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The psychology behind colouring your home with intention

by Akhona Ndlela
PICTURE: PEXELS/ COLOUR YOUR HOME

Have you ever entered a space and felt suddenly calmer, or perhaps more invigorated, without fully understanding why?

The power of colour is what’s involved! The colours you select for your house can inspire creativity, create a mood, or even ease anxiety. When you colour intentionally, you’re influencing how you feel each time you enter the room and making it look lovely.

With your next paint job, consider the following, rich, earthy colours like golden yellows, muted reds, or soft browns are frequently seen in warm, inviting places. We feel at ease, secure, and prepared to settle because of this.

In contrast to the above, brighter colours like vivid oranges or brilliant yellows can boost vitality, making them ideal for areas like kitchens or creative nooks where you want to feel motivated and alive.

See the importance of adding colour to your home with intention? It makes a huge difference.

According to Mortons Reality, the study of colour psychology explains how colours impact mood, behaviour, and perception. While red is stimulating, blue is peaceful, green represents nature, yellow is happy, and purple is luxury, neutral colours like beige, grey, and white offer a calming background.

Zoocasa states that when you are selecting a colour scheme for your house, think about the purpose of the space and pick colours that complement it. Neutrals and soothing shades of blue and green are perfect for bedrooms. Vibrant orange, red, and yellow in living rooms add warmth and vitality.

Blues and whites in bathrooms promote relaxation, and yellow and green kitchens encourage a tidy, well-organized atmosphere. The above source further adds that to prevent overpowering the room, combine colours with neutrals.

Also see: Shopping on a budget? Here’s how the VAT hike might make it even harder

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