4 Colour Therapy Tips For Your House
Dec 27, 2018 Interiors
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Photo Courtesy : suzychiazzari.co.uk, avso.org
There is so much more to colours than meets the eye! Colours are therapeutic, and this form of healing has been used in many ancient world cultures. In interiors, colours are not, and should not be just fashion or trend statements. They are tools which can enrich our lives at much deeper, psychological levels. They have the ability to create auras and enhance well-being. "I am passionate about the science and art of colour, and the impact it has on our spaces and hearts. Hence, the choice of colours is an important aspect when I design interior spaces for my various clients,"shares ChampaSrinivas, Artist and Interior Designer along with some interesting tips colour therapy.
- Colours for the Bedroom Greens and blues as the mood setter and good for bedroom. These cool colours are calming, relaxing, and go a long way in making you unwind. Scientific research has shown that certain colours suppress sleep whereas certain others promote deep sleep. Blue, green, and muted yellows are among the most conducive for sleep. Muted blues, primrose yellows and olive greens create an aura in which people can average almost 8 hours of sleep, whereas brown, gold, red and white bedrooms have managed to clock only an average of about six hours. Manipulating light to cast web like shadows have the power to put one in a tranquil state. Flickering candles and lavender aroma promote sleep, and appropriate plants add more oxygen to the sleeping space.
- Dining Room Colours The dining room is about gratitude, bonding over food, and celebrating the abundance of earth. The colours used here should be earthy, strong and of increased energy levels. Spicy oranges, citrus yellows, apple greens and tomato reds are known to increase appetite and aid digestion. These strong colours are stimulating, and the earthy hues are comforting and grounding.
- Colours for the Living room The living room is a social space as well as a relaxation room for the family. It is here that visitors get their main impression of you.The art here should speak of you. It should define your personality, taste, background or your beliefs and philosophy about life.This room can have a balanced mix of warm and cool colours. It is like the "rainbow room" - joyous, positive, inviting and bright.
- Apt colours for Yoga or Study Room Spiritual and holistic activities such as yoga and meditation promote a sense of inner peace and alertness.Purple is a great colour to achieve this apparent contradiction. It is a combination of red and blue. Red is stimulating and energizing, while blue is calming and serene. Purple tends to have properties of both.
The study and use of colours in a space is a serious exercise. It is both a scientific and artistic choice, based on various factors such as occupants' personalities, function of the room in question, cultural backgrounds and aesthetics - to name a few.
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