SYNOPSIS:
When people first enter a room, the main thing they
notice is the color. It is important to select a color
that matches the mood you want from the room.
Jason Feldman from Home Depot thinks
that it is vital to set the right mood in a room,
because this is the first thing someone notices about
the room. Therefore, before you select what color
you like, first select the mood you want the room
to exhibit. Do you want an energetic room, or a calming,
tranquil room?
You also need to think about the effects
of darker or lighter colors on a room. For example,
colors that make a room feel smaller, such as gold,
can be good for a room you want to make feel cozier,
such as a family room.
In a recent Realty Times article, the
different emotions that colors demonstrate was discussed.
The following colors and the emotions linked to them
can be used as a useful chart when selecting the right
color for the mood you want to exhibit:
· Blue –
Blue is the classic color of tranquility, and will
bring a serene and soothing feel to the room. This
is a great color for a bathroom or a bedroom.
· Brown –
Symbolizing comfort and ease, brown is an ideal color
for neutral areas, such as kitchens and living rooms.
Brown is also an ideal color for linking two rooms
together.
· Green – Similar to
blue, green is also a tranquil color, but is also
the color of security and harmony. It is therefore
a good color for bathrooms and bedrooms. Be careful
of the shade of green for bathrooms, otherwise it
can make your skin tone appear yellowish in a mirror.
· Orange – With the
right tones, orange can prove to be a very cheerful
and exhilarating color. With such stimulation effects,
this makes orange a great color for dining rooms.
· Pink – No longer a
color just for the girl’s room, pink come to
represent caring and sharing. It has therefore become
popular in the living room, den and dining room.
· Red – This strong
and bold color demands visitors’ attention.
The empowerment that such a color imparts makes it
ideal for playrooms and exercise rooms.
· Violet – A very sensual
color, Violet radiates a feel a luxury, thus making
it great for the bedroom.
· Yellow – Bringing
similar warmth to orange, yellow is a good color for
brightening up small areas, especially offices and
dens. It can also be good in kitchens, especially
when used in lighter, more natural tones.
