Showing your colours in interior design - how cool colours work (part 1)

Shades of blue for more productivity

Ideal for the home office: blue is reminiscent of blue skies or the sea. The colour blue is also often associated with values such as trust, loyalty or truth. In colour psychology, blue has proven to be particularly calming and relaxing. There is a simple reason for this: while the colour red speeds up the metabolism, blue slows it down. The right shades of blue can therefore support work in your own office.

But beware: too many elements in dark shades of blue can have an overwhelming effect and make the room look smaller.

Nature at home: green tones for more cosiness

Nowadays, many people spend significantly more time indoors than outdoors. A study from 2015 came to the conclusion that 85 per cent of daily life takes place indoors. Researchers believe this is the cause of increased stress levels and a greater susceptibility to mental problems. The study investigated the effects that plants and furnishings in natural colours have on people.

The participants in the study who regularly interacted with houseplants had significantly fewer symptoms of stress. It also had a positive effect if their surroundings were designed in natural colours.

This finding is by no means new, but has been used in interior design for thousands of years: Even in ancient Egypt or the ancient city of Pompeii, people designed their living spaces in colour tones that reminded them of nature outside. Plants were also part of the furnishings at this time. Anyone who furnishes their home in natural colours benefits from the advantages and the positive effect on the psyche.

Whether blue, green, purple or another cool colour: the entire world of PRÜM doors is open to you. Depending on your choice of colour, doors in plain white or grey tones with an HPL surface may be the right choice. If you prefer a more sophisticated look, our white lacquered doors in various shades of white are also a good choice.

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