Furnishing Color Influences

Furnishing Color Influences

Furniture and colours are the basic features behind living and outdoor spaces. They often impact the atmosphere and determine how we feel when seeing different pieces of furniture. Different furniture colours come together to create a general theme. Here are some furnishing influences of different colours.

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Yellow

Even in its brightest shades, yellow turns out to be a beautiful colour. It is a decent choice for everything from sofas to tablecloths and curtains.

Making the most of yellow furniture requires only two things. One is a good taste for quality and an eye for creativity. Combine it with backgrounds with less prominent colours and “earth tones.” Anything short of this could be a bizarre scene.

Using yellow as a furnishing colour has more than just aesthetic values. It stimulates the left side of the brain, creating a psychological effect that includes a soothing and upbeat feeling. This would leave you primed to step outdoors and make the most of your day.

Red

Red furniture – like the colour itself – stands out even without great lighting or unique patterns.

This may be considered an advantage in some design cases. However, it also makes it difficult to use these objects where a  simple or homely influence is required. Another decorative difficulty comes from the fact that the red colour is usually associated with danger or evil.

Psychological responses to this might include high adrenaline levels, an increased sense of alertness or responsiveness, or some sort of discomfort. But it is important to note that red is synonymous with love and affection – which is great for bedrooms.

Extreme representations like this make utilising red furniture a tactical endeavour. Despite that, it is possible to harness the warm and welcoming influence of the stunning hue. This is possible using only small-sized furniture or large ones with big, neutral white, milk, grey, or black objects and backgrounds.

Green

The same peaceful, healthy influence that Mother Nature possesses is what surrounds nicely set green furniture.

The colour is not often found indoors. However, its application in decorative settings is rapidly increasing. This is through ideas like ‘inside’ gardens with well-nurtured live plants. An inside garden offers artistic aesthetics and improves the well-being of house occupants by filtering carbon dioxide, making the air more refreshing.

Green-themed walls and table covers work well for kitchens, dining rooms, and meditation or gym areas. This activates growth, balance, and renewal symbols, which the colour represents.

Blue

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Blue

Introducing blue colour to living spaces is best using lighting. When done professionally, strains of blue light can reflect softly over one or more pieces of furniture. This gives a unique feeling of serenity and prestige.

Blue-coloured furniture is a great standalone feature. Unlike red, yellow or green hues, these objects can come in almost any form, from pillows to rugs and even cupboards. Blue furniture can also be made to feature either light or dark shades of the colour.

Jean Gilmore

Jean Gilmore