When you step into your home after a long day, your utmost desire is to feel a wave of relaxation. While you may not be able to control the stress that invades your life, the colors you choose to decorate your apartment highly influence the mood and feeling of your space. Whether you choose to build a color palette which is inspiring, comfortable, bold or calming, use the color tips below to guide your strategic choices!

Raging Red

The color red is associated with danger, passion, warmth and optimism. Red stimulates the appetite and arouses your senses, so a good place for the color is in your dining area. The color is fiery and bold, therefore in the wrong setting it can often be detrimental, leading to headaches and overwhelming a calm setting.

Pretty in Pink

Baby girls are wrapped in pink blankets as soon as they are born for a reason! Pink is associated with freshness, flirtatiousness and distinctly feminine. Pink shades range from orange to raspberry. Lighter shades create an ambiance of peace and rest, as deeper shades introduce passion and enthusiasm. Pink is a versatile color, specifically successful in bedrooms. If the color seems too innocent for the space, accenting with dark grays, brown or black can create a sophisticated look.

Slices of Orange

Some of the best sights in nature come in shades of orange, including autumn leaves and warm sunsets. Orange gives off a feeling of stability and reassurance; a rich and spicy orange work especially well in large living and dining rooms. Deep orange hues are accented well with natural light, so try the color in rooms where you have large windows and lots of sunlight streaming in.

Going Green

To no surprise, green promotes feelings of nature, well-being, harmony, security, stability and balance. Green represents the color of growth and can aid in concentration. The best rooms to use the color are study areas and bathrooms; by injecting light and dark green shades, a room comes alive with color.

Ocean Waves

Who would have thought… blue prevents nightmares! The soothing color of loyalty, authority and protection promotes intellectual thought and is believed to reduce your hunger strikes along with nightmares. The color is used well in bedrooms and bathrooms. Highlighting the space with warm blue undertones can create a serene feel; therefore limit natural light to prevent creating a cold vibe.

Bright Sunshiny Day

The sun is bright and yellow, creating a sense of energy, creativity and intellect. Shades of yellow range from creamy butter to deep amber, but it is recommended to stay away from the deeper yellows, as they can often enhance feelings of emotional anguish. Kitchens and dining rooms work best with yellow, fashioning a friendly environment.

Magic Hat

Magicians are often seen wearing a purple pointy hat for a purpose, as purple represents magical thought, creativity, joy and luxury. Try it in a bedroom to create a space of elegance! When using a deep shade like eggplant, use the vibrant color to accessorize, while light wildflower shades of purple can be used well as a feature color.

Flavors of Chocolate

Brown gives off the vibe of stability and security, a neutral color ranging in shades of dark chocolate to beige white. Used well in living rooms, brown can compliment almost any color! Matching it with a color like green or blue can create a sensation of mental stimulation.

Not Black, Not White

Grey is the color of sophistication, as it conveys a sense of order and peace. When paired with colorful accents, it can generate a creative and inspiring environment. Playing with shades ranging from charcoal to fog can be a great way to nicely balance more innocent and elementary shades of pink, yellow and blue.

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Whether you choose a specific color as a bold statement or a subtle accent, keep in mind the feelings and emotions each color are associated with. By strategically mapping out color in particular areas, you can control the initial mood of your apartment when you, your family, friends and guests arrive!