Color of your house

Anna Moiseeva One of the most important elements of interior design - colors. Will house a cozy and comfortable, or, conversely, cold and annoying, depends on the choice of colors. Also, the color of the house affects the well-being, mood and even personal life. Psychological effect of color on people had been seen in ancient times. In the ninth century France were first stained glass windows. Made them especially for churches. Darkest and overwhelming temples were considered, in which stained-glass windows were made of dark glass, but light as churches and church, by contrast, raised the spirit of the parishioners. An important role is also played sunlight, wafting through the blue, pink and yellow glass. To create a harmonious and happy life need to learn the basics of color theory. Pairwise mixing three primary colors - red, yellow and blue - you can get three new secondary - orange, green and purple. Again, mixing adjacent colors, we get the wheel primary color with 12 sectors. However, even within a single sector of color can make an infinite variety of shades, adding different ratios of white and black. All the 12 color wheel can be divided into 2 groups: warm (from yellow to red-violet) and cold (from purple to yellow-green). Warm colors are also called approaching, as they painted surfaces seem closer than it actually is. Rooms painted in these colors look warm and hospitable, but smaller in size. Color gamut cold-called removed as the room becomes more spacious in appearance. Color wheel also helps to create harmony and contrast of colors. Neighbors or friends of color are called harmonious and soothing effect. However, too harmonious, monotonous color scheme room would look monotonous and tedious. The ideal color scheme: with a reasonable basis for harmonious adding contrasting elements. It is no secret that the color design of the house has a significant effect on mood and performance. In the same room, depending on its color can feel a sense of comfort or discomfort. Therefore, the color scheme should be changed depending on the destination premises. Red. The energy of red stimulates, helps to support the existence of the body, increases the body's internal resources. Interestingly, in folk medicine weak infant was taken wrapped in red diapers, so they fueled the life-giving energy of color. Previously it was thought that red protects against plague, cholera and smallpox. Escaping from these diseases, people dressed in red clothes, slept on the red underwear and eating of red ware. All this might seem ridiculous, if red does not heal the infection. And it proved a Dane, who later for his discovery won a Nobel Prize. Dane Niels Finzin long time he lived in Iceland. That is where he drew attention to the impact on people has provided the sunlight, showing for the eternal clouds. As a medical student, he began his experiments, and one day made a statement about the drug discovery of small-pox. It was the end of the nineteenth century, so the above bold Dane just laughed. Patients with smallpox Finzin put in a room with red curtains, and window space left on the sunny side. It would seem that there is nothing more futile. Meanwhile, patients recovered faster and easier, they have had very few scars. "Red House" Finzina was used throughout Europe. If you lack the optimism and confidence in yourself, you can heal in red - let it be some little thing in the house, often catch the eye. Red - the most active, creating a feeling of warmth and spectacular interior. At the same time, the room settled in red, will look less and less. This color is best suited for rooms, where the most active family life: - living room, study, lounge, kitchen, etc. In the bedroom it is best not to apply. Blue and blue. Acting on a physical level, it calms nerves, relieves pain, has antipyretic action. The blue color has properties similar to the blue, but as its intensity is high, the effect on humans is much stronger. It is a symbol of consciousness, depth, inner source of life, the color of calm and relaxation. The blue color relaxes and slows mental processes, reduces expression of emotion, so the business negotiation is best done in a suit of blue. Pale blue ceiling make the room visually higher and more spacious. Shades of blue are especially good for small spaces. The presence of blue color in the interior always gives the room a refinement and nobility. Blue is best used for bedding, nightgown or pajamas. Pale blue color is very suitable violent and unrestrained personages. Yellow - the source of heat and light, it stimulates the intellectual abilities of man. At the physical level helps cleanse the body, the secretion of bile. In general, yellow is the opposite of negative feelings. If you feel that you do not like, do not understand and oppressive sense of inner rigidities - use yellow. Orange (a mixture of yellow and red in 50/50) is good for those who are difficult to accept new ideas, often falls into a state of depression, pessimism, and sees no way out of difficult situations. This color will feel free enough to break through the borders, often the only fruit of his own imagination. Orange color tones and invigorates, increases blood pressure. Yellow and orange - it's very vivid and intense colors, so in almost pure form do not apply. These colors are more muted somewhat whitewashed by adding a little purple hues. Any combination of these colors are well suited for children's rooms. Green - a blend of yellow and blue. Green is associated with development of organic life and is a symbol of growth, movement. He has a gentle and relaxing effect, reduces tension of the optic system, normalizes blood pressure. Irradiation with green light shows and allergies - this reduces itching and swelling. Light therapy practice and in medical centers and beauty salons. Also, Green does not cause hyperactivity or, conversely, loss of strength and is often used for decoration. But since it is considered cool, he looks the best on the walls of the solar room. Bright green color can also be used in small things, if you feel the indifference, the inability to cause someone's love and gave it to anyone. Stimulation of the green - is the development of heart in man. Purple color has a strong influence on the spiritual state of man. Due to the strong influence it can get rid of the deep fears and learn to draw from his consciousness creative force. It is worth mentioning that previously believed that with the help of light violet spectrum can be treated with lupus. He radiates modesty and dignity, joy and comfort. But in the interiors should only be used in conjunction with the warm hues of life (eg, yellow and orange) or dilute (light, lilac) form. Black and white. These tones often we use in clothing. White Washington - coming down, black - perceive (black hole). White tone - activity directed to the outside, black - is perceived passivity. For example, people are open, cheerful, light-colored clothing prefer, closed, secretive (and the hidden complexes) are dressed in black. Interestingly the use of blacks in folk medicine for treating insomnia: wall paste darker wallpaper, the windows were hung heavy thick black curtains, sheets, pillowcases and shirts also were made from black material. They say that this method gave striking results - showered, even those who had not slept for several months. A few practical tips to help you choose the right color scheme of their rooms: with light-colored walls of the room seem wider and taller, darker contrasting wall visually narrow room, the ceiling will appear higher if he had lighter colored walls, and below, if darker; wallpaper with vertical elements of the pattern makes the room more high, pillows, curtains, lampshades and more of the tissues, contrasting with the overall color scheme, can liven things up by making the necessary diversity, in children's rooms is better to use bright contrasting colors, and for elderly family members - quiet pastel shades. Good ability to quickly change the interior - to change the curtains. Lightweight translucent curtains and vibrant textile blinds. In the summer - one for winter - others. If your room overlooks the southern side, the summer sun's rays passing through a blue or light blue shutters, will fill your room with cold light. In winter, your window may flame red, orange or yellow glow of joy. And if you make the lights curtains from the window, this spectacular color picture can be contemplated, and at night, especially because in our climate during the night time to spare. New colors can not be afraid to arrange their own lives, change the mood, tone the body!