What Your House Colors Say About You

What Your House Colors Say About You "Paint color is an expression of your personality. We branch out occasionally, but most of us have a proclivity for certain types of shades," says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute.' Design is a reflection of your character and an outlet to visually express yourself. Have you ever wondered why you're attracted to certain paint colors? There's actually some psychology behind it. Below are the top interior and exterior paint colors and what they say about you: YELLOW At first thought, we associate the color yellow with the sun. If you gravitate toward yellow, it is likely that your personality and home is lively and welcoming.? Yellow walls are often designed to brighten an area or to create a fun atmosphere. To inspire activity, we suggest painting a family room or kitchen yellow. ORANGE Orange is the color of fire, so it is often used to make a space feel warmer.? If you gravitate towards this hot color, you probably radiate energy. If you chose orange as an interior or exterior paint color, it shows you have a connection to the outdoors. Pro tip Warm colors, such as orange and yellow, are best in rooms that face north because they can raise the perceived temperature of a room.3 RED Red instantly raises the energy level of a room and says you are a warm and passionate individual.4 Someone who is outgoing, aggressive, vigorous and impulsive can use red paint to make a fiery statement on the interior or exterior of their home. Pro tip We don't recommend painting a child's room red because it can sometimes cause people to feel irritable and hostile. Instead of using red as a base color for a child's room, try using it as an accent color!3 BLUE Lighter shades of blue create a relaxing, secure tone.² If you gravitate to light blue hues, you are likely a calm, dependable and loyal person. However, deeper hues of blue say you have a more energetic and passionate demeanor. Interior or exterior, anyone can make blue work in many parts of a home. Pro tip Cold colors, such as blue and green can be often be sedative. To create a calm, relaxing effect in your bedroom we suggest painting it an icy blue or green.3 GREEN Green lovers are typically down-to-earth people. Green is reminiscent of the outdoors and creates a serene setting at home. Green hues have a calming effect and can boost creativity but still provide a peaceful balance. Pro tip Green is a happy color. Painting your dining area or kitchen a brighter green will encourages communication.3 PURPLE Purple is an intimate color that often signals creativity and shows that you're outgoing and confident in your character.“A purple room can feel glamorous and cozy at the same time. The color itself expresses a desire to be different. NEUTRALS Believe it or not, it is very possible to express yourself through neutral colors. Gray, brown, and beige all provide a classic, sleek look.' If you are gravitated to these hues, you are probably a sophisticated and practical person. Subtle colors allow you to use more color in your decorations and furnishings. Elite Pro Painting is a local, family-owned, professional painting company specializing in exterior home painting. We are also your interior painters; working in both the residential and commercial markets. With over 25 years of experience, we have the knowledge and expertise to work on any type of painting job. From beginning to end, you can be assured of personal attention as well as the highest quality materials and professional workmanship on each and every project. Doing the job right the first time, is our highest priority. Your satisfaction is so important to us that we offer an industry-leading all-inclusive warranty. It's important to us to keep a small, family owned business atmosphere. It enables us to provide our customers the one-on-one, personal attention that we're known for. And we've been fortunate to be able to hire many trusted family members and friends, who have the same dedication to quality and professionalism. To spruce up your house with a new interior or exterior paint job, give us a call at 317.608.5278 or schedule a free estimate today: bit.ly/FreeEstimate ElitePro Sources: ELITE PRO PAINTING 1. http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/decorating/paint-color 2. http://webcenters.netscape.compuserve.com/homerealestate/package.jsp?name-fte/wallcolors/wallcolors 3. http://www.readersdigest ca/home-garden/decorating/what-colour-your-home-says-about-you/#jh2wAPTmuZ6Bi4B8.97 4. http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/the-paint-personality-test-what-your-wall-color-says-about-you-behr-color-cure-219579