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How Paint Influences the Mood of a Room
Sam Lutz • September 4, 2018
Whether you’re just feeling blue, are green with envy, or are absolutely red with passion, there’s no doubt that color has a psychology all of its own. You may find a white room stark, a dark room depressing, or a bright room harsh on a rough day. But how can you control your emotional environment through the colors you use to paint your walls? Here’s a quick look to help you get started.
If you need more energy, consider warm tones. From deep burgundies to pale yellows, warm tones help to energize your home and create a sense of coziness. However, if you’re worried about being able to relax, consider sticking with muted tones of your favorite warm colors, allowing you to chill out when you need to.
Frazzled after long days in the office? Cool tones help calm you down, from pale blues to deep teals. However, too much can create a chilling effect, making your home feel cold or frigid. To fight this effect, look towards cool tones with hints of warmth, such as warmer shades of green, plums, purples and rich, deep blues.
Want to create an environment of serenity? Consider a palette of neutrals, such as tans, grays, whites and creams. This is an excellent way to showcase your home if you’re getting reach to sell, allowing prospective buyers to imagine themselves in your space. To keep things from getting too serene, add some bright accent pieces.
If your idea of a fabulous home environment is one that pops with excitement and pushes your creative buttons to the max, look for a palette of related bright tones that enliven your surroundings. However, it’s important to remember to keep some neutral tones to keep things from getting out of hand, such as a clear pale yellow or blue.
When you take the time to really consider the psychology behind the colors you’re choosing for your home, you can make your home a place to energize, calm down or just plain enjoy. But if you’re considering making a change in your home, you need to know more than just the perfect color. Sheen, VOCs and any number of other aspects are also important. Why not reach out to Ace Paint’s experienced professionals
for help finding the perfect materials for your project?
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