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Color: Quiets the Mind – Soothes the Soul

Our world is a beautiful abstract of colors. Colors elicit human response. Whether it is at a conscious level or sub-conscious level, the anatomy of color effects us emotionally, psychologically, spiritually and physiologically - at various levels. It is therefore, beneficial to plan an environment you feel good about coming home to; one that soothes the spirit and regenerates the soul. How can you achieve this? Simple, through the use of color! Color is a single, quick and easy ingredient for transforming an ambience of a room!

Colors that lend a sense of relaxation are cool blues, teals, lavenders, purple, cool greens, navy blue and white. You can do this relatively inexpensive by changing the paint color of a wall or introducing cool colors through accessories as those of area rugs, vases, pillows, fabrics and candles to complement your theme.

You can also create an ambience for rest and renewal by introducing colors that symbolize your personal nature element. To lessen the intensity of color on the emotions, elemental colors can be used in pastels and subdued hues. For example, if the color of your nature element is green, select a green that has more blue in it as that of teal or turquoise. (To find your nature element, contact Lifespace Int’l. and “Ask Lifespace”).

It is also important to consider the amount of natural lighting in the room. Cool colors can create a sense of coldness; so if your room is positioned in the north direction, adding a predominance of cool colors can create an uncomfortable and less intimate ambience. Tranquility in a room with a northern exposure is best achieved by introducing a minimal of accessories in cool hues.

Searching for color scheme ideas? Need suggestions on how to create a lifespace that soothes the spirit and calms the soul? Do you want to know your Nature Element? The answers are in the Lifespace Decorating Decoders! These unique purse size decorating tools offer fun, quick and easy ways for creating color schemes and therapeutic interiors! 

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About the Author

Willa Roberson-Mitchell is a residential/commercial feng shui consultant, interior designer, writer and behavior therapist. She is the principal owner of Lifespace Interiors Int’l. and holds an Applied Science Degree in Interior Design, B.S. in Family Counseling and M.A. in Guidance & Counseling. Author has written and published books, in addition to numerous columns for int’l. magazines on the subjects of interior design & feng shui. Offering 28 yrs. of experience in interior design and feng shui, services were rendered in designing residential homes, corporate offices, restaurants, daycare centers, law firms, convenience stores, physician’s offices and chuches. Author has lived and practiced her profession in the U.S., Japan & Europe.

For more Lifespace Int’l. product ideas on decorating with color, nature elements, interior decorating, sacred space and feng shui, please visit: www.lifespacedesigns.com. Products are also sold at New Leaf Distributors, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble.

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