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How to Choose Paint Colours for Melbourne’s East- and West-Facing Rooms
Room orientation can change how a paint colour looks throughout the day. In Melbourne homes, east-facing rooms generally receive stronger morning light, while west-facing rooms can have warm, direct sunlight later on. The effect varies with season, windows, shading and nearby buildings, so it pays to assess colours in the actual room rather than relying on a sample viewed elsewhere. Understand the light in each room East-facing spaces may feel bright early, then be