How to Decorate a Room That Faces North: Expert Tips for Brightening Dark Spaces

When decorating paint colors for north facing rooms, it’s important to focus on maximizing light and warmth to combat the typically cooler, darker atmosphere. 

One of the best approaches is to choose lighter shades that can reflect more light. Dulux’s Light + Space range, which features Lumi Tec technology, is a great option as it helps reflect up to twice as much light around the room, making the space feel brighter and more open. For walls, consider warm neutrals like Desert Wind or Morning Light, which balance out the blue-tinged light that often filters into north-facing rooms, adding warmth and coziness. Additionally, painting ceilings with a bright white, like Dulux Ultra White Matt, can enhance the light reflection and create a sense of height in the room. Furniture choices should also be light, so opting for pale-colored sofas and light wood furniture helps avoid further darkening the space. Mirrors can be used effectively to reflect and amplify natural light, so consider placing a mirror on a wall that faces a window. Lastly, layered lighting is essential – use bright white bulbs for overhead lighting, and softer, warm bulbs for lamps to create a cozy, inviting atmosphere. By combining these elements, your paint colors for north facing rooms can help transform a dim, cold space into a bright and welcoming room.