One of your best friends in design (or worst enemies!) is the 
natural light that filters through your home's windows. It can 
make that lavender color you chose in the store look dreamy and 
serene or like Barney's nightmare depending on direction your 
room is facing. Here are some tips on how natural light will 
affect your décor.

1. Northern Light is usually cold and direct sun in the room 
   only occurs in the middle of summer. Use warm colors such 
   as red, yellow or orange in your décor to compensate for 
   the coolness of the light. Blues or greens will make the 
   room appear even colder. 

2. Southern Light is warm and sunny. You can use darker colors 
   in a room with a southern exposure. Blues and greens in this 
   room can create a summery feel all year long.

3. Eastern Light gives a room sunny mornings but muted middays. 
   The afternoon offers no direct light. Use a mix of warms and 
   cools to balance out the daylight.

4. Western Light features afternoon and evening sun. Use 
   neutrals in this room. Using warm colors will overpower 
   the room in the afternoon. 

Being aware of how natural light affects your décor will help 
you make better decisions about the color you use. But fact it! 
There is absolutely no light in which avocado green looks good. 
(Forgive me! Mine was a childhood scared by attacks from 
renegade guacamole and avocado appliances!)