Color affects people in many ways, depending on age, gender, ethnic background and climate. This is why it’s so important to choose colors wisely when it comes to decorating.

Colors act in three basic ways: active, passive and neutral. You can easily match every room’s colors to your personal desires, to your taste and to the room’s purpose. Light colors are expansive and airy, making rooms seem larger and brighter. Dark colors are sophisticated and warm; they give large rooms a more intimate appearance.

Red raises a room’s energy level. The most intense color, it pumps the adrenaline like no other hue. Suits for  living room or dining room. Yellow captures the joy of sunshine and communicates happiness. It is an excellent choice for kitchens, dining rooms and bathrooms. Blue is said to bring down blood pressure and slow respiration and heart rate. Also warmed up our bedrooms and bathrooms. In the kitchen, green cools things down; in a family room or living room, it encourages unwinding but has enough warmth to promote comfort and togetherness. Purple, in its darkest values (eggplant, for example), is rich, dramatic and sophisticated. It is associated with luxury and creativity. Orange evokes excitement and enthusiasm, and is an energetic color. (Mihai in Freshome's Very Best)

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