Call it colour therapy if you will. Probably the most important element in any room,
the right colour will immediately invoke the right feeling. The challenge lies in
choosing that exact shade to match your mood.

Here are some basic guidelines:

Red - immediately creates drama, passion and
excitement.

Yellow - will brighten up a rainy day and lift our
spirits.

Orange - full of energy and good cheer, it can
stimulate the appetite.

Blue - is tranquil, calming and serene.

Green - is fresh and balanced, like the great outdoors.

Purple - promotes creativity, combining the excitement of red and the tranquility
of blue.

Living Room or Family Room - If you spend a lot of time here, choose something that you can live with. Think of it as your wardrobe. You wouldn't wear your least favorite shade day in and day out, would you? Neutral colours are very complimentary to the wood tones often found in living rooms and this will allow you to accessorize seasonally.

Dining Room - If you really want them to clean off their plates, pick a tasty shade of apricot, orange, cranberry or wine. Sound appetizing ?

Kitchen - Yellow is always a great choice to keep it fun and cheerful, especially if you're not fond of cooking.

Bedroom - You'll want something calming with a bit of spark to it. Periwinkle blue or lavender could do the trick.

Bathroom - To get that spa-like sensation, the blue / green / aqua range works best. But to flatter your skin tone, select from hues of peach and rose.