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Raluca Racasan

This new color trend makes small spaces seem lighter, brighter and bigger. Design experts explain

Farrow & Ball green Bancha ceiling

If you’ve ever wondered how to make a dark room seem brighter you’ve probably thought about painting it white. But picking the perfect white paint is not as easy as it might sound. In a dark room, especially if north facing, a white can appear dull and completely defeat the purpose it was used for. 

So how do you make a small, dark room seem brighter? I spoke to color experts about the latest paint ideas, and they confirmed that there is a new trend which is gaining more and more momentum is a great solution that creates more light. Plus it has the the fantastic added benefit of ramping up the volume on color too. And it's all about looking up.

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