Color – One of my favorite decorating tools! Changing colors in a room can change the energy and the mood of the space in an instant. Before selecting a room’s color pallet, ask yourself a few questions to narrow down the options. I think we have all been standing in the paint aisle looking at thousands of paint chips feeling overwhelmed and confused. Once you identify a few key points that you are trying to achieve in the space; the color selection process is much easier to master.
Key Points to Consider:
- What will the space used for?
- Who will use the space
- How much natural light does the room have?
- What mood am I trying to create?
Once you know the expectations of a room, it is much easier to determine a color pallet. Also keep in mind that , vibrant and stimulating colors will continue to stimulate throughout the day and the night. In contrast, calming, restful colors will remain that way as well. I find it very interesting that every color has its own vibration and our bodies have the ability to “see” color even in the dark. Studies with blind participants have shown that we do not need to actually see a color to feel the effects it has on us< Some colors also have the ability to be warm or cool, depending on how they are used, the lighting in the room, or colors they are mixed with.
Here are a few examples of how changing the color can dramatically change the feeling of a room:
If you or your child are having trouble sleeping at night, you may want to look into a more soothing paint or bedding color choice such as a calming blue or a restful green. The opposite is also true; the perfect color in a bedroom may be too relaxing for a productive day at the office. A great color for concentration is yellow and a splash of red in a room will call you to action.
Still having trouble choosing or blending colors in your home? Give me a call and we can work together to create a color pallet to suit your taste and the rooms function and purpose.
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