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Deciding which colours to use can be tough. Most often parents seeking advice on decorating are told to paint according to a bedding set that they have chosen. Typically this is the easiest way to choose. What most parents miss though, is some very interesting information regarding psychology and colour.
Different colours affect each of us in various ways. However, there are some basic principles that seem to remain a constant for most everyone. Below are brief descriptions of how each colour family affects our moods and emotions.
Yellow: Known as a soft calming colour, yellow has the ability to create a warm sunny feel which brightens and brings warmth to a dim room. Yellow is also known for its ability to stimulate muscle activity. A great choice for a baby nursery.
White: Predominantly representing cleanliness and purity, white also symbolises peace and joy. Rooms will feel larger and brighter because this colour reflects 80% of light. Maybe not the most exciting colour for a child’s room, but it could create a beautiful room when accented with bright colourful kids bedding set and coordinated accessories.
Blue: Peace, wisdom and confidence are all affects of a room painted in a soft blue shade. This is a great colour for either a baby nursery or for a kids bedroom because it produces a calming affect that prepares the body for sleep.
Green: A refreshing colour that is known to reinforce self-esteem and suggest hope. Green is a very uplifting colour for a teen bedroom because often that is the stage in life where they are feeling a lot of peer pressure and they need to really feel strong in their self-esteem.
Red: Bright reds increase desire, excitability and passion. Red can be used as an accent colour to brighten up a room but is not recommended as a primary decor colour. Especially for a child who may already struggle with having quiet times.
Purple: When darker shades of purple are used, they typically represent royalty, power, and luxury. However, these deep tones can also evoke feelings of sadness and frustration. Lighter shades create a more peaceful and nostalgic feeling and are often used in a girls bedroom.
Earth Tones: Greys, browns and beige are an excellent choice for hyperactive children. These colours represent warmth, comfort, and relaxation. The muted ground colours are best and would look great with a camouflage boys bedding set.
Whichever colour you choose to paint your baby nursery, child room, or teen bedroom, the decision should be a fun one. Don’t over analyse, just try to take into consideration your child’s personality and also the furniture and space that you are working with. Put a lot of focus on the lighting in the room because natural vs false light makes an amazing difference on the wall colour.
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