Pick the perfect color for each room in your home

Created By RISC | 3 years ago

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As we learned in the previous post, color affects our feelings and behavior. (See https://www.facebook.com/riscwellbeing/posts/3006958236234006 for further information.) ​

Let's see what happens if we apply color research in each area of our homes. ​

Light and color have a biological effect on plants, animals, and humans, according to B. Faber in 1950. The autonomic nervous system is stimulated by bright, warm hues. They raise blood pressure, pulse, and body temperature. Blue is ideal for a bedroom, particularly for insomniacs, as it gives a sense of serenity and relaxation. ​

Chute discovered in 1979 that color is important in learning from pictures, depending on the complexity and difficulty of the image. ​

In 2010, Kow discovered that a pink environment can reduce tension and hostility. Even if you only stay in a room for 15 minutes, you’ll stay peaceful for another 30 minutes. ​

Research shows that color impacts the nervous system and body functions. A study on color therapy by Dr. Somkiat Sornpaisarn, published by the Ministry of Public Health in 2009, summarizes the effects of different hues: ​

Yellow: alleviates depression and aids digestion.
Orange: antidepressant, asthma treatment.
Red: enhances red blood cells and boosts life energy.
Purple: boosts creativity and brings the body into balance.
Green: lowers blood pressure and relieves tension.
Light blue: high blood pressure relief.
Dark blue: helps with lung problems.

Colors can stimulate a variety of bodily systems. We can choose colors to stimulate body function and feel better through deep brain function. ​

Let's see which colors best suit the activities in each room of our home.

Orange: good for a dining area since it represents appetite. It's frequently used to brighten up eateries and pique customers' curiosity. It can also embellish various interior spaces.

Purple: excellent for a prayer or art room since it promotes meditation, calm, belief, relaxation, and creativity.

Pink: appropriate for the workplace or reading area since it relaxes our mood and slows the heart muscle. It's ideal for reducing stress and conflict in meeting spaces.

Blue: good for the bedroom or the office since it helps to clear the mind, reduce sadness, and promote happiness. It also helps to reduce body temperature and blood pressure, as well as relieving pain and relaxing the mind.

Green: suitable for bedrooms or living rooms as it relaxes the nervous system, optic nerve, and eye muscles, calms skin temperature and the heart. It also makes you feel peaceful and alert.

As we can see, different colors stimulate the brain and affect feelings, thoughts, and hormones. We can use these colors to improve our mood, reduce tension and anxiety, relax without being angry, and promote healthy eating and better sleeping habits.

Story by: Dr. Sarigga Pongsuwan, Vice President of RISC