Color Your Home by Mood

When decorating your office or home, color plays an important role in the overall atmosphere that you want to create. Whether you want your room to give off a sense of warmth or openness, the color you choose will help you achieve your desired effect.

Colors of warmth
Colors that elude warmth include red, orange and yellow. When you think of blazing hot fires, these are the colors that come to mind. These colors have the power to make you feel warmer and are perfect for winter decorating.

The color red is a color of passion, which is a great choice when decorating dining rooms. Red is also believed to stimulate the appetite and, for this reason, is often used in the décor of top class restaurants. Combine red with a splash of orange and yellow to create a welcoming, seductive and eye catching combination ideal for living spaces.

Cool Colors
Soothing shades of blue, green and lilac are perfect for summer home decorating. They conjure up images of oceanic landscapes and holiday destinations. These colors have the power to make you feel calmer and more relaxed, almost as if you were holidaying at a beachfront resort.

Blue is an excellent color for bedrooms, as it creates a fresh, tranquil and relaxing environment. Green works well in bathrooms and creates a more open, nature filled atmosphere, while lilac creates an appealing warmth, but with a sense of tranquility and calmness.