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Before & after kitchen , with new, calm color palette By Allegra Dioguardi “Mere color, unspoiled by meaning, and unsullied with definite form, can speak to the soul in a thousand different ways.”–Oscar Wilde Color psychology is the study of the effect of color on human behavior and emotion – our reaction to it is immediate. Color has a tremendous influence on the choices we make everyday. It can impact what we buy, our mood and even change our physiology. It can cause us to eat more or less, behave recklessly, make us feel dreamy, relaxed or excited. Your favorite color could reveal much about your personality to someone versed in color psychology. Asking about your favorite color is a “Color Specialists” version of asking “What’s your sign?” If you’re undertaking a major painting renovation in your home, it’s advisable to seek the advice of a color professional to avoid costly errors. There are a lot of interesting facts on color; while many are based in science, those presented here are intended for entertainment value. Blue is hands down the “favorite color,” probably because it is universal and it is associated with sky and sea. Blue evokes feelings of trust; it is said that people that love blue are dependable and committed. Serene blues are restful colors and can cause the body to produce calming chemicals. Blues can appear “cold” unless paired with warmer colors such as the red and yellow families. Blue is not a favorable color to use where food is prepared or served.
Studies show that food eaten in blue surroundings is not as appetizing. Have you ever noticed there are no authentically blue foods found in nature? Green is the second “favorite color.” Green is a healing color and a symbol of peace, nature and ecology. Surrounding yourself in a green environment can relax your muscles and make you breath deeper, which has a calming effect. Depending on
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the shade of green, it can be either warm or cool; the color green denotes balance, harmony, and stability. Yellow is the color of optimism and happiness because of its association with the sun. Yellow activates memory, stimulates the nervous system and is mentally stimulating, which is reportedly why school pencils and buses are yellow. Bright yellow accents are wonderful but use caution when selecting yellow as a wall color. A tiny swatch of yellow paint may appear cheerful and delightful but those deep sunny yellows are often blue-based, which in large doses are anxiety provoking. The selection of an unsuitable yellow, in my experience, is the most common paint
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