Get to know the sensations provided by colors in decoration

As well as furniture and other objects, the colors of the walls are important to compose the decoration of a house. The tones of each environment say a lot about the personality and style of the resident, in addition to transmitting different sensations.

According to color psychology, the human brain can identify colors and transform them into emotions, feelings and desires. For Luciane Mota, interior designer, the colors of the walls can also awaken sensations. “They often have an impact unconsciously and, in environments, they can bring us sensations that are even subjective”, she explains.

As explained by Ana Cristina Gomes, specialist in tinting systems, it is recommended to paint and decorate the house in a warm and harmonious way. “Color also stands out as a generator of comfort and health”, she clarifies.

Check out the meanings of the colors, in which environments to use them and tips for harmonizing them with other tones.

Yellow

According to Ana Cristina Gomes, yellow awakens creativity. It is a very suitable color for a children’s room (without much exaggeration) and office environments, as it symbolizes lightness and optimism. It harmonizes well with blue, green, gray and brown. Luciane Mota adds that yellow is a warning tone. “Therefore, I do not advise using it in environments where relaxation is expected”, she says.

Orange

Orange is a welcoming color that inspires enthusiasm, kindness and optimism. The color is indicated for living room and TV room. “To use in the work environment, it is great for meeting places, as it attracts attention and scares away laziness”, suggests Ana Cristina Gomes. Orange harmonizes well with neutral colors: browns, beiges and grays.

White

White, according to Ana Cristina Gomes, is responsible for logical thinking and communicative competence. A color suggests purity and creates an impression of luminosity, in addition to conveying the idea of ​​freshness and calm. It is indicated for hospital and small environments, as it conveys a feeling of spaciousness. It is a neutral tone and harmonizes well with any color.

Lavender

The lavender color conveys tranquility. According to Ana Cristina Gomes, it is indicated for the bedroom, especially if the person is more agitated, as it is a calming tone. It is also recommended for bathrooms and to make the environment more classic. Harmonizes well with shades of purple, pink and blue.

pink

“Color that symbolizes romanticism and purity; therefore, it is widely used in children’s environments”, clarifies Luciane Mota. According to the interior designer, pink is a tone that harmonizes very well with green and blue in pastel tones.

Blue

Blue is a color related to the water element and is reminiscent of nature. In addition, it is a tone that conveys tranquility, security and rest. “Indicated for bedrooms, especially if the person is more agitated, as it calms the mind, reducing blood pressure”, says Ana Cristina Gomes. This color harmonizes with shades of lilac, yellow, beige and gray.

Black

black is a color that relates to elegance and sophistication. Furthermore, it represents power, formality and seriousness in the work environment. “Often, if used too much, because it is dark, it can make the environment too closed or bring sadness”, says Luciane Mota. Like white, it is also a neutral color and harmonizes with any color.

Green

Green is another color that refers to nature. In addition to stimulating tranquility, it brings the feeling of hope, health, freedom and vitality. According to Ana Cristina Gomes, it is a very suitable tone for the bedroom, as it conveys calm and tranquility. In addition, it harmonizes with beige, gray and brown colors.

Red

Red is a color that refers to passion and feeling. For Ana Cristina Gomes, this tone can be used in the environment of work as long as it is with common sense, as it represents leadership, enthusiasm and the presence of energy. It harmonizes well with shades of gray or white.