Sheetrock over panneling?

The lightest shades of colors reflect the most light and would make the room look brighter. So white, then yellow, then a pale apricot etc. down to a pale lavender would all look brighter than medium versions of those same colors. Black, chocolate brown, navy or purple would reflect the least light so avoid dark colors.

Also invest in lighting for the room with a ceiling fixture and bedside lamps that allow for higher wattage bulbs for more light. Maybe a floor lamp in the darkest corner of the room, too.

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