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Colours are used in decoration at the entrance, pooja enclosure and main living
room. They were dictated by culture, tradition and availability of the natural
colouring materials in the area. Only the very rich thought of varying the
colours in their bungalows.
The last
three decades saw a rapid growth in the middle class population, wherein both
the husband and wife are educated and exposed to ad-blitz through media. Many of these households have double income.
There is greater amount of disposable income. The house we live in is no longer
considered as a roof over the head but a symbol of status and an environment
for stylish living.
During
yester years, the expenditure on interiors used to be below 10 to 12% of
construction cost; now it has growth beyond 50%. Interiors have become more
colourful and lavish. The Paint industry has come up with number of types of
paints in variety of shades.
This
article is about colours and their influence on individuals to guide home
owners to make a proper choice to add appropriate ambience to their style of
living.
Colour has an influence on our visual perception, also
on our moods. While making colour selection, it is necessary to consider all
the surfaces of the room as a whole, that is one should consider, colour of the
floor or carpet, walls, curtains and furniture. They together act on the
sensory perception of the individual.
The colours can be used to express person’s individuality and to certain
extent to influence the mood of a person.
According to new research findings, colours have
profound effect on our physiological and psychological selves. A study has
established that even a blind person can sense colours and react accordingly.
Dermo-optic vision or bio-introscopy as this vision is known, helps people
recognize colours and shapes.
It is wise not to go in for expensive colour scheme.
According to our culture, it is desirable to get painting done once in 3 to 4
years. Colours give a fresh look and besides it removes dust settled on walls,
remove spider webs, lizards and small household vermin. Cement based paint for the exterior and
distempers for the interior should be a wise selection.
According
to scientific research, how the colours work on the human system is described
as under:
Blue has
the effect of soothing nerves, lowering blood pressure and palpitation. Blue
helps in treating ulcers, disorders related to back pain. Blue also helps
treating tumors and cancer. The colour
has been used by many psychologists in treating psychological problems, such as
addictions, digestive disorders, impotency and depression.
Green, it
has been found, has a soothing effect on the mind. It induces relaxation and is
used to treat cases of depression, anxiety, nervousness.
Yellow, it
appears, has great energizing quality and can be used to treat depression. It
improves apetite, memory. The colour when dark, is supposed to be stimulating.
One interesting study has found “strong links between street vandalism and
sodium vapour lights which are yellow when conditions are favourable as in the case
of protest demonstrations. Yellow is also not recommended for rooms where
negotiations take place.
Violet has
been found to induce peace and balance. It has been used to treat people
suffering from migrane.
Black, in
lighter shades it has been found to boost self-confidence, but dark colours may
induce boredom, depression and sadness. Dark shade is associated with
negativity.
Red colour
has been found to induce hyphenated / short bursts of excitement. It stimulates
heart activity, brain, respiration and blood pressure. The colour supplies
short bursts of energetic thinking and has been used in sports activities. The
Red colour is recommended by some for those suffering from paralysis,
constipation, bladder infections and some skin disorders. Red colour is also
not recommended when meetings try to achieve consensus as it is found to induce
aggressive attitude.
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