Importance of Colours

Colour is an important aspect of the design of interior spaces. We know that a well planned space can be enhanced by using ‘appropriate’ colours.

properties of colours
 
BLACK:-
Black absorbs all light in the color spectrum.
Black is associated with death .
in ancient egypt it is related to life or rebirth.

WHITE:-
White represents purity.
White is bright & highlights the elements.
rooms painted in white seems spacious.


RED:-
red is related to danger and tension.
red is associated with love and excitement.

BLUE:-
blue is the colour which will be prefered by men.
deep blues can create depression.
offices can be painted in blue shades.

GREEN:-
green is related to nature & medicine.
also represents health and good luck.
it can improve reading ability.
it is a cool colour.

YELLOW:-
cheearful and warm .
it will increase the metabolism.
most visible & reflective property.

PURPLE:-
depressive,royalty& wealth.
sometimes it appears artificial.

BROWN:-
related to strength,feeling of sadness.
it is natural colour.
it also gives thr feeling of warmth,comfort &security to mind.

ORANGE:-
related to exicitment,activation to mind.
draws attention fast.
feeling of warmth & warm colour.

PINK:-
associated with love & romance.
it have a calm effect.

Effects of colours on ceilings,walls & floors

RED:-
ceiling- disturbing, heavy
walls-   Aggressive, advancing
floor-    Conscious, alert

YELLOW:-
ceiling- Luminous
walls-   Exiting to irritating
floor-    Elevating

 ORANGE:
ceiling- Stimulating
walls-    Warm luminous.
floor-     Activating,motion

 BLUE:-
ceiling-  cool if light; heavy
walls-    Cool,encouraging
floor-     Feeling of effortless movement if light;

BROWN:-
ceiling-  feels heavy if dark.
walls-    Assuring if wood is used.
floor-     Steady, stable.

PINK:-
ceiling-  Delicate.
walls-    sweet, feminine.
floor-     Too delicate

GREEN:-
ceiling-  disturbing if too bright or dark.
walls-    Cool and calm if mild
floor-     Soft, relaxing if softer tones are used.

BLACK:-
ceiling-  Hollow to opressive.
walls-    Ominous
floor-     Odd

WHITE:-
ceiling- blank/empty
walls-   neutral,without energy
floor -   feeling no floor to walked upon.


Posted by:  
Swaroop Bapat
(Founder)
The Interior Master