"Paint regret is definitely a thing, and you may feel that regret even more strongly in close quarters. One regret you might have? Picking a paint color that makes the room feel smaller, not bigger than it is. To help you avoid that post-paint heartbreak, I spoke with four designers to find out what colors to pick - and stay away from."
""Red is a very energizing color, so it can be overwhelming if not used in a way that makes visual sense." Veronica Colby, principal interior designer at Evergreen Design Co, calls red for small spaces "incredibly intense." She adds, "Unless the room has ample natural light to offset the depth of the color, I would not recommend it to my clients.""
Choosing paint for small spaces requires avoiding colors that create a sense of confinement or overwhelm. Red increases visual energy and depth, which can make a small room feel smaller and more intense. Terracotta and orange-tinted reds can create a trapped, enclosed feeling in compact rooms. Intense reds can also elevate stress and anxiety levels, a response supported by color psychology. Adequate natural light helps mitigate the depth of bold colors, but without ample light bright reds remain overpowering. Safer choices emphasize lightness and brightness to open up limited spaces.
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