This simple paint trick

creates a

wonderful element

of surprise

and joyful home

Painting closet interiors in bright colors is a surefire way to add a bit of joy to your interiors

Sophie Nguyen Architects speaks to Oonagh Turner, Livingetc content editor, about why we should be celebrating our closets!

https://www.livingetc.com/ideas/painting-closet-interiors

WHY SHOULD WE BE CELEBRATING OUR CLOSETS?

Adding an element of surprise to your interiors, designers are choosing to brighten up smaller spaces. Where going bold with wall paint in larger rooms might feel overwhelming, a small space or small closet can work well to bring that pop of color in a more subdued and subtle way.

‘Closets have a bad name, they always seem to be associated with something we would prefer to hide in or apologize for,’ says Sophie Nguyen of Sophie Nguyen Architects. ‘They end up in forgotten spaces, when we can’t think of anything better to put there than bold paint.

‘The closet should be celebrated as part of the dynamic in a home. They perform the noble and necessary function of tidying our living spaces and consequently freeing our minds from the debilitating tyranny of mess. Adding a bright color to the closet qualifies the storage space as an important item, creating a surprising discovery and focal point in the room,’ she says.

In this example, the choice of bright, fiery red was a reaction to the pandemic. ‘During that time, it was almost impossible to source more noble materials and the only finish option available was construction-grade timber sheets.

‘This setback became an opportunity for a vivid color to define these objects. I chose a vermilion, which has the vibrancy of red and the warmth of orange.’