22/08/2025
North-facing rooms paint colours…
Cool, grey-toned light throughout the day
Best paint approach: Embrace warmth to counterbalance the natural coolness.
Fresh whites:
• US: Benjamin Moore White Dove, Sherwin-Williams Alabaster
• UK: Farrow & Ball Wimborne White, Little Greene Slaked Lime
Warm neutrals: Cream, oatmeal, warm beige, light taupe
Soft warm tones: Blush, warm peach, buttery yellow, terracotta accents
Avoid: Cool greys and stark whites — they can look flat and dull in low light.
South-facing rooms colour palettes…
Bright, warm, golden light for most of the day
Best paint approach: Colours that won’t feel washed out in strong sunlight.
Fresh whites:
• US: Benjamin Moore Decorator’s White, Sherwin-Williams Extra White
• UK: Farrow & Ball Strong White, Little Greene Loft White
Earthy neutrals: Stone, warm grey, mushroom, soft putty tones
Rich colours: Deep blues, olive greens, warm charcoals, inky navy
Avoid: Overly warm yellows or oranges — they may feel too intense in constant sunlight.
East-facing rooms paint shades…
Cooler/blue light in the morning, warmer in the afternoon
Best paint approach: Balanced tones that shift gently with changing light.
Fresh whites:
• US: Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace, Sherwin-Williams High Reflective White
• UK: Farrow & Ball Wevet, Little Greene Gauze
Balanced neutrals: Soft greige, light stone, muted sand
Soft greens and blues: Sage, duck egg, sky blue, muted seafoam
Avoid: Colours that rely too heavily on either coolness or warmth (they can feel inconsistent throughout the day).
West-facing rooms paint shades…
Cool/blue in the morning, warm/orange glow in late afternoon
Best paint approach: Choose colours that won’t turn overly warm in evening light.
Fresh whites:
• US: Benjamin Moore Simply White, Sherwin-Williams Pure White
• UK: Farrow & Ball All White, Little Greene Shirting
Earthy neutrals: Taupe, mushroom, warm greige (great choices across both markets)
Soft blues/greens: Sage, dusty aqua, misty blue (calming options that balance warm light)
Avoid: Strong reds and oranges, as they can feel overpowering in the late-day glow.
Which is your favourite?
