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Residential Painting

Interior Paint Colors That Brighten Long Minnesota Winters

Posted on January 16, 2026

Winter in the Twin Cities area can be long, gray, and cold, but that doesn’t mean your home has to feel that way. With certain paint colors, you can make your interior spaces feel brighter and more inviting, even on the darkest days of the year.

At CertaPro Painters® of South Metro, we’ve been trained to understand how paints color can affect how an environment feels. Whether you’re updating a cozy living room or a hardworking home office, here are the most winter-friendly paint colors to consider:

  1. Warm Neutrals: Soft warm neutrals like creamy white, beige, and light grey help open up a room while making it feel calm and clean. These shades reflect natural and artificial light well, perfect for homes that feel dim during the winter.
  2. Soft Yellows & Buttery Creams: These cheerful hues add warmth and brightness to any space. These shades can mimic the glow of natural sunlight, working against the frequent overcast skies of Minnesota winters.
  3. Pale Blues & Cool Greens: Contrary to popular belief, not all winter paint colors need to be warm. Pale blues, mint greens, and teals offer a clean contrast to the heavy tones of the season, especially when paired with a crisp white trim.
  4. Muted Pinks & Rosey Hues: Warm blush tones have been rising in prominence as of late. Muted pinks and other soft, red-adjacent shades bring a subtle glow to a space without being overwhelming. These colors work best in smaller rooms or as added detail to a neutral color scheme.
  5. Light, Reflective Whites: A well-chosen white color can do wonders for a space during the winter. Whites with warm undertones keep things cozy and pair great with layered lighting.

While you can’t change the weather outside, you create a warmed more cheerful home environment with a painting project. Whether you want to lift your mood, improve the effect of natural light, or simply want to refresh your interior, winter is a great time to undertake a painting project. Schedule your free estimate today to meet with one of our professional painters.

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