Common sense would suggest that the best color to paint a room with little natural light would be white.
Wall color for spaces with little light.
Your paint colors should reflect as much available light as possible.
While some designers frown on the idea of painting one wall a different or deeper color than the others it can work wonders in a small space says designer and actress libby langdon a contributor to hgtv s small space big style.
The light they reflect is dependent upon the amount of light in the room the type of lighting natural or artificial and finally the color on the wall and the furniture furnishings in the space.
Look for warm neutral colors that reflect light around the room and pair them with crisp white trim and accents for an open and airy style.
Don t be afraid of bold colors she says.
After all what makes a room look brighter and lighter more than stark white walls contrary to popular belief the best paint color for low light rooms is not actually white.
A trick to make your neutral space look more.
That dark color small room approach works as a bold style statement with the perfect mix of lighting and accessories.
This is because paint colors don t give you light they only reflect it.
Don t assume that any neutral color paint color will work in your small space.
Here are a few simple tips for decorating a small room with color.