2020 Summer Home and Garden

Page 12 2020 Summer Home and Garden Lincoln Daily News June 11, 2020 Cool colors, like blue, can help us relax. Soothing colors in this category can be used in a bedroom or a bathroom - anywhere that you want people to relax and feel at ease. Greens provide a balance of sorts. This video suggests to “try adding greenery around your home to bring life into the space. You can paint a bathroom or living room green to create a tranquil and harmonious space.” Neutral colors are good for breaking up other colors and letting the eyes rest. Neutral colors are whites, grays, and various shades of subtle colors. Grey is a popular neutral color being used right now in homes, and it’s also a practical choice for background coloration. “3 Bedroom Paint Colors That Will Improve Your Sleep” This video focuses on color selection for the bedroom. It’s very important to choose the right color for the bedroom, as a lot of people spend a lot of time there, and it’s where a lot of people sleep at night. According to this video, the paint color on bedroom walls can either encourage restfulness or detract from it. Here are some suggestions on colors to use or avoid in this part of the home. Blue is a good color for those wanting a good night’s sleep as often as possible. According to this video, “studies have shown that the color blue actually encourages rest, with the receptors of the brain interacting with this color for a calming experience.” Shades of blue have been known to reduce the heart rate and promote relaxation, and is recommended for those who enjoy their sleep. Yellow is a rather welcoming color no matter the shade. However, as mentioned before, large amounts of true yellow can negatively impact sleep. Yellow is a very stimulating color, and some people feel hungry when looking at yellow. According to this video, “the best way to incorporate bright yellow into a bedroom is with an accent wall where the other walls are painted a neutral color to balance out the brightness of the paint.” Green is a very calming color, associated with both stress-relief and comfort. Shades of green work well in the bedroom, and this video suggests “cooling mints and subdued greens such as sage which are warm and friendly.” On the side of spectrum, colors such as red, dark gray, purple and orange should be avoided in a bedroom. Red encourages excitement and can stimulate movement, and raises blood pressure and heart rates. Purple is another over-stimulating color. Purple can increase creativity as well as thinking, but that doesn’t help with sleeping. The same is true of orange. According to the video, “orange is another invigorating color and it releases emotions related to fitness and CONTINUED u