What is the first thing you feel when you see the color red? Maybe warmth, passion, energy, empowerment, impulsiveness? How about when you see the color blue? Teal? Gray? Yellow? So often, homeowner have great ideas for what they want their home to look like and then they become overwhelmed because they don’t know how to accomplish that look.
Instead, imagine how you want the room to feel. Maybe in a guest bedroom, you want people to feel cozy and welcome. In a dining room, you may want people to take their time and savor the meal you spent all day preparing. Maybe you want your kids to feel relaxed and focused where they do their homework. As designers, we can translate those feelings and emotions into beautiful rooms that, even though you couldn’t explain what you were looking for, are exactly what you knew you wanted.
Take the room above as an example. The look is eclectic, featuring great pieces that don’t match but compliment each other beautifully. It feels cool—blue and white. These colors affect us mentally rather than physically. The blue accents and upholstery cause you to feel calm, relaxed, loyal, and light-hearted. The accessories personalize and add character.
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Does this give you some good ideas for reapproaching that stumping project you’ve been putting off? Visit our design center in Catonsville and ask for me, Jennifer. I am a residential interior designer with a BS in Interior Design and years of experience. I can design your entire room from top to bottom including window treatments, wall paper, and carpeting, or I can add accessories to liven up a stale space.
All of the pieces shown are by Ethan Allen. Shown are the Melrose sofa, the Parker chair, the Vivica cocktail table, and some of our amazing accessories. For more information about color psychology, visit Color Affects.
