Colour Fears

Colour. Why are we so afraid of bringing colour into our living space? Introducing colour to your living space can not only look aesthetically pleasing, but boost your mental health. Greens, blues, pinks, browns and oranges, to name but a few, all come with their benefits. From increasing motivation, mindfulness and reducing stress, your living space has huge impact on your well-being.

Emerald. Sage. Lime. Green. With connotations to nature, this colour will seep harmony and serenity of the natural world into your home. Perhaps the strong associations with nature, green is often thought to represent tranquility, good luck and health. Researchers have also found that green can improve reading ability, so putting your feet up on a deep Emerald Larvik sofa will not only boost your living space, but your mind.

Navy. Turquoise. Petrol. Blue. Adding Blue to your home has endless benefits. Coming in all shades and depths, blue instils peace, tranquillity, calmness and serenity, helping to reduce anxiety, aggression. Considered to be a trustworthy colour, Blue can make you appear more trustworthy, loyal and dependable, which is reinforced by the constant, flowing bodies of blue in our lives – the ocean and the sky. We’ve even dedicated an entire Blue Collection on our website, just head to the Inspire Me category.

Rose. Blush. Magenta. Pink. A sign of hope. Positive energy is said to radiate from these shades, inspiring warm and comforting feelings. Calming and reassuring, Pink alleviates feelings of anger, aggression and resentment. Typically overlooked, the colour pink has recently had a social overhaul, with blush and rose being dragged back into the spotlight, many of us are choosing to fashion our homes with accents of pink. From blush chairs and statements rose beds, OWN Furniture could help bring you in to the pink revolution.

Chestnut. Wenger. Oak. Brown. A natural colour that evokes a sense of strength, reliability and warmth, all guaranteed to make your house a home with it’s neutral aesthetic. Often seen as solid shade, much like the earth, it's colour is often associated with resilience, dependability, security, and safety. But make sure to only pair accents and statements of the shade like sofas, chairs or tables - too much brown can lead too feelings of loneliness, sadness, and isolation.

Rust. Carrot. Burnt. Orange. The colour of joy and creativity, orange encompasses a general sense of wellness and emotional energy that can be evoked through compassion, passion, and warmth. This range is said to help a person recover from disappointments, a wounded heart, or a blow to one's pride. With a universal connotation to the sun and warmth, this colour is bound to bring summer lovers comfort.

With all these undeniable advantages, colour should be in everyones living space. From reducing stress, boosting cognitive ability and improving mental health, colour is bound to compliment any home - in either accents or statements.

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