“Larger windows provide more light, which can be maximized through matte and muted tones.”
Interior designer Jennifer Muir agrees, adding that whether the room leans cool or warm impacts color choice.
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“These colors can encourage stress, and increase your heart rate.”
“Avoid higher saturations andglossy paintsin well-lit rooms,” Mehra adds.
If you prefer warmer colors, opt for more subtle colors in the warm palette.

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Do you look out on a forest, ocean, or city?
“Color is always intensified once its reflecting onto itself from every wall.”
“take a stab at pick something other than pure white for your ceiling,” Muir suggests.

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