Color can have a wonderfully calming or stimulating effect on any environment. That is why it is so important to get it right. Getting color right is a very individual experience because color affects all of us very differently. That said, we all agree when we see a color we love.
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Being one of the happiest colors of all, yellow is also one of the most difficult to select. Every person has their tolerance level when it comes to yellow, luckily there are many shades to choose from. Yellow can be intellectually stimulating, it encourages creativity, and it never fails to make you feel warm and content even on the foggiest of days.
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Red is a powerful color and let it be noted that red is the only color known to raise the pulse. Red encourages good conversation and eating, thus making it a perfect option for a spirited dining room. Your guests will love the experience and so will you, it's like having dinner in a jewel box.
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Soft blues and warm neutrals are naturally calming. Just look to the sky and water, the sand on a beach.
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Nature and all of her colors are very soothing. Most all colors that are naturally occurring in nature can be used effectively everywhere. For me, it is always a consideration to encourage color from nature into your home.
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Always remember blues or slightly cool colors can be used to your advantage. If you have a small space such as an entry or long narrow hallway, blue can push the walls outward making the area appear larger. Depending on the amount of natural light, a dark room that is painted blue will always appear bright.
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