How to Choose a Therapeutic Kitchen Color Scheme
Certain kitchen colors can stimulate mood, appetite and conversation and aid digestion. White is often used in kitchens because it communicates cleanliness; however, white alone is not relaxing or inviting. Kitchens clad in white or other neutrals are more appealing with splashes of therapeutic colors to enhance their constrained palettes. The creation of a therapeutic kitchen color scheme can start with a trip to the grocery store.
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Fill a bowl or other container with fruits or vegetables, and display it in the kitchen. Stock a bowl with oranges to add a color that conveys warmth and security. Orange also can stimulate appetite and help digestion.
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Display flowers and colored plates and add multicolored rugs to enhance the mood of a kitchen. Yellows can be mentally stimulating, pinks create a restful atmosphere, and reds are invigorating.
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Stimulate conversation in the kitchen and dining area by adding green to the color scheme. It's also is a tranquil color. If you don't want green walls, consider adding green tableware and furnishings instead.
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Understand that colors can have positive and negative effects. Red can be energizing, but some people find it overly stimulating, and too much red in a kitchen color scheme may make them irritable. Green also can be associated with negative feelings, such as jealousy. Make sure your therapeutic kitchen color scheme includes hues that you and others living in the home find appealing.
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Tips & Warnings
This information is not intended to replace medical advice from a physician, alternative health practitioner or therapist.
