Color is an important element of interior design; it is connected to various areas of our body and affects the user emotionally, physically, and mentally. By learning how each color influences us, we can effectively use colors to give us an extra boost of energy in our interiors when we need it; the choice of color that will help meet our demands is like fueling our system with the right kind of gas; thus, producing our human energy field (Aura).
The human aura is a field of subtle, luminous radiation surrounding us and extending outward from our physical form. Auras are related to the electromagnetic field of the body and serve as a visual measure of our mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual states. The colors we experience affects the aura so it is usually in a state of flux, ever-changing, based on our mental meanderings and physical health. We are now able to capture and measure this Aura with the aid of advanced technology.
Neurologist Kurt Goldstein stated that the ancient Egyptians built healing temples of light 4000 years ago using light and color for healing. The patient was immersed into a particular color, every color having a different physical effect, depending on its wavelength and vibration.
Colors have a natural ability to help the body perceive balance, making physical changes in the body cells and hormones; each color is associated with a special gland and is needed when an imbalance occurs.
For example, the vibration of the violet color affects the pituitary gland; it can help heal mental and neurological disorders, whereas red affects the reproductive and adrenal glands, and may help heal anemia. Orange affects the spleen and helps heal lung, kidney, and stomach illness; while green helps cure heart disease and high blood pressure.
Knowing the emotional, physical, and mental effects of each color is one of the basic elements necessary for a perfect choice of color scheme in the interior designing process for different functions, such as work spaces, residential areas, restaurants, hospitals and so on.
For example, the emotional effect of violet is associated with purity, creativity, and inspiration; it helps purify our thoughts and feelings, giving us inspiration in all undertakings, enhancing artistic talent and creativity. It is, thus, a perfect choice for design areas and work offices.
Whereas blue is a mentally-relaxing color that has a pacifying effect on the nervous system and brings great relaxation; ideal for solving sleep problems, and for hyper-active children; enhancing communication and speech. This makes it an appropriate color for hospital interiors and kindergarten spaces.Violet: Pituitary Gland
Indigo: Pineal Gland
Blue: Thyroid Gland
Green: Thymus
Yellow: Adrenal Gland
Orange: Spleen
Red: Reproductive Gland
Pink is powerful, energetic, and competitive.
Golden reflects appreciation and joy.
Green is peaceful and loving
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