The dark room dilemma
“My room is dark, so I just want to keep the walls white.”
This is something we hear so often from our customers, but did you know, white is not always the best option to brighten up a gloomy room? Your walls can only bounce back the light that is already available and if it’s lacking, it can make white walls look drab, cold and uninviting.
Shadows cast onto white walls can actually look extra dark in contrast t o lighter areas too, highlighting the lack of natural light.
Of course not all whites are equal and a warmer base tone certainly helps to cheer things up a bit but there are soooo many other options available!
- Colour! Pick a colour that you love and put it on your walls! From warm based neutrals to bolder, brighter options, when you walk into the room you will see colour instead of drabness! Don’t know where to start? Try looking in your wardrobe, if you love to wear a certain colour you may well love living with it in your home!
- Pattern! Make your walls interesting! Whether it’s something modern, quirky or more traditional patterns are great to add visual interest and take attention away from the lack of light. Be playful, add the unexpected!
- Join the dark side! Dark rooms actually love dark colours creating cosy cocooning spaces. If you love a bit of drama add mirrors, metallics and beautiful statement light fittings!
Here at wallflowers we are always happy to help so pop in and speak to us! Let’s bring those walls to life