House painting can be frustrating right off the bat thanks to the list of color options that seem to go on and on. While you know how to describe their various shades and colors, you’ll probably remain stuck on what color really suits you. The best way to do this is by looking at the ultimate purpose of the room and the way the color might be stimulating for you.
Colors have an effect on our psychology that can motivate us or calm us down after a busy day. You can pick colors based on this psychological effect to create the perfect mood for the room as a whole. Here are a few common colors and their effects.
1. Red
Reds in general can be an exciting and stressful color to paint in a room, therefore, they are often avoided. However, deeper shades of red will provide a positive effect to your room. When reds are darkened with some blue to create a more maroon color, they start to exude sophistication and calm.
While a bright, true red is often too harsh for your house paint, red can be perfect when mixed in with other colors to create a whole new effect.
2. Blue
Blue is often a popular color for its calming effects. However, there are noted differences between the various hues of blue.
Lighter blues are often used for nurseries and are probably the most common. They remind us of the blue sky and create an open living space to enjoy. Darker blues are a bit more difficult and are not advisable in a room that has no natural light. Dark blue can darken a room in general, creating a more depressing environment.
3. Green
Often associated with money, green has a different meaning entirely when it is used as the background of a room. Green is associated with nature and serenity, and creates a calming effect on the room in general. It can be difficult to match furniture to this color, however, and you will most likely end up with a limited color palette of browns and lighter greens to match with it.
4. Yellow
This color is often neglected because it is considered stress-inducing and difficult to match with other colors. However, this color is, in reality, one of the most interesting on this list. Yellow can be stress-inducing, but it is more likely to have a calming effect.
The different shades of yellows bring about a sense of a summery scene and most often remind us of bright days. You can take advantage of these qualities of yellow to match it with other colors and produce a more interesting style.
Apart from their meanings, there is also an obvious effect when it comes to personal interest. While it is good to keep current trends in mind, house painting ultimately falls down to you and your personal preferences. That being said, you should be wary of colors you particularly hate because the overall psychological effect will be skewed toward your preconception of that color.