Color therapy at home: choose the best colors to paint your house

12 Sep Colortherapy at home: choose the best colors to paint your house

When decorating your house you should not only take into account the aesthetics or functionality of the elements; A home should reflect the personality of its inhabitants, be comfortable and pleasant, a space in which to feel safe and relaxed and in which enjoyment is essential. Precisely for this reason it is so important to choose the colors well when painting a house, since not only can they totally change the way the rooms are seen, making them more or less spacious and pleasant; These colors generate different sensations and moods in us and we must take that into account.  

As with the colors of the clothes you wear, the paint on the walls of your house directly affects your emotions and those of your guests. Make them your allies! 

The meanings of colors and how they affect you when you paint your house

All colors are related to various moods. Here are some examples:  

• Red : represents passion, strength and energy, driving us to move. It is ideal for areas where you need to be alert and make quick decisions, such as the kitchen. For this reason, it is not suitable for study areas or children's rooms, since they can overexcite them. Additionally, along with orange, it is a color that stimulates appetite. 
• Orange: it is a lively, warm and happy tone that encourages us to talk with others.
• Yellow: like orange and red, it increases our energy, but at the same time offers a fresh and lively touch to rooms. It is a warm color that conveys a mood of happiness and joy.

By using warm colors like these in winter, you will get a cozier and warmer home.

• Green: unlike orange and yellow, it symbolizes peace, tranquility and calm. It encourages personal growth, represents nature and brings freshness to our minds. 
• Blue: Like greenish tones, it is a color that generates a state of relaxation and calm.
• White: refreshes, revitalizes and purifies the mind. It is usually an accent color, that is, it is used to generate contrasts and highlight a specific element of the decoration, giving depth to the whole.

Other accent colors are black, which symbolizes class and elegance, or ranges of brown and sand, which provide us with a feeling of security. 

Cool colors like green, blue and white will make rooms feel cooler in hot weather. 

Trendy colors to paint your house and where to use them 

 In addition to taking into account how colors affect us when painting a room, it is also very important to know how to combine colors with each other and with the other decorative elements of the set. 

If you want to give extra style to your walls, you can always resort to one of the latest trends in interior design using textured walls . They are the ideal option to break the monotony of smooth surfaces and add a touch of originality to rooms. Don't forget to adapt them to trendy colors! 

But if we talk about colors that never go out of style, white will never stop being a trend. This color is ideal for bathrooms, sunny areas and kitchens. Furthermore, being a neutral tone, it allows you total freedom to play with accessories and furniture in more daring colors. Although if you are tired of nuclear whites, you can always go for off-white to give it a more interesting touch without losing the essence of the color.  

Other colors that are in fashion to paint your house are warm tones: reds, oranges and yellows. These shades are perfect for adding some character to your home. 

You can, for example, use red for the kitchen, dining room or entertainment rooms. In conjunction with other tones you will be able to convey a feeling of joy, while with colder colors you will be able to achieve a pleasant harmony. Be careful with combinations that are too strong or loud, as they can be overwhelming to the eye and mind. 

Orange also works well in places of high activity and socialization, such as the kitchen, playrooms, and children's bedrooms. You can combine it with turquoise or apple green for your children's bedrooms, to achieve a strong contrast of complementary colors. Don't forget to use orange more as an accent effect, so paint at most only one wall that color; Go for trendy shades, such as rusty or burnt orange. 

Another of the colors that are starring in the latest news is yellow. Its warmth and energy make it look good in the kitchen, dining room, living room and in hallways and halls. It is a tone that works well mixed with the range of browns, black, tangerine, white, a beautiful lemon green or even purple. However, it is not suitable for children's rooms and older people as it can cause a feeling of anxiety. 

Also the color green, a reflection of nature and calm, has become one of the fashionable colors to paint your house. It is excellent for bedrooms, kitchens and especially in study rooms or offices, as it helps concentration and improves performance. This color can be combined in different tones, achieving a different effect with each one, and can be mixed with purple, yellow, orange, white, beige, blue and even brown. If you also dare to combine it with a textured wall (making relief leaves, for example), it will be absolutely ideal!  

As we have seen, colors affect the perception of our home and its inhabitants more than we think. Paying close attention when choosing colors to paint your home can completely transform it, making us feel more at home than ever. 

At Pedro Peña and his team of interior decorators in Malaga you can find the best advice, so encourage yourself to follow our advice to choose the color palette that best suits your personality and style, while staying up to date. the latest trends.