Picture this: you’re looking for a new home, and the realtor is showing you each room. When you step into the living room, you might feel like you really like it, but something doesn’t feel right: you just can’t stand the color. It might not stop you from buying the place, but you know you’ll have a project to tackle when you move in. Besides the size, paint color is often a top concern for homebuyers. Why does color matter so much? The psychology of color shows that different shades can impact our mood and even our physical well-being. Since a house is a long-term investment, you want to ensure that every room sets the right tone for your family and visitors.
Colors like blue and green are more calming and easier on the eye than other colors. They are peaceful colors, which actively produce chemicals in the brain to sooth us. Blue is often used in bedrooms, but also in studies, as blue helps us concentrate and stay productive. Green can also help you relax, which is why television studios and hospitals use green in waiting areas to relax people waiting to go on television or anticipating a diagnosis.
Conversely, colors like red and yellow have been found to make people emote more, as they are harsher on the eye. Red and yellow are more likely to attract attention, and speed up heart rates. People are more likely to lose their temper in yellow rooms, and babies tend to cry more in rooms painted yellow. Meanwhile, red has also been found to increase a person’s appetite.
Looking for a more “safe” or neutral color? White goes with everything, and a light or dark browns are also more noncombatant colors for interior painting.
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