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Emily Moorman

The Best Colors for West-Facing Rooms That Will Help You Make the Most of That Warm Evening Light

Living room with light beige walls, sculptural white sofa, white side table and lamp, window with lots of natural light.

West-facing rooms offer glorious sunlight in the late afternoon and early evening, an enviable orientation for social spaces such as the kitchen. But choosing the best paint color for west-facing rooms, to get the most out of the space, is crucial.

"West-facing rooms are bathed in warm, orange sunset-toned light in the late afternoon and early evening, but may feel cooler in the mornings, so consider when and how you use the space," explains Ruth Mottershead, creative director at Little Greene.

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