How to determine room orientation and choose colors
While this might help you remember the orientation, it's useless for determining it. If you need to know how to tell if a room faces north, east, south, or west, you'll need a compass (Columbus, wait, you have one on your phone). Aim at the largest window in the room; whichever direction the needle points to: that's your room's orientation. If you're lucky enough to have a room with two (or even three) windows facing the same direction, you'll get light from multiple angles. This means you have more flexibility in choosing colors when decorating. That said, there are many, and more intuitive, ways to determine a room's orientation. In this blog post, we'll help you understand how to choose colors and which colors to use for different room orientations.
North-facing room
North-facing rooms receive the least sunlight of the four orientations. If your room faces north, it's unlikely to get plenty of sunlight at any time of day. But don't worry, now's not the time to put your house on the market; there are plenty of clever tricks and tips to make a north-facing room look brighter and warmer.
First, avoid using any decorations with blue or gray undertones, as they can feel cold and somewhat unwelcoming. If you want to maintain a bright and airy atmosphere, choose light colors with warm red or warm yellow undertones, such as white, beige, or pink. Want more vibrant colors? Try yellow or green. Alternatively, if you want to create a cocoon effect, try some warm, dark colors, such as dark green, for a more dramatic effect. You can use soft furniture and soft lighting to create a more comfortable atmosphere.
