Learn how to choose the perfect colour for your room and create the desired mood. Consider the impact of light in the Irish climate.
Colour is a powerful starting point in creating a mood in your room – we lay out how to achieve your desired effect. Every room needs a refresh once in a while, and painting the walls is one of the easiest ways to do so. But pulling out a colour card can seem like a menu of endless options, and it’s not always clear which one you should choose.
Which neutral will make your kitchen feel chic rather than cold, and which of the dozen shades of white is best? Testing a colour in situ will always give you a final idea of whether it’s right or not, but before you get to that stage, there’s other things to keep in mind that can help narrow your decision down.A key aspect that is rarely taken into consideration is the light that comes with the Irish climate. Denise O’Connor of Optimise Design has plenty of experience choosing colours for Irish homes, and has even written an eBook on the subject. She explains that “Ireland gets a large number of cloudy days throughout the year, which makes the light soft and diffuse
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