This season, are you planning to paint your home? If you consult a colour specialist he may tell you a lot about colour psychology, neutral and warm colours to help you to select the right colours for your home. However, if these jargons confuse you, let’s make things easier by discussing which colours you can use in your home and how. Choosing the right colours It is very important to choose the right colours for your home as they can influence your mood and how you feel. As for example, blue makes us serene while red increases the energy level. Would you paint your living room red or your bedroom fully in blue? No. the trick lies in balancing the colours. Have a look at the room hero over at forthefloorandmore.com Let us consider a few basic colours and how to use them in your home. Blue, blue and blue This is my favourite colour. What is your favourite colour? Orange. Oh lovely. We would see how to use it in your home. As mentioned earlier, blue is a serene colour. It is relaxing. It is good for the bedroom and bathroom. You can even use it in the living room and other areas by combining it with other colours. Most people contrast blue with white but there are others colours also that you can use like purple, grey and yellow. In the living room, dark blue along with red would create a bold statement. If you are using blue on the wall, contrast it with warmer colours for the furniture and fabrics. Do not use darker shades as they would create the opposite effect. Orange for the sunshine This is an energetic colour. It stands for excitement and hence should be used wisely. While it is good for the living room and kitchen, you should not use it in the bedroom. Moreover, you have to limit its use to not over-energize yourself. Grey can be used to balance orange and even light hues of green. Green- go natural Green is refreshing. Lighter shades of green combined with white can make a room look bigger and sunnier. Combined with cheerful colours like yellow and orange, green can uplift your mood if you are using it in the living room or family room. Green goes well with neutral colours like grey and brown to create a classic look. Green relieves stress and according to popular belief, boosts fertility. You can use it in your bedroom also, but only lighter hues. Red – create excitement Red is the colour of passion, excitement and high energy. It is the ideal colour for the living room. It excites people, creates a strong first impression and boosts conversation. It creates warmth and hence should be balanced by the use of cooler colours. Reds especially in geometric designs can look so cool! So, now you know how to choose colours for your home. Get creative and create your own trend in home décor. Look for me on twitter and let me know what you get up to! I've also been asked to contribute to a couple of new sites - Home Decor Honeys and also Home Plus Garden. Keep checking those sites and I'll post something to blow your socks off!
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