Keep reading to learn more about what shades to skip in the bathroom and why.

“A bathroom should feel airy, clean, and serene,” she says.

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“Dark red is overwhelming and can make your bathroom feel smaller and more closed-in,” Holly says.

“It just doesnt work.”

Try a brown in aliving roomor dining room instead, where the color can look super sophisticated and welcoming.

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Massaro notes that in particular, sage green and emerald green have surged in popularity.

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