Choosing Happy Colors | ej-fransen.com

Given the opportunity to select paint colors for their living spaces, many people make their choices based strictly on their decor, current trends, and personal preferences. There are other considerations though. Room color can have an effect on our moods and influence our emotions. I had often read this, but have firsthand knowledge since choosing a color for the interior of my home that elicits a happy response in me every time I walk in the house.

Color trends come and go rather quickly so choosing your interior paint based on Pantone?s color of the year may not make you happy for long. Since color can dramatically change the appearance of a room, making it appear larger or smaller, a trendy color just might not be the wisest choice for your space. The good news is, changing the paint color in a room is an inexpensive way to transform it, so it?s not the end of the world if you don?t like a color, just paint over it.

It is usually best to choose your floor covering and fabrics first since paint comes in a vast range of colors and shades to match or compliment your choices. Websites like Pinterest and Houzz show all kinds of great ideas and some of them are very bold, but before you grab a can of paint and some rollers to recreate an image that spoke to you, arm yourself with some information on how certain colors will affect you in the long term.

Interior decorators suggest that you always limit the number of colors in each room to no more than three or four. Overdoing it will make the room look too busy. A general rule of thumb is that light colors will make rooms seem larger and brighter. Dark colors will do the opposite and that can be used to your advantage if you want to make a large room appear more intimate, but it can also make a smaller room feel like a cave.

Pick A Mood

Red will lift energy levels and in a living room or dining area will draw people in and help stimulate conversation. It is often used in entry foyers to create a bold first impression.
Yellow is a happy, uplifting color. The shade I chose is called Garbanzo, but it is a gentle yellow that reminds me of warm sunshine. Experts say that even though it is an energizing and cheery color, it?s not the best choice for people with bad tempers. Some say babies are more likely to cry in a yellow room, but that certainly has not been the case in my house.
Blue is known to lower blood pressure and is considered a calm, relaxing color for bedrooms. Stick with the lighter and warmer or brighter shades though. Dark blue often evokes a feeling of sadness.

Green is a good choice to alleviate stress. It is considered to be restful, comforting, and calming. It is great for any room in the house but especially in rooms where you want people to relax. It may even help with fertility!
Orange is a very energetic color and is most often used as an accent color to boost the vibe of a room.You might benefit from orange paint in a workout room or even in a home office where you want to encourage enthusiasm and excitement.

Janet Jansen is a home improvement expert and freelance writer who loves to give advice to others on anything from the best ways to color your house to the best?protective coatings for your surfaces.

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