In this article, we’re going to transfer the colors of a mood ring (mood colors) into interiors to see how the interpretations compare. Whether you believe the mood ring process or not, similar color-to-mood connections are made with colors in interior design.
We’re all probably familiar with, at least to a small degree, mood rings and how their color-changing is based upon heat activation changes, which is in turn connected with the ring wearer’s mood. Black, for example, is generally associated with darker moods, while yellow is connected with much lighter, happier outlooks. Use plenty of mirrors and other reflective surfaces to give the room depth.The concept of “mood colors” is a somewhat vague one because, after all, most colors have at least one mood associated with them. Look for some elegant candlesticks or silver-sequined scatter cushions. Silver can also lift a more subdued scheme and works particularly well with purple. Use a neutral color like grey for the carpet and white for the ceiling to make the room feel as spacious as possible. This subtle combination of colors is ideal for creating a peaceful atmosphere in a room like a study or guest bedroom where you do not want an overpowering scheme. Add interest to a tonal scheme with different textures, like a sheepskin rug, satin cushions or quilted throw. These will sit on the same segment of the color wheel and get progressively lighter as the color is mixed with greater quantities of white.
Alternatively paint all the walls purple and use the contrasting color for one statement item of furniture that you really want to stand out such as a designer sofa.įor a calming, tonal color scheme opt for three shades of the same color. Pick the accent color up again in smaller objects like colored glass candle holders and chandeliers, but keep it to no more than 10 per cent of your overall scheme. When using a complementary or contrasting scheme, try painting three walls plain purple and papering a feature wall with a print that combines purple and a contrasting color. Dramatic colors work best in larger scale floral prints or bold geometric patterns. Clashing colors like purple and red can also create a striking look in the right shades with many contemporary wallpapers harnessing these powerful combinations. Think of lavender fields and how the purple flowers complement the light green plants. Paler shades can also work well in a contrasting scheme, and nature is a fantastic source of inspiration.
Use purple alongside either a splash of yellow, a bright orange or a hot pink, but don't try to use all the colors together. Use soft furnishings such as bed linen, throws and rugs to bring the component colors into the scheme.įor a modern and flamboyant use of purple, team it with accents from the opposite side of the color wheel.
If you want to incorporate wallpaper or patterned fabrics, opt for gentle floral designs or simple geometric patterns. These schemes work best when you don't use all the colors in equal measure, so save the brightest color for an uplifting accent. Using the color wheel, choose a fainter shade of purple and then select the adjacent harmonious colors from the same ring to ensure they are of the same intensity and create balance. Moving in the other direction around the wheel, you can use deep purple with navy, royal blue and cyan.įor a more subdued color scheme, use toned-down shades of the same harmonious colors. To create a harmonious room, team purple with colors adjacent to it on the color wheel, for example plum, burgundy, magenta and chocolate brown. It is the perfect choice whether you are decorating a formal dining room, a cosy living room or a plush bedroom. It has historic associations with wealth and royalty, so bringing purple into your color scheme will give your interior a sense of opulence. Purple is an extremely versatile color that can be flamboyant or understated depending on the tone used and the colors it is paired with.