The Influence of “Color” on Mood—The Relationship Between Interior Design and the Mind
Casual colors are moving your mind
You wake up in the morning and open the curtains.
The moment the light hits, you see the colors of the walls and furniture.
“What color room do you spend your time in?”—just that alone subtly changes your mood for the day.
The “Scientific Connection” Between Color and Emotion
In color psychology, many studies have shown that color influences human mood and behavior.
Blue and green are famous as colors that bring about “relaxation effects” and “improved concentration.” In fact, they are heavily used in offices and medical facilities.
Yellow and orange stimulate “vitality” and “positivity,” making them suitable colors for places where conversation happens, such as cafes and living rooms.
Red promotes “passion,” “energy,” and “appetite stimulation,” but using too much can make it hard to feel calm.
(*Reference: APA “The Psychological Properties of Colour”)
Furthermore, experimental results have been published showing that the colors of walls and interiors act on neurotransmitters in the brain, leading to stress relief and emotional regulation.
“How to Choose Colors” from a Professional Perspective
In the field of interior design,
when asked “What kind of room do you want?”,
what customers say is mostly about “mood” or “purpose,” such as “a relaxing room,” “a bright mood,” or “a space where I want to concentrate.”
For example—
For a study or workspace, a color scheme that makes it easy to concentrate with blue or green tones
For the bedroom, soft gray or beige to ease tension
For the living room, add just a little yellow or orange as an accent → This alone significantly changes the “temperature” and “emotional movement” of the entire space
The amount and brightness of color are also important. It is also recommended to keep the whole room in white or beige and express your individuality with accent colors.
The “Power of Color” Felt in Daily Life
As a consumer, I also realize the changes in “mood” that color provides.
“The season when you feel like rearranging your room for no reason,”
“Just by getting new curtains, the atmosphere of the house changed”—
with the color of just one cushion cover or poster,
your mood can brighten up or settle down.
Conversely, when you are feeling down, you often unconsciously choose achromatic or quiet colors rather than flashy ones.
Finding “Your Own Color”
There is no single right answer when it comes to color.
Even if there are scientific trends, what matters most in the end is whether it suits you at that moment.
"I feel calm for some reason," or "I feel energized when I see this color"—
relying on those small sensations, try adding just a little bit of "your color" into your daily life.
That alone will naturally change your mood every day.
Conclusion: What is your "mood-changing color"?
The color of your room, the color of your furniture, the color of your posters or curtains.
Thinking again about "what colors suit me" or "what kind of mood I want to bring into my room"
makes daily life a little more interesting.
What is the "mood-changing color" for you?
If you have any ways you use color or favorite ideas, please let us know in the comments or on social media.
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