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Kezia Reynolds

Paint experts reveal how to use colour to cool a room – these are the fresh, airy shades they recommend to keep you cool all summer

A calm and decluttered living room, painted in French blue.

I’m sure you’ll agree with the sentiment that British rooms just aren’t built for the heat, and when heatwaves roll in, I often find more relief outside rather than in my flat. But there is something you can do to make a room feel cooler – and it all depends on your choice of paint colour.

A room’s colour palette can determine whether the room feels cool or cosy, which is why, if you struggle with warmer weather, painting your walls with cool-toned colours can trick your brain into feeling cooler.

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