choosing art for your home...colour...

choosing art that is colour coordinated with your home...

the psychology of colour...

brown and shades of brown (beige, coffee, coco etc) are neutral, warm, and homely. Brown instils calm, comfort, tranquillity and harmony. All great moods for any room in the home, but especially good for adding a relaxed feel to living rooms and bedrooms.

red is sexy, chic, warm and modern. It symbolizes passion, activity and excitement. It catches the eye and stimulates the mind. Great for brightening up dull, dreary rooms, rousing appetites in dining rooms and kitchens, and quickening the pulse in the bedroom...

orange is young, sunny, happy and carefree. Bold, warm and energetic, it uplifts the mood, inspires activity and promotes well-being. Ideal for brightening kitchens, hallways and children's rooms or for adding a wow factor to a living or dining room.

yellow is bright, clean, warm and cheerful. It increases energy, promotes happiness and stirs the creative juices. Good for adding light and energy to bathrooms and kitchens, as well as being a great colour for a bold canvas to lift the mood of a dull, poorly-lit room.

green is soothing, reassuring, and natural. It refreshes and rejuvenates and instils a feeling of vibrancy, cleanliness, health and well-being. Ideal for rooms to relax in, such as bedrooms, bathrooms and conservatories.

blue is calming, clean, soothing and cool. The world's favourite colour represents sky and water. It relaxes the mind, refreshes and produces tranquil feelings and peaceful moods. Ideal in any room to promote relaxation and peace.

purple and violet suggests grandeur, glamour and opulence. Modern, rich and indulgent it encourages creativity, and adds luxury and comfort. Deep purples are rich and dreamy whilst lighter violets are feminine and chic. Superb colour for the modern bedroom, living room or snug.

pink is feminine, romantic and luxurious. It lightens the mood and encourages affection. Adds a tranquil and calming feeling to a room. Ideal in bedrooms.

white and cream is pure, stylish and goes with everything. It amplifies the effects of other colours as well as radiating peace, purity and clarity. An ideal choice for any room.

black is sleek, strong and elegant. The ultimate timeless, neutral colour, it implies strength, authority and boldness of character. A classic colour choice for the modern hallway, living room and dining room.

Other types of mood setting colours. The following colour schemes also invoke particular moods and portray a certain style....

greyscale and sepia is the subtle, aged look found on old and black and white photographs. It's used in modern art and photography to remove the impact of colour, allowing the subject of the canvas to take centre stage. Great for interesting and thought-provoking pieces of art. Good conversation starters in dining rooms, kitchens and living rooms.

multi-coloured art gives a bold, bright and modern look. Rainbow colours can add a feeling of fun, humour and boldness to a room. Hard to miss, bright multi-coloured art is a great centre piece and conversation starter. It also portrays a certain confidence of character of its buyer...