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Five colour palettes for north-facing rooms
Cool, flat light changes how colours read. These palettes lean into it or warm it up.
Embrace the cool
Deep blue-greens and soft greys look rich in north light. Avoid pale greys, which turn flat and cold.
Or warm it up
Clay, butter and warm whites bounce what light there is. Pair them with a warm trim white.
Try before you buy
Sample two colours side by side on the darkest wall and check them at dusk.
Keep reading
More colour guides.
5 min read
How to choose a white that does not turn yellow
Whites shift with the light and the colours around them. Here is how to test before you commit.
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Dark walls in small rooms: when it works
A deep colour can make a small room feel snug rather than cramped. The trick is in the finish and the trim.
5 min read
Choosing exterior colours that suit your street
Your house sits among others. A few checks keep a new colour looking planned rather than loud.
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