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By Cheryll Gillespie
Is all this economic news got you
depressed? It's hard not to be grim when everyday all we seem to
hear about on the news is doom and gloom, I&rsquom afraid that
we may actually make this a self fulfilling prophecy just because
we are all so inundated with negative media. So what can we do to
remain positive and optimistic about our economy? Paint, not only
is the act of rolling a roller over your walls therapeutic, but
adding colour can help us feel better. Yes, let&rsquos design
spaces that actually put us in a better mood and make us feel safe,
secure and positive.
By Cheryll Gillespie
> > Is all this economic news got you depressed? It's hard
not to be grim when everyday all we seem to hear about on the news
is doom and gloom, I&rsquom afraid that we may actually make
this a self fulfilling prophecy just because we are all so
inundated with negative media. So what can we do to remain positive
and optimistic about our economy? Paint, not only is the act of
rolling a roller over your walls therapeutic, but adding colour can
help us feel better. Yes, let&rsquos design spaces that
actually put us in a better mood and make us feel safe, secure and
positive.
Colour as I have said to you for over a
decade now (oh my gosh, where have the years gone? Of course I
started in this business when I was ten) is your most effective yet
least expensive decorating tool. The colour of a room can literally
change the mood or feel of the entire space. The Pantone Colour
Group predicts that Blue Iris will be the colour of the year - that
makes sense as blues create a soothing and secure or safe feeling
environment. If you choose a younger blue such as turquoise the
mood shifts to a more energized, yet still a safe feeling. Royal
purple is emerging hue on the fashion scene and when we bring him
home we create an atmosphere that is regal, sophisticated and
spiritual. Shades of green always bring us calm moods and nurturing
environments. The more yellow the green the more refreshing the
room will appear( I love a lime green in the kitchen, it feels
fresh and alive and makes me want to stay in there forever baking
cookies).The colour red is not only sexy but it will stimulate our
creative juices (this may be just what we need as we need to think
out side of the box to prosper during a down turn in the economy-on
a positive note it is during these down turns that the true
entrepreneurs of the world flourish, opportunity is everywhere and
all the time we just need to be able to see the trees through the
forest) and energize us. The colour yellow shows culture and brings
it's sunny disposition to the room, while shades of orange are
friendly and create a welcoming environment.
Grey, black, brown, cream and white are
our neutrals and we need lots of these shades, infact if you look
at true designer rooms you will note (and this is what separates
the pros from the amateurs) that designers who employ vibrant
colours successfully balance the colour with an ample dose of
neutral and not just one neutral but several. For example, in a
bedroom you may have white ceilings, a white wall or two, brown or
hardwood flooring, a black wall and then vibrant yellow doors and
accessories-brilliant and well proportioned with respect to colour.
One of the most common designer combinations that I have noted
amongst my New York designer friends is grey, charcoal, black,
white, cream and natural mid tone woods with a punch of purple or
blue. I love this classic yet modern look and it works for every
genre of home.
Yes, I think that this weekend, (It's
suppose to rain anyway) is the perfect weekend to bring home some
colour and give the room and my mood a lift. How about yours? |
