from the start – you already know that. But there are ways to make a narrow space look less out of balance, more cohesive and generally bigger by knowing the best paint colours for narrow rooms and sticking to them.
The right paint idea, shade and technique can make a world of difference. I asked paint and colour experts and they have all agreed that there are 4 colours that work amazingly well with narrow spaces, whether it’s a narrow living room idea or a narrow utility room that you’re looking to makeover. But the one colour that might at first appear as the obvious top choice is actually the one that the experts advise against – and that’s white.
