Sacramento Furniture blog by McCreery's

At McCreery’s Home Furnishing we understand color is an important aspect of every room. By using different colors in the space you can express yourself and create an environment that is uniquely yours; It can help create different moods and feelings. Here are the basics for each color:

• Blue – relaxes, refreshes, cools, and produces tranquil moods.
• Red – Empowers, stimulates, competes, and dramatizes.
• Pink – Soothes and promotes affection.
• Green – balances, refreshes, and encourages growth.
• Purple – comforts, spiritualizes, and creates mystery.
• Orange – cheers, commands, and stimulates appetites.
• Yellow – energizes expands, and brightens.
• White – purifies, unifies, and enlivens all other colors.
• Black – Strengthens and stabilizes.

If you want to create more drama in your space you can do this by using colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel like blue and orange. Because these colors are opposites the really stand out against each other and keep your eyes moving around the space. You want to make sure you use some more neutral colors along with the other colors so that you don’t create a space that is over stimulating.

Another option to create a more soothing feeling is to use colors that are next to each other on the color wheel like green and yellow. Because green is made using yellow they flow nicely together and allow your eye to smoothly go from one color to the next. Adding white or black accents will help living up the space.

Seeing the same color everyday can grow boring after a while and you will feel the urge to change it, which is why it is best to add color with less expensive pieces in your room. Adding colorful pillows to your brown or white couch is a great because when you get tired of it you just change the pillows not the whole couch. Vases, flowers, draperies, dishes, lamps, linens, or paint are great ways to add color in a less permanent way.

At McCreery’s Home furnishings our designers can help you find great furniture to go with whatever colors you choose and help your create the perfect mood for your space.

Come into McCreery’s Home Furnishings and let one of our talented designers help you accentuate your personality and make your home uniquely yours!