Give your home more individuality with colors

 

(djd). Yellow is reminiscent of warming rays of sunshine, green stands for nature, blue relaxes, red activates and cheers you up: each color has its own unique effect. Scientists and color experts have been studying these properties for centuries. You can take advantage of the differences in color to give your own four walls a distinctive character - tailored to your personal taste and the respective room.
 

Which color goes in which room?

 

As different as the effects of colors are, the recommendations as to which color suits which room are also clear. In this way you can take advantage of the various effects and, for example, have a direct influence on your own mood by choosing the wall color. "In the kitchen and living area, a bright sunny yellow or an orange put you in a good mood. In the bedroom, where you want to relax and unwind, a calming blue, earthy tones or even a dark anthracite create the desired feeling of comfort," describes master painter Ralph Albersmann, technical consultant at Schöner Wohnen-farben. In addition, according to him, the choice of color also depends on the floor plan and size of the room. For example, light blue or classic white can visually expand smaller rooms and create a calm, clear atmosphere. At www.schoener-wohnen-farben.com, for example, there are many more tips about colors and their effects as well as individual design suggestions.
 

Find your personal favorite tone

 

In general, it is advisable to combine wall colors in order not to overdo it with the effect: Instead of painting the entire room in a bright red, only one accent wall is given the stimulating and fiery tone - the other walls, however, are white or in one kept a subtle cream tone. When looking for your personal favorite from hundreds of different colors, do-it-yourselfers will find what they are looking for, for example in local hardware stores or specialist stores with a Schöner Wohnen color studio. With free color cards you can find inspiration, compare and have your favorite shade mixed on site - for inside, outside, as emulsion paint or as a varnish. Advantage: In this way, the mixture always hits exactly the desired color, which also makes it possible to reorder later.