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■ Contrary to popular belief, white-painted rooms can be too bright and not very welcoming, and also seem very spacious. It is preferable to use a warm color like a pale yellow, with a high reflective power. ■

materials that let the light, as the slat blinds and open weave fabrics such as lace, muslin and gauze, as well as cane and rattan, the grid and glass, diffuse and soften the light, giving the impression that the room is bigger than it actually is.

■ If you do not like the series of cool colors, or if the room is already very cold and dark, using paler shades of warm colors: pinks, peaches, apricots, soft yellows. The monochrome effect helps to increase the apparent dimensions of the room. Alternatively, based color schemes in cream, soft ocher, light brown and caramel create a sense of space without ever being overwhelming.