Bedroom Feature Colours

"Colours, like features, follow the changes of the emotions,” Pablo Picasso.

It is known that colours inspire different feelings in us. The diversity of colours evokes a unique feeling of excitement, motivation, calmness, tension, joy, happiness, brightness, royalty and strength.

Gender Differences - In many cultures, men tend to prefer cooler colours (blues and greens) while women tend to prefer warmer colours (reds and oranges).

Location - People from warm countries generally respond favourably to warm colours; people from colder climates prefer the cooler colours. 

Red - (is the most noticeable colour) it makes us feel excited, strong, and passionate, promotes a sense of urgency or speed, and is associated with danger.  It is the desire to experience the fullness of living, which leads to constant activity. This colour is an eye stealer.  Red has a strong masculine appeal. It would be described as the most dynamic and passionate colour that symbolizes love, rage and courage. Red is a colour that demands attention. It has a great emotional impact Physiologically speaking. It’s a phenomenon that the colour red can affect not only our moods but can also increase Blood pressure, heartbeat and energy in most people.
Red increases the appetite, which explains why it is used so often in restaurants, and why it can be a good choice for a formal dining room. This is not advisably to use as a dominant colour in a child’s bedroom as it does not promote a feeling of calmness and serenity.

Blue - (is the most popular) and promotes trust, reliability, belonging, primarily attracts men, it appeals to lot of people. Blue is cool, soothing and orderly security, authority, faithfulness and dignity. It is the most popular and the second most powerful color. Softer shades like baby are soothing, darker shades convey a premium image. Makes us feel calm and tranquil, so it is ideal for use in bedrooms. People are more productive in blue rooms so is fantastic for school age children. But since blue works as an appetite suppressant (perhaps because there are few blue foods) it is not the best option for a dining room ... unless you're on a diet

Yellow - gives a feeling of warmth, sunshine, cheer, happiness. It is an attractive colour – truly joyous and virtuous in its purest form. Yellow exudes warmth, inspiration and vitality, and is the happiest of all colours. Yellow is also warm and welcoming, but it is more attention- getting than either red or orange. For this reason, it is a good paint colour to use in poorly lit foyers or dark hallways.

Orange - portrays playfulness, warmth, vibrancy. It is associated with autumn and it inspires strong emotions for holidays, home and good things to eat. In bright tones, orange is jovial, cheerful and playful. A deeper orange shade emits an exotic and exciting atmosphere. Orange, like red, tends to warm a room, but in a more friendly and welcoming way. As a result, paints in various shades and tints of orange work well in living rooms and family rooms.

Green - is another relaxing colour that is much more versatile than blue. It symbolizes health. Because of its freshness it’s used with health food. It is the easiest colour on the eye and can improve vision.  Light greens are ideal for bedrooms and living rooms; midtones are good for kitchens and dining rooms (many foods are green). 

Purple/Violet - royal, spirituality, dignity. Violet is a tricky color, psychologically speaking. Many adults dislike purples, but are fond of the rose family, which can work in many rooms, including dining rooms, bedrooms and libraries. Young children, on the other hand, respond favorably to violet, so this colour can be used successfully in children's bedrooms and play areas.

Pink - soft, sweet, nurture, security.  It suggests femininity, gentleness, well-being and innocence. Emotional in character, connotes a sensitive heart. It represents pure, youthful, and mild.