| Psychology of Color -
Color can have an astounding effect on perceptions, feelings, and interactions. Different colors evoke different memories and different ideas. In the bedroom, where one is supposed to be most at ease, it is important that you plan out your color scheme so that it creates the maximum comfort for you.
Psychologists have been studying the effects of color on people
for many years. While they have made many discoveries about color
For instance, in China
the color red tends to make people feel calm, while in America
This means that the
effect of color on a persons mind is individual and perceptual,
In the bedroom one tries to achieve maximum relaxation. By choosing the colors that you feel most comfortable with, you will find the greatest contentment with your decor.
Think about the following colors. Think about each one separately. Think about their different shades, how you feel about them, what they invoke in you.
Red. Orange. Yellow. Green. Blue. Violet. Purple. White. Black.
Once you have gained insight into how you feel about those colors, you can read about the general effects these colors have on people in American society. Don’t be afraid to disagree, your tastes are different from anyone else’s, but do keep in mind that the average American that enters the room will feel these effects to some extent.
The two extreme colors are white and black. Black is an attention grabber, and can create a bedroom with a dark, sultry look.
Unfortunately it will also make the room look smaller and seem more restrictive. Overuse of the color black can be dangerous in a room like the bedroom, as it can darken a person’s mood. It may even produce nightmares.
Meanwhile its polar opposite, white, can be uninspiring. Most rooms start off with white walls, and it is the generic look for many homes. It can have a positive and soothing effect on ones emotions, but it may also lead to a lack of stimulation which can be a terrible thing in a bedroom.
The earth tones are gentle and will keep a bedroom feeling close
and snuggly, as long as you pay attention to the tones you use.
Browns tend to remind Americans of family, and of emotional bonds to each other and the world.
Orange is a color that makes people happy, but is also the color associated with food and could lead to midnight snacking.
Yellow creates a very positive effect on people psychologically, but only short term. Long term exposure to this color can lead to irritation.
Blues and greens evoke serenity and peace. They are colors
associated with nature and the ocean. Using these colors heavily
in your bedroom can help to calm the emotions of its inhabitants,
and bring restful nights. Blue will also calm cravings for food
after you’ve gone to bed, because there is very little blue food
Pink is the extreme calming color and many will find it impossible to act aggressively when surrounded by it.
Purple is a nice color for a bedroom that will make it look more sophisticated.
Red is an exciting color. If you have trouble falling asleep,
don’t use red in the bedroom. However, to get a tired
relationship going, red may be just the color you want. Red makes
Combining these colors yields further effects, which are numerous
beyond the scope of this article. Remember that shade and tone is
Most importantly, you should have the final say; it is the colors' effect on your own mind that is important, and only you can truly understand your own impressions.
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