Color plays an incredibly important role in interior design, but it plays an even more important role when it comes to your summer home. Let us help you pick the perfect color schemes!
Color Psychology
If you are not familiar with the term, color psychology refers to the emotional response we get from experiencing color. For example, it is known that blue is a calming color whereas red is a color that generates excitement.
Color, perhaps more than any other element of design, affects the way we perceive and react to our environment.
This is why choosing colors for your summer home is so important. It’s the place where you should feel the most relaxed and at ease, so you will want to choose colors that have the right color psychology to influence those emotions while reflecting your taste and style.
The mistake that many make is selecting colors they like without considering how it will affect the mood of the room. Before you make your final decision on which colors you want, think about how color psychology will come into play for each room you’re choosing colors for.
The Best Colors for Every Room
Certain colors are also best for certain rooms. For example, soft, light neutrals (such as off-white, blush, and beige) are excellent for the bedrooms in your summer home because they influence peaceful relaxation.
Yellow is a color that increases the energy and excitement in a room, so it might be a good color for your sunroom – where you’re likely to have morning conversations around a cup of coffee. Be wary of the specific hue you choose though, because a yellow that is too bright can actually cause agitation! A soft yellow is usually a better choice.
It can be hard to keep it all straight; which colors should you use for which room? Which colors together would make pleasing color combinations?
That’s where we come in! Our designers will provide you with the best possible advice and suggestions for your space.
Design Help
At Wenz, our designers are dedicated to helping you find the perfect decor, fabrics, patterns, and colors.
Mike, one of our designers at Wenz, is an expert when it comes to color. He is well versed in color psychology and knows how to create color combinations that will compliment your home while creating the right mood.
When it comes to helping select colors for your summer home Mike says “Finding the right colors requires experimentation. Playing with fabric and paint samples makes a big difference, and finding what you like best happens fast!” He goes on to explain that having a designer there to help guide you through all the options really helps to speed up the process and make it easier to decide on the right colors.
Mike is the color guy, but any one of our designers can help you select beautiful color schemes for your summer home! The best part is that you can receive design help from us absolutely free!
If you would like to take advantage of our free design service you can stop in at 1693 Main St Green Bay, give us a call at 920-406-1800, or fill out this form and we will get started right away!