b'The 11 basic colours, their psychological effects and the areas of your home they could be good forRed: PhysicalPositive:Redrepresentsphysicalcourage,strength, warmth, energy and excitement. It raises our blood pressure, stimulates appetite and tends to make us lose track of time. Pure red is powerful, and so is best used as an accent, such as one piece of red furniture Reseneoroneredsignaturewall.Elevatingyourheartrate Red Red Redby painting your bedroom red probably isnt such a grand idea, but more subdued hues, such as burnt orange and terracotta, can be comforting and cosy in a bedroom or living area.Negative: When misused or overused, red can trigger aggression. Blue: IntellectualPositive: Blue is the colour of intelligence. Strong hues denote clear thought; lighter Reseneones, mental focus. It improves productivity, and so might be a good choice for a study. LoblollyCertain shades of blue relax, soothe and make us feel calm, which is why they are often a preferred bedroom colour. Blue is also considered to be clean, and so works well in bathrooms and laundry areas.Negative: Blue can exude coldness and aloofness. In kitchens, it seems to be less desirable, possibly because of our primitive instinct to avoid blue foodsin fact, it can act as an appetite suppressant. ReseneYellow: EmotionalTinkerbell Positive: Yellow is the colour of optimism, condence, extraversion, emotional strength, friendliness and creativity. It tends to make people feel happy and energetic. Buttery shades of yellow are easier to live with. Negative: Too much yellow or the wrong tone can prompt irrational behaviour. It can also induce fear, depression and anxiety. Green: BalancePositive: Green is at the centre of the spectrum and so represents harmony, balance Resene Happy Hour and peace. It soothes and relaxes, and is therefore also a healing and reassuring colour. Olive and sage greens have a neutral, timeless character and are therefore a popular ofce colour.Negative: Green can elicit boredom, stagnation and blandness.Purple: SpiritualPositive: Purple is the colour of royalty. It is opulent and often associated with mystery and spiritual awareness, vision, luxury, authenticity, truth and quality. Saturated, dark Resenepurple can add powerful punch to a room, while as a lavender tint, its popular with De Janeirolittle girls. Negative: Excessive use can create an introverted aura, and pitching it wrongly can scream decadence, suppression and inferiority, or appear cheap and nasty. 90 |'