Our behavior and attitude is shaped by people, withwith which we communicate, the news we read, the activities with which we devote business or free time. A special role in the perception of the world is played by the space around us. Wherever we are, we feel the impact of the interior, its details and especially its color design. According to scientific data, about 80% of the information a person receives through vision, and the remaining 20% - through other senses.
Bad mood? Repaint the walls!
"Each color has its own specific wave, itis responsible for the production of one or another neurotransmitter, which, depending on the person’s condition, will enhance or suppress certain feelings – anxiety, relaxation, and so on,” explains neurologist and neuropathologist Artur Sharapov.
A photo: Getty ImagesAnna Sukhova, psychologist, psychodiagnostic, author of the project “Your Psychologist” and the founder of the Psychology for Life Club, is convinced that color plays an important role in our life: “We perceive it unconsciously, and with it - feelings, emotions, moods which this color activates in us. That is, if we use a large amount of color in the interior, we will intuitively adapt to its rules. ”For this reason, simply changing the color of the walls in an apartment or house can positively affect our overall state of mind and adjust it to the desired wave Sometimes even furniture rearrangements work wonders. Changing the color of the walls is a change in psychological anchors. For example, we can hear the melody and remember how we loved to this song - in this case, the auditory anchor works. And also with color: with one we can experience the negative at home, but by replacing it with another, we get a new range of feelings.
Get off the alarm!
Similar changes in the environmentare necessary, especially if a person is often exposed to stress and various negative factors. “We have an epidemic of anxiety in Russia – and this is not a question of age and social status. Because of this problem, many economic and social upheavals may occur in the future,” says Artur Sharapov. – The constant feeling of anxiety is largely due to the endless flow of information, the rapid development of technology and the increase in the speed of life.
A photo: Getty Images To similar conclusions came researchers at the AkzoNobel Dutch International Center for Aesthetics, who annually conduct an extensive analysis of research in the field of society, economics, color and design. After examining the main trends of the outgoing year, the experts concluded that in the era of high technologies and the continuous flow of information, our dominant emotional state is uncertainty and anxiety. - the soft muffled color which transfers heat of natural wood. According to experts, this color not only accurately reflects the mood of the moment, but also helps to find harmony and rejuvenate.
Rest for the eyes and the soul
Psychologists rate smoky pink asa complex, muted color that gives a feeling of serene peace that we find in our beloved home. "It reflects the needs of people of a fairly high cultural level and is more often preferred by middle-aged people, representatives of intellectual labor with a finely organized nervous system," says Oksana Dubrovskaya. - Nevertheless, it is this color that can bring clarity and balance to a person's state at the subconscious level. According to psychologist Anna Sukhova, smoky pink is suitable for people experiencing increased anxiety. It is best used in the interior design of a bedroom, living room and children's room. In the bathroom - too, but in combination with bright and saturated shades, for example, marsala.
Photo:Getty ImagesIt is important for a person to really feel comfortable and cozy in the space that surrounds him, so the right choice of color is the task of professionals in the field of coloristics and design. That is why, in addition to the "Wood Allusion", experts from the AkzoNobel International Aesthetics Center have developed four color collections: "Hospitable Home", "Open Home", "Cozy Home" and "Happy Home". Each collection is a unique color palette that reflects the idea of the interior. Thus, with the help of color, you can create an environment that best suits your psychotypes and mood. "We understand how important color is for everyday life," comments Helen van Gent. "Painted walls not only transform the space, but also help to feel a sense of spiritual uplift, wherever we are - at home, at work or on vacation."
