When you chose the color of your living room, your car or even the shirt you have on right now, chances are you selected this color out of some sort of necessity. Maybe you just happen to be wearing the newest fall trend. Possibly your car was the last model like it on the lot. Maybe you wanted to further differentiate your living room walls from the not-so-unique carpet.
Regardless of the way color has entered into your life, how many times did you stop to think about how these shades make you feel?
The various visual tones located throughout your home have a significant impact on how you experience these very personal spaces, whether you consciously realize it or not. This perception is what we refer to as “paint color moods.”
In this piece, we will dive into the psychology surrounding paint color moods and how you can optimize these shades to fit your needs on a room-to-room basis.
Warm Paint Color Moods
The warm side of the color spectrum consists of shades resembling the essence of fire, such as reds, oranges, yellows and browns. Often associated with energy, warmth (heat) and strength, warm tones can help make a large room feel full and intimate. Depending on your needs, pops of red, orange and yellow can go great in the living room or your kitchen.
Cool Paint Color Moods
The cool side of the color spectrum is comprised of purples, blues, greens and grays — tones that are evocative of the open sky, a body of water or a chilly night. Commonly associated with mindfulness, trust and peace, cool tones make spaces feel larger and more tranquil. Reliant on your needs, the best areas to drench in blues, greens and grays include your bedroom or your bathroom.
Blend Paint Color Moods Together
Feeling adventurous? There is no rule stating that you have to choose warm or cool paint color moods for any specific room. In fact, you can mix and match these options to create a unique color experience. Check out these inspirational examples.
Paint Color Moods vs. Your Personality
Now that you’ve read this article, take a look around your living space. Which colors have been placed in which rooms? Did you put these colors there, or were they already present when you moved into your home? If there is anything you would like to change about your home’s current color scheme, what would it be?
Whether you know exactly what shades should belong in your home or you’re uncertain where or how to begin, SNL Painting can bring clarity to your needs. Reach out to us for a free painting estimate, and let our specialists’ careful attention to detail handle the rest.
