Dark shades can make a room look more intimate and cozy, while soft beige will “open up” a small space. Brown rooms can have a sedating effect or an energizing one, depending on the accent colors used. Brownīrown is a sophisticated neutral hue that has become very popular in recent years. It’s a good choice for girls’ bedrooms, craft spaces, or “hers” bathrooms.
If you love pink, go for it! Many people, women especially, say pink makes them feel happy.
Exposure to pink initially promotes a calming effect, but can eventually increase feelings of stress and anger, according to prison studies. Interestingly, it seems to have the opposite effect as red- at least at first. Pink is associated with femininity and most people either love it or hate it. Pastel lilac is a refreshing, feminine choice for the bathroom or bedroom. Deep, dramatic shades of this color are exciting for the theater or living room. It is a favorite choice of creative types like artists and musicians. Like blue, purple promotes rest and productivity, but because it contains red, a purple room will feel warmer than a blue room will at the same temperature. The wrong shade can also contribute to feelings of sadness. Blue, more than any other color, tends to look different in the room than it does on the paint chip. It is especially important to test samples of blue paint before doing the whole room.
Blue increases productivity, increases feelings of trust and loyalty, and dampens the appetite. So cool, in fact, that a room decorated entirely in blue can feel several shades cooler than it really is. Blueīlue is considered a very calming, restful color. Try hunter green in the office, soft, restful sage in the bedroom or bath, and neutral khaki in the living room. Its today’s most popular decorating choice. Green works well with most colors in fact, depending on the exact shade, it can almost be considered a neutral. Hospitals and detention facilities use green liberally to help residents relax. It is cool, restful, and easy on the eyes. Green is the most common “favorite color”. Pairing it with cooler, more restful colors (like blue, green, or purple) can minimize negative effects and still let you enjoy its warmth. On the other hand, yellow is also said to increase concentration and boost energy. People tend to lose their tempers more in yellow rooms, and babies exposed to lots of yellow cry more. It can actually strain the eyes to be in an all-yellow room all day. Yellow may seem to be a cheerful color, but it has surprising effects on mood. It’s also pleasant in craft and laundry rooms. It is gender neutral, a good choice when a brother and sister are sharing a bedroom. In shades ranging from soft peach to deep coral, orange is a good choice for rooms that need to be playful but sophisticated. With the lights off, it will appear almost neutral and promote restful sleep. If you must have a red bedroom, try out a brown-based red. Red is an excellent color for kitchens and dining rooms, as many restaurateurs have found.
Maroons and brick reds can be used more liberally. Bright shades, like crimson and scarlet, work best in small doses, like an accent wall in the living room painting the whole room with such a shocking shade can be overwhelming. Red is a good choice for entertaining areas. Because of its stimulating effect, red can also increase appetite. Sports teams frequently paint their “home” locker rooms with red because it is believed to enhance performance and increase energy. It has been proven to increase heart rate, respiration, and even aggression. Different paint colors have been shown to promote relaxation, increase appetite, or even encourage aggression! Understanding how you, your friends, and family are likely to respond to your favorite colors is an important part of the equation. Color can have a profound impact on the way you feel inside your home.