Color = emotion

The influence of colors on our brains is often unconscious, unless it's very extreme hues. We first distinguish between warm colors, cool colors, and earth tones. Cool colors (blue, green, and grays) are often used to create a calm and clean interior. Grays, for example, evoke a sense of unity and refinement. The color blue subconsciously increases productivity, which is very pleasant for the user of the space—without them likely consciously associating it with the color blue.

Warm colors like red, orange, and yellow are used to create a sense of enthusiasm in a room's occupants. Red, the color of both love and hate, often evokes strong emotions. It can work very well as an accent color in a cool-toned interior.

With all hues, intensity also affects the effect. A bright yellow wall can be very harsh, while light yellows create a softer effect. Studies show that yellow not only creates a sense of warmth but can also stimulate the nervous system and mental processes. Many people also find yellow cheerful, just like the cheerful orange, which is used to make a room feel more inviting. Warm colors are also deliberately used to enhance creativity through the use of various color combinations.

Finally, we'd like to mention the earthy tones of green and brown. Green evokes a sense of calm and health. You can already bring this effect to life in your interior design by simply placing plants in your rooms. Brown is a color that can also evoke a sense of health, security, and coziness.

Just combine

Once you understand the basic effects of color, you can start combining them to create an optimal user experience. Experts consider not only the walls and floors, but also the furniture in the room. The overall effect should enhance the space's function. Combining the right colors can also literally create more space. By making the wall light and giving furniture the same light shade, the furniture appears to blend into the background, creating a sense of space.