Decorating Ideas for Valentine’s Day: A Fresh Coat of Paint

Paint Your Home for Valentine’s Day

Winter and Romance, both call for a warm feeling. If planning to paint your home or a room specially for a romantic dinner for two or a romantic day spend together, go in for colors in the warm palette such as reds, oranges, yellows etc.

COLOR WARM UP

Colors in the red, orange and yellow families are referred to as “warm” colors since they evoke images associated with heat, like fire or sunshine. As a result they make us feel warm in a psychological sense.

Red

This powerful color increases blood pressure and heart rate. It often produces feelings of intimacy, energy, passion and sexuality. It also stimulates the appetite and is often used in restaurants and is an excellent choice for dining rooms in the home.

Orange

Like red, orange warms a room but in a less dramatic and passionate way. The mood and attitude of orange is more friendly than fiery; more welcoming than seductive. Orange works well in living rooms and family rooms and is also a good choice for children’s bedrooms.

Yellow

Yellow grabs attention and catches the eye like no other color, hence the use of yellow highlighters in offices. In poorly lit foyers and hallways, yellow shows the way. In their bedrooms, elderly people report that yellow lifts their mood. But bright yellow can be too strong and may actually cause anxiety in infants, young children and the elderly.

By Lilly Petronka