What Do the Colors in Your Home Mean?
January 6, 2011
•IADT Sacramento, Interior Design
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Giving your home a makeover? Be careful when choosing the colors you use. Color is so powerful that it can determine the mood of an entire room. While it may be tempting to decorate using only your favorite colors, it is more important to match the right colors to the right room. Read the following guide to learn more about how the emotions of certain colors can affect interior design choices.
White
When white is used in abundance, it carries a clean, modern feel. While this look may be appropriate in an environment like a hospital or an IT office, it is generally too sterile for use in the home. Because white is so clean, however, you can use it as a foundation to make other colors pop out.
Black
Since black is a combination of all the hues, it is the strongest color you can use in your home. Black is sleek and mysterious, but can also be depressing if overused. When used sparingly, black is a simple way to add elegance to your home.
Blue
Blue is considered the most relaxing and tranquil color. Because of this, blues - especially light blues, are often used in bedrooms and bathrooms.
Red
Red is a powerful color that evokes a passionate emotional response. Like black, it can be used effectively as an accent rather than a dominant color. Because it is such an emotionally strong color, avoid using too much red in the bedroom. Instead, use red to add drama to rooms where guests will be entertained.
Green
Green symbolizes growth as well as harmony and balance. Because it is at the center of the color spectrum, green can easily be combined with many other colors. When you're looking for another color to add to your room's color scheme, green should be on your list of choices.
Yellow
Yellow and orange are both cheery, energetic colors. While they can be overwhelming when used in excess, they can also dramatically brighten a room. These colors are ideal for dining areas.
Additional Colors
If you're considering adding other colors to your home, learn more about these choices:
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Purple
Purple portrays royalty, wealth and creativity, and can be used effectively either in a living area or an office of a creative person.
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Brown
Because brown is the color of the earth, it conveys stability or age. If you want to add to your home the stability that brown suggests, incorporate dark wood furniture or flooring.
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Pink
Light shades of pink, which convey calm and nurturing, are perfect for children's rooms, while bright pinks are romantic and should be used as an accent.
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