Sep 20, 2011

How Colors Impact Moods, Feelings, and Behaviors

Colors, like features, follow the changes of the emotions. - Pablo Picasso
Do you feel anxious in a yellow room? Does the color blue make you feel calm and relaxed? Artists and interior designers have long understood how color can dramatically affect moods, feelings and emotions. It is a powerful communication tool and can be used to signal action, influence mood and cause physiological reactions. Certain colors can raise blood pressure, increase metabolism or cause eyestrain. Research has found that different colors provoke very different reactions in people. Adding color is a great way to dress up your room. This is a great article to read while you are contemplating flooring colors.

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