The exploration of an appropriate color scheme can create a calm, stimulating and soothing effect on the family. There is no hard and fast rule in the use of color, but knowing the basics of colors and their use can create an environment appropriate for the healthcare of the family. Research shows that color is significant to our mental health. Nowadays, through an exploration of color, color therapy is the technique being used for healing problems related to stress, anxiety, and depression. Colors balance and enhance the energy centers in our body. Even hospitals use different colors to stimulate quick healing. The most sensitive and challenging part is creating color harmony in the house ranging from ceilings to walls to doors to furniture which could unify the overall atmosphere of the house.
The color wheel is the easiest way to understand and visualize how colors relate to each other. Colors are made up of primary colors which include red, yellow, and blue from which all other colors are derived. Secondary colors are made by mixing two Primary colors i.e. Orange from Red and Yellow, Green from Yellow and Blue, and Violet from Blue and Red. Tertiary Colors are made by mixing a Primary color with Secondary color i.e. Turquoise from blue and green, lime-green from green and yellow, and crimson from violet and red. Complementary Colors are opposite each other on the wheel i.e. Red and Green, Blue and Orange, etc. They contrast with each other and produce visually stimulating effects providing a sense of activity and movement to a room. Harmonizing Colors include crimson, violet, and violet/blue.
The basic rule is that the colors are either warm such as reds and yellows or cool such as greens or blues. Warm colors enhance and pop out whereas cool colors retreat or move away. Warm colors make the room comfortable, cozier, inviting and intimate. They are stimulating and more social colors. These reflexive colors encourage interaction and conversation and so are used in cafeterias, lobbies, and lounges. Cool colors make the room look longer, refreshing and calming. They reduce stress and tension. When planning the color scheme, the primary is the floor, wall, and ceiling. Make the floor the darkest surface, the walls intermediate, and the ceiling the lightest. The color scheme of the room or the house will influence the room space and quality of life of the people living there. Lighter colors like white, beige and pastel tones enhance the appearance of space and increase the effect of natural light in the room. Colors are very influential and powerful. They can make the house come alive. Be innovative and be willing to take risks. White is considered stylish. Black is considered sleek, smooth, silky and elegant Blue is restful, soothing and cool. Yellow is believed to be a bright, warm and cheerful color. Green is soothing, reassuring and natural. Light violet is feminine. Deep Purple signifies grandeur and wealth.
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