The colour in a west facing room alters greatly depending on the time of day. Paint colours come alive in the late afternoon and early evening with a warmer light, but can appear cooler in the morning shadows. Whatever you plan to use your room for, choosing the right paint colour is essential to harness the beauty and mercurial nature of the west-facing light. Our colour consultants specialise in advising how best to use our colours and have created some colour schemes to inspire and help you. So where to start? Whites, pinks, blues and soft greens are the recommended tones for the west facing room. Explore our Lilac Pink, Sky Blue, Sea Green and Eau de Nile to start with. LILAC PINK COLOUR SCHEME Unlike bold purples or overly bright pinks, a soft purple-pink, such as our Lilac Pink acts almost like a neutral, but with personality. It’s gentle enough to let furniture and artwork stand out, but distinct enough to add mood and style. The soft purplish undertone offers warmth and versatility. Illustrated below in the hall at Edward Bulmer’s home, this colour works equally well in sitting rooms, bedrooms or bathrooms. Lilac Pink Order a Sample Plain White Order a Sample Dove Order a Sample Shop our colours SEA GREEN COLOUR SCHEME Sea Green, like Lilac Pink, is a colour that is hard to pin down as it hovers between green and blue, taking the clarity of a blue tone and the balance of a green. The changing light from morning to evening will allow you to enjoy its variable nature and see how the colour alters in warming sunlight. Pair Sea Green with Plain White on the ceilings, and Clove on the woodwork. Sea Green Bedroom. Credit: Hannah Lawrence Sea GreenSea Green Bedroom. Credit: Hannah Lawrence Sea Green Order a Sample Plain White Order a Sample Clove Order a Sample EAU DE NILE COLOUR SCHEME Eau de Nile is a pale, muted green with a touch of blue and grey and is often used in traditional British interiors but also now embraced in modern, minimalist designs as well. This is one of Edward’s favourite colours that he has mixed and it’s easy to see why. Creating such an adaptable shades for complex lighting conditions, it is perfectly showcased in a west facing room. Eau de Nile. Credit: The Headboard Workshop Eau de Nile Order a Sample Fair White Order a Sample Celadon Order a Sample Ginnie Le Mestre I just wanted to let you know that we have had our lounge painted in Eau de Nile and not only does it look stunning but the feedback from the decorator - who hasn't used your paint before - was so good I had to share it. He said it was 'a dream to paint with' and amazing quality (which not all paints within a similar price bracket do, he was at pains to add). I just wish I'd recorded him saying it because he couldn't have been more enthusiastic! GRANITE GREEN SCHEME Granite Green. Credit: Thyme Granite Green Order a Sample Plain White Order a Sample Fawn Order a Sample Granite Green is a strong striking tone, and sometimes in the morning West facing light it might appear a little dark. To brighten up the space in the morning, picking a soft tone works well. For such a finish, we offer our Granite Green in a selection of lighter shades. 60%, 40% and 20% lighter. Granite Green 40% is a popular and pretty choice. Granite Green (100%) Order a Sample Granite Green (60%) Order a Sample Granite Green (40%) Order a Sample Granite Green (20%) Order a Sample Explore our shades SKY BLUE The natural glow can enhance a blue paint colour, making it feel richer and more luminous. Earlier in the day, when the room receives little natural light, soft blues can still feel calm and airy, as long as you pick the right tone. Our Sky Blue is perfect for a west facing room as it hovers between a grey tone and our Aerial Tint depending on the light. Sky Blue Order a Sample Pearl Colour Order a Sample Fine Grey Order a Sample Aerial Tint Order a Sample When choosing colours for your home, it’s so important to order sample pots. A colour that looks perfect on a chart or screen can look entirely different on your walls. Paint swatches on different walls, especially those that get both direct and indirect light to see how the colour shifts. Especially important in a west facing room is to observe the colours at all times of day – morning, afternoon, evening, and artificial lighting all impact how the colour appears in your space. Our colour consultants are on hand to guide you through the process—from understanding undertones and lighting to helping you build a cohesive palette that reflects your style. Get in touch with us today to book a consultation and take the guesswork out of choosing your perfect west-facing room colour. Order your colour chart here!
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