By Terry's Fabrics
Different colours affect people in different ways. A purple kitchen might not be for everyone - but for some it works, and surprise, surprise... others like it too... Individual space is a concept that speaks for itself. Colour stays an individual's choice, and colour, any colour, is an essential part of our well-being. It forms part of our homes, our gardens - even the way we look, dress and display ourselves to the world. Here are some happy colours to brighten your home.
Red - Motivator and Stimulator
This colour promotes life and suggests power, vitality, passion, pleasure and energy. It is a good colour to surround yourself with when you are feeling lethargic and out of sorts.
On the negative side, red is linked to anger and shortness of temper. People with short fuses should not let too much of this colour into their lives. They're usually fiery enough - and need a colour with a more calming effect. Red should not be used around people with psychological problems or those who suffer from neuroses.
Dining rooms, kitchens, children's playrooms and reception areas are great places to go wild with red. Red stimulates activity and also creates a sense of warmth. On the coldest of days you will feel cosy in your red space.
However, more sensitive types might find red too dominating to live with. The way to benefit from the positive energies of this colour and not be overwhelmed by it is to introduce snatches of it in furnishings, pictures, cushions and throws
Green - Nature and Harmony
This colour can help balance your life. It symbolizes harmony, sympathy and wholeness. People with high stress levels can benefit a great deal from using green in their bedroom, as it is a relaxing and restful colour. Green is used a lot for healing and is often used in hospitals. It has antiseptic properties, which help heal infection.
The negative side of this colour is the 'green eyed monster'. Green represents jealousy, selfishness and laziness. Rooms that will benefit from a lick of green paint are bedrooms, hospital rooms, doctor's waiting rooms, and dining rooms.
Green on its own can be cold and often needs to be enhanced by warm tones like peach and yellow in order to set the right mood.
Orange - Joy and Happiness
Imagination and ambition are enhanced by Orange. This colour also stimulates the appetite which is why Orange is often used in the colour scheme of restaurants. It also helps to release endorphins in our body that combat those melancholic moments.
Orange has shown to be beneficial in cases of bronchitis and has an anti-spasmodic effect which is helpful in the treatment of cramps. On the negative side; too much orange can cause uneasiness and agitation.
Terracotta, peach and apricot all have an orange glow and work very well in kitchens, dining rooms, hallways, reception rooms and restaurants. Peach is a softer version of orange that will work well in a bedroom.
Blue - Peace and Tranquillity
This is the colour associated with honesty, clarity and peace of mind. Soft blue can calm the nerves and is often used in the rooms of mental patents and in prisons.
Blue gives the feeling of space and can benefit any room by making it look a lot bigger than it actually is. It is also an appetite suppressant, for those who want to lose weight - a blue light in the fridge or eating off a blue plate will help to reduce those food urges.
Blue is used to treat fear, tension and insomnia. It is also valuable in the treatment of inflammation, tonsillitis, sunburn, headaches, burns and shock. Blue also commands respect and authority which is why it is often a colour used in uniforms, and in the business world the 'dark blue suit' always impresses.
The downside is that too much blue can be depressing. Bedrooms, bathrooms, relaxation rooms and offices are areas that can benefit from the colour blue. Used correctly this colour can enhance any inhabited space.
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