How to use colour in your home

HOW TO USE Colour IN YOUR HOME Colour has a powerful impact on our mood. Choosing certain colours in our homes can help us feel more creative, rested or even energised. In this infographic, we're going to take a closer look at which colours work best in different spaces in our homes. 42% of men Only 5% of people 30% of women worldwide would have the same choose yellow as favourite colour: their favourite blue colour, however. ..a survey by Dulux showed that the most popular colour in the home is actually yellow - as long as it's called something else (buttercup, sunshine)! RED Dynamic, exciting, stimulating. YELLOW Energetic, cheerful, creative. Peaceful, tranquil, serene. Blues such as azure, electric blue, and brilliant blue are dynamic, dramatic and energising. BLUE Sweet, feminine, calming. PINK Vibrant pinks are energising and lively. Inviting, friendly. Pale shades of peach, apricot, coral and melon are calming and sophisticated. ORANGE Friendly, inviting, soothing. GREEN Deeper greens signify money, prestige, and power. Sensual, elegant, dramatic. A combination of the passion of red and the tranquillity of blue. Pale purples have a different effect: they are calming. PURPLE Classic, peaceful, easy on the eye. NEUTRAL Neutrals include beige, grey and taupe. LIVING ROOM Living rooms serve a dual purpose - they are OFFICE SPACES spaces to relax and entertain in. Office spaces need to promote creativity and focus. Ideal colours: vibrant blue, vibrant pink, and/or purple, paired with neutrals to balance Ideal colours: blue or yellow, balanced with neutrals. things out. KITCHEN DINING ROOM Kitchens are a place of energy and creativity - the heart of the home. Dining rooms are for entertainment and enjoyment. Ideal colours: red, purple. Ideal colours: yellow, vibrant orange, red. BEDROOM Bedrooms should be places of rest and relaxation. Ideal colours: pale purple, green, pink, blue. BATHROOM Bathrooms need to be both relaxing and functional. Ideal colours: blue, green FADS Sources: http://www.creativelatitude.com/articles/articles_lamacusa_color.html http://www.colormatters.com http://www.colourtherapyhealing.com/colour/colour_in_the_home.php http://www.bbc.co.uk/homes/design/colour_psychologyofcolour.shtml http://blogs.leaderpost.com/2013/05/02/yellow-most-popular-paint-colour-worldwide-finds-dulux-paints-survey