Whether or not we realize it, we all are affected emotionally by the colors that surround us. Colors create moods - for better or for worse. So, when choosing colors for your home, choose wisely according to a room's function and also to how certain colors make you and your family feel. The following are the emotional and psychological influences of some of today's most popular color families. Use this as a guide to determine the colors that are best for your home.
Reds stimulate our nervous system and increase assertiveness.
Paint the bedroom red. Chances are you will bolt out of bed. Like reds, orange hues are stimulating. Both color families tend to increase the appetite, which is why they are so often used in restaurant interiors. People also laugh more and are more gregarious in the presence of orange.