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| Colour Psychology |
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Colours trigger different emotional responses. Consider yellow & black – the colours of road safety signs & bees, both of which signal a warning. Similarly, pink is linked with love & nurturing.
+ Blue - Especially turquoise & watery aqua, is a relaxing colour that also sharpens mental abilities.
+ Yellow – Especially in a strong shade, is energizing & stimulating. Use it in rooms destined for entertaining, as it will encourage conversation.
+ Green – It is a harmonizing colour, suits any room. But use it in moderation to avoid a stagnant feel.
+ Red – It is a highly stimulating colour.
+ Pink – It is soothing, especially pale pink, while deep pink acts more like red & promotes passion.
+ Purple – It is an uplifting colour & is difficult to live with when overused. Lilac, however, is calming.
+ Orange – It is another energizing colour that stimulates appetites. Avoid if you want to diet.
+ Black – It absorbs all colour & can be depressing, a barrier to energy. Deep brown has a similar effect.
+ White - White is also very hard to live with, as it reflects all colour energy back into the room.
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| Keep in Mind |
+To paint a door in two colours, make sure the line where the colour change is pin sharp & straight. Use masking tape to ensure a perfect result, & take the colour onto the side that opens inwards.
+ If the join between walls & ceiling is not completely level, often the case in an older house, it's best to use the same colour paint on the ceiling & walls. Alternatively, introduce a new colour at dado rail height.
+Neutral schemes rely on a good range of textures & tones to be successful.
+In areas such as hallways & landing it helps to keep the woodwork & flooring consistent.
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