Color, believe it or not, is key to how you feel. Certain colors can trigger different emotional and psychological responses. So, you can use paint color as a powerful decorating tool that can actually have a profound effect on a person's physiology and emotions.

So, as you pick your paint colors, consider the following things about the following colors:

• Red is a great choice of color for the dining room, or even the bedroom. While can causes increases in blood pressure, heartbeat and energy in most people, it is simply a vibrant color. One reason it is a good bedroom color is that it instills feelings of intimacy and passion. Red can also stimulate the appetite, which explains why it is so often used in restaurants.
• Orange, is similar to red in that it will warm a room, but it does so in a more friendly and welcoming way. As a result, tints and tones of orange (peach or terra-cotta, for example) work well in living rooms, family rooms, and entrance halls, as they invite people to sit and enjoy your home and company.
• Yellow is also warm and welcoming, but it is more attention-getting than red or orange. It also has an inherent "sunny" feel. For this reason, it's a good color to use in poorly lit areas, like hallways or basement playrooms, it can help people feel more awake and alive.
• Blue is one of the "cool" colors, and evokes a feeling of calm and tranquility, so it's ideal for use in bedrooms, especially infant rooms. There are studies that show that blue works as an appetite suppressant so unless you're on a diet and your whole family is too, it's not the best option for kitchens or dining rooms. Blue can also be a good choice for a bathroom color, as it is reminiscent of the color of the sea.
• Green is more versatile than blue, and is also very relaxing. Light greens are best in bedrooms and living rooms; mid-tone greens are good for kitchens and dining rooms as it is seen as a natural color, especially since many foods are green. It is the color most often used in hospitals, workplaces and schools because it is calming.
• Violet is a mixture of red and blue, so psychologically it has interesting effects. It's the bridge between the "warm" and "cool" colors of the rainbow. Violet and variations of this color can work in a variety of different rooms, including dining rooms, bedrooms and libraries. Young children respond well to violet, so this color is a great color choice for a child's bedroom or playrooms.

Obviously you do not want these factors to be the only thing that determines what paint colors you chose. Whatever you chose, it should reflect your lifestyle, preference, and personality. This is not to say that the information about the psychology of color can't impact your decision, but pick something that you love and that fits you!

Once you pick your color, and know the impact it will have on you, make it work for you with various paint techniques, and applications. Also, use high quality paint to ensure a better end result, and a happier you.