I have not hidden the fact that it's tough for me to make decisions on just about anything. This is perhaps best illustrated when visitors come over to the house and see bare walls. I know I want "stuff" on the walls, I just have no idea what would look good.
In fact, kids rooms aside, most of our walls are still white and we've lived here for 5 years! When and if painting the walls becomes a priority to us, colors are a huge issue. As if blending and transitions weren't enough, we also have to worry about the mood the colors impose on people.
Yes, the mood. The Romanian blog Freshhome goes into detail on the moods that colors illicit and what you should consider before painting that hallway maroon.
"Blue brings down blood pressure and slows respiration and heart rate. That’s why it’s considered calming, relaxing, and serene, and is often recommended for bedrooms and bathrooms. Be careful, however: A pastel blue that looks pretty on the paint chip can come across as unpleasantly chilly when it’s on the walls and furnishings, especially in a room that receives little natural light. If you opt for a light blue as the primary color in a room, balance it with warm hues in the furnishings and fabrics."
Room Color and How it Affects your Mood by Freshome
Photo: mattjb
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