When square footage is limited, it can be tempting to put aside bold design ideas in favor of an understated neutral palette in hopes of making the space feel bright and breezy. But, according to designers, it's almost always better to embrace a room's small proportions and decorate confidently with richer shades.
'Small rooms naturally lend themselves to a strong color palette, especially when they don’t benefit from a huge amount of natural light,' explains Helen Shaw, color expert at Benjamin Moore. 'Using a deep hue in such spaces can instantly create a glamorous, cocooning sensation – something that works particularly well in cloakrooms or small studies.'
