Color plays an important role in design whether we are
trying to stimulate a joyful and happy place or creating a room for quiet
reflection. When I think of what makes me happy and an associated color - orange makes me smile. In
fact, as a teenager I insisted my bedroom be painted orange, it was uplifting
compared to the dreary Seattle weather. As an home stager and designer, I fully understand the use of color and surround myself with pops of orange
in my office, which makes for a stimulating and creative space.
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| Love this Orange Rockwell Arm Chair |
Orange created by combining red (energy) and yellow
(happiness) represents sunshine, warm weather and places like the tropics. Studies
show that orange can stimulate the brain, increase the oxygen supply and is
invigorating. Imagine the scent and taste of a slice of orange, how it felt
peeling back the rind, releasing sprays of orange fragrance in the air and
feeling bursts of juice explode as you bit into each segment, note how refreshing
this was and happy you felt. One simple slice of an orange produces endorphin's
stimulating your “happy” place.
It is a powerful color representing happiness,
strength and endurance. In Feng Shui and Interior Design applications important elements are
often highlighted using the color orange, while commercially it is often used to help
stimulate business success.
Quoting Oscar Levant, he said, “happiness isn’t something you experience, it is something you remember.”
Isn’t it time to remember something that made you happy? Recall how you felt during
the summer with the warmth of the sun on your face, did you feel happy? Let’s
recreate this feeling in our home. I could suggest painting a wall or four in
a warm orange palette, however doing so could invoke too much of a good thing.
Instead paint a niche, accent wall, add a great accessory that pops of warm orange, or introduce a piece of furniture in a dark corner. You won't regret it.
Socially orange becomes a conversation starter, and has
uplifting energy while creating a sense of warmth. Afraid of commitment then
start small with a simple bowl of oranges or tangerines, as a centerpiece. It’s
a perfect way to introduce happiness and prosperity, especially as we celebrate
Lunar New Year on February 8th. Interested in learning more contact me? I can be reached at www.homestagingsantafe.com.
