If you’re decorating a naturally cool room, avoid bright white or neutrals with blue or green undertones. They can exaggerate the feeling of coldness. They may look more dull and lifeless too. Try warmer neutrals with red, pink or yellow notes to lift the room. The coolness could come from a north-facing aspect or perhaps a shaded entryway, devoid of much natural light. In the cool, shaded living room pictured, the wall colour is Mylands' Honest John™ No.58. It’s a warm, stone colour which is far less stark than the pure white used on the ceilings and woodwork.
Walls in Honest John™ No.58, Skirting in Temple Bar™ No.70, Ceiling in Charterhouse™ No.4, French Doors in Hoxton Grey™ No.72
This kitchen is not flooded in natural sunlight, so the warm neutral works perfectly as the wall colour. It’s Mylands Grouse™ No.75 which has red and umber tones. In this picture it appears almost blush, yet in other lights it looks more taupe. Hence the tip to test the colour swatch before applying.
