Psychology of colors and colors in a space
The colors we use to design our homes can have a direct influence upon our psyche and our feelings toward the space. When choosing the right color to surround yourself with, take into account the types of colors that you respond well too as well as colors that will complement the space.
The colors we use to design our homes can have a direct influence upon our psyche and our feelings toward the space. When choosing the right color to surround yourself with, take into account the types of colors that you respond well too as well as colors that will complement the space.
Red color
Red is an optimistic, vital color of activity, heat, movement, struggle, of passionate life. It is the most expressive, extraverted color associated with fullness of life, courage, sacrifice, love, strong emotions and acts of passion. Red also encourages appetite and is therefore well suited to a dining room.
Orange color
Orange is a bright, warm color that is less aggressive than red. Orange reflects warmth, generosity, it is light and playful, as it sits between calm yellow and passionate red orange helps to stabilize emotion and boost optimism. As it is also a seldom used color it can evoke feelings of caution and therefore is best used in its paler tones to ensure that serenity is not disturbed.
Yellow color
Yellow is the color of sun, light and optimism, which stimulates activity and boosts energy. Yellow promotes concentration, and symbolizes creativity and wisdom.
Green color
Green is the color of tranquility and health. Green reminds us of nature and vitality which associates with positive feelings of well-being. It is also the color of peace and helps to soothe and relax us. Green also has been proven to lower blood pressure and assist with the prevention of migraines and headaches.
Blue color
Blue is known as the most productive color and is therefore popular in offices and bedrooms. Blue makes us think of skies and oceans which promotes calmness and the ability to focus on the task at hand. Many businesses choose blue as their logo color as it is non-intrusive and will not pull focus on business documents.
Violet color
Violets a purples are traditionally associated with royalty and thus with a sense of accomplishment and power. Lighter tones of violet exude a soothing and supportive atmosphere without being too intrusive. It is an excellent living room color as it helps you to relax and unwind.
White Color
White is the color of clarity and is a mixture of all three waves of natural colors: yellow, red and blue. As a result, to white we respond positively. It symbolizes clarity, innocence and purity, as well as a new beginning, rebirth. White walls help to make a space seem larger and also gives a sense of cleanliness. White walls also provide the perfect canvas for decoration (e.g. picture frames or art works).
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