An interior painting project can seem like a daunting job with so many things to decide on, not the least of which is the actual colors you want to use. You can find plenty of guidelines on “ideal” paint combinations and color schemes. A guideline to making paint choices very personal is this: color your home with your feelings – or the feelings you wish to bring about.
Color psychology is a fascinating field that has shown how certain colors relate to certain moods, feelings and ideals. The list below contains most of the standard colors and a little explanation about what they are thought to represent. When painting your home’s interior spaces, consider adding some of the colors and feelings that you connect with most strongly.
Blue
Ever wonder why blue is consistently the most popular color? It’s probably because blue and its variants represent calm and cool, sky and heaven. Blue is connected to traits such as trust, loyalty, friendliness and strength.
Green
For relaxation and calming, it’s hard to beat green in its multiple varieties. Psychologically, green relates to harmony, joy, inner peace, balance and stability. It’s one of those all-around “feel-good” colors.
Yellow
Endless summer days, inspiration, happiness and optimism are yellow’s psychological matches. Yellow also creates a feeling of new ideas and new possibilities.
Purple
This is the color of the imagination. It’s also the color we associate with wealth, royalty and luxury. Psychologists believe that people who love purple tend to be romantic and creative.
Brown
Brown relates to the earth and all that is natural. Groundedness, contentment and security are among the emotions brown shades can bring about. Brown also points toward comfort and simplicity.
Red
Why is red used so often in advertisements and product-packaging? Because it’s the color of excitement and stimulation. Red is passionate, attention-getting and very outgoing.
Pink
A cousin of red, pink can be hot but with a softer, more feminine air. Pink is passionate in a thoughtful and subdued way. Lighter shades of pink bring about a gentle mood, while darker shades add intensity.
Orange
Orange is the color of enthusiasm and vibrancy. It also relates to friendliness, balance, warmth and appetite (which is why so many food products have orange packaging).
Silver
Like purple, silver relates to riches and prosperity. Silver shades can make one feel surrounded by all the good things in life, and its clean tones tend to be empowering and motivational.
Gray
This color points to intelligence and self-discipline. Gray is warm and inviting, never offensive, and like white, it is easy to match with other colors.
Black
If you’re into mystery, power, elegance or high ambition, black is a good color for you. Too much black can be overpowering, but used judiciously, it can set an unmistakable mood.
White
White has always been the color of purity and cleanliness. It can make living spaces feel cooler and more stable. White is one of those shades that blend with most any other shade.
This list of colors with their related feelings and ideals can help you devise a color scheme for painting your home that will express who you are and how you like to live. If you’ve got a good idea of your favorite colors but aren’t excited about doing the actual painting work, the professionals at Franklin Painting of Farmington, CT, are standing by to help produce an amazing result throughout your home. Give us a call at (877) 646-7774.
Frank Campanelli, the esteemed founder of Franklin Painting LLC, has been leading the company since 1986. He takes immense pride in the stellar reputation his dedicated team has built by consistently delivering top-notch service to each customer.
