Choose light colors for interior finishes
Reflected light makes small spaces feel bigger.
Light colors reflect more light than dark ones, improving light distribution around the house and making interior spaces feel larger and brighter. Indirect, reflected light also makes pleasant task lighting. Avoiding saturated colors also reduces the use of tints, which may contain heavy metals or petrochemicals.
Learn more in the Green Building Encyclopedia
Sun: Passive Heating and Daylighting
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