Learn The Basics Of Color Therapy (And How To Apply It To Your Own Home)

Color can have a powerful impact on our thoughts and moods, and influences the character of a room. Using the knowledge of color psychology we can paint rooms to create the ideal atmosphere.

But what color creates what effect?

FOR YOUR BEDROOM

> Best color: Pastel Blue

Associated with calmness. People with a blue bedroom report the most sleep out of all the other colors.

FOR YOUR BATHROOM

> Best color: Cream

Bathrooms should refresh and soothe. Cream lends the cleanliness of white but the warmth of yellow.

FOR YOUR LIVING ROOM:

> Best color: Orange

This warm tone stimulates conversation while bringing calm to the room.

FOR YOUR KITCHEN

> Best color: Gray

Can be considered cold but with the right shade, such as taupe, adds warmth and works well with any other color.

FOR YOUR DINING ROOM

> Best color: Red

Stimulates appetite and promotes sociable and lively feelings.

FOR YOUR HOME OFFICE

> Best color: Green

Promotes broader thinking and more creative thought.

FOR YOUR HALL

> Best color: Soft brow

Hallways should use welcoming and soothing colors as you come through the front door.

FOR YOUR UTILITY ROOM

> Best color: White

A room for jobs, white creates a clean and spacious look, while remaining neutral.
Not sure about the color options? Check out the list below to learn more about the effects that colors have in you - according to color psychology:

- White: Cleanliness, Sense of space, Neutrality
- Black: Authority, Strength, Intelligence, Depressing
- Gray: Neutral, Timeless, Practical
- Red: Love, Romance, Gentle, Warmth, Comfort, Energy, Excitement, Intensity, Passion, Adventure
- Orange: Happiness, Laughter, Cheery, Warmth, Optimism, Calming, Balance, Stability
- Yellow: Happiness, Warmth, Laughter, Cheery
- Green: Natural, Cool, Health, Tranquillity, Harmony, Calmness, Intellectual
- Blue: Calmness, Serenity, Cold, Wisdom, Focused
- Purple: Royalty, Wealth, Sophistication, Wisdom, Spiritual, Mystery
- Brown: Stability, Reliability, Friendship, Comfort, Security, Organic
- Pink: Romance, Love, Gentle, Calming
This information has been originally shared on http://www.homeadvisor.com/r/interior-paint-colors/