Colours can dictate the mood and is often a reflection of one’s personality. Kuntal Vyas Aggarwal tells you how to choose the right one
The spectrum of colours is an endless variety to choose from and each of them has an effect on our frame of mind, mood and body. Interior designers have a sound knowledge about colours as they work with different styles, they know which colour will gel well and is fit for the combinations along with the psychological effects of one colour.
It is astonishing how a body harmonises its waves with the interiors of a building be it home, restaurant, hotel or any corporate office. How different colours can actually leave a great impact on our way of thinking and well being. Colours are capable of altering an individual’s mood and often provoke them to show different emotions.
It is important to know and understand each colour and how they affect the mind, mood and body. The colour component of interior designing shouldn’t be considered only as what it looks but how it makes one feel.
Shades or hue is the main component of how we feel and experience the world around us. Being an element of light, it communicates diverse feeling including passion, excitement, mystery or serenity. Understanding the theory of shades in interior designing can help in creating the right mood. Each colour has a different impact on different individuals.
Play with black for mystery and sophistication: Black signifies dark and deep feelings thus, incorporates strong will environment. A combination of subtle elegance without being conservative and enhances sophistication.
Red for passion, stimulates and warms the body: Red is known for increasing heart rate, respiration and brain wave activity. It elevates enthusiasm and increases the room’s energy level. People with high blood pressure and hypertension then avoid designing rooms with red color.
Energy booster orange: The colour is meant for fitness purposes and stimulates all the emotions required for releasing in physical activities. It is known for healing lungs and escalating energy levels.
Relax with blue: It is totally the opposite of red and has a calming effect on mood, mind and body. It is known for lowering heart rate, blood pressure and respiration. It doesn’t relate to sadness but implies how cool a person can feel.
Happy with yellow: It is known as a memory stimulator and increases pulse rate and blood pressure. The colour works well with workplaces and classrooms to gain focus and alertness.
Elegant and stunning purple: The colour is associated with luxury and gives an illusion of inspiring and dreamy. Shades of purple have a calming effect on the interior similar to blue but without the feeling of cold.
Colour choice is very personal so, decide the colour for your interiors which suits your lifestyle. The hue will dictate your mood and thoughts. It is natural that an individual tends to feel comfortable in those shades which reflect their personalities. Therefore, interior designers while selecting the colours for their clients must keep in mind their preferences to make them feel as comfortable as possible.
The writer is Founder & Design Head, Resaiki Interiors