2020 Summer Home and Garden

2020 Summer Home and Garden Lincoln Daily News June 11, 2020 Page 11 T he human brain is affected by all sorts of things. As a result, any stimulus can affect our moods. One of these influences is color. The colors we surround ourselves with in our homes can alter our mood, which is why it is important to choose the right colors for the walls we have to look at every day. “Color Psychology for Home Staging or Décor” This video explains that “the psychology of color is based on the mental and emotional effects it has on a person…the colors surrounding you can have [a] direct effect on your mood and affect decisions made every day.” Those who study art and colors know that there are warm colors and cool colors to choose from. Warm colors grab attention. For example, “red can raise someone’s heart rate and make someone more accurate when it comes paying attention to details.” Red can be used to direct someone’s attention, and should be used as a highlight of sorts to draw others to a decoration. Yellow can feel warm and inviting to guests. The downside with yellow is that “a little goes a long way; try using it as gold accents in your decor or use yellow pops of flowers, pillows or curtains in a dark room to cheer up the space.” Yellow is more of an accent color, and too much yellow can turn people away. CONTINUED u Coloring your private paradise