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We understand that not everyone can afford to hire an interior designer to help stylise their home. As a result, many homeowners tend to "play it safe" by choosing decors and colours in the neutral range, which they hope adds longevity to their new home design. What often happens is that you end up with more of the same; interior furniture that is more functional than inspiring. What if we told you that you could have both functional interior furniture, which can trigger a positive emotional response when you look at it.
It's no secret that having specific colours in your surroundings can help boost productivity, increase serotonin levels, and make you feel good. Especially in a country like the UK, where sunny days are few and far apart, we could all use a burst of colour in our homes to generate feelings of happiness and help us forget about the gloom outside.
We've selected a few colours below that encourage a positive atmosphere in your home and explain what a particular colour can offer you.
A dominant colour in nature, the colour green is found in forestial environments and symbolises harmony, tranquillity and peace. Green is also a relaxing colour for the human eyes, and like spring, Green is associated with growth and renewal.
You may have heard of a "green room" used on TV, a room where guests are held before their appearance. The colour green in this setting is thought to help guests relax, focus and reduce anxiety.
A popular green that is coming into fashion is Fir Green by Egger, but if you're looking to brighten up dark spots in your home, consider the Emerald decor by Swiss Krono. A striking dark green in super-matt by Serica will instantly give your interiors a stylish boost, and the high-gloss decor, Fjord, by Senoplast will provide your furniture with more depth.
Known as a powerful colour, yellow is often associated with the sun and brings about feelings of joy, enlightenment and optimism. Seeing a burst of yellow in any surroundings can instantly help improve your mood and help aid decision making.
From a design angle, yellow can be overwhelming when used in abundance, but by using yellow decors correctly and sparingly, you can create a unique style, using white, blacks or woodgrains to tone down the brightness.
We have an impressive collection of yellow decors, ranging from the glowing Sunshine from Kronospan to a deeper hue seen in Mustard by Swiss Krono. If you're looking for something truly unique, check our India by Diplos, a painted woodgrain that speaks volumes.
The colour blue brings up several thoughts; it could remind you of a clear sky during the day, a still ocean, or even someone you know with piercing blue eyes. The colour blue is the rarest occurring colour in the natural world which is why it has always been a sought-after colour in human history.
Blue can bring about feelings of calmness, and due to the non-aggressive nature of the colour blue, it is associated with tranquillity, serenity and orderliness. Due to the association with oceans, some people may find the colour blue soothing.
You may (or may not) have noticed that police officers, business people and general workforce uniforms are coloured in shades of blue. This is because the colour blue is also associated with trust and dependability, and creates an authoritative yet calming presence.
Seeing the colour blue in a kitchen is quite rare, but using blue in your study can help promote productivity, and decors such as Midnight Blue from Kronospan and Atoll Blue from Swiss Krono would be ideal. To encourage relaxation in your lounge, consider Dove Blue or Sky Blue from Swiss Krono.
Orange is a love-it-or-hate-it type of colour when it comes to interior design. It's not for everyone, but if used correctly, orange could improve the setting of your interiors. Combining the energy of red with the happiness of yellow, orange is an invigorating hue. It can create an atmosphere of openness, positivity and encourage more social behaviour.
Having orange decor will set you apart from the crowd but in a good way. Your bespoke furniture will not just be that, it will be a conversation starter, and we're sure your friends will be envious of you for being bold enough to try a colour out of the ordinary.
Orange would be perfect in a communal setting, such as a kitchen, break room or kids' nursery.
We have a small selection of orange hues, but they range from the traditional colour with Orange from Swiss Krono to a more subtle orange with Flame from Kronospan. You can also go with the metallic route with Brushed Copper, also from Kronospan, which is in the orange spectrum but gives off a chic industrial/rustic look.
We've explored just a tiny fraction of the coloured decors available to you to create bespoke furniture that is personal to you; Egger, Kronospan, Swiss Krono and others have tried to include something for everyone. If you don't see a colour you fancy, that doesn't mean your dream of genuinely unique furniture is gone. You can get your furniture made in high-quality MDF and have it professionally spray-painted in any colour of your choice. In our opinion, the more outrageous, the better!
