Setting The Mood - NEUTRAL / WARM / COOL

Neutral colors create a bare canvas in all rooms. When used with pops of color, neutral tones add a sophisticated element to any space. Neutrals are also a great way to create a sense of peace and well being. They foster familiarity, quiet conversations and a feeling of warmth and serenity. Neutrals can also be used as accent colors to help ground other color schemes.

Warm colors create a sense of excitement. They lend stimulation to our emotions, evoking feelings of happiness, optimism and energy. Warm hues foster passion, laughter and vitality; they encourage social engagement and enjoyment. However, it's important note that overusing warm colors can potentially create negative effects as well.

Cool colors create a sense of relaxation. Blues, whites, purples and grays are known to chemically calm and sooth the mind. These colors symbolize balance, creativity and feelings of trust of security. Cool colors are great for promoting intellectual stimulation, invoking a sense of peace and renewal, as well as encouraging artistic ability.

Using Colors to Reflect Your Interior Design Personality

·         The colors that make up a setting  can have an astounding effect on the perceptions and interactions, which occur in that space. Color can evoke various memories, ideas, and emotions on both a conscious and subconscious level. This changes the experience of those living in the space. This is especially important in the bedroom, where one tends to be most vulnerable and at ease. Understanding the subtle effects of color allows you to strategically use it to create the optimal experience in this space.