A paint color that appears crisp and clean in one room can easily appear dull or dirty in another, depending on the amount of light a space gets. We often choose paint colors based on a room’s purpose ...

West-facing rooms offer glorious sunlight in the late afternoon and early evening, an enviable orientation for social spaces such as the kitchen. But choosing the best paint color for west-facing ...

North-facing rooms have a reputation for being tricky. They don’t get that bright, golden light you see on paint cards. Instead, you get cooler, softer light that can turn some colors dull or flat.