| Bold colors, such as red, are often limited to little-used | | | | banking, and deep purple is historically linked to kings, |
| space or by people with a bold personality. Red is | | | | queens and royalty. A pastel purple, traditionally known |
| often associated with stimulation and has been known | | | | as lavender, will appeal to younger females as well as |
| to increase blood pressure as well as increase | | | | have a calming effect. There are many aromas |
| appetite. By utilizing the psychology of color for interior | | | | associated with aromatherapy involving the herb |
| design, restaurants may incorporate shades of red to | | | | lavender for relaxation. |
| stimulate their customers' eating habits. On the | | | | Gray is typically thought of as a neutral color and |
| opposite end of the spectrum, terra cotta, a duller | | | | works well as background for many color |
| shade of red can evoke muted feelings of desire. | | | | combinations. The psychology of gray for interior |
| Some of the better choices of color for bedrooms, | | | | design indicates that it can enhance productivity and is |
| according to findings in the study of the psychology of | | | | used in many offices. Black, on the other hand hints at |
| color for interior design, are blue, or earth tones such | | | | submissiveness and will only work well in residential |
| as lighter shades of browns or greens. These work to | | | | environments if it is used as an accent. |
| promote feelings of tranquility. Browns take in a wide | | | | Yellow is most often used in kitchens and in children's |
| spectrum and can bring about a feeling of security | | | | rooms. This particular color can invoke arguments and |
| while greens, especially sage, offer neutrality and can | | | | the psychology of color for interior design has shown it |
| works quite well in a spare bedroom. | | | | to rile people to anger. Yellow can make some people |
| Colors Can Reflect Owner's Temperament | | | | feel happy and others feel angry. Studies have shown |
| When using the psychology of color for interior design, | | | | that people who like shades of yellow, like them |
| it's important to understand the color's historical use. | | | | immensely while those who do not like them, dislike |
| For instance, dark green was traditionally linked to | | | | them completely. There's no in between. |