February 16, 2010

How Color Affects the Mood of the Room You Are Decorating

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The way colors affect a person’s mood has been the subject of hundreds of studies and although the effects of color vary from one person to another there are some colors that create predictable moods when they are dominant in a room.  This is something to keep in mind as you decorate your living spaces and the places you spend much of your time.

Yellows and golds, for example, make a space feel larger than it is and bring about feelings of liveliness and happiness.  It can be a great color to use for rooms in which you will entertain, read, or play.
Room Decoration with Yellow

Green gives a feeling of health and refreshment.  Green can evoke soothing feelings of calmness.  This might be a great color to decorate your kitchen or bathroom where you want a fresh and clean feeling.  Many other colors go with green which helps make decorating a green room easier.  The Roomplace has a wide variety of neutral items to accent your green room.
Room Decorating with Green

Blue is a very popular color used in decorating.  It may be no coincidence that this is due to the fact that blue represents peace and tranquility.  Blue has been shown to calm and relax those looking at the color.  This can be a great way to decorate your bedroom to help you wind down after a long day.  Add a mirror or two from The Roomplace to make the room appear larger and accentuate the blue.
Room Decorating with Blue

Then there is the forever classic black.  Black lends a feeling of sophistication and formality, making it great for a dining room or living room.  Through black accents, you can create a mood of elegance and modern style.  When black is used wisely, it can create a beautiful room, even in the absence of color.  Check out The Roomplace to see all of their sleek and elegant furniture to go great with your black color scheme room.

Room Decorating with Black

Here are some more resources to help you use color to decorate your home:

Interior Decorating Tutorial: Using Color, Texture & Style
RSVPstyle.com’s DVD/workbook set: an all-in-one crash course on how to choose colors, textures and decorating styles for small to big projects.

Connecting Rooms with Color | NTV’s Good Life
How do you decide which colors to put where? Start with the rooms where you and your family spend the most time.
Publish Date: 02/19/2010 12:27
http://ntvgoodlife.com/

Color Me Happy: Use Color to Impact the Mood of Your Home
Post image for Color Me Happy: Use Color to Impact the Mood of Your Home. Modern research has shown that when our eyes connect with a color, our brains release different chemicals that impact us on a physical and emotional level.
Publish Date: 02/17/2010 1:00
http://simplemom.net/

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