| Are you unsure as to which color to paint your baby | | | | Green: A refreshing color that is known to reinforce |
| nursery? Are you re-decorating a nursery to become | | | | self-esteem and suggest hope. Green is a very |
| a toddler room? Either way, deciding which colors to | | | | uplifting color for a teen bedroom because often that |
| use can be tough. Most often parents seeking advice | | | | is the stage in life where they are feeling a lot of peer |
| on decorating are told to paint according to a bedding | | | | pressure and they need to really feel strong in their |
| set that they have chosen. Typically this is the easiest | | | | self-esteem. |
| way to choose. What most parents miss though, is | | | | Red: Bright reds increase desire, excitability and |
| some very interesting information regarding | | | | passion. Red can be used as an accent color to |
| psychology and color. | | | | brighten up a room but is not recommended as a |
| Different colors affect each of us in various ways. | | | | primary decor color. Especially for a child how may |
| However, there are some basic principles that seem | | | | already struggle with having quiet times. |
| to remain a constant for most everyone. Below are | | | | Purple: When darker shades of purple are used, they |
| brief descriptions of how each color family affects our | | | | typically represent royalty, power, and luxury. However, |
| moods and emotions. | | | | these deep tones can also evoke feelings of sadness |
| Yellow: Known as a soft calming color, yellow has the | | | | and frustration. Lighter shades create a more peaceful |
| ability to create a warm sunny feel which brightens | | | | and nostalgic feeling and are often used in a girls |
| and brings warmth to a dim room. Yellow is also | | | | bedroom. |
| known for its ability to stimulate muscle activity. A | | | | Earth Tones: Greys, browns and beige are an |
| great choose for a baby nursery. | | | | excellent choice for hyperactive children. These colors |
| White: Predominently representing cleanliness and | | | | represent warmth, comfort, and relaxation. The muted |
| purity, white also symbolizes peace and joy. Rooms | | | | ground colors are best and would look great with a |
| will feel larger and brighter because this color reflects | | | | camouflage boys bedding set. |
| 80% of light. Maybe not the most exciting color for a | | | | Whichever color you choose to paint your baby |
| child's room but could create a beautiful room when | | | | nursery, child room, or teen bedroom, the decision |
| accented with a bright colorful kids bedding set and | | | | should be a fun one. Don't over analyze, just try to |
| coordinating accessories. | | | | take into consideration your child's personality and also |
| Blue: Peace, wisdom and confidence are all affects of | | | | the furniture and space that you are working with. Put |
| a room painted in a soft blue shade. This is a great | | | | a lot of focus on the lighting in the room because |
| color for either a baby nursery or for a kids bedroom | | | | natural vs false light makes and amazing amount of |
| because it produces a calming affect that prepares | | | | difference on the wall color. |
| the body for sleep. | | | | |