8 Paint Colors That Will Instantly Brighten Dim Rooms, Designers Say

Some rooms are naturally dimmer than others, often due to small windows or because a space naturally gets less sun. Layering indoor lighting is one way to brighten things up, but choosing the right paint color can make a notable difference too.

Designers inherently understand how color can shape light in a room. With that in mind, we spoke to these experts about their go-to paint colors for low-light areas.  

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