What do paint colors mean

It certainly makes a statement in this glam foyer! I have never heard so many vehement opinions about color as when Pantone picked it for the color the year. My mother and I both fall on the side of liking it, as you can tell by her purple bedroom makeover above and mine below.

Which is why it is often used in bedrooms like the original version of my master bedroom. Blue symbolizes trust, dependability and stability which may be why more people choose it as their favorite color than any other color. It also helps you think more clearly and be more productive, so blue is a great color for a study area or home office.

Adding some warm colors and textures like my mother did in her living room is an easy way to prevent that from happening. Since green is created from a combination of yellow and blue, it has the calming effects of blue and the cheerfulness of yellow. The paint usually has an undertone color that makes it fit into either the warm or cool color group. For quick reference, here are the best colors for different room types, based on room color psychology.

So the next time you are having trouble picking a paint color for your room, try choosing the mood you want first. Hi, I am an artist and color is my life so I have filled my house with it. I also have a room that has black walls. It makes me uncomfortable to be in for very long so my visits are short. These houses have white walls and everything else is shades of brown.

None have any dark brown which I like to add with an Orange or Red, just this natural shade of nothingness. Can you tell me what this kind of decor is, what it says??

Hi Wanda, I love reading your advice on color and I too love color. I am hoping you can help me. I have a gold sofa, and two french chairs in an orange-red, and I want introduce two blue chairs, what color of blue would work best? Please help——Debbie. Hi Debra…I would probably go with a royal or navy blue. Either will look good with both gold and orange-red.

Hope that helps! While my entry way and my sitting room off the entryway is brown and beige. Some people do their entire homes in one color combination and are very happy with it. While others want more variety.

So if you like the colors and want to use them everywhere, go for it! Get design inspiration and custom solutions to spice up your space or refresh a room. By Lena Borrelli February 9, 7 min read. Get home decor deals instantly! Q: What room colors affect your mood? A: Ancient cultures believed that orange could heal the lungs and increase energy levels, while yellow can also overstimulate the body, while colors like blue, green, and light purple are all calming, soothing shades.

Q: Does the color of a room affect human behavior? A: Some colors are especially known for influencing human behavior. Q: What is the most depressing color? A: Dark blues and black are best used in small doses as accents. Q: What color can make a small room feel bigger? A: Light colors are expansive and airy, making rooms seem larger and brighter , while dark colors are sophisticated and warm; they give large rooms a more intimate appearance.

Related Articles Home Inspiration. Home Inspiration. Quiz and Design Tips 4 minute read. You can learn more about these programs by reading our Privacy Policy. All content is presented without express or implied warranty. Can stimulate love, passion, anger, and power. It has been shown to raise blood pressure , speed respiration, and increase heart rate. Dining room Living room Entryway. Evokes excitement and enthusiasm.

Promotes activity. Captures the joy of sunshine. Communicates happiness. Living room Bathroom Kitchen Dining room. Associated with love and kindness. Boosts creativity. Office Bedroom Nursery. Has a calming effect. Wear dark blue when you need to make a decision. At home, try it on an oversized tray, a wastebasket, a desk lamp or all over the room. Interior design by Jeannette Whitson. The primary color in nature, it corresponds with life's riches.

It is the color of fresh starts and growth. It will encourage you to honor your unique talents and manifest them in the material world. Try a green chair, side table or front door. Interior design by Miles Redd. It represents nourishment and helps steady the body, balancing your equilibrium and encouraging stability.

Use it to rejuvenate yourself, to promote physical and emotional well-being. Try a green pot, set of kitchen bowls, or bath towels. Interior design by Ruthie Sommers.

It will help you connect to a higher plane. Purple encourages a fresh perspective on emotional issues. By reminding you that we are all connected, it will deepen your sense of humanity. Use it in your home to enhance compassion and to experience friends as family. Try a light purple cashmere throw, journal or fresh bouquet. Interior design by Mary McGee. It dissolves tension and promotes tranquillity. Light blue especially brings ease into the home and harmony into relationships.

Wearing or surrounding yourself with it helps calm aggressive tendencies and eliminates discord. Try a light blue headboard, flowy drapes or painted ceiling.

Interior design by Meg Braff. It is a stimulant. It promotes courage and fearlessness. Use this color when you want to increase self-confidence. But too much red can make you feel overly excited or agitated. A little goes a long way. Try a bright red candy dish, picture frame, or accent pillows. Interior design by Ellen O'Neill.