Colours in interior design - how warm and neutral colours work (part 2)

Goethe was already aware of the effects of colours and in 1810 wrote his book "On the Theory of Colours", in which he described various colour categories and assigned certain effects to each category. For example, he assigned warm colours such as yellow to feelings, warmth and excitement. Later, other colour researchers based their work on these ideas. Goldstein, for example, proposed the theory that certain colours can evoke a predictable reaction in people.

Goethe's first theory developed into its own field of research: colour psychology. What may initially seem esoteric actually has a scientific basis. Because when we perceive a colour, the brain releases a hormone that influences human feelings, thoughts and even energy levels. Architects and interior designers utilise this knowledge to design rooms to suit their occupants.

Wine red, terracotta, pink or apricot - warm colours provide unusual visual accents! The colours yellow and orange in particular are considered to be conducive to communication. This makes them the ideal choice for the centrepiece of the home: the kitchen! Bright yellow and orange tones are also particularly energising.

Matching colours: Doors in warm wood tones that bring even more cosiness and comfort into the home. The CPL doors from PRÜM are available in many different types of wood and grains. The advantage of CPL: visually there is no difference to a solid wooden door, but the CPL surface is particularly hard-wearing and easy to clean. Ideal for kitchens where the door is exposed to cooking vapours or water splashes.

Neutral colours create a calm, unagitated atmosphere. This type of furnishing can have a particularly positive effect on people who experience a lot of hustle and bustle and excitement in their everyday working life. Unagitated colours, soft colour combinations and minimalist patterns: those who opt for this furnishing style immediately have another advantage: classic and elegant furnishings are also timeless and, unlike other styles, never go out of fashion.

Cool and boring? When staged correctly, white tones bring more light into your home and create more lightness. White tones therefore suit every interior design style. White rooms also have another advantage: they make the room look larger. Lots of white surfaces set the scene for your favourite furniture - and also create a tidy look. White is therefore ideal for rooms such as living rooms or dining rooms.