When natural light shines through a window, dark navy blues become rich and well-rounded, and soft baby blues shine with unexpected warmth. But will these shades have the same effect in rooms with less natural light? How and where to use blue in your home is not as simple as coating any room in your favorite shade. I had some big plans for using blue in a darker, north-facing room, but according to the experts, there's no need to change course — a little planning and preparation will steer me in the right direction.
So, should you decorate with blue in a north-facing room? Livingetc's color expert, Amy Moorea Wong, says, "Yes, you should use blue in a north-facing room — if you understand what you’re dealing with." The cool, diffused, often dim light that comes in from the north can make certain blues feel cold and bring out their flat side, so if you’re hoping for a more inviting feel, "blue might not be the one — unless you’re willing to put the time in finding the perfect shade, which very much can be done," says Amy.
