Many believe that color has the power to impact our emotions – to energize or to calm, to instill a sense of peace or inspire feelings of joy.

So when you select a paint color for each room of your house, why not give some thought to the power of an individual hue? 

Sure – white, beige, and gray will always be classic paint options; however, maybe you’re ready to branch out a bit. Here are a few options to get you started: 

Calming Cool Tones

Cool colors, like blues and purples, are known to create a sense of calm – which makes them the perfect fit for a bedroom or other space where relaxing takes top priority.

According to the London Image Institute, blue “is calming, reducing tension and fear, slowing the pulse rate,” while purple is often considered “the color of imagination” (and therefore perfect for inspiring sweet dreams). 

Fiery Reds

Is there a room in your home where you need to feel energized, excited, or fired up? Red might be the right call.

Even better, red is often considered a “universal color to signify strength, power, courage,” according to the London Image Institute. Sounds to us like there’s a clear room where red makes the most sense: an office! It’s a space in which folks often lean into feelings of power, confidence, and energy – so consider burgundy, true red, an orange-y hue, or even a red with pink undertones.

Healthy Greens

Green is associated with healthy, natural, organic vibes, and according to the London Image Institute, “lighter greens relate to rebirth, growth, and freshness.” Perfect for a kitchen, no?

Even better: Green has been extremely popular for interior design trends as of late; sage green, especially, works for in almost any space, according to Architectural Digest.