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TAKING SIDES: DARK VERSUS LIGHT WALLS


Light walls or dark walls, I am simply torn! Well, at our own space, it's dark walls right now but after a few months I was wanting to change it up and go towards a lighter scheme. Dark walls makes it warmer and cozier, light walls makes it bright & refreshing. And here's more tidbits of information {yet again from this talented gal}: Dark walls with light floors create a floating sensation; Light walls with dark floor draws attention upwards. Let's see, samples of dark walls...



Versus Light Walls

Which side are you on? Onto the dark side or bright side? Other tips: Light walls makes the space recede as it creates the illusion of height and dark walls creates a space that looks endless and almost makes the space bigger. Who knew?