Paint Colors to Brighten Rooms
Some rooms just don't have enough or large enough windows to bring in the sunlight. Without natural light, rooms can appear dark and gloomy. Big rooms with windows at only one end can be bright on the side with windows, but dark at the other end. If you have a room in your house that is a little dark and gloomy, you can help brighten it up with the right paint color.
Off-Whites & Creams
When it comes to brightening up space, and giving a room a clean, crisp appearance, no color may be more effective than soft white shades. Colors like ecru, eggshell, or even a soft peach, can do wonders at brightening up a space. The management of many apartment complexes know that bright wall colors also give rooms a larger appearance, which is why so many apartments have off-white or cream walls and white doors.
Earthy Greens and Browns
Though it may not be quite as bright as a white room, a pale green can work in much the same way. Neon green might be too harsh, but soft green colors, like key lime green, shouldn't be overpowering. Light greens can be matched with light or dark blues, browns or even darker shades of green to create wall designs if you are not happy with the green by its self. Just keep the lighter green color the dominant color.
Light browns, like oatmeal or tan, can also brighten up the room. This is especially true in rooms that could really benefit from a brown coloring on the walls, like those with exposed dark wood beams. Most people choose an off-white to complement dark wood, but light brown is as effective and can be more attractive in many instances.
Light Blues and Purples
Colors like sky blue open also enhance the brightness of a room. Add in some brown to create a nice color scheme, especially in rooms where the sky blue color is just a little too bright.
If you prefer purples, muted shades, such as lilac, are also effective in brightening space.
Darker Colors
While it may seem counter-productive, colors like yellow, orange and red can actually be effective at brightening space if used correctly. Stay away from the most vibrant reds and yellows. Instead, go for softer shades of these colors, such as pastels or pinkish reds to brighten up instead of further darkening space.
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