Creating the Ideal Palette: Part 4

In the fourth and final installment of our "Creating the Ideal Palette"' series, we analyze the psychological properties of Black, White, and Grey - colors you may consider for any interior or exterior painting projects for your home or business. The tone of a room can be dramatically impacted by something as simple as wall color choice. Below, we present the final three colors.  

BLACK

Paint it Black! Black, a serious and somber color, doesn't always have to be about doom and gloom. It can also represent elegance and sophistication. While black threads can help make you look mysterious and...thinner, hints of black in a room's decor can add subtle beauty, making it visually engaging. Black is used best in modern spaces and works well when combined with white and grey tones. 

WHITE

White, the combination of all colors from the color spectrum, is refreshingly clean and fresh. White is perfect for creative spaces, and especially creative spaces for the little ones, because it evokes spirituality and peace. The kids may still make a mess, but at least you can cool off in a soothing atmosphere.  

GREY

Grey can be a tricky color to work with, but that certainly shouldn't dissuade you from trying. Because grey is neither here nor there, it can often seem flat; the room may feel like it lacks energy.  Grey can, however, be used effectively to make smaller spaces feel larger, an issue we discuss on our latest blog, "Grey: The Elegant Neutral". We'd love to hear your opinion on the matter!

Creating the Ideal Palette: Part 3

When it comes to choosing the perfect color palette for your home or business's exterior or interior, the vast array of possibilities can be intimidating. In Part 3 of our "Creating the Ideal Palette" series, we're tackling the color psychology of Purple and Brown. If you read Part 1 and Part 2 of the series you already know that color psychology is the study of colors and how they affect human behavior. 

PURPLE

Purple, the traditional color of royalty, is associated with wealth, prosperity, and sophistication. When combined with blue and red, some shades of this regal color have more of a calming property, while other shades have a more sensual appeal.

Use the color purple in rooms where you wish to spark creativity and spirituality. 

BROWN

Brown is associated with reliability, comfort, and friendship. It can be used effectively in work spaces to cultivate stillness and encourage the peace of mind of a writer or artist. Lighter shades of brown go conveniently well with boldly colored furniture and accessories. 

Creating the Ideal Palette: Part 2

Part 2 of our "Creating the Ideal Palette" leaves the Red, Pink, and Orange of our first post ( Check out post #1), and explores the possibilities of Yellow, Green, and Blue.  Color Psychology, the study of colors and how they affect human behavior, is important to keep in mind when planning to paint your Houston residence or commercial business. Below, we break down the three color stars of this week's post.

YELLOW

Yellow is a happy, cheerful, and enriching color. Commonly associated with laughter, yellow releases serotonin, a ‘feel good’ chemical in our brains. Like orange, yellow's optimism helps boost creativity and intellect.

Spaces painted with yellow encourage people to be more extroverted and talkative. Shading, however, is a little tricky with this color, as some shades are popularly associated with cowardice. A too-bright-yellow is not recommended around babies. A more gold-toned yellow is ideal.

GREEN

This is the color of hope, growth, and the inspiring natural world, associated with healing and relaxation because of its restful effect on the eye. Green can be a very inspiring and positive color, but like yellow. working in shades can be tricky. If you use bluish tones, you may risk coming off as boring.

This color is recommended for: work spaces, outdoor spaces, and rooms purely meant for relaxation at home.

BLUE

The color blue induces the release of calming chemicals in our bodies. It also symbolizes trust, spirituality, wisdom, and clarity. Avoid using blue in excess because it can induce melancholia and feelings of loneliness.
Lighter shades of blue are excellent for bedroom spaces.

You may also use this color for sports-related spaces because it enhances athletes' performance.