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Emily Moorman

This Is the Best Paint for Dark Rooms — 6 Shades Interior Designers Swear By for Light-Limited Spaces

Basement kitchen with white walls and burgundy kitchen cabinets, yellow floor.

Finding paint for dark rooms can feel like a daunting task, with ample natural light often seen as the most desirable starting point when decorating. But with the right paint color on the walls, even the darkest of rooms can boast endless design interest and a welcoming feel.

In dark rooms, you can either embrace the lack of light with dark and moody paint colors (which helps to make the space feel snug and cozy) or you can use light neutrals to add brightness and help the space feel more open.

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