Basements aren’t generally overwhelmingly bright, so the natural reaction is to paint the room a light, bright colour to make it appear more cheery and happy. But before you order up a few gallons of sunny pale yellow paint, I’d encourage you to think about how and when you will really use your basement room. What are your living patterns? If it’s a nighttime room, why not dress in a cool, nightshade palette that creates a moody evening atmosphere?Stacey Brandford