Going dark is therefore a really good idea for a room where you have a lot of stuff going on.
Should you paint dark or light walls first.
Group comfortable seating near the dark wall for an effect much like gathering around a fireplace.
The hotly debated issue doesn t seem to have a definitive.
It makes art and other objects against the walls stand out the dark hue provides a perfect backdrop for art photographs and other decorative items as it really highlights them and draws the eye.
So my vote is paint the dark parts first then add highlights.
The overall room will then seem shorter and more square than rectangular.
Then decorate with lighter elements to make it welcoming.
When you are starved of light it s better to go for a really strong color to add depth to the room.
If you get some light on dark you can touch it up much easier and effectively.
In fact it s just the opposite.
Paint three walls in a room with light color and paint one wall a warm dark color to bring the dark wall closer and make it a focal point for the room.
If you have a small dark dull room a light wall color doesn t create light says the expert.