{"id":33,"date":"2021-04-01T17:59:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-01T17:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.platinumpaintingplano.com\/blog\/?p=33"},"modified":"2021-05-12T18:02:07","modified_gmt":"2021-05-12T18:02:07","slug":"color-psychology-paint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.platinumpaintingplano.com\/blog\/color-psychology-paint\/","title":{"rendered":"Color Psychology: Painting a Room to Affect Your Mood"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/www.platinumpaintingplano.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/AdobeStock_93968452__1620841876_27779-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"a picture of four fingers with different emotional expressions drawn onto them\" class=\"wp-image-34\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.platinumpaintingplano.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/AdobeStock_93968452__1620841876_27779-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.platinumpaintingplano.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/AdobeStock_93968452__1620841876_27779-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.platinumpaintingplano.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/AdobeStock_93968452__1620841876_27779.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Not many people would stop to think about how the color that they\u2019re going to paint their bedroom, living room, or office is going to affect their mood. But truthfully, it\u2019s one of the first factors you should consider if you\u2019re not sure what color you want to go with, but you have a good idea of how you want the space to <em>feel<\/em>. Color psychology is a great starting line to explore the mood and emotion aspects of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.platinumpaintingplano.com\/interior-painting.html\">redecorating your home<\/a>. Read on to learn how the color of paint that you choose could make or break your project results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Color Psychology?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Color plays an incredibly important role in how you feel when you enter a room, but why? It\u2019s because of an interesting phenomenon called \u201ccolor psychology.\u201d This is the study of moods and emotions in relation to colors. Clothing brands and stores use this to make their products more appealing to people with certain aesthetics, and after a rough year, homeowners are starting to look into how it can create a more welcoming and positive environment. Different colors have different associations and can inspire certain emotional responses for people, which is why something as simple as the color of your walls can have an everyday impact on you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do Certain Colors Make You Feel?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though the science behind color psychology isn\u2019t conclusive, ancient civilizations such as Egyptian and Chinese communities have been using chromotherapy as a holistic treatment for centuries. Meanings and emotional responses to certain colors can vary based on cultural and personal associations, but here are a few emotional responses that can be inspired by colors of the rainbow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Red- <\/strong>Increases circulation and stimulates the body and mind. Associated with youthfulness and boldness.<\/li><li><strong>Orange-<\/strong> Heals lungs and raises energy levels. Associated with cheerfulness and confidence.<\/li><li><strong>Yellow-<\/strong> Stimulates and refreshes the body. Associated with optimism and clarity.<\/li><li><strong>Green-<\/strong> Relieves stress and encourages healing. Associated with nature and growth.<\/li><li><strong>Blue-<\/strong> Soothes pain and helps treat illness. Associated with strength and dependability.<\/li><li><strong>Indigo-<\/strong> Relieves skin ailments. Associated with creativity.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for Transforming Your Space &amp; How You Feel About It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When factoring in what colors would be the best options to paint the walls in your house, think about what you\u2019ll be doing in that room. For example, if it\u2019s an office space, maybe orange or a color that helps energize you and encourage you to focus would be best. Also, consider other aspects, like the color and style of your furniture and d\u00e9cor. Once you\u2019ve narrowed down what color you\u2019d like, choose the shade you love the most!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Environmental factors can affect your mood, but many homeowners don\u2019t stop to consider the small details, like how the color they\u2019re choosing will encourage a certain emotional response in a space. By taking color psychology into account, you can truly transform the <em>feeling<\/em> as well as the <em>look<\/em> of your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Platinum Painting of Plano<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Platinum Painting of Plano, our team of experts only paints residential buildings, making us an excellent resource to learn more about the latest trends and what colors do and don\u2019t work well together. We also offer a satisfaction guarantee to ensure that homeowners love the results! For questions or to schedule a free in-home estimate, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.platinumpaintingplano.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call 972-372-0404.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Not many people would stop to think about how the color that they\u2019re going to paint their bedroom, living room, or office is going to affect their mood. 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