8 Colour Palettes Perfect for North-Facing Rooms
Have a room with little sunlight? One of these vibrant, saturated paint colours will warm it up
If you’ve ever painted a room that faces north, you may have noticed that the colour didn’t quite look like you expected, especially if you used a lighter hue. That’s because north-facing rooms receive very little direct sunlight, if any. Also, the natural light that does stream into the space is often a cool, bluer light – not the warm sunny type. This can have a huge impact on colour and literally leave your paint job in the shadows. With all of that, north-facing rooms can still be warm and inviting, if you’re willing to use colours that are more saturated and vibrant.
1. Using orange will bring a warm and a festive touch to a north-facing room. A crisp shade of orange makes a fun and unexpected colour choice for a mud room or laundry room.
2. A shaded room will never win against yellow in its most saturated form. Look for a deep yellow that has gold and slightly green undertones for the biggest impact.
See how spaces light up with a slice of yellow
See how spaces light up with a slice of yellow
3. Periwinkle is considered a cool colour, but its purplish undertones add just enough warmth to make it work in a room with very little sunlight. It’s also a good idea to pair cooler hues with warm finishes, such as the hardwood flooring in this space.
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4. With its warm, garden green wall colour and hot pink fabric, this girl’s room has energy and excitement. A punchy colour combo is the perfect solution for a room that doesn’t get a direct hit from the sun’s yellow rays.
5. Chartreuse is a bold colour choice, but in a shadowy space, it is tempered enough to not look so overwhelming.
7. Using fuchsia can be frightening, but if you love pink, it’s best to use a vibrant tone in rooms with very little sunlight. Pairing pink with black and white creates a very glam look.
Here’s how to use pink without making it seem OTT
Here’s how to use pink without making it seem OTT
8. What if your favourite colour is blue? Can you still use it in a north-facing room drenched in cooler sunlight? Yes you can! Just keep in mind that muted, soft blues may turn out looking dull or grey. Choose a warm, mid-tone blue that’s more vibrant than what you may be used to.
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Where to Use Which Paint?
Tell us:
Do you have a north-facing room? What colour have you painted it and why? Share your thoughts in the Comments below.