Have you ever walked into a room and inexplicably felt calm, or happy, or excited? The ambience of a room can be influenced by a number of things but an easy way of creating the atmosphere you want is to take a look at the colour scheme. Colours can promote deep emotional reactions and are associated with different feelings. So what colour do you choose? In this blog we explore colour theory and how it can be used to create your perfect bedroom.
Warm Colours
Warm colours include red, orange, and yellow, and variations that include those three colours. These are the colours of the dawn and sunset, fire, and of autumn leaves. We generally see these as positive, passionate and energising colours. Use warm colours in your room to reflect happiness, enthusiasm, energy and positivity.
Cool Colours
Cool colours are often more subdued than warm colours and include green, blue and purple. They remind us of night, nature and water and we find them calming, relaxing and may be a good choice for the more reserved. Using cool colours in your room can give a sense of calm and peace.
Neutral Colours
Neutral colours are a great choice if you’d like to use brighter accent colours or have some brighter, bold accessories in mind. However, they can also be used on their own and can create a sophisticated, calm atmosphere. A neutral colour scheme is influenced by the colours you choose to pair it, giving you endless possibilities. Neutral colours can include black, grey, white, brown, tan & beige, cream & ivory.
In summary…
All this information might seem a bit prescribed but colour theory is as much about the feeling a particular colour evokes than anything else. How does that colour make you feel? Here’s a quick reference guide for the commonly accepted meanings of the colours we talked about above:
Red: Passion, Ambition, Love, Anger, Danger
Orange: Energy, Happiness, Youthful, Optimism, Creative
Yellow: Happiness, Hope, Fresh, Cheerful, Playful
Green: New Beginnings, Abundance, Growth, Nature, Vitality
Blue: Calm, Responsible, Sadness, Peace, Trustworthy
Purple: Creativity, Opulence, Wealth, Imagination
Black: Mystery, Elegance, Evil, Sophisticated, Formal
Grey: Moody, Conservative, Formality,
White: Purity, Cleanliness, Virtue, Perfection, Simplicity
Brown: Nature, Wholesomeness, Dependability, Friendly, Honesty
Tan or Beige: Conservative, Organic
Cream or Ivory: Calm, Elegant, Purity
What colour is your bedroom? Do you think it reflects the atmosphere you’d like it to? If it’s time for a change, we hope this blog helps you choose the new colour scheme and create your perfect space.
If you have been inspired to change the colour palette in your bedroom and would like to know more about the colour options of our Stuart Jones designs please call 01903 773 225 or email reception@stuartjones.co.uk
