Scorching heatwaves and rising humidity levels are making homes unbearably warm across large parts of India. While many people rely on air conditioners and coolers for relief, interior experts say the colour of your walls and décor can also influence how hot or cool a room feels.
According to designers, lighter shades reflect sunlight and heat instead of absorbing them, helping rooms appear brighter, more open and more comfortable during summer months.
Here are five colours experts recommend for creating a cooler-looking home interior during extreme heat.
White
For homes during summer, designers' first and primary choice is white or off-white tones.
Why to use: According to principles, white color can reflect the most light and heat. Therefore, this color is ideal for houses or flats here. It makes even small rooms appear much larger in size, brighter, and airy.
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Light blue
The mention of blue color immediately brings to mind water or the vast sky. And for this very reason, this color is associated with an inherent coolness.
Why to use: You can use light blue color on bedroom, living room, or balcony walls. Additionally, to provide relief to the eyes during heat, you can use light blue curtains, bed sheets, or cushion covers. This also helps reduce eye or mental fatigue.
Sage green
In interior decoration, sage green color is quite popular. Any shade of green is good for the eyes and mind.
Why to use: This serene shade of foliage and nature creates a wonderfully calm atmosphere inside the room. If there are plenty of indoor plants or wooden furniture in the room, combining sage green color on the walls will give a refreshing and cool look.
Beige and sand tones
Dark brown colors on room walls create a closed or stuffy feeling. Instead, light earthy tones like beige, ivory, or sand colors make rooms much more comfortable.
Why to use: Beige color goes wonderfully with wooden or cane furniture, cotton curtains, and clay decorative pieces, and eliminates the stuffy feeling inside the room.
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Pale grey
The most trending color in modern apartment or flat interiors now is pale grey or light gray. It is both modern and extremely elegant. It's also good for the eyes.
Why to use: This neutral shade eliminates the loud feeling inside the room. When you combine light gray color with white walls, neat wooden furniture, and indoor plants, even during intense heat, the interior of the room feels quite comfortable and peaceful.
