Psychology Of Colors: The Effects On Your Mental Health

Psychology Of Colors-Chispa MagazineIn the interior design, the power of colors on a person’s psychological state cannot be disregarded. Each color has its own unique effect on our mental health. Different emotions can be easily triggered with the right color. Some colors provide calm and serenity, while others stimulate our senses. By following the psychology of colors, you shall be able to choose what kind of effects your home will have on you. However, when choosing the color, consider the room’s size as well as purpose. Here are a few tips on how to use the psychology of colors in your own home:

White
Less is more, even in the interior design. If your goal is to achieve more space, then opting for the white color will do the trick. By introducing this color into your home, its hallways, its walls or even furniture, you shall create an impression that the objects are more spacious and bigger than they really are. This is the perfect color to choose if your aim is to create a serene, clean and neat appearance. Moreover, a white room is easy to maintain. However, if it seems a bit mundane, then consider adding black, brown, or gray accessories.

Black, Gray, Brown
Even though it is often associated the dark side of life, black color is actually a great way to make your home look refined and chic. By combining black details with neutral hues, certain parts of the room shall be highlighted e.g. a black coffee table or black picture frames. Use gray color to elegantly harmonize a room with black or brown details. Brown walls create a stable and secure atmosphere in a home. Since brown is the most natural color, because it is associated with earth and trees, it’s no wonder it goes well with any other colors like green or black.

Yellow
In the interior design, yellow is known to energize one’s mind and lift the mood. There are many benefits to using this color. First, it shall create a convivial atmosphere. Secondly, once this color is introduced into a room, the room practically becomes brighter. Let the sunshine in with pale yellow on the walls. Watch out not to overdo it with darker yellow, as it can trigger a depressive state. If you are not too keen on having yellow walls, adding yellow details like flowers, vase, and pictures in a neutral color room, is also a good choice.

Red, Purple, Pink
As previously mentioned, each color has its unique effect. Introduce more passion into your home with stimulating red color. Not only does it raise heart rate, but it also has a blissful effect on the person who occupies the room. In the kitchen, red shell help your appetite. Paint should always look fresh so don’t let it get worn out. Moreover, add some luxury to your home with purple. Along with being extravagant, purple provides serenity and peace. Another color that creates tranquil ambiance is pink.

Green or Blue
Cool colors used in the interior design, such as green and blue; have always been popular for its beneficial effects on one’s mental state. If you are looking to make your own home an oasis, then these two colors are a way to go. Green revitalizes your senses; it has especially graceful effects on the eyes. It fits well with other colors. As a cool color, the blue color is also used to cool down a room that is too exposed to sunlight. It is believed that a blue kitchen, plates or cups can reduce one’s appetite.

Benefit from Colors
The best part of the psychology of colors is that you are free to choose what kind of energy you wish to get from your home. If you are eager to lead a less stressful life, opt for blue or green. Make your ambiance more stimulant, yet blissful with red, purple and pink. Let some sunshine in your home with yellow. Combine white, gray or brown color on the wall with some black details to make the room pop. Thus, you too shall benefit from these colors and its graceful effects.

Photo by Yannis Papanastasopoulos

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Ron Wolf is a soon-to-be civil engineer, until that happens he tries to write as much as he can using his knowledge from school and five years experience from working in his dad's construction company as a teen. Ron loves playing pool and hanging out with his friends as much as he can.
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Ron Wolf is a soon-to-be civil engineer, until that happens he tries to write as much as he can using his knowledge from school and five years experience from working in his dad's construction company as a teen. Ron loves playing pool and hanging out with his friends as much as he can.