The North Facing Challenge

North-facing rooms get cooler light, sure. But that’s not a problem - it’s potential. The right colour turns soft northern light into something calm, curated, and seriously good-looking.

We've made it simple.

This curated edit has the shades to bring warmth, balance, and that considered look.

Try them in your space. You won’t go wrong.

How to nail a north facing room.

It’s not about fighting the space, it’s about working with it. Choosing colours that play nicely with cooler light, add depth where it’s needed, and bring warmth where the sun falls short.

Understand Light

Light shifts, and so should your samples. Stick them up, move them around, and watch how they play with the cooler northern glow. Every room’s different. Get to know yours.

Embrace Warmth

You don’t have to go warm — but a touch of yellow, red or orange undertone can work wonders in cooler northern light.

Shades like 'Sunday Soul', 'Duvet Day' and 'Mindful' bring subtle warmth that holds its own all day long.

Peel. Stick. Watch them glow.

Depth Over Brightness

Instead of battling northern light with ultra-bright colours, opt for shades with depth and pigment. Mid-tones like 'Darlington', 'Factor Fifty' and 'Park Life' hold their own in softer light, keeping the space light and airy.

Go Premium

In north-facing rooms, paint quality matters more. COAT’s curated range is packed with pigment, so colours stay true in cooler light. Plus, the exceptional coverage means fewer coats, perfect for rooms where imperfections show up in that softer glow.

Consider Purpose

Let the function of your space guide your colour choice. For morning-use rooms like kitchens or home offices, go for brighter tones to boost energy and balance the cool light. In evening spaces like dining rooms or bedrooms, deeper hues create a cosy, intimate vibe.

Test it yourself — use Peel & Stick samples and watch how they perform during your prime hours.