Many studies examine the effects of colors on people. The impact of room color is important for architects and interior designers when designing spaces, as well as for psychologists who study the connection between room color and perception.
Color matters
You can use the insights from these studies to your advantage when designing your home, and use color intentionally to create a certain mood. Colors evoke specific associations in the subconscious: red stands for love, green for hope, blue builds trust, and yellow reminds us of the sun.
But colors can do even more for you than just create positive associations. For example, if you want to save on heating costs, it’s worth using warm red tones when decorating your walls. This makes the room feel warmer. You don’t have to paint the whole room red to achieve this effect—just add a few throw pillows and wall stencils in red accents to get the same result.
Green not only inspires hope, but also boosts creativity, making it especially suitable for home offices and kids' rooms. Orange, on the other hand, stimulates the appetite and is great for dining rooms or as a color accent in the kitchen.
Even in rooms with little daylight, sunny yellow can create a cheerful and bright effect. A soft lilac, on the other hand, is suitable for low ceilings. The light purple tones make them look airy. Light blue is the best choice for small rooms, as it makes them appear larger and gives the space a cooler feel.