I've been in a rather festive mood lately with it officially being December and Christmas only
22 days away! To kick off the holiday season I decided to do a post on the color
Red and the various effects it has on us psychologically, especially when used in interiors. Here are some fun facts about this powerful color:
- Red has the opposite effect of blue; it's the warmest and most energetic color in the spectrum
- It increases blood pressure and respiration rate
- Red Increases enthusiasm
- Red Encourages action and confidence
- Provides a sense of protection from fears and anxiety
- Red makes people lose track of time and stimulates appetite
- Red is a powerful color so it's generally best used as an accent...however, certain shades like orange-red and brown-red may be muted; they are cozy, comforting earth colors like terra cottas, brick, and cinnabar
- Using red makes a powerful statement, so red furniture and accessories should be clean and in good condition. Ratty red furniture is likely to look REALLY ratty...not just marginally ratty
- Red is the highest arc of the rainbow
- Red is the first color you lose sight of at twilight
- Feng shui recommends painting the front door of a home red to invite prosperity to the residents.
- Bees can't see the color red, but they can see all other bright colors. Red flowers are usually pollinated by birds, butterflies, bats, and wind, rather than bees
- Red would not be the color of choice for psychiatric wards, prisons or a hospital
- FACT CREDITS VIA: DEMESNE.COM & SENSATIONAL COLOR.COM
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love the RED factoids!!!
ReplyDeleteand gorgeous images as well ~~
xoxo Laura
I just love when red is used appropriately within a space. Too often these days it's OVER-used within a room and it becomes a non-element. These are great images of what a punch of red can really do!
ReplyDeleteRed is such a good color when decorating a room. I especially love it when it is used agains black, as you show in the picture with the blackboard.
ReplyDeleteEvery room needs a touch of red--like lipstick for your space.
ReplyDeleteBetsy