Psychology
of Colors –
The Dining Room
by
Joey Lewitin
Colors
affect our minds, our physiologies, and our social interactions. The
colors you choose when decorating a room can have an effect on any
occasion that you hold there. The dining room is a place of delicate
social situations that occurs between the most intimate of relationships.
By first considering the psychological effects of the following colors,
one can help to make the dining room a more relaxing place to eat
and gather.
The first
thing to consider when choosing a dining rooms colors, are the effects
they will have on appetite. The color blue is a well known appetite
suppressant. This is because there is very little blue food found
in nature. The color blue isn’t exactly a weight loss program;
it simply causes a slight psychological change that makes people feel
less hungry. Avoiding this color will help guests to better enjoy
they’re meals
On the
contrary, orange and red can actually cause an increase in a person’s
appetite. The color orange is often associated with need, hunger,
and a desire to be full. Red is about devouring, and increases metabolisms.
Using these colors strategically could cause the perception of your
cooking skill to rise. However you have to be careful with red. It
causes aggression and can lead to fighting. Be restrained in your
use of this color, and fall back more on orange, which produces a
more elated feeling.
For a
gathering room such as the dining room, earth tones can be a wonderful
way to convey a sense of warmth. These colors remind people of the
earth, making them feel more connected to the world and to the other
people in the room. The ability of tans and browns to make us feel
safe, allow us to open up more when we are surrounded by them.
The greatest
advice when decorating is to stay true to you. While you can dabble
with colors and try to create positive influences in others, you also
want to provide the best mental environment for yourself to enjoy.
Joey
Lewitin is an author, artist, and designer of home décor accessories
made from imported stone. Original designs from him and other artisans
can be seen at http://pebblez.com
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