Today I am thinking about the link between color and mood. Most of us have read that there is a psychology behind colors and the moods they elicit. Red dining rooms are said to energize, encourage conversation, and stimulate our appetites. For me red just seems too loud. Maybe images of formal dining rooms with red walls seems outdated...stuffy, boring. I'm not exactly sure. All I know is that I don't think I would like to have a red dining room. By the way, I know dining rooms don't have to be red, and that other warm colors such as orange or brown may suffice. The deeper question I have is: could it be possible that there might be a perfect color profile for me based on my own personality, culture, and even weaknesses? Whoa, that's pretty interesting right? Maybe my perfect color profile would stretch me outside of my color comfort zone and inject a little liveliness into my life. Could I feel better, more grounded, and more connected simply by changing the colors in my home?
While searching the internet I came upon an interesting article entitled, "
The Psychology Behind Paint Colors" from Natural Solutions Magazine. In it the author writes about how interior designer and color consultant Debra A. Wilde created a Color Horoscope to help us understand more about the art of conscious color use. Ms. Wilde has written a book, "
Colors Gone Wilde", which explores how colors can be personalized and used to promote well-being. For me, turquoise is one my favs. What does it tell me about myself or what I aspire to be? Insight, Progressive thinking, and healing. Pretty cool!
