CHOOSING THE RIGHT COLOUR

• Red expresses excitement, high energy, warmth and vibrancy. It is the strongest of all colours. It is a very stimulating and active colour. It would be a beautiful colour for an entrance hall or lobby. Warm reds are also inviting and intimate in the dining room.


• Green represents nature, growth and relaxation. It is a soothing colour and may remind us of rebirth. Green goes with almost any colour and in its darker and more neutralized shades can be used as a neutral. A green kitchen feels fresh and clean.


• Pink hints at trustworthiness, happiness, youth and sweetness. Pink is a very complementary colour to skin tones and is an ideal colour for the bath room.


• Blue reflects a calm, restful and relaxing environment. Blue is one of the most popular colours and tints of blue will make a room appear more spacious.


• Yellow represents happiness and optimism, however vivid and light tints can appear even brighter and more glaring than white. Yellow is an excellent colour to use in a room that does not receive any natural daylight or in a dark hallway.


• Brown conveys contentment and comfort. It is a subtle and masculine colour and would be a perfect choice for a library.


• Purple is a regal colour, which can denote nobility, dignity and luxury. Deep purple or plum is a wonderful colour to have in a guest room to make your visitors feel like they are getting the "royal treatment."


• Orange symbolizes spirit, warmth, comfort and action. Orange would be pleasing in a family room, but, an extremely vivid shade of orange can be tiring when used over a large surface.


• Taupe communicates conservative thinking and is considered a very sophisticated colour. A taupe living room will appear rich and glowing.


• White implies virtue, purity, cleanliness, spaciousness and innocence. White rooms tend to be very dramatic and create a feeling of quiet luxury. A master bedroom with large amounts of white could become your oasis from a hectic world.


• Gray depicts a sedate, neutral and composed environment. Gray is a very appropriate colour to use in a home/office office.