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8 Colors for South-Facing Rooms
Choose one of these soft, cool colors to tone down the sun shining in
In many homes, the south-facing room is the sunniest spot in the house because windows that face south receive the most direct sunlight throughout the year. These sun-drenched spaces are warm and well-lit during the day which can be a blessing in the winter, but it can also be too much of good thing. South-facing rooms sometimes benefit from a drop in visual temperature. The best way to accomplish this is by using cool colors.
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A soft, watery blue is a great color choice for cooling down a room. Tidewater 6477 by Sherwin-Williams was used in this space, and the cooling effect is evident.
If you prefer a neutral wall color, you can still cool down your space by installing silvery-blue window shades. Repeat the use of this color in your furniture, accessories and carpet or area rug.
Neutral color to try: Yosemite Sand AC-4 by Benjamin Moore
Neutral color to try: Yosemite Sand AC-4 by Benjamin Moore
If you enjoy the bright and sunny feel in your room but like the idea of using a cool color, then a tinted white will work well for you. These are very pale hues that will add a small amount of color to your room without distorting the natural light.
Try: Tibetan Sky 7134 by Sherwin-Williams
Try: Tibetan Sky 7134 by Sherwin-Williams
A greenish-turquoise is another great color to try. Be sure to keep your colors slightly muted for a serene and restful feel.
Try: Hazel 6471 by Sherwin-Williams
Try: Hazel 6471 by Sherwin-Williams
Gray is certainly on-trend these days, and like blue, it has a natural cooling effect. Mid-tone and darker grays will do wonders to bring down the brightness in a south facing room.
Try: Thundercloud Gray 2124-40 by Benjamin Moore
Try: Thundercloud Gray 2124-40 by Benjamin Moore
By using a bluish-gray in your sunny room, you'll get the benefits of using both blue and gray. That means twice the cooling effect and a double dose of elegance and style.
Try: Silver Gray 2131-60 by Benjamin Moore
Try: Silver Gray 2131-60 by Benjamin Moore
For smaller south-facing rooms, paint both the walls and ceiling with the same shade of blue. This will cut down on the contrast and make your room appear larger.
Try: Skylark 530A-2 by Behr
Try: Skylark 530A-2 by Behr
You can still use warm colors in a south-facing room, but to keep things cool, use the warm hues for accents only and choose blue or green for the walls.
Try: Marina Isle 480E-3 by Behr
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Try: Marina Isle 480E-3 by Behr
More: Hot Ways With Cool Hues
How to Choose the Right Blue Paint
How to Choose the Right Gray Paint
How to Choose the Right White Paint