{"id":1869,"date":"2016-10-05T11:00:11","date_gmt":"2016-10-05T11:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/?p=1869"},"modified":"2019-10-09T19:43:47","modified_gmt":"2019-10-09T19:43:47","slug":"adding-the-right-color-to-your-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/?p=1869","title":{"rendered":"Adding Mood-Enhancing Color to Your Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_47_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-6a20d465cf76e\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6a20d465cf76e\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-visibility-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/?p=1869\/#Mood_Enhancing_Color\" title=\"Mood Enhancing Color\">Mood Enhancing Color<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/?p=1869\/#Do_Not_Marry_the_Color_Before_Considering_This\" title=\"Do Not Marry the Color Before Considering This\">Do Not Marry the Color Before Considering This<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/?p=1869\/#Because_Size_Does_Matter_Bright_vs_Dark\" title=\"Because Size Does Matter:\u00a0Bright vs. Dark\">Because Size Does Matter:\u00a0Bright vs. Dark<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/?p=1869\/#Natural_vs_Artificial_Lighting\" title=\"Natural vs. Artificial Lighting\">Natural vs. Artificial Lighting<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/?p=1869\/#When_The_Lights_Are_Off\" title=\"When The Lights Are Off\">When The Lights Are Off<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/?p=1869\/#Time_to_Turn_Them_Back_On\" title=\"Time to Turn Them Back On!\">Time to Turn Them Back On!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/?p=1869\/#What%E2%80%99s_The_Room_For\" title=\"What&#8217;s The Room For?\">What&#8217;s The Room For?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/?p=1869\/#Go_With_The_Flow\" title=\"Go With The Flow\">Go With The Flow<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mood_Enhancing_Color\"><\/span>Mood Enhancing Color<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The selected ambienceintensifing color scheme for your living spaces will be the main guide of your design concept. Color is able to define and represent many crucial aspects of your surroundings, such as style, theme and the general feel you\u2019re trying to express through your interior and exterior surroundings. Because of this, we\u2019ve brought to you a detailed guide and a set of tips to choose the right color scheme for the room you\u2019re currently&#8211;or planning on&#8211;remodeling. Together, we\u2019ll add (the right) color to your life!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Not_Marry_the_Color_Before_Considering_This\"><\/span>Do Not Marry the Color Before Considering This<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though every time we hear \u201cmood enhancing color\u201d it automatically becomes extremely tempting to pull up hundreds of options in hues and finishes for your room, there are quite a few factors to consider before even thinking about those gorgeous palettes. Some of these considerations include&#8211;but are definitely not limited to&#8211;room size, type of lighting found in the room, and the room\u2019s purpose itself. Let\u2019s take a closer look to each of these features. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Because_Size_Does_Matter_Bright_vs_Dark\"><\/span>Because Size Does Matter:\u00a0Bright vs. Dark<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The size of the room is only one of the many factors affecting how the colors in your current area appear to be. For example, considering that we\u2019re usually striving to take full advantage of the actual and apparent size of the room as much as possible, let\u2019s say we want to utilize our mood enhancing color in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dunnedwards.com\/\">paint colors<\/a> to our favor to make our room seem larger. If the square footage we\u2019re working with is limited, then we might consider incorporating brighter walls and furniture accents to make the room look more spacious. On the other hand, darker hues and shades will reduce the apparent dimensions of the interior, and will also provide a more cozy feel to your surroundings. Because of this, I\u2019d recommend integrating these warmer colors to more open areas, such as your living room and kitchen, in most cases.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1870\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1870\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Brighter-Color-Scheme-by-BEHR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1870\" src=\"http:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Brighter-Color-Scheme-by-BEHR.jpg\" alt=\" mood enhancing color\" width=\"610\" height=\"871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Brighter-Color-Scheme-by-BEHR.jpg 564w, https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Brighter-Color-Scheme-by-BEHR-210x300.jpg 210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1870\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bright Color Scheme by BEHR<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1871\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1871\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Design.-Build.-Ideas.-Darker-Color-Scheme.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1871\" src=\"http:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Design.-Build.-Ideas.-Darker-Color-Scheme.jpg\" alt=\"Dark enhancing color scheme\" width=\"610\" height=\"947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Design.-Build.-Ideas.-Darker-Color-Scheme.jpg 564w, https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Design.-Build.-Ideas.-Darker-Color-Scheme-193x300.jpg 193w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1871\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dark Color Scheme by Design. Build. Ideas.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Natural_vs_Artificial_Lighting\"><\/span>Natural vs. Artificial Lighting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps one of the most important aspects to consider before finalizing your color scheme selection is lighting and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.qualityflooring4less.com\/\">flooring<\/a>. This is when you should be thinking about the times of the day this room we\u2019ll be typically in use, and if additional lighting will be required in order to achieve your dream look. Considering that artificial lighting, unlike natural, is always constant and easy to manipulate, I recommend you playing around with this last one until you find the perfect balance. Have fun with it! Take samples home and pay close attention to how their colors change throughout the day. Also, during this experimentation process, you may want to contemplate the following design advice. <\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_The_Lights_Are_Off\"><\/span>When The Lights Are Off<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the amount of natural lighting in your room is greater than artificial, then consider the room\u2019s exact location. Is it facing North, West, South or East? When facing North, your colors will normally feel cooler, which means that you\u2019ll need to always go a little bit brighter than planned to maintain the whole value in each tonality selected. West-facing rooms present an alternating color scheme; the tints will be highly affected by shadows in the earlier hours of the day, while they can be admired in their most original aspect \u00a0during the evening. Both cool and warm tonalities normally look beautiful in South-facing rooms, since this way, they\u2019re taking full advantage of all the natural lighting they can obtain from every source. Lastly, another alternation occurs with rooms facing east, making your spaces feel warmer before noon and cooler for the rest of the day; try to lead towards a scale of reds and oranges to create a constant balance between these two extremities.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1872\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1872\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Natural-Lighting-Color-Scheme-by-AD-Magazine.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1872\" src=\"http:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Natural-Lighting-Color-Scheme-by-AD-Magazine.jpg\" alt=\"Light natural mood elevating hues \" width=\"610\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Natural-Lighting-Color-Scheme-by-AD-Magazine.jpg 564w, https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Natural-Lighting-Color-Scheme-by-AD-Magazine-238x300.jpg 238w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1872\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Color Scheme Under Natural Lighting by AD Magazine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Time_to_Turn_Them_Back_On\"><\/span>Time to Turn Them Back On!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s a great diversity of options for artificial lighting out there, and the effects that they all can have on our color scheme drastically varies. For example, fluorescent lighting is great to make our blues look bluer, and our greens, greener. On the other hand, incandescent lights work wonderfully along with reds, oranges and yellows, while your blues and greens will appear more muted than expected; however, you might decide to work with these apparent discolorations to create contrast among your brighter hues. Nevertheless, if you\u2019re seeking to make certain colors in your room pop out even more by looking more vivid, then halogens are also a great choice for accent walls, and focal points such as a clear glass display cabinet.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1873\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1873\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Artificial-Lighting-by-Decoist.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1873\" src=\"http:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Artificial-Lighting-by-Decoist.jpg\" alt=\"the beautiful ambience of this pigment scheme\" width=\"610\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Artificial-Lighting-by-Decoist.jpg 600w, https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Artificial-Lighting-by-Decoist-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Artificial-Lighting-by-Decoist-585x396.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1873\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Example of several types and effects created through artificial lighting. Image gathered online from Decoist.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What%E2%80%99s_The_Room_For\"><\/span>What&#8217;s The Room For?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s the purpose of the room? Is it a bedroom, office, dining area? And, even more importantly: Who will be residing in this room the most? What type of activities will take place here? These are some questions you absolutely need to answer before selecting your desired mood enhancing color scheme, since every single one of these answers will actually lead you towards the most adequate and stylish decision out there. For instance, if I were gathering color palettes for a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hgtv.com\/design\/rooms\/bathrooms\/small-bathroom-design-pictures\">small bathroom<\/a>, I\u2019d be looking at fresh hues to make it look more roomy and less humid; perhaps white, beige and splashes of green, yellow and blue pastels. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Go_With_The_Flow\"><\/span>Go With The Flow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And for those who just love redecorating their homes according to the season, or if you just enjoy reading articles like these to find out more about the hottest styles at the moment, then I\u2019ll just conclude with one word: Pattern. Today\u2019s color schemes are being incorporated into fun, exciting patterns consisting of chevron, stripes and polka dots. Rich reds, contrasting rustic oranges, deep navy blues and copper are all part of the favorite combinations for this season, and, as you could probably notice by the\u00a0pictures selected for this post, your favorite brands know it, too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1874\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1874\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Color-Seeds.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1874\" src=\"http:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Color-Seeds.jpg\" alt=\"the intensifing spirt of these color seeds\" width=\"610\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Color-Seeds.jpg 436w, https:\/\/site.qualityflooring4less.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Color-Seeds-300x274.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1874\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image gathered from Color Seeds.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you have all the tools you need to select your ideal mood enhancing color scheme, just remember this if you\u2019d like to make your life easier: Every well-designed interior will leave space for focal points, and it\u2019s always easier to play with a white canvas. No, you don\u2019t have to paint your walls white, but try to keep them neutral enough with the exception of your accent one (if you need\/want an accent wall). Light-colored walls will reflect richer hues in a room, and this also makes these adequate for harmoniously blending your color scheme throughout the space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>When working in your color pallet with your room always remember your floor because it will help tie in the room. If you need a new\u00a0flooring please give us a call at <a href=\"tel:\/\/5106985142\">510-698-5142<\/a>\u00a0or just go to www.qualityflooring4less.com and search through the many types of Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Stone, Vinyl, Cork, and Bamboo flooring that we have.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mood Enhancing Color The selected ambienceintensifing color scheme for your living spaces will be the main guide of your design concept. Color is able to define and represent many crucial aspects of your surroundings, such as style, theme and the general feel you\u2019re trying to express through your interior and exterior surroundings. 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