Color influences our moods, behavior and energy. If you’re renovating or redecorating the rooms in your home, it’s important to select the right colors for the walls and window treatments.
Most of us have been taught that choosing a color for the walls or curtains is strictly an aesthetic decision. But color also is a powerful psychological tool that can be used to influence mood and behavior. When thinking about the purpose of a room and how you want people to feel and behave there, pick a decorative palette that not only pleases the eye, but also sets the mood you want to create.
Colors can be divided into two broad categories: warm and cool. Warm colors-reds, oranges and yellows- tend to be stimulating, energetic and active. Cool colors-blues, greens and violets- tend to be relaxing, low key and passive.
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If a desirable color seems bold for your taste, consider a darker or more subdued shade from the same family. If you want to liven up a room with red paint, but don’t want to live with fire engine red walls, try burgundy or rose to tone down the effect but still get a subtle energy boost. You’ll probably find 100 variations on the red theme at your local paint store.
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