Myth Or Fact | Dark Walls Can Feel Small

There is a notion that has become quite pervasive over the years - that dark walls make a room feel small. Well, I have good news, especially for those of us that love using dark colors in our homes. This is a myth. Dark colors on their own do not make a room feel small.

Dark colors absorb light, and end up receding back in a design (whereas light colors reflect light and feel more noticeable) and as the dark colors recede, the room can feel larger instead of smaller.

What people may be reacting to is the cozy, enveloping feeling that dark rooms give.

If you’re struggling with your space feeling too small, its best to turn to scale of the furniture that you have in the space and the way its laid out. This can have a much bigger impact than the color that you paint the walls.

If you’re struggling with anything from paint colors to furniture scale and layout we’d love to help! Feel free to reach out to us via commenting below, DMs on social or email (hello@abodevirtual.com).

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