Interior Design: Color and Its Meaning
There are many facets to consider when designing or decorating the interior of your home. Developing a plan involves the attention to architectural elements, style, furniture placement, accessories, to name only a few. One of the first elements to consider is the choice of a color scheme. The ability to communicate mood is a characteristic of many colors. These connotations have a great influence on personal taste in interior decoration. The chart below lists various colors used in fashion design and the mood they create.
| yellow............... |
Yellow: Inspiration, cheerfulness |
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gold.................. |
Gold: Luxury, glamour, wealth |
| orange............. |
Orange: Ambition, excitement, energy enthusiasm |
| light pink.......... |
Light Pink: Innocence, youth delicacy |
| medium pink... |
Medium Pink: Festivity gaiety |
| bright red......... |
Bright Red: Passion, health, vivacity, life, force |
| dark red........... |
Dark Red: Love, boldness, vigor, splendor, richness |
| pale lavender.. |
Pale Lavender, Reticence, daintiness, shyness, reserve |
| medium purple |
Medium Purple: Magnificence, splendor |
| dark purple...... |
Dark Purple: Conceit, loftiness, regality |
| light blue.......... |
Light Blue: Kindness, gentleness, piety, peace, remoteness |
| true blue........... |
True Blue: Sincerity, honesty, coolness |
| navy blue......... |
Navy Blue: Dignity, sedateness, maturity |
| turqouise......... |
Turquoise: Restfullness, calmness |
| pale green....... |
Pale Green: Weakness, rest, coolness |
| true green........ |
True Green: Calmness, hope, jealousy, frankness |
| white................ |
White: Purity, femininity, delicacy |
| beige............... |
Beige: Delicacy, dullness, practicality |
| light gray.......... |
Light Gray: Coolness, dullness, claminess |
| dark gray......... |
Dark Gray: Sedateness, maturity, restfulness |
| black................ |
Black: Drama, mystery, sophistication |
| brown............... |
Brown: Utility, maturity, practicality, richness, rest |
Choosing the color scheme and mood for your new home can be fun, as well as challenging. To avoid the frustration of trying to determine what decor is best for you, consult a decorator or interior designer. Their knowledge and expertise will save your time, money, and protect you from the possibility of costly mistakes.
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