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Am I the only one who painted a north-facing room a dark color and it actually got brighter?
I painted my north-facing living room in Chicago a deep charcoal gray (Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore) expecting it to feel cozy but cave-like. Instead, the walls seem to reflect the cool light in a way that makes the whole space feel more even and intentional, not darker at all. Has anyone else had a dark color backfire by working too well in a low-light room?
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burns.brooke6h ago
Wait, really? I always heard that was a total no-go. Did you use a flat finish or something with a bit of shine, because that might be bouncing what little light you get in a totally different way.
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felix4784h agoMost Upvoted
Flat finish? No way, that would be a disaster in a dark room. You need something with a tiny bit of sheen to move the light around, even if it's just eggshell. A totally matte wall just drinks up all the light and makes it feel like a cave.
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