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One of the coziest rooms of our homes that receive a considerable amount of sunlight are the south-facing rooms. These rooms are one of the easiest to choose a paint color for – and equally intriguing! Most of my clients wonder what paint color they should choose for south-facing rooms as they receive a warm – yellow-toned light. Think of your homes for a while – Can you locate a room that is overly warm? Yes- that’s because it is facing the south. This is the time when the sun is at its peak around noon and the incoming light is quite yellow and warm. Before this, the light is quite bright and post noon, you will notice a gleaming glow – somewhere in the late afternoon. Long story short, south-facing rooms face yellow light most of the time in the day! Things to Keep in Mind When Choosing Best Paint Colors for South Facing RoomsWell, it is not really a difficult task to do! South-facing room paints look washed-out in the middle of the day – while in the afternoon, the yellow light looks too bright! So, I would highly recommend you pick cool-toned hues to balance them with the incoming warmth. (Adding a warmer shade will further increase the visual warmth of your rooms and create uneasiness – which of course, is not good for your health) However, I would highly recommend buying real-time paint swatches and samples to determine how the paint color appears in each compass direction of your home. A paint color that appears spectacularly bold in the morning might look washed out in the noon. (Yes, that happens) If you have ample windows in your south-facing room, it is quite likely that you are going to feel overwhelmed and warm – so choosing a paint color that is cool or has blue, gray, purple, or green undertones. BUT… It also gets washed out before noon – So, what to do? Choose a Paint Color that has a medium-toned LRV That way – you get the BEST of both worlds – No washing away and apparently a cool-toned hue! (You could also pick a dark color here as it will neutralize the ample light received) On the other hand, in the case of rooms with not enough windows or natural light – you could choose a mid-toned LRV paint color that balances its boldness with the little light that is received! Try to avoid very dark colors here due to the absence of excessive natural light! Let’s now discuss some of the paint colors that you could use in your south-facing rooms. 5 Best Sherwin Williams Paint Colors for South Facing Rooms
Cityscape is a cool-toned gray paint color with deep blue and green undertones. With an LRV of 22, this paint color is also medium-toned – thus, won’t wash away easily during the late morning and will also equally make the space feel balanced with incoming yellow noon light. You could use this paint color for the larger rooms or rooms with ample windows or natural light. Check out my FULL Paint Color Review Here – Sherwin Williams Cityscape!
Sherwin Williams Sea Salt is a cool, green-toned neutral paint color that gives a perfect refreshing look to your room. Since it has a cool tone, it will balance out with your incoming warm light and thus make your room really ‘Liveable’ all over again! Since it is a light paint color, you could use it in spaces that are smaller-sized or spaces with not enough windows.
Tradewind is a perfect cool blue paint color with an LRV of 61 to make your south-facing room feel wholesome and refreshed. Due to its cool texture – it is a GREAT option to neutralize the incoming warmth in your rooms. You can also use this in rooms with smaller sizes as it will help make your south-facing room look bigger than it actually is! Check out my FULL Paint Color Review Here – Sherwin Williams Tradewind!
Sherwin Williams Olympus White is a cool-toned gray-blue paint color that is quite light-toned and can be absolutely used in your homes (south-facing rooms). They look very icy and crisp, so, you could use them to create a perfect balance. This paint color can be used in rooms that are comparatively smaller sized with limited natural light. Check out my FULL Paint Color Review Here – Sherwin Williams Olympus White!
A perfect soothing true blue paint color that has an LRV of 72 to make your south-facing rooms look crisp and bright! It will very well tranquilize with the incoming warmth in the noon and later will make your room look spacious (best solution for very small-sized south-facing rooms)! (I also wouldn’t recommend this paint color for very huge rooms). Check out my FULL Paint Color Review Here – Sherwin Williams Upward! 5 Best Benjamin Moore Paint Colors for South Facing Rooms
Gray Owl is a perfect light-toned paint color for your small-sized south-facing bedrooms. They have a tinge of cool and icy texture that makes a good fit for these rooms and on the other hand, also make them look larger and spacious.
A perfect tranquilizing blue (just like the name suggests), it has an LRV of 61.17 making it a lighter-toned paint color to refresh your rooms with its crispiest texture. It will very well balance out the southern yellow light without washing-off the hue on the walls. Check out my FULL Paint Color Review Here – Benjamin Moore Palladian Blue!
With an LRV of 57, this paint color can be determined as true gray in some situations. Its cool, icy effect will perfectly balance out the south-facing bedroom yellow sunlight.
A calm and comfortable sage green that is quite muted and doesn’t really change its appearance when the natural light hits. So, even before noon – this paint color wouldn’t look washed off due to white light!
With an LRV of 56, this Benjamin Moore paint color could be your perfect addition to south-facing rooms. It is quiet, cool, and subtle – hence, makes a great opposite to bright sunlight and washed-off white light. So, excited to paint your south-facing room? Remember to choose cool and crisp paint colors for your south facing room to ensure balance all year-round, even during monsoons! Let me know your experiences in the comments below or have a look at my interior decoration and color consulting packages so we can get one-on-one and choose the best paint color for your south facing room! Benjamin Moore E-Design Home Decor Content Writing Interior Design Content Writing Online Interior Design Paint Color Consultation Sherwin Williams Trackbacks
What color is best for south facing room?South Facing Rooms
Using soft, pale tones on the walls of a south facing room is a great way to maximise the feeling of light and space. Blues, such as Pavilion Blue and Borrowed Light, create a calming aquatic feel, while red based neutrals like Joa's White will create a warmer feel.
How can I brighten a south facing room?Warm it up
To balance the room's weak light, choose warm, pale shades for the walls, such as duck egg blue, primrose yellow or baby pink. Then use a darker shade of one these hues to create a statement paint effect, like a feature wall or panel.
How do you pick the right shade of white paint?Evaluate the Undertones. There's an easy trick to help you avoid choosing shades that are too creamy or too icy. ... . Consider Natural Light and Direction. ... . Pick a White That Relates to Your Space. ... . Compare White Paint Options. ... . Consider How White Makes You Feel. ... . Don't Forget Taupe and Greige. ... . Buy High-Quality Paint.. Are white walls in Style 2022?White walls are pretty classic but are definitely still on trend. While dark, moody walls are very popular, white is the light and bright neutral option that is most on trend at the moment!
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