Colour me perfect: new hues for your new home

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By Jane Lockhart

Buying your new home is a rare opportunity to start with a blank canvas – it’s a great opportunity to choose the perfect colours. Hues speak to us on a subconscious level, and it is important to use what is best suited for the space. Once you have chosen the colour, it’s time to personalize it with a specific shade or hue.

Blue

Studies have shown the colour blue has been linked with productivity, honesty and authority. Lighter shades of blue have also been associated with lowering blood pressure as well as lowering respiration. Blue is a cooler colour and can also be tied with feelings of serenity and placidity. Blue is great for offices because of its motivating attributes.

Green

Green is associated with earth, new growth and new beginnings. It is a colour full of life, inspiration, peace and good health. Studies have also shown that soft shades of green are relaxing to the human eye. Darker shades have been linked to money and therefore greed, power and ambition. Depending on the shade, green is a great colour for offices, family rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms.

Yellow

As yellow is most often associated with the sun and flowers, it is a colour that is bright, cheery and inspiring. It is associated with an increase in positive energy and some studies have linked it to an increase in metabolism. It inspires warmth, energy and confidence. With these great attributes, yellow would be the perfect colour choice for a gym, kitchen or family room.

Red

Red is a very strong colour and has substantial feelings associated with it. Red often represents passion and can be very intense. It has been known to elevate blood pressure and increase energy. Studies have shown that red also increases hunger and appetite while stimulating the mind. Red is a great colour to use for a kitchen, dining room or bedroom.

Orange

Orange is the most social of all colours. It stimulates conversation, communication and interaction. Young people are often most attracted to the colour orange. It reflects youth and energy and that is why it is a great choice for anywhere you have or want lots of action, activity and high energy. Orange is a great choice for a gym, family room, kitchen or as an accent wall in a child’s bedroom.
Just remember, no matter what you do in your attempt to choose the perfect colours, it will add life and personality to your home!
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Original Source: YP NextHome
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