Trends & Tips: Moody? Pick a new paint color!

Did you know?  Color has a measurable effect on the emotions!  If you have a client (or you yourself!) who is complaining of the blahs, lack of motivation, or other types of negative feelings, encourage them to consider adding some new color to their rooms. 

1.Use bright, warm colors - such as coral or apple green - to impart a feeling of coziness in a family room. These colors can warm up a cool room that has limited natural light.


2.Add cheer with yellow. It can lift your spirits in, say, a kitchen or laundry room.


3.Think red when you want to invigorate your environment, perhaps in an office.

4.Let cool colors such as sage green and sky blue wrap you in a calm ambience, as in a bedroom. These colors can chill a room, so they're best used when there's plenty of sunlight as a balance.

5.To destress, think neutrals such as pale gray, taupe and beige, which exert a restful influence. They work well in a library, media room or family room.

6.Set a young, playful mood with primary colors. They're great in children's rooms or playrooms.

7.Paint walls dark, rich colors such as deep taupe, brick red, slate gray or sapphire blue to set a formal, sophisticated tone and add a sense of drama. A formal dining or living room is a candidate for these deep colors.

8.Avoid bright white, which tends to be very stark and unsettling, evoking a sterile operating-room atmosphere. In most environments, a white with a touch of rose, ivory or gray is more comforting.

With these new paint colors, a bit of new wall decor, mirrors, mirrors, or paintings are the perfect accent!