Bedroom - Live with Pop Of colours

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Bedroom - Live with Pop Of colours

LIFE IS ABOUT USING THE WHOLE BOX OF CRAYONS
The home is an escape and the bedroom, our oasis. Both need to be designed and painted in colours that suit our personality and evoke the mood we wish to create.
With the link between design and wellbeing increasingly evident, here’s how to understand the psychology behind colour and how best to apply it to our surroundings, especially in the bedroom.
The psychology behind RED:

Red has often been associated with passion, love, emotion and energy. Red will lift the pulse rate and is not considered a restful colour. It is for this reason that special consideration must be given to just where and how much is used within the bedroom.
If you have trouble falling asleep, you shouldn't use red, however, to spice up a tired relationship, red may be just what the doctor ordered.
Incorporating RED into your bedroom:

Red should be used sparingly in a bedroom. Try feature walls and accessories only. Red is a great colour when paired with neutrals.
It’s a good idea to vary the shade of red on one wall or just use it for accessories. Red is a good colour for sheets or blankets, because if it becomes too distracting it can be hidden until you wish to evoke those responses. Red should never be used in a baby’s room.
The psychology behind BLUE:

Blue is considered one of the most universally popular colours associated with, calmness, serenity, loyalty, protection, blue skies and seas.
Blue prevents nightmares, promotes intellectual thoughts and is believed to keep hunger at bay. It is the one colour that stretches across the widest spectrum from Aquamarines through to Violets and Lavenders.
Incorporating BLUE into your bedroom:

Depending on the natural light in the room and its aspect, blue can look cold and therefore be unwelcoming”.
Aquamarine shades teamed with white achieves a lovely fresh and revitalized feeling
The psychology behind YELLOW:

Yellow is almost always associated with happiness, laughter and good times. A person surrounded by yellow feels optimistic because the brain actually releases more serotonin when around this colour.
Yellow manages to be both rich and delicate – a quality that allows it to be used in many spaces. Some shades of yellow are associated with the promise of better times.
Incorporating YELLOW into your bedroom:

Yellows in a bedroom are seen to be purifying and stimulating to the nervous system". Using warm tones that lift the spirits and are restful, especially for bedrooms that are a little on the dark side.
Yellow can be quickly overpowering if over-used, but used sparingly in just the right place it can be beautiful. Try darker shades of yellow, verging into golden shades, as it may be more appropriate for the bedroom.
The psychology behind GREEN:

Green promotes feelings of well-being, harmony, nature, security, stability and balance. The colour green is known to aid concentration and creative thoughts.
Green is a calming colour that is very pleasing to the senses. It is also the colour associated with envy,good luck, generosity, and fertility. It is the traditional colour of peace, harmony, comfort, nurturing and well paced energy.
Incorporating GREEN into your bedroom:

Green is a soothing and restful colour that can be easily teamed with accent colours. It’s often a favorite for bedrooms, especially babies rooms.
Do not inject different shades of olive green to ensure that your room doesn’t make you too complacent or laid back.
The psychology behind ORANGE:

Orange in its various forms is warm, friendly and reassuring. It is an active colour that evokes feelings of excitement and can also aid digestion.
Incorporating ORANGE into your bedroom:

Orange is becoming increasingly popular. In 2011 oranges are rich, cosy and slightly spiced, but be aware that orange can make a room look smaller, therefore only use orange in a room with lots of natural light.
Orange isn’t seen as conducive to sleep and relaxation, so it’s best avoided in quantity on bedroom walls. Temporary accessories or artwork teamed with taupe walls are a great way to make your bedroom an exciting or active place.
The psychology behind WHITE:

White can make a room appear spacious but it also makes the room seem unfriendly. So when going with white add color accents in the room to lend a friendly and inviting touch. White is also described as cold, bland and sterile.
Incorporating white into your bedroom:

White represents purity or innocence but too much white can cause feelings of isolation and emptiness. White walls in bedroom are perfect for displaying art. White creates a feeling of clean, neutrality, and calm. White with a pop of colour adds vibrant look to the room.