My last post spoke about getting my s#!it together by doing little things in my day such as making my bed — this post will speak to my colour scheme strategy.
I have painted my room both at home and in my student house plenty of times. But for years I would not give up the colours princess pink and after that a hot pink – almost red.
Moving to university my residence room was white brick and I had decided instead of my black comforter at home I would go for a lighter look. In my new room I paired the white walls with a green, blue and white comforter and decor. This made a world of change for me, just like making my bed did!
When I moved into my student house in my second year, I set out a design plan. I researched other colour schemes that had proven to give a relaxing/calming affect. The colour scheme I settled on for my room — blue, grey and white. This changed my room tremendously – it felt SO much more bright and tranquil! These colours give such a soothing coolness to the room and keep me much more focused!!
I have learned the following from Colour Affects – Link here!
- Blue – serenity, soothing, calming, coolness and can help with concentration
- Grey – Neutrality
- Violet – Spiritual, higher level of thought,
- Green – Balance, refreshment, rest, harmony
- White – Clarity, purity, cleanliness, simplicity
“A Minnesota State University study found that red environments increase stress responses, while green and white environments do not.”
Huffington Post. (2013, April 18). Stress-Reducing Colors: Calming Hues To Decorate Your Home With. Retrieved January 29, 2019, from https://www.huffpost.com/entry/stress-reducing-colors_n_3102683
Check out my Pinterest for more calming room colour scheme ideas!
(All posts are reposts I am not the creator of any ideas on my Pinterest – just sharing the love!)
Rhino decor – Marshalls Canada
Defuser – Winners Canada
Plant – Origin Concrete Goods
Headboard – Ikea
