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Studies
show that the color of paint on a wall can have a dramatic effect on
both body and mind. Color psychologist say that paint color is a
powerful decorating tool that can actually have a profound effect on a
person's physiology and emotions.
RED Vibrates with intensity,
physiologically speaking, by increasing blood pressure, heartbeat and
energy in most people. It instills feelings of intimacy and passion.
Red can also stimulate the appetite, which explains why it is so often
used in restaurants and is a good choice for a dining room.
ORANGE Like red, orange tends to warm a room, but in
a more friendly and welcoming way. As a result, tints and tones of
orange (peach or terra-cotta, for example) work well in living rooms,
family rooms, and entrance halls.
YELLOW is also warm and welcoming, but it is more
attention-getting than red or orange. It has an inherent
"sunny" feel. For this reason, it's a good color to use in
poorly lit areas, like hallways or basement playrooms.
BLUE is on the palette of the "cool"
colors and evokes a feeling of calm and tranquility, so it's ideal for
use in bedrooms. However some studies show that blue works as an
appetite suppressant so unless you're on a diet, it's not the best
option for kitchens and dining rooms. Blue can also be a good choice
for a bathroom color, as it is reminiscent of the color of the sea.
GREEN is another relaxing color, but
more versatile than blue. Light greens are ideal for bedrooms and
living rooms: midtone greens are good for kitchens and dining rooms
(many foods are green, and it is seen as a "natural" color).
And because it is calming it is often used in hospitals, workplaces and
schools.
VIOLET is a tricky color,
physiologically speaking. Since it's a mixture of red and blue, it's
the bridge between "warm" and "cool" colors of the
rainbow. Many adults are not fond of violet, but do like rose, which
can work on a variety of different rooms, including dining rooms,
bedrooms and libraries. Young children, in the other hand, respond well
to violet, so this color might be used in children's bedroom or
playrooms.
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