Does the calm blue sea gives you a sense of calmness and serenity ? Just as red seems to spell of danger and excitement? Yes, colors have impact on how you feel and choosing the right colors for your home may just determine how you might feel living in your home.

Before you decide on the colors here are six colors which may affect our mood.

1.RED

Red is  the color of Success and Productivity and to the Chinese,prosperity.

Red is the most energetic color. The fiery aggressive color not only increases your heart rate but also pumps adrenalin through you.

Almost universally, red means stop. Red means danger. Red means hot. And analyzing the results in the 2004 Olympics, researchers have found that red also means dominance. Athletes wearing red prevailed more often than those wearing blue, especially in hand-to-hand sports like wrestling.

Red is good for restaurants or an “exciting” parts in our home but  is a no-no for your bedroom ! You want a relaxed , restful night, not a nerve wrecking one !

2.Blue

Blue is the color of the sea and the sky,– calming and soothing and lets you breathe more easily, lowering your blood pressure – the color of a Beautiful, rested you

Using blue in the bedroom and bathroom gives you a restful night or a relaxing bath.

3.YELLOW

Yellow is the color of Happiness, Energy and Togetherness.

It is known to be an uplifting color, soothing and cheer inducing, which makes it perfect as an interior color.

Yellow is great for living room or kitchen to promote togetherness and comfort.

However, do not use yellow for a toddler’s room as it is deemed too overwhelming for the toddler and he/she will end up crying more !

4.ORANGE

Orange is the color of Energy and Excitement , known to increase energy levels. Similar to red but not so aggressive. Orange is for go-getting and energy pumping , therefore, just great for the home gym.

However if you already have a stressful work place and prefers transquility when you are home, keep away from orange !

 

5. PURPLE

Purple is  color of Creativity , royalty , wealth and comfort.Luxurioous and inspiring.

Use purple for creative places like the playroom or kitchen – the birth of creative meals.

Though great for the playroom purple is not recommended for the child’s bedroom though purple is garnering much popularity as the girls favorite color.

6. Green

Green is the color of spring , trees and enchanted forests,  a symbol of fertility and new beginnings. Lush and vibrant,  yet soothing and comforting .

Green is restful to the eyes and sublimaly puts you in the mood for love – so yes, great for your bedroom.

Colors do impact the ambience of the room and also affects our moods. So if you are feeling weird in a room , try changing the color !