The Psychology behind Color Schemes

The psychology of color impacts more than most realize on a daily basis. This should be taken into consideration whenever choosing a color scheme for furniture, paint and carpets in a room. A color scheme can influence and encourage the fundamental purpose of a space and influence how often it is actually used.

You will want to consider your color scheme based on the function of your room. If you are deciding on décor for your den, you may want to consider blue accents and furniture, especially if the space is being used in a creative capacity. This is due in great part to blue having a calming impact on the mind, which encourages a reflective and creative atmosphere. Light blue is also great for use in smaller spaces, as it gives the illusion of larger space. 

Brown on the other hand is great for spaces in your home you want to make more comfortable and welcoming. This is because brown is a very natural, organic color offering warmth, depth and security. Humans feel more comfortable in nature, psychologically speaking. And since brown is prevalent in what most of grew up considering ‘nature,’ brown has a similar impact on the human mind.

If you’re looking for something a bit more intense, you may want to consider decorating in red. Because red is so bold, it appears much more immediate, making larger spaces look smaller. Aside from encouraging passion, red promotes a feeling of warmth and comfort in a room. Since red is also said to increase appetite, using it as a base color for spaces such as dining rooms and eat in kitchens is not a bad idea.

Pretty much any color you can think of decorating a room will have a lasting impact on the psychological impression the space will leave. Even white is great for adding clean expanse to any kind of space. Deep reds and oranges tend to be pretty intense and intimidating while light green is said to have welcoming effect, so anticipate respective responses from your family and guests.