Home is where the heart is… but wait. That doesn’t mean we should paint the walls red! What feelings do you want to entice from each room within your home? This is your chance to shine. Now that doesn’t mean we want you to repaint your whole house. Home decor, furniture, and a variety of fabrics will achieve this as well. Whether you are in the process of choosing the paint color for your walls, or are simply looking to revamp the feel of your room. Specific colors have the power to evoke certain feelings within your home. The psychology of colors and how to find what fits you best. Let’s cover the whole rainbow and more. Below are the 8 colors to coat your home with.
1. First up… Red of course
Red is the most eye-catching and alerting color. Netflix, McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, CNN, and notification bubbles that are displayed on top of each app on your phone are red too. Not only does
red scream for attention, but it is also the color of love, passion, and energy. Now even though the bedroom is a place for love, I don’t think you would want red walls in there. Red can increase energy levels in your room causing you to remain alert. The romance of red can be reserved for roses, dresses, and lipstick. But if you wish to include a splash of red somewhere in your decor or furniture, couch cushions are great for this. A red throw can stand out on a neutral colored sofa as well. If you want a showpiece in your living room, a darker shaded red couch or rug would be perfect. Just be conscious of how it ties in with the color of your walls. Finally, a red main door is always a stand out entrance into designing a classic home
2. Orange and Yellow
Youth, Vitality, and Joy. The colors and feelings we get from the sun. Vibrant and lively, orange or yellow tones can be used for a children’s playroom or exercise area. A couch, side tables, or patio set with yellow tones make a statement. Dining table placemats, and hand towels work in orange as well. A beautiful pop in the washroom can be perfect to brighten it up. Think of towels, mats, and paintings to give it some life and vibrance. Sunflowers, yellow roses, curtains, some kitchenware, and mugs look good in yellow too
4. Green is Great
Do I even need to mention the most wonderful ways to utilise this color? Plants and nature of course! Green evokes great feelings of peace and health. That’s why you’ll see pharmacies and health stores use this color. Tranquility and healing, light shades of green can be perfect for rooms that you want to create more energy in. A children’s study area is ideal for this. Shades of green will be peaceful yet give off accents of life, an armchair would be great at achieving this. Succulents, aloe vera, and most indoor plants are a perfect way to scatter greens around the home. Your fridge should be stacked with this color for a healthier lifestyle too 😉
5. Business Blue
Confidence, knowledge, and trust. Technology and insurance companies utilise this color for that exact reason. Blue works well in an office space, study room, or as little items around the washroom as well
6. Purple
Royalty. luxury, and sophistication. This is a tough one because purple can be seen as a bit fancy or pretentious to splash around the house. Especially when whites, and neutrals are what everyone feels best in. I personally don’t think there is much “room” for purple in any room. However if you are a fan of it, a cushioned stool, clock, or even chest of drawers could work in deeper purples. Violets and lavender flowers in the living room are a more subtle way to introduce purple in your home
7. The Neutrals
Well, white is the winner for most. A timeless staple, this color allows you to flaunt your skills with furniture and household items. Perfect to make the more colorful items stand out, while providing a backdrop to each room. Rooms tend to look more spacious and full of pleasant energy in white, which also reflects light to make the room feel airy and bright. Beige, tan, and light browns are perfect for most areas as well. Achieving a neutral aesthetic with these tones will be warmer than white, and more serene, while still allowing other colors to pop. Neutral
colors are seen in most bedrooms and browns are a standard choice for bar areas and the “man cave”. It will make you feel like settling in while giving off a warm tone that can be relaxing. Neutral colors are also a go-to for furniture items and all in all, you can almost never go wrong with this calming color
8. The Boldness of Black
Black. Dare I say more? Sophistication, Confidence, Power, and Mystery. Mostly used in small doses, black is the strongest color to make a statement. Though it’s still debated if black even is a color or the lack of it. If you are bold enough to paint a whole room black then there’s really nothing much that should turn you away from doing so. Black walls can be used for art spaces or painting rooms. Even one of the four walls in a room painted black can act as a stand out surface to place a piece of art on, or just leave mysteriously bare. Black can be seen in a lot of modern concept designed homes, with some bedrooms and living rooms being fully blacked out. This is more of a personal taste and personally, I’m a big fan. Blackout curtains are popular, but this color in general is one that you’ll know exactly what to do with if you’re a fan of it. Each color for each feeling and personality, to fit each and every person. What colors do you wish to
define, and design your home with? Colors can paint an extension of who you are. So choose freely and as always, trust yourself and you’ll never go wrong.
