There are tons of studies out there on how color affects your moods…I am only thinking of this now since I have just bought paint for my master bedroom and master bath – I probably should have considered the “psychology of color” first, as I think I chose incorrectly for what is supposed to be a restful space… So, before you pick up the paint brush and start painting the house, consider the following...
According to the experts…
RED (my personal favorite): This is the strongest of all colors and is a stimulating color. It expresses feelings of excitement, high energy, vibrancy and warmth. Apparently it can increase your blood pressure, the rate of your pulse and your breathing. Red encourages action and confidence and increases enthusiasm.
GREEN: Natures neutral and considered to be a soothing color. …represents nature, relaxation and growth. Green is the most popular decorating color, is easiest on the eyes and can, apparently, improve vision. Green alleviates depression, nervousness and anxiety and offers a sense of renewal, self-control and harmony.
PINK: Pink is more tranquilizing of a color. It points to trustworthiness, sweetness, happiness and youth.
BLUE: Blue creates the opposite reaction as red. Blue is peaceful, tranquil, calming and restful. Some shades of blue can also be cold and depressing. They say that blue aids intuition.
YELLOW: Yellow represents happiness and optimism. It enhances concentration and even speeds your metabolism. They say that babies cry more in yellow rooms and people, in general, lose their tempers most often in a yellow room. Yellow supposedly encourages communication and activates memory.
BROWN: I find conflicting thoughts about the color brown…One source says that it denotes contentment and comfort…another says it is sad and wistful. Brown is the color of the earth and represents a connection with the earth. Supposedly, brown brings feelings of wholesomeness and offers a sense of orderliness.
PURPLE: Purple implies nobility, dignity, luxury and royalty…purple is a color that conveys wealth and sophistication. Purple also, supposedly, encourages creativity, offers a sense of spirituality and is uplifting, yet calming to the mind and nerves.
ORANGE: Orange gives the feelings of spirit, warmth, comfort and action. It stimulates the appetite and encourages socialization.
BLACK: Black depicts boldness, authority, strength and power…yet it also implies elegance, sophistication and timelessness. Black may evoke feelings of restful emptiness or feeling inconspicuous.
WHITE: White symbolizes innocence and purity. It also implies cleanliness, spaciousness and can create a feeling of quiet luxury. White aids mental clarity, encourages us to clear clutter or obstacles, and enables fresh beginnings.
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