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The Psychological Effects of Colors in a Child’s Room

Learn how colors can affect a child’s behavior.

When we decorate a room, we choose colors based on our preferences. This is often the right choice, but selecting colors in interior design is not that simple. Each shade has different effects on the human body and mind, so it is important to take this aspect into account, especially when the subject of interior design is the child’s room.

Learn how colors influence a child’s development and behavior and choose the right color for her/his room.

WARM COLORS

Warm colors typically stimulate the mind and energize the body. They make large spaces feel warm and inviting. However, they are not particularly relaxing, so they are not recommended for the rooms of very energetic children.

Warm, comforting, and cozy, orange is a color that stimulates and encourages social interaction and communication. However, too much orange, especially if it’s a strong shade, can be overstimulating.

YELLOW

Yellow is a cheerful and vibrant color that gives any room a sunny and bright look. It is a color associated with happiness. Depending on the shade and intensity, subtle yellow improves concentration while bright shades can stimulate memory.

RED

Red is one of the colors that is not recommended for a child’s room, since it is associated with aggression, inability to focus and causing headaches. Of course, this only happens if it is used in excess. If used correctly, red can actually have good effects, such as energizing the body and increasing athletic ability.

PINK

This is the color universally associated with girly things and princesses, and it’s no coincidence. Pink is a calming and relaxing color, evoking femininity and empathy. Initially, it has a calming effect, but it can lead to agitation and anxiety, so don’t use only pink in your interior design.

COOL COLORS

Compared to warm colors, cool tones usually have a calming effect on the body and mind. They are used in interior design because they create spaciousness and comfort. However, dark shades should be moderately and properly used in interior design in order to avoid creating a gloomy atmosphere.

BLUE

Blue is the opposite of red. It has a calming effect, lowers blood pressure, and reduces anxiety and aggression. Blue is also a good color choice if you want to create a cool environment in a warm, humid place. However, some specific shades, such as gray-blue, can create a rather gloomy ambiance.

GREEN

Green is associated with nature, symbolizing health and well-being. It has a calming effect on the body, increases focus, and some studies show that it can even improve reading ability. These characteristics make green the optimal color to use in interior design for study environments.

PURPLE

The color is associated with royalty and luxury, but also with wisdom and spirituality. Pastel shades such as lilac and lavender are calming and serene. At the same time, darker shades can be harsh and aggressive.

WHITE

Angelic and pure, white is associated with innocence and inspires a calm and cool atmosphere. White is also associated with secrecy, modernity, so it is best to add a splash of color to your interior design to evoke openness, communication.

GRAY

Although gray is often seen as a gloomy and sad color, it can also evoke other emotions. For example, gray inspires contemplation and thus has a calming and relaxing effect. However, it mostly inspires loneliness, so it is preferable to use it in combination with warm tones and bright colors in interior design.

BLACK

Black elements are rarely used in the interior design of children’s rooms. It is a strong and dark color and should be properly used in interior design. It is recommended to use it if the room has large windows, lots of natural light and it is recommended to use it in combination with contrasting shades.

BROWN

Earthy, warm and stable, brown is a great color for decorating a child’s room. However, try to use either dark brown or beige to avoid creating an unpleasant decor due to associations with ugly and dirty things.

Efficient dressing room arrangement

Expert advice and strategies for completely eliminating chaos and creating well-organized closets.

1. Double Bar – Hanging rods with hooks mounted over existing rods are a smart, inexpensive, and quick way to create extra space for small clothes.        
2. Valet Hook
   On the outside of your closet, mount a hook or removable rod to hang freshly cleaned and ironed clothes before putting them in the closet. You can also use it to prepare clothes for parties, vacations, or for going to the office the next day.  
3. Hangers
   There’s a good reason why wire hangers are free: They’re practically worthless. If you want to prolong the lifespan of your clothes, don’t hang them on flimsy wire or plastic hangers. Wooden hangers and padded hangers are the best ways to keep your clothes looking new.
   
4. Baskets
   Place wallets and small clutch bags in baskets. This keeps them organized and prevents them from getting tangled and damaged.        
5. Hooks
   Straps invariably get tangled or lost on the floor or in the closet. The solution? An elegant hook that keeps them organized and takes up minimal space. This way they will be easily accessible and easy to find.                          
6. Boxes
   Instead of filling your dresser drawer with various jewelry boxes, store them in your closet. In the attached photo, small labeled boxes are nested inside a larger box that can be placed on a shelf.                          
7. Shoe “pockets”
   An innovative, shorter version of the traditional shoe rack fits perfectly with a double-bar system.                          
8. Shoes on the door
   A simple trick: Mount a shelf on the back of the closet door where you can store several pairs of shoes, scarves, and bags.                                                      
9. Shoe rack
   If you store your shoes on the floor, for a better view of your collection, opt for a sloping rack that rises from front to back. Opt for one with semicircular rubber strips or other materials that prevent your shoes from slipping.                    
10. Clear Shoe Boxes
    Clear plastic shoe boxes are great for shoes, but they also make perfect drawers for underwear. Offering visibility, flexibility, and accessibility, they meet the concept of smart design.                                                                          
11. Hanging shelf
    If you don’t have enough shelves in your closet, hang a fabric shelf on your clothes rail. A unit with drawers can also provide storage for socks and underwear.                                                                                        
12. Shelf dividers
    These will prevent leaning towers of cashmere from tipping over (even if the sweaters aren’t perfectly folded) and keep things organized.