Every homeowner or person who lives in an apartment must, at some point, face the challenge of selecting the right color for his or her space. No matter what your preferences, there are colors that will work for your space and personality and colors that should most likely be avoided. Here are some color ideas to help you make the right choice.
Red
Red is the color of passion and fire. According to color experts, having red on a wall is invigorating and stimulating. Many people enjoy painting their living room or dining rooms red because they feel it helps to enliven conversation and lend the room to exciting entertainment. Others enjoy painting their bedrooms red because red is the color of passion and will stimulate a positive sex life.
Red can be a color that agitates, so it is not recommended for rooms that require soothing, like an office, study or similarly quiet sanctuary. According to some studies, red increases the metabolism by a whopping 11.4 percent during and shortly after viewing the color (this has not been scientifically confirmed.) Spend some time with the color red before you dedicate and entire room or wall in your home to the color.
Green
Green is a color that is known to be soothing, relaxing and inviting. It is a color that many people paint there beach homes because it emits a sense of coolness and calm. It is recommended for rooms where people need to relax, such as the office, bathroom or study.
Green is so relaxing that many psychologists advise their patients to refrain from painting their bedrooms green. They worry that such a relaxing color will have an adverse affect on a patients’ sex life and may lead to an overall sense of lethargy.
White
White is a very stark, plain and sterile color. It is generally recommended that people avoid painting entire rooms or walls white, but rather, that they paint their walls or rooms in a shade of eggshell or off-white. While white is an open color, it can often be too daunting and bold for even the home. Therefore, spend some time with the color white. Visit art galleries (most have white walls) and make informed decisions about the future of your walls before you dedicate your money and man hours to lay a coat of paint that is, many believe, plain.
Blue
Many people enjoy painting their fun rooms blue. Kitchens and sunrooms across America are blue – and for good reason. The color blue is known to be a relaxing color that can also inspire creativity in people observing it. Many kitchens are painted blue because the color is also rumored to suppress the appetite. What’s more – blue fits in which just about every color that comes in kitchen appliances and accessories!
Yellow and Gold
Yellow and gold are perhaps the most popular colors for the living room and hallways of many homes. The colors are calming, yet, intriguing. A soft yellow will sooth and blend will with all furniture. A bright gold will stand out and make a bold statement reflecting exquisite taste.