The psychological effects of color are real! Paint colors can help you achieve a specific mood, energy, and feel at home. A wall color can have a big impact on the overall ambiance of a room.
Your home should be a place where you can escape from the stresses of work and everyday life. It should evoke a serene atmosphere and help you recharge from the day. Here are a few practical ways to transform your home (with color!) into a balanced and peaceful retreat.
– All photos are from projects by Beth Haley Design (BHD).
Warm Neutral Paint Colors
Warm neutrals are an ever-popular paint color option in interior design. A warm neutral wall shade, such as white with notes of cream and ivory, is a cozy and comforting choice of paint hue. Classic neutral tones also give you the freedom to play with decor and color palettes. With a dependable neutral wall color, you can change your space with the seasons — rotating furniture, pillows, rugs, and more as you see fit.
Decorating with neutral paint colors that have warm undertones is a clever way to bring a comforting feel to a living space.
Relaxing Blues & Greens
Paint colors in shades of blue and green are known to have a relaxing effect — perfect for creating a serene feeling in your home. Everyone has their preference when it comes to soothing colors, but soft, cooler colors are often a go-to. Plus, greens and blues specifically are often associated with spa-like spaces. They have also been proven to help alleviate depression and anxiety while offering a sense of renewal. Pictured below is one of our favorite blue spaces.
Shades of blue can create feelings of freshness and calmness. This desired outcome was achieved with these beautiful powder blue cabinets.
Pale Pinks
Pale pink paint color shades with warm undertones are feminine and comforting. More muted pinks are also seen as representing feelings of youth and innocence. In the home, pink can calm emotions. Pink also encourages approachability and warmth and is seen as an inviting color, which makes it great for welcoming guests.
The creative yet soothing pink hue is made even more visually interesting with a variety of textures, shapes, and layers.
Take some inspiration from these colorful and calming spaces — from a bathroom to a kitchen — which will inspire rest and tranquility without sacrificing style.
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