The Psychology of Color

Color is a powerful force. How you respond to different colors is subjective, based in part on your own experiences and culture. Still, surrounding yourself with the shades that bring out the best in you (and your mood) is one of the most effective ways to create a home of your own.

Colors should be deliberate and carefully chosen to make you feel your best when relaxing at home. Those white or ivory walls that drive some people crazy when they search for Dallas apartments? They’re the perfect backdrop for the colors you bring in. In fact, both white and ivory are considered "calming" shades. 

Psychology of Color Through the Ages

Ancient Egyptian and Chinese cultures (among others) thought that color could be used to heal people. The practice was called chromotherapy. Chromotherapy practitioners believed that exposing a sick person to particular colors could help heal what ailed them. For example:

• Blue was used to soothe patients and alleviate pain.
• Orange was used to heal the lungs and increase energy.
• Yellow was used to purify the body and help stimulate the nerves.
• Indigo was believed to heal skin issues.
• Red was used to increase circulation while stimulating the mind and body.

If you’ve ever noticed how frequently hospitals and other health care facilities are covered in light shades of green and blue, you will see that color is still believed to play a role in healing — or at very least, in staying calm.

The idea is to choose a color or two that address how you want your apartment to “feel” and work around those hues. If you’re looking for calming shades that will help melt the stress away, look no further than blue, violet, indigo, pink, green, gray, tan or white. 

Want more stimulating colors that will work perfectly in a study, dining area or workout space? Try shades of red, orange or yellow — all three are suspected of getting the juices flowing mentally and physically. 

Adding the colors of your choice to your apartment is easy. Simply chose a palette and introduce it through artwork, furniture, pillows, area rugs, lampshades and other household furnishings.

The classic design of South Side Flats apartments makes them the perfect setting for any atmosphere you're hoping to create. Contact us if you would like more information.