Color is the perception that light awakens in us when it is reflected on objects and objects. Color phenomenon cannot occur without light. Newton created the color spectrum by passing sunlight through a small hole in a dark room through the plasma.
Likewise, it is possible to see the colors together in the rainbow after the rain. Black and white are not considered colors, they are not colours. However, we talk about color in daily life.
Colors, warm colors such as red, yellow, orange; It can be classified as cold colors such as blue and green. We see colors in harmony in nature. We are aware that it affects human psychology, social life and health. We even know that there are creatures in nature that change color in order to protect themselves. Colors shape our lives, add meaning, open and close our appetite. We express ourselves in social life. It reflects our psychology, our color preferences in clothing may differ from day to day, depending on the situation we feel ourselves to be.
Each of the colors creates different reflections on our emotions. It affects our bodily health, blood flow, and mental activities. They can create a psychologically relaxing, reassuring and irritating environment. Colors are also preferred according to their tones. Certain tones may not look good on certain items or objects and vehicles. There is a difference from color to color, from tone to tone.
For example, the color red is a striking color. It is the color of energetic, love, romance, blood. It also stimulates appetite. Because it gives a feeling of hunger, it is often preferred in fast food restaurants. It creates a feeling of restlessness and restlessness in large areas and long-term use. It is used in traffic lights because it has a striking and forbidden color. It is also the preferred color in situations that require warning.
Yellow is the color of attention and the inscriptions on the yellow plate attract attention. That’s why taxis are yellow. It indicates intelligence, practicality, refinement. It is also the color of longing and sadness. Autumn leaves are yellow and give sadness. If the season is summer, yellow, the color of the sun; brings happiness and hope. It is a color chosen for study rooms. However, yellow can cause irritability in effective, intense and long-term use. It is the color of impermanence and warning, and is used as a preparation in quarantine situations and traffic lights. It is also the color of independence and freedom.
Orange color increases cognitive activity and creativity. It is loved by children, it cheers up. It is a color that supports the expression of creative power in children. If it is not thought to be used too dominantly, peach color can be chosen as softened.
Purple represents the subconscious. It evokes nobility, magnificence, honor and luxury. Fabrics such as purple velvet are preferred for heavy clothing and upholstery.
Green relaxes, reassures and calms. Looking at the green color is considered appropriate for eye health. It is preferred by banks and financial institutions. It represents nature, youth and hope. It is a color that relaxes and removes excitement.
Blue relaxes, refreshes, calms. It gives a sense of honesty and reliability. It suppresses appetite. Symbolizes authority, businessmen usually wear navy blue suits. Spas prefer pharmaceutical companies. When people want psychological comfort, they want to look at the sky and the sea. It is also the color of loneliness. It is a color that creates permanence in memory.
Black is a noble color, representing power and passion. It provides convenience in use as a garment. It can be combined with any color and pattern. He looks physically slim. It is the color of emotion and sadness. It gives pessimism when used in the background. It is effective when used with white. They attract attention and are often used together.
White represents cleanliness and purity. It is the preferred color in hospitals. Doctor’s gowns and wedding dress are white. It is preferred because it shows large and spacious in the use of space. It is a refreshing color and is often used in summer clothes.
Pink is a soothing, soft color. In recent years, it has been widely used in hospitals due to its comfort. It has a great place in romance.
Those who like brown have a relaxed temper, it is an informal color, the wearers have to get lost in other people. It is not an assertive color. It can be considered a color suitable for general taste. It is a color that should definitely not be considered for job interviews.
The choice of color in the spaces where people will live is related to what the space is. Who are the people sharing the space? What are the age groups and genders? For what purpose is the place used? What are the tones of the chosen colors and other colors to be used alongside? Questions like these need to be answered. In addition, the colors of the teams held can be a reason for preference in space furnishings, clothing selection and decoration.
If the house is to be considered for the family life, it is necessary to pay attention to the features such as the common decisions of the family members, their tastes, the size of the house, the lighting status, the heating status. For example, warm colors should be preferred in a house that has a heating problem. Like red, yellow, orange. Of course, it is important to combine colors.
If it is a small house, light colors should be used and cuts should be avoided to make the house appear large and spacious. For example, wall-to-wall carpets should be preferred instead of using piece carpets.
If we evaluate for rooms, pastel tones should be preferred in baby rooms, light yellow, light pink, light blue, light green, lilac colors can be used.
Red, blue for the preschool age group; Yellow and green colors can be combined. If the child is an active child, red should not be preferred, and red should be chosen for calm and calm children. More pastel colors should be chosen for large areas in the room, and certain, warm colors should be used for items that can be changed. In fact, it should be considered this way for all rooms and living room. With the wishes of family members and the use of colors together in accordance with their tones, the rooms can be arranged in a way that appeals to taste.
Carpet is important in decoration, however; The event is completed with walls, curtains and other decorative items. Carpets of every model and color are produced and accepted for this reason. When considered as a whole, cream and brown tones are generally in demand because of the large area. Medium-dark colors are preferred on the carpet due to discoloration and contamination reasons. Even if the carpets are cleaned frequently, there are stains etc. that will bother the eye at first glance. nobody wants. Handmade rugs are a different concept. Pastel colors are peaceful colors. In the choice of curtains, contrast to the color of the carpet; The colors that will provide harmony to the sitting groups are chosen. Seating groups are selected according to the usage rate and usage area. The color and pattern situation to be used here should be considered together with other elements. In the selection, people prefer the color and pattern they feel good and peaceful.
In color selection, the place to be used, harmony with other items, the tones of the color, which colors it will be used with, its changeability, and the amount of color to be used gain importance.
We wish you to experience and experience good feelings with colors,
and make appropriate choices…
ÖZNUR SIMAV
FOUNDER- FAMILY COUNSELOR-PEDAGOG
