Symphony Of Colours

Colour is the visual language in the world of Interior Design which is understood by all. They affect our mood and have a psychological impact on observers. Colours evoke various feelings like those of stimulation, excitement or relaxation.

Colours are the most essential aspect of Interior Design. The right blend of colours will give off a strong sense of your personality. Also, it will affect the overall aesthetics of the space. Surprisingly, your colour selection can also modify the size of a room, to a certain extent. For a small room with a limited amount of natural light, choose light colours as they give the illusion of a spacious room. On the contrary, darker or bright colours create a cozy environment and make a bigger room look less expansive. This way designers can make practical use of visual effects of different colours to modify spaces as per their spatial requirements.

Colours can have a substantial impact on the ambiance of any space. Before you start designing your Interior spaces, get to know how these colours affect your mood and mind.

Red is a divine and evocative colour. It is associated with fire and blood and thus connotes heat, intensity, passion and danger. Red is a physically stimulating colour. It increases appetite, pulse rate and blood pressure. This colour proves to be a great choice for a kitchen and a warmer shade of red also works well with a bedroom. It can be used as an accent colour in areas to create contrasts or focal points. 

Blue is the coolest of the cool colours. It appears restful, calm and adds a sense of serenity and peace. It lowers heart rate and affects metabolism. Tints of blue are perfect for bedrooms, offices and extremely sunny rooms. It also encourages contemplation. Darker shades of blue become increasingly dignified and potentially depressive.

Yellow is the colour of sunshine and represents warmth, optimism and happiness. When used cautiously it can bring in joy and positive vibes. But the hue must be soft and not much saturated. Varying shades of yellow are most suited for the living area, making it look bright and inviting. Lighter yellow tints include creams and beiges that serve as neutral backdrops. Every home deserves to have that tinge of yellow added to its colour palette.

Green is the warmest of the cool colours owing to its yellow content. It symbolizes nature. This natural colour is indicative of luck, well-being and healing.  When combined with pastels such as white or grey, it creates a welcoming aura in the living room. Green grows on you, and so it will help you in creating classic and timeless interiors.

Orange is produced by mixing Red and Yellow and is said to be a polarizing colour. It evokes feelings of enthusiasm, fascination and excitement. Its physical effects include increased metabolism and appetite. You can always paint your Dining area in Orange. It can also be a go-to colour for teenage children’s rooms because this lively and active colour also has anti-depressive characteristics.

Purple is the colour of royalty and creates some luxe spaces. Purple is rich but dramatic and sophisticated at the same time. So, it’s good to use in the bedroom or even the dining room, if you wish to create a more formal ambiance. Pale tints of purple appear to be playful whereas its deeper shades can be mystical and even threatening.

Pink reminds us of flowers and is vastly associated with femininity. When red is reduced to a tint, it becomes pink and loses some of its psychological intensity. Lighter pinks in particular symbolize grace and delicacy. Pink can look soft and subtle, and can also seem Vibrant and bold at the same time. You can never go wrong with using this youthful hue in your child’s space.

Black is a strong colour that symbolizes strength and boldness, with implications of emptiness or gloominess. Black also has negative associations with fear and death. As a result, the most common use of black in interiors is as highlights. Bright and warm colours create beautiful contrasts with black. But the contrast between black with white can be striking.

White, Grey, and Brown are neutral colours that we all have across our rooms. White results from the combination of all colours. Its absence of chromaticity makes it a symbol of purity, clarity and cleanliness. White goes the best with minimalist architecture and is most preferred for contemporary homes. Grey results either from the mixture of black and white or from mixtures of complementary colours.  Greys as neutrals vary from light to dark.  Light greys do not have strong associations whereas darker greys share the characteristics of black and can be authoritative or ominous. Brown gets its major characteristics from the reds, oranges and yellows, since they are its base colours. Browns can be rustic or refined. However, this colour may look oppressive and drab at times, so it is advisable to always mix it up with a livelier hue.

Here are certain pointers that need to be borne in mind while you select your colour palette.

• Focus on a single element: Highlight a single element in your room, be it a piece of furniture, the floor or the ceiling. Avoid creating multiple focal points.
• Stick to the colour palette: It’s not just the colour of your walls but that piece of Furniture, wardrobe, accessories, carpet and flooring- they all impart a certain colour to the room. Abstain from adding too many colours.
• Start with neutral Furnishings: Neutrals will always remain classic.Invest in neutral furnishings. The desire to follow colour trends can be kept reserved for cheaper and easily replaceable items.
• Create a Symphony of Colours: Add versatility to your spaces. Use your colour combinations wisely or just bring in some pop of colours that serves as a focal point.
  Every colour has a specific character. Create a symphony of colours that speaks for you.