The Impact of Color on Mood

The colors we decide to paint our rooms are a direct reflection of our personality. Although not all of us think about the color with which we dress a room, white being usually the safest option, this aspect affects us every day. The color of a room can impact our mood and thoughts.

Color affects people in many ways, depending on age, gender, ethnicity and climate. Certain colors (or groups of colors) tend to produce a similar reaction among most people, with the variations coming from the shades or tones used. This is why it is so important to choose colors wisely when it comes to decorating.

You don’t have to worry about current trends to have a beautiful home. Color trends will come and go. The preferences and personality of each individual owner are what will make a house a pleasant place and a beautiful space.

The trick is to combine the colors you love into a pleasing mix. But choosing color combinations is one of the most intimidating steps. Color has the power to change the shape and size of the furniture, as well as the shape and size of the room itself. Selecting colors is not difficult if you first familiarize yourself with their basic effects.

Colors are extremely powerful and can literally transform a room instantly.

Color is vibration, each vibrating at its own unique frequency. By using the right colors you will be even more connected with the space in which you live. Your home is a gateway between your inner and outer reality. This can be used both to understand who you are now and to discover who you want to be in the future. Once you begin to understand colors you will be able to use them to your advantage to improve both your mental and physical state.

First, learn that there are three essential things to consider when using color:

• the common effects of colors and the degree to which you resonate with them
• the correspondence of different areas with each life situation
• matching colors for each room according to psychological principles.

But perhaps the most important thing is to follow your intuition and use your reason. Use colors that you love, that energize and inspire you. If you are told that purple represents abundance but you simply hate it, then don’t use it. Use a color that represents abundance for yourself. Personal intention is everything.

Choose wisely

Remember that every color has a psychological value. Think about how certain colors make you feel; they can influence any emotion, from calmness to anger. To create peace and harmony in your home, choose colors wisely. Some colors in large amounts could have the exact opposite effect on you and your loved ones.

What mood do you want to create? What colors help you achieve that mood?

If you need help answering these two questions and looking through magazines, decorating books, blogs and websites for ideas. Also, let the fabrics guide you. Textiles, carpets, furniture and ceramic tiles are available in a more limited range of colors than paints, so it is best to choose the materials first and then decide on the paint color. Once you find something you like, limit the number of colors in a room to no more than three or four. Too many colors can make a room look cluttered and cluttered unnecessarily. Paint is pretty cheap and transforms a room faster than anything else, so you can afford to experiment a bit.

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The effect of colors on ceilings

The ceiling is one-sixth of a room’s space, but too often it becomes nothing more than another coat of white paint. In fact, for decades, white was considered not only the safest but also the best choice for ceilings. As a general rule, ceilings lighter in color than walls are perceived as more spacious and airy. But even the darkest ones do not necessarily have a claustrophobic effect, as they give the feeling of intimacy and comfort. As a general rule, black walls make a room look smaller and white walls make it look bigger. These guidelines are a good starting point when looking for paint colors.

Remember that color choice is a very personal matter; you’re the one who has to live with the new color, so choose a shade that suits your family and lifestyle.

Colors and their effects

Colors act in three basic ways: active, passive and neutral. You can easily match the colors of each room to your personal wishes and tastes, but also to its final purpose. Light colors are expansive and airy, making spaces appear larger and brighter. Dark colors are sophisticated and warm; they give a large room a more intimate look.

Red raises the energy level in a room. 

The most intense color pumps adrenaline like no other shade. It’s a good choice when you want to stir up excitement, especially at night. In the living room or dining room, red brings people together and stimulates conversation. In the entrance hall, it creates a strong first impression. This color has been shown to increase blood pressure, breathing rate and heart rate. This is considered too stimulating for a bedroom, but if you’re usually only in the room after dark, you’ll be delighted to see it especially by lamplight, when the color will appear muted, rich and elegant. Red can be used in the kitchen or dining area and in the living room.

Purple (very bright red) can make some people feel irritated. 

Invoking feelings of anger and hostility, this is a color that should be avoided, especially as the main shade of a room. Staying for long periods of time in a room painted in this color will affect the peace and harmony that we strive so hard to bring to a home.

Yellow captures the joy of the sun and communicates happiness.

It is an excellent choice for kitchens, dining rooms, bathrooms and living rooms where you want them to be perceived as energizing and uplifting. If used in the bedroom, make sure it’s a pale or earthy yellow. Yellow hallways, entryways and small spaces can feel expansive and welcoming. Even though yellow is a cheerful color, it is not a good choice for main color schemes. Studies show that people are much more likely to lose their temper in a yellow interior. Babies also seem to cry more at the sight of this color. In large amounts, this color tends to create feelings of frustration and anger. In chromotherapy, yellow is considered as a nerve stimulator and purifier of the body.

Blue is said to lower blood pressure and heart rate.

This is why it is considered calming, relaxing and serene, and is often recommended for bedrooms and bathrooms. Especially in rooms with little natural light, a pastel blue can become distressing on walls and furniture, even if it looks as good as it looks on the swatch. If you opt for light blue as the main color in a room, it should be balanced with warm shades for furniture and fabrics. To encourage relaxation in social impact areas such as living rooms, dining areas or kitchens, consider warmer hues such as light, azure or turquoise. Dark blue has the exact opposite effect, evoking feelings of sadness. Like green, blue is one of the most recommended colors for bathrooms.

Green is considered the most restful color for the eyes. 

Combining the refreshing quality of blue and the cheerfulness of yellow, green is suitable for almost any room in the house. In the kitchen, green cools the space. In a living room, it encourages relaxation, but also has enough warmth to promote comfort and communion. Green also has a calming effect when used as a main color for decoration. It is believed to reduce stress and help people relax. It is also believed to aid fertility, making it an excellent choice for the bedroom. Green brings a sense of vitality and freshness.

Purple, in its darkest shades (blue, for example), is rich, dramatic and sophisticated. 

It is associated with luxury and creativity. As an accent or secondary color, it adds depth to a color scheme. Lighter versions of purple, such as lavender and lilac, have the same soothing quality for the bedroom, but without the risk of being perceived as cool, like blue.

Orange evokes emotion and enthusiasm, being an energetic color. 

Although it is not a good idea for a living room or a bedroom, this color is a suitable option for a gym, as it will free you from all negative emotions during exercises. In ancient cultures, orange was thought to heal the lungs and increase energy levels. It is less provocative and stimulating than red, but also more pleasant. If used in the bedroom, make sure it’s an earthy orange.

Black, white and neutrals (grey and brown) are the basis for a decorator’s “kit” of colors. 

All neutrals are or have been fashionable at some point, their virtue being flexibility. Add bright colors to liven up a neutral-based scheme, and remove them if you want to warm up the atmosphere. Black is most often used in small doses as an accent point. Indeed, some experts argue that every room needs a dash of black in its color scheme, as it adds depth and drama to interiors. It is best, however, to use black for accessories.

According to color psychology, white represents clarity, innocence, cleanliness, spirituality, purity, hope, expansiveness and openness. So it is ideal for narrow spaces. Gray is neutral calm, quiet and lacks energy. The psychological effects of gray can be dull and conservative. Brown is stable, grounded, reliable and comfortable. Use it in your bedroom or living room.

Pink is calming and sedative. 

Like the color red, pink represents love and romance, but it has nothing impulsive about it. Therefore, this is an ideal color for the living room area and in the bedroom.