How to Positively Influence Your Mood With Color in Your Interior Design
/How should you decorate your home to feel good and maximize productivity?
Trending Interior Design Colors
Patterns and bolds, retro and modern, what’s trending is constantly changing and it can be frustrating to try and keep up. It’s time for a timeless trend to last, and we just may be in luck. This year, keep it cool with calming cool tones or neutrals and browns to sanctify and relax. There is ample evidence suggesting that the different colors in our homes affect our moods and activity levels. It makes interior design more complicated than just following trends. It seems like we’ve finally entered the year of zen, and we can finally let go of the tension we’ve been holding on to. We deserve a bit of calm after the past ever-uncertain couple of years we’ve had. Don’t you think?
Neutrals
Let’s talk about neutral colors: our mochas, beiges, and champagnes. Colors in the brown family ground us by providing a sense of security and safety. They remind us of our connection to the warm tones of earth such as wood, sand and soil. These tones are perfect for friendly gathering spaces and anywhere that could use a little more comfort. However you should err on the side of caution with these neutrals because too much brown can negatively affect productivity, so this may not be the right color palette for an office space.
Cerro Chato Mountain Costa Rica featured in this warm tone interior. (Click the image to shop this print)
Blues
Blue is the color of calmness like a visual breath of fresh air. It has even been proven to slow down heart rate welcoming those around it tranquility when they walk into your home. Stick to light and pale blues to relax and heal the mind. A neutral color palette with shades of light blue like this one could provide a perfect work environment for productivity through calm and clear mental focus.
Bridge at Morikami Garden blue toned print featured in this neutral interior. (Click the image to shop this print)
This year, keep the decor in uniform with your color palette whether you choose to go for the full neutral, blue, or a mixture, try finding the most fitting artwork to complement your interior design decisions. The best way to pick out wall decor is by collecting custom toned pieces made by artists who crafts their prints by hand and with care. For that I am able to help you!
I provide custom toning for my Otherworldly Visions
series to fit your color palette.
Monochromatic Earth Tones
Another trend you can embrace is the monochromatic earthy toned palette. This style combines warm darker wall colors, wood furnishings, and natural materials. If you love to feel cozy and relaxed at home, this might be the perfect new style for your bedroom, living room or family room. Below is one of my artworks featured in such an interior.
Mt Lemmon #3 Warm Toned Print in this Earthy Interior (Click the image to shop this print)
Mix It Up!
Another trend this year is the mixing of earth tones with blue tones in the same interior. Light to medium blue brings the color of sky and sea into the home providing calm and comfort. Wood furnishings, natural fiber rugs and plants bring in the warm brown tones in this image. It creates a harmonious balance between earthy vibes and clarity of a blue sky day right in your home. This color palette works well in coastal properties because it allows us to bring a bit of the outside, inside. You can feel like you are at the beach even in the comfort of your home.
Mt. Lemmon #3 in This On Trend Warm/Cool Interior Design (Click the image to shop this print)
I offer a free digital mockup service so you can envision the art in your hanging location. This means you don’t have to stress about finding the right artwork for your wall.
Want to know how to get your custom toned digital mockup?
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Two fine art prints from Morikami Japanese garden compliment this warm and cool beach interior!
(Click the image to shop these prints)
What do you think of toned black and white prints? Would you ever hang them on your wall? Please comment below!
