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The 1140CR Ryder Chair 1586-10446A-BLK3 Skyline Bookcase duo makes blue so enviable.
Living rooms, sunrooms, family rooms, and sitting rooms all have one thing in common – they are all supposed to be relaxing. And no color can promise a heightened state of calmness more than blue. Different companies have come up with different shades of blue from indigo to sky blue.
Blue is also cited, generally, as the favorite color when it comes to achieving serenity, calm, stability, authority or conservatism. Now is it a wonder why blue is the color of policemen’s uniforms? This is also the color that represents honesty, wisdom and loyalty. A few blue tones are also perceived to be cold which can evoke feelings of aloofness or sadness.
What Color Experts Say
But what do these professionals know about blue? What do they, together with psychologists, know about blue and how it should be used in homes?
The ancient Chinese and Egyptians studied and practiced chromo therapy. This means they believe that colors have healing properties. This is also referred to, these days, as colorology or light therapy. This is not practiced in traditional medicine but more of an alternative form of health treatment.
In the book, The Principles of Color Therapy, it has been written that blue ray is no less than one of the greatest antiseptics throughout the world. This is known to soothe pain and illnesses.
Buddhists also recommend blue lapis lazuli in bringing inner peace. Blue has a calming power that is not easy to explain. Particular shades of sky blue are known to be most calming.
Earlier Europeans also believed in the protective power of this color. These people painted their doors, staircases, cupolas and fences with blue to ward off evil.
If you want to have a more relaxing bedroom and bathroom, then be sure to use light blue in those rooms. Just make sure to use some rustic elements with the blue in your bedroom so that the theme won’t come out as too unfeeling.
Blue pops beautifully in this 1586-75200B-BRN-75410F-BRN1-room
Appetite Suppresser
It has also been scientifically proven that blue can suppress the appetite. This may have come from the fact that rotten food tend to have a bluish tinge, hence, seeing blue while eating can actually make your weight loss program a lot more effective.
Blue may be the best choice for people who want to trim down but it’s not the best option for foodies.
Blue Means Productivity
Blue is an oft-used color in offices because researches show that people have a tendency to become more productive inside blue rooms. A study by the University of Colombia in the year 2009 showed that the color blue even ups the test scores of children who were took their IQ tests in blue rooms.
This makes blue the most popular choice for home libraries, study rooms, and home offices.
Feng Shui Goin’ Blue
The Feng Shui principles point at blue as a water element. Since this is so, it should be situated in the east if you want to be healthy and if you want your relationships to remain strong. Placing blues on the southeast part of your home spells abundance and wealth.
If you want to experience all these in your home, then have some water elements in those locations.
Blue-Gray to the Rescue
Dark blue is also a good color inside the bedroom because it evokes serenity and calm. A blue-gray mural is a good way to adding a contemporary flair into your home. This same color can be added to the spa-like bathroom. Use it as a backdrop then add a colorful area rug and a laminate tub.
Cabinetry painted in this color would render it perfect for the farmhouse look. A transitional bedroom would also do well to make use of this color.
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