6 Best Colours for a Sunny Room
Choose one of these soft, cool hues to tone down the sun shining in
In many homes, the south-facing room is the sunniest spot in the house because windows that face south receive the most direct sunlight throughout the year. These sun-drenched spaces are warm and well-lit during the day which can be a blessing in the winter, but it can also be too much of good thing. South-facing rooms sometimes benefit from a drop in visual temperature. The best way to accomplish this is by using cool colours.
A soft, watery blue is a great colour choice for cooling down a room. Tidewater 6477 by Sherwin-Williams was used in this space, and the cooling effect is evident.
If you prefer a neutral wall colour, you can still cool down your space by installing silvery-blue window shades. Repeat the use of this colour in your furniture, accessories and carpet or area rug.
If you enjoy the bright and sunny feel in your room but like the idea of using a cool colour, then a tinted white will work well for you. These are very pale hues that will add a small amount of colour to your room without distorting the natural light.
Take a look at these 10 ways to create a beautiful white bedroom
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A greenish-turquoise is another great colour to try. Be sure to keep your colours slightly muted for a serene and restful feel.
Grey is certainly on-trend these days, and like blue, it has a natural cooling effect. Mid-tone and darker greys will do wonders to bring down the brightness in a south facing room.
Do you think this is the ideal colour combination with grey?
Do you think this is the ideal colour combination with grey?
By using a bluish-grey in your sunny room, you’ll get the benefits of using both blue and grey. That means twice the cooling effect and a double dose of elegance and style.
For smaller south-facing rooms, paint both the walls and ceiling with the same shade of blue. This will cut down on the contrast and make your room appear larger.
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You can still use warm colours in a south-facing room, but to keep things cool, use the warm hues for accents only and choose blue or green for the walls.
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What colours have you used in your south-facing bedroom? What effect do they have on the ambience of the room? Share images/your ideas in the Comments below.
Read more:
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Tell us:
What colours have you used in your south-facing bedroom? What effect do they have on the ambience of the room? Share images/your ideas in the Comments below.