Dark walls in a small room can pull you in—cozy, intimate, and visually expansive with the right lighting. But they can also shrink the space if you skimp on brightness or contrast. You’ll want to weigh depth against glare, tone against function, and the risk of smudges or moodiness. The…
Light neutrals and cool T tones bounce daylight, widening sightlines and making walls recede. Use soft whites across walls, ceilings, and trim for seamless flow, with slightly warmer undertones to keep it inviting. Pair these with restrained contrast—cool grays on secondary planes or a single bold accent wall—to add depth…
Choose pale, warm neutrals like soft beiges and off-whites to reflect daylight and push walls apart. Cool tones recede, so blues, greens, and grays can feel larger when used as accents or on ceilings. Keep a single dominant color with layered textures for depth, and consider a high-gloss finish to…