The right color for a good mood

Do you ever wonder how you choose colors for your home - based on personal taste or seasonal trends? Whatever the answer, it's good to know how individual colors affect mood and to take that into consideration during your next renovation.

Yellow

Yellow is known to be associated with happiness and joy, so the energizing quality of this color can be well used in the living room and kitchen. As it is a warm and inviting color, it can equally be used for hallway walls - it will improve your mood as soon as you enter the space. However, be careful with yellow - if used alone (not in combination with other colors), it can be overwhelming and have the opposite effect. To get the most out of yellow, use it only for accents.

Blue

The color of the sky and sea has a natural calming effect, and is most often used in the bedroom and bathroom. Lighter shades of blue have a greater calming effect than deep and dark shades. This color is also associated with intelligence and productivity, making it a good choice for a home office.

Pink

The psychological effect of pink differs significantly from the passionate base of this color (red). In a study conducted in the late 1960s, it was concluded that this color affects muscle activity, and that from a certain shade (Baker-Miller pink), after exercise, it slows down pulse and breathing more than other colors. Pink is a calming color, making it an excellent choice for the living room and bedroom.

Red

Unlike pink, red is more open and associated with aggression. However, when used correctly in home decor, it can favorably accentuate the entire concept, especially in the dining room, as it improves appetite, among other things. As it is a color that symbolizes passion and energy, it is excellent for reception areas as it invites conversation. It is not suitable for the bedroom or other relaxation areas.

Green

Green is a natural sedative. It is associated with health, nature, and outdoor activities, as it is both calming and refreshing. You can introduce it into your space through plants and greenery.

 

(HouseBeautiful UK)