How to Make a Dark Room Feel Lighter and Brighter With Paint Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams Hot on the heels of my post re: How to Make a Dark Room Feel Brighter I've had a lot of requests for a post about the best paint colours for a dark room. Sooooo, since I always do what I'm told... Back in the day, a dark basement with wood panelling, orange shag carpet and a faint musty smell would leave many homeowners hot to trot. However, these days homeowners are focusing on light, fr...