There are unconscious physiological (body) reactions to specific colors that aren't learned and cross cultural and societal lines. All of us have a connection to colors based on scientific research.  Therefore, color selection in Interior Decorating should be our " friend".  The right color choices can be intentional & deliberate helping to improve the quality of life for every member of your family.

Blue is associated with calm, tranquility, peace & safety. It symbolizes loyalty, strength, justice, productivity, service and perseverance. Blue causes the body to produce chemicals that are calming.  It can increase strength and productivity. Of all colors, blue is most likely to produce the lowest pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration, heart rate, and eye blink frequency. If blue is overused it can be cold and depressing. Good Rooms for Blue decor are the master bedroom, children's rooms, guest rooms, the bathroom, study, spa, family room.

Green is associated with being safe,calm, comfortable, friendly and relaxed. Hospitals use Green to relax patients.  Green represents order, honesty, frankness and practicality. Dark Green is conservative and solid. It's associated with wealth, success, security and good judgement. Green is easy on the eyes and can actually improve vision. Because green is a calming color and is refreshing to the mind it helps build tissue cells like muscle and bone. Green relievs tension, lowers blood pressure, dilates the capillaries, produces a feeling of warmth and helps even out the emotions.  Good Rooms for Green decor are Living Rooms, Family Rooms, Guest Rooms, Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Garden or Sun Rooms.

Yellow is associated with happiness, warmth, optimism, energy & cheerfulness. Yellow represents renewal, love, prestige and promotes talkativenss and intellectual stimulation. More pale shades of yellow denote wisdom, intelligence, goodness and clarity. The pale shades also represent freshness and cleanliness. Yellow is hard on the eyes ( use sparingly), speeds metabolism and, if too bright with too much usage, can make us uneasy and argumentative. More pale shades of yellow  increase clear thinking and concentration. Bright Yellow rooms cause babies to cry more often and cause allergies to flare up more frequently in people of all ages. Good Rooms for Yellow decor are Kitchens, Children's Rooms ( in more pale shades), Playrooms, Dining Rooms, Study, Sewing Rooms. Use brighter shades of yellow in moderation.

Orange is associated with excitement and affection. It's friendly,warm and inviting. It can radiate a sense of " Home." Lighter hues of orange can bring comfort and relieve stress. Deeper tones of orange are associated with strength, depdability, wealth and fame. Orange increases appetite, slows down the rate of blood flow, increases the potential for sleep, creates relaxation, increases pulse rate but doesn't affect blood pressure. Orange helps relieve muscle cramps and promotes circulation. Good Rooms for Orange decor are the Formal Living Room, Family Room, Guest Bathroom, Guest Bedroom and the Entryway.

White symbolizes purity, innocence & crispness. It represents sterility, openness and cleanliness. White causes a lower pulse rate, blood pressure,respiration, heart rate and eye blink frequency nearly as much as blue. Good Rooms for white decor are Entryways, Guest Rooms, Family Rooms, Master Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Music Room, the Spa.

Purple is associated with Wealth & Royalty. Purple is magical sophisticated, romantic, spiritual and intellectual. Lighter shades of purple reflect femininity, innocence and imagination. Purple reduces hunger and stimulates the upper brain. It depresses motor nerves and heart muscles. Purple increases the power of meditation. Good Rooms for Purple decor are the Bedroom, Living Room and Bathroom.

Red is associated with passion, love, anger, aggression, excitability and energy. Red represents valor and courage. Rich Reds are considered sophisticated and also denotes compassion. Red releases adrenaline. Red stimulates the appetite, raises the pulse, increases blood pressure,  heart rate, heightens the sense of smell and increases eye blink frequency. Good Rooms for Red decor are the Kitchens, Dining Rooms, Party or Game Rooms.

Pink is associated with celebration, fun, music and excitement. Lighter shades of pink are considered sweet, soft and calming. Very pale pink can sometimes bring lethargy- mental and sometimes physical loss of energy. Good Rooms for Pink decor are Guest Rooms, Bedroom and Playrooms (in a brighter Pink)

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