There’s a reason most parents don’t want their teenagers to paint their rooms black. Room colours can have a lot of influence on our moods and state of mind. It may seem silly at first to think that colours could have such an impact on us, but they do. Have you ever walked into a club with pastel coloured walls? Somehow, the baby-room look doesn’t seem to successfully invoke the spirit of drinking, dancing and picking-up. But red might. So could black. The dark, mystery behind these colours allow people to be minimally visible and highly uninhibited.
Yes, colours affect our mood, like ecommerce affects the marketplace, which is why there are basics to choosing particular colours for particular rooms. Depending on the size, how much light the room gets, there are things to consider before rolling on the paint. Colours can be described as active, passive or neutral. Active colors, also referred to as warm colors are shades that include red, orange and yellow. These colors are full of energy and are said to inspire socialization. Passive Colors (cool colors) include purple, blue and green. These colors have a calming effect on a person. Neutrals are impartial colors that include white, gray, beige and brown. Neutral shades are often what bring different rooms together and create harmony between the colors within a home. Darker neutral tones have the power to subdue colors, while white has the power to intensify them.
You can easily match every room’s colors to your personal taste. Light colors will open up a room making it seem larger and brighter. Dark colors are sophisticated and warm; they give large rooms a more intimate appearance.
Red
Red increases energy levels, but is also said to raise blood pressure, speed respiration and heart rate. Not ideal for anyone suffering a heart condition. It also may not be the best colour to use in a main room however in a bedroom it gives a certain lustful ambiance that may be fun to spice things up with your significant other. It may not be as romantic as sporadically planning one of those last-minute vacations for you and your lover, but there’s never any harm in being full of surprises.
Yellow
Yellow captures the warmth and brightness of sunshine which is why it is ideal for kitchens, dining rooms, bathrooms, halls, and small entries, as it can feel expansive and welcoming.
Blue
Blue brings down blood pressure and slows respiration and heart rate. It is a calming, relaxing, colour often recommended for bedrooms and bathrooms. Stick to the softer shades of blue as dark blue can evoke feelings of sadness.
Green
Green will make any room in the house warm, welcoming and fresh. Green goes very well in a family room or living room. It encourages comfort and togetherness.
Orange is a great colour to use in an exercise room as it is an energetic colour that evokes excitement and enthusiasm.
Neutrals
Neutrals (black, gray, white, and brown) can be used to tie other colours together or simply on their own. Essentially, any room can benefit from a neutral color scheme.
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