Consider The Direction Your Room Faces
The direction your room faces is one of the most important factors to consider when looking at how to choose a paint colour.
This is because the quality of the light entering the room differs from direction to direction, & this changes the appearance of the colour when it’s on the walls.
You can have the same colour on one wall and on another wall, it appears totally different!
The same applies of you decide to add a feature wall in paint or wallpaper.
Typically north-facing rooms receive cooler light, so it’s best to avoid cool colours as it can make your room seem even cooler. Cooler colours will create a breezier atmosphere which you may not want.
If you prefer a neutral colour scheme, choose colours with yellow or pink undertones for some warmth.
Pinks or yellows will give you bursts of colour,
In contrast, east-facing rooms get brighter light earlier on in the day & become cooler as the day passes. Choose either a bolder colour that will liven up with the morning sun, or a green, blue, or pale neutral with a green or blue base to balance the bright early sunshine.
The same principles can be applied to west-facing rooms that are cooler earlier in the day and warmer in the afternoon. Strong colours will create balance with the paler colours.
Now, South-facing rooms receive warm light that flatters colours throughout the day.
The majority of colours will look more yellow in this light than they do on a colour chart.
Cooler colours will make the room seem airy.
If you’re looking at neutrals, choose those with a cooler base than you’d normally prefer, as the light will warm them.