Green is a Theme
As we've been looking around the cottage, trying to decide what things we should do in case of a possible move, I've noticed that green is a theme at Chiot's Run. Green is definitely my color, chartreuse being my favorite shade. The walls in a few rooms, the couch, the bedspread, the towels are all varying shades of green from bright green to dark green. My garage is painted in several shades of green and I even find myself gravitating toward green flowering plants!
Most of us have a color that we gravitate towards; as a psychology major in college, believe this has strong connections to our mental/emotional selves. Green is supposed to be a soothing color, helping us relax; it's calming for your eyes, your heart, and your body, which is probably why I like it, and need it!
The study of color and how it affects us is a fascinating thing, something I need to read up on a little more to make use of it in my environment. Since my house is predominately filled with shades of green, the result it is a very calming, peaceful feeling. On the other hand, my office is dark green and I need something that promotes creativity and energy more than peace and calm. Yellow would be a great choice for the office because it promotes creativity, it's stimulating and it's said to create energy, all things that would be useful in my office!
Do you find that you gravitate toward one color more than any other, which color is it?
For Further Reading:
Color Psychology on Wikipedia
Psychological & Physiological Effects of Color at Inviting Home
Color, Environment, & Human Response
Color - Messages & Meanings: A PANTONE Color Resource