Jeff Shields RE/MAX Anchor Realty serving Qualicum Beach, Parksville, French Creek, Coombs of the Oceanside area on Vancouver Island British Columbia

Jeffery Shields - REALTOR

RE/MAX Anchor Realty
(Independently Owned and Operated)
113 West 2nd Avenue, PO Box 1890
Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1T5 Canada
Cell: 250-240-5021
Bus: 250-752-2466
Fax: 250-752-2433
Toll Free: 800-668-3622

The Language of Colour

Colours

Have you ever noticed how colours can affect your mood? Yellow makes you cheerful, red makes you feel empowered and blue puts you in relaxation mode.

We react to colour, so it's important to carefully choose the colours your want to be surrounded by in your home. Colour is one of the best tools to create a visual interest and feel to your home. Colours can be separated into three different categories: active, passive and neutral. This may help you choose the best colour for right room in your home.

Active colours

Think yellow, orange and red - the feeling of warmth. These colours make you feel cozy and inspire an upbeat attitude. One of the most intense active colours is red, which fuels your adrenaline. It's been said that lemony yellows unleash creative juices and is a great colour for home offices.

Passive colours

Blue, green and purple can all be considered passive colours. They make you feel quiet, peaceful and calm. These are great colours for a bedroom or bathroom — a place you may want to escape to.

One of the most universal colours is green. It feels like nature and reminds ups of spring and new beginnings. Green is accepted as a colour of peace and comfortability. Green is also a very restful colour and it has been stated that people in an environment surrounded by green have few stomach aches. Green also looks great in a home office or bathroom.

If purple is more your choice, it stands for wealth, sophistication and luxury. Purple will give you a feeling of mystery and romance. Purple works great an accent colour.

Neutral colours

Neither active or passive, neutral tones are great on large spaces such as living rooms. Neutral tones are known as 'uncolours'. Beige, gray, taupe and white would all be considered a neutral tone.

Colour your mood

Here's how your mood may be affected by colour

Whatever colour you end up choosing make sure it represent you and your home.

Source: REBGV