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gurumanjohn

Wall color that make rooms look larger or smaller

13 years ago
We're thinking of painting our bedroom walls in our new apartment a light shade of gray. Will this make the room look larger, smaller or neither? The room is 12'x17' It has north light. Any suggestions as to shade of gray?
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  • 13 years ago
    Generally cold colours recede and warm colours 'come towards you'. But since your room is North facing, the light is sort of neutral, doesn't have a warm glow to it. So I'd say go for a slightly warmer tone.
    I'd trust Rockin' Fine Finish. Edgecomb gray by BM looks like a lovely shade. Try it out on the walls first though. It may look very different in the actual room.

    Edgecomb Gray HC-173 · More Info

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