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Test swatches after sunset, when the room is most likely to be used.

Ideas to try

Use these as a starting point and adapt them to your circumstances.

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    Add a shaded lamp near each seat used for reading or conversation.

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    Pair dark walls with a warm wood or upholstered piece.

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    Use a large mirror only where it reflects something worth seeing.

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    Keep one lighter plane or textile to give the eye a resting point.

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Test swatches after sunset, when the room is most likely to be used.

Test the layout with what you own before buying anything new. Measure the space, move through it as you normally would, and keep the change that makes daily life easier.

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