Using the meanings of colors in chromotherapy, it is possible to try to bring more well-being and positive sensations into your home.
When it comes to furnishing a home, there are several ways to stage creativity and redesign environments, be it furniture, objects or paintings on the walls. However, what few know is that, in this universe of possibilities, the choice of colors goes beyond the aesthetic question. This is because, in the study of chromotherapy, each color has a function, and this can also be applied to your home.
If you don’t know very well what chromotherapy is in practice, read on. We separate below a little more about what it is, how it can be used in a home and what is the meaning of each color. Watch:
Chromotherapy: what is it?
According to chromotherapy, colors, if placed in the right proportion, can bring numerous benefits to mental and physical health. And this is why many decorating professionals choose to apply colors that act directly on physical and emotional well-being of residents.
“Color is a fundamental element in the composition of architecture, both to sharpen the senses and to convey feelings of comfort and tranquility”, explains architect Cristina Cardoso. She also describes that, in the unconscious of people, there are visual codes associated with different sensations. Bright colors, for example, bring a sense of urgency, as do colder, lighter or neutral tones, which convey calm and relaxation..
colorful house
What if the resident wants to make all the rooms colorful? In order not to be mistaken on the aesthetic question linked to well-being, Cristina warns that there is a certain cureso that the environment has a harmonious result.
“We have an infinity of colors, materials and decorative elements for a composition. So, the challenge of working with multicolored environments is to focus on one environment at a time or to have a cut of the space. In this case, without seeing everything, it runs There is a risk that, when concepts are put together, they will not be in harmony and result in a visual mess. ” In addition to this aesthetic disharmony, according to her, the mixture can also lead to inconvenience to residents over time.
start slowly
But, if the idea is to really invest in colors, a very simple advice from the professional is to seek choose darker shades, which are colorful but neutral. “Very pure colors tend to make the environment very lively, charged and even childish. On the other hand, colors with a little gray in the composition (always observe the neutral tone tables) are easier to compose, more soft and still leave the environment even more sophisticated “, he says.
And, if the fear persists or there is fear of regret, Cristina advises start with low-use environments, such as the toilets. “So it’s possible to make a wall more colorful, use wallpaper with more vibrant colors and prints, where creativity can be unleashed, boldly,” she explains.
In addition, the professional also recommends starting with rooms intended for children, especially the “play rooms”, which are also suitable environments for the application of various colors on walls, furniture and decorative objects.
“We still have the balconies, which are environments that accept a mix of colors well, as they are usually decorated with plants and furniture suitable for the outdoor space, which already has this more relaxed language”, underlines the architect.
Effects of each color in chromotherapy:
Now that you know how chromotherapy works, how about better understand what each color means and how each of them can help you in well-being. Look down:
- Red:
Red encourages self-affirmation and regain self-awareness. Therefore, the color is associated strength, action and vitality.
- orange:
The orange color facilitates expression and helps create a good level of dialogue between people. In chromotherapy, hue is linked to the sensations of pleasure, will and expression. Gorgeous, isn’t it?
- Yellow:
Color that provides mental clarity, linked to feelings of creativity, joy and spontaneity. Additionally, yellow encourages patience and focus.
- Green:
In chromotherapy, the color green speaks of balance, healing and renewal. The application then establishes links with the balance, healing, renewalas well as being calming. In other words, hello stress!
- Blue:
Another color with calming benefits! Blue is a color associated with the feelings of calm, relaxation and peace of mind.
- Viola: (intuition – meditation – spirituality)
Purple is a color related to spirituality. The properties of him are related to intuition and meditation.
Finally, it is worth remembering that although there are studies linking these colors to the treatment of certain diseases, the application of colors at home should not be used as a substitute for other treatments. So, whenever necessary, consult a specialist doctor when you have symptoms, okay?
Source: Cristina Cardoso, architect at Yticon, builder of the A.Yoshii Group.
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