{"id":7417,"date":"2017-02-08T14:16:35","date_gmt":"2017-02-08T12:16:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/?p=7417"},"modified":"2018-07-26T12:53:02","modified_gmt":"2018-07-26T10:53:02","slug":"room-color-effect-emotional-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/room-color-effect-emotional-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Purposeful decor: How room color affects emotional health"},"content":{"rendered":"

The choices you make when it comes to room color have a tremendous effect on your mood<\/strong>. Able to reflect your personality and current state, colors can also play a role in boosting mental health<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Although people may not spend much time thinking about what room color to choose, it has the ability to completely transform a room<\/strong>. Every color gives off a specific vibe and energy, altering how we feel. Furthermore, colors have an effect on the shape and size of a room<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Colors give off three basic energies: active, passive, and neutral<\/strong>. Lighter colors will generally add space\u00a0to a room while darker colors give off a more intimate feel. Before deciding on what room color to choose, consider what each color has to offer.<\/p>\n

Red Rooms<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

\"red\"<\/p>\n

Red\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>is a strong color that raises the energy level<\/strong> of a room. It is an intense color that adds excitement to the room and increases adrenaline<\/strong>. When used in an entryway, red will give off a strong first impression.<\/p>\n

Avoid using it excessively in the bedroom, however, as it is capable of raising\u00a0blood pressure, speed respiration, and heart rate. Red is the color of passion, optimism, and adventure<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Yellow Rooms<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

\"Yellow\"<\/p>\n

Yellow<\/strong><\/em>, the color of happiness and sunshine<\/strong>. This warm choice will brighten up your kitchen and bathroom and leave you in a better mood. Yellow is also a welcoming color<\/strong> that opens up smaller spaces.<\/p>\n

Linked to feelings of frustration and anger, yellow is best used in small doses<\/strong>. It is even said that babies are more likely to cry in yellow rooms.<\/p>\n

Blue Rooms<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

\"bue\"<\/p>\n

They say you can’t go wrong with\u00a0blue<\/strong><\/em>, a color that brings down blood pressure and slows respiration and heart rate. This soft color signifies calmness, relaxation, and serenity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Light blue is best used in bedrooms and bathrooms while a warmer blue will cozy up living rooms and large kitchens. Make sure you balance out the blue<\/strong>, as too much of it may lead to coldness in the room.<\/p>\n

Green Rooms<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

\"Green\"<\/p>\n

Green\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>is the color of nature<\/strong>, and is, therefore, very relaxing for the eye to see. Green combines the cheerfulness of yellow with the serenity of blue, which makes it a great choice for any room.<\/p>\n

Using green in the bedroom will create a calming and relaxing effect<\/strong>. While using it in the living room will bring about warmth and comfort for the family.<\/p>\n

Orange Rooms<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

\"orange\"<\/p>\n

Go for orange\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>if you want the room to evoke excitement and enthusiasm<\/strong>. This energetic color is best used in rooms where you want to be productive.<\/p>\n

Known to increase warmth and sociability<\/strong>, orange is perfect for exercise rooms<\/strong>, dining rooms, and living rooms.\u00a0Avoid the use of orange in bedrooms where heightened\u00a0energy levels may be unwanted.<\/p>\n

Purple Rooms<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

\"Purple\"<\/p>\n

Purple\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>depends on the shade you decide on. If you go for darker purple, it portrays sophistication and luxury and stimulates creativity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Lighter purple, such as lilac, is a very spiritual tone. Best used in bedrooms, it gives off a restful vibe<\/strong>. Lilac too has an effect on creativity.<\/p>\n

Neutral Tones<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

\"neutral<\/p>\n

S<\/i><\/b>ome of the most commonly used colors are the neutral\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>colors:\u00a0black, gray, white, and brown<\/em>. They are the most flexible of tones<\/strong>, allowing you to liven up a room or calm it down as you please.<\/p>\n

Best used in moderation<\/strong>, these neutral colors are basic in every room<\/strong>. While it is best to avoid black as the main color in a room, every room needs a touch of black. It represents power and authority.<\/p>\n

To learn more about the use of color in decor see also:<\/h3>\n
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How to Decorate With a Black And White Pallet<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/header>\n

Embrace The Dark Side: Decorating With Dark Colors<\/a><\/h4>\n

How To Choose The Perfect Color Pallet For Every Room<\/a><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The choices you make when it comes to room color have a tremendous effect on your mood. Able to reflect your personality and current state, colors can also play a role in boosting mental health. Although people may not spend much time thinking about what room color to choose, it has the ability to completely […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":7425,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[653],"tags":[550,576,214,117,233],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7417"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7417"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7417\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16083,"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7417\/revisions\/16083"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7425"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7417"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7417"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7417"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}