How to Choose Paint Colours That Actually Suit Your Light
Few decisions shape a room as quietly and completely as the colour on its walls, yet paint is still one of the most affordable changes you can make. The trick is not picking the boldest swatch in the shop, but understanding how a colour will actually behave once it is up, dry and living with the particular light your home gets. This guide walks through everything we have learned about choosing paint that still looks lovely six months later. Start with the light, not the colour Before you fall for a single shade, spend a day noticing how light moves through the room. North facing rooms in Britain receive cool, steady light that can make grey and blue tones feel flat or chilly, so they often reward warmer, softer colours. South facing rooms are flooded with warm light and can carry cooler, crisper shades beautifully. East facing rooms are bright…