Decorating with color is one of the best ways to harness the transformative power of color. Here are ten reasons why you should use color when you decorate your home or office.
10 Reasons to Decorate With Color
1. Color Can Reduce Stress
Interior designers and Feng Shui experts claim certain colors can create a calming environment. It turns out science agrees. According to a study by Minnesota State University, certain colors increase your perception of stress. Other colors soothe. Blues and whites are calming.
2. Color Can Energize
Red and yellow have a stimulating effect, according to the Minnesota State University study. These colors invigorate you, but in some cases may increase perceived stress.
3. Color Can Make You Fit
Green may enhance the benefits of your workout. Researchers from the University of Essex discovered that the color decreased exerciser’s fatigue. The theory is that it suggests the mood lifting qualities of being active outside.
4. Color Makes You Feel Good
Green may enhance the benefits of your workout. Researchers from the University of Essex discovered that the color decreased exerciser’s fatigue. The theory is that it suggests the mood lifting qualities of being active outside.
5. Color is Fun
Bright color accents add a fun or whimsical touch to a playroom, media room or recreation room. Think Dr. Seuss! Or if you want something more mature, a toned down version of cartoon or primary colors does the trick.
6. Color Can Make You Smarter
The right colors enhance a teenager’s ability to study and may help you learn as well. Certain shades of orange and turquoise may increase concentration and help you learn.
7. Color Can Make A Room Seem Larger
Lighter colors can expand a smaller room and make it seem more open. This is why so many smaller offices and apartments are white. Light, airy colors can enhance the decor in other ways to help expand the room.
8. Color Can Make A Room More Intimate
Darker colors can create a seductive, cozy or intimate feeling. Restaurants often have dark ceilings and furnishings to create a more romantic ambiance.
9. Color Makes A Room Brighter
If your room lacks natural light, strategic use of color can make it seem brighter. Light and bright colors like a soft yellow or beige enhance the available light.
10. Color Updates a Stale Room
Does your room need a style update? Update it with trendy colors. Even if you cannot paint, decorative accessories create a stylish and trendy feel.
The right color creates a soothing or invigorating environment. Whatever you are looking for, decorating with the right color sets the mood.
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