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Sumayyah A. Kabir
C.E.O Interiors By SK
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Sharada 2, Kano State.
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 Colours
Use Of Colours In An Interior Space

PSYCHOLOGY OF COLORS
Learning Objectives

At the end of the session, participants should be able to:

Have an overview on;
 The role of colours in an interior space
 Colour psychology
 How to mix colours in an interior space
 General rule on colours
Ground Rules

• No texting or picking calls . Session @the end

• Mute your phones

All views and opinions

Engage and Learn will be valued
Role Of Colours In An Interior Space

PSYCHOLOGY OF COLORS
 What You Should Know About Colours
Finally start with the colors you love Bright colors give the feeling of more
08 space and the darker or warm colors 07
makes the room look smaller

Colors can be used to represent a

06 Colors can create an illusion of 05
more space certain style or period scheme

Light colors make an object appear

04 Colors trigger emotions in people bigger while dark colors make an 03
object appear smaller

Light colors make a space look

02 Colors serve to hide flaws in bigger while dark colors make a 01
decoration and structure space appear smaller
COLOUR PSYCHOLOGY

PSYCHOLOGY OF COLORS
WHITE- This colour connotes purity, cleanliness, simplicity and a new
beginning. True or ‘brilliant’ white makes a space feel fresh and
uplifting. This colour goes well in living rooms.
CREAM- is used as an alternative to white. It gives a warmer feeling, it is a neutral colour and it
also goes well in bedrooms and living rooms.
YELLOW- This colour represents sunshine, positive energy, happiness and optimism. It is best suited in high traffic spaces. It is a
colour for social functions example like fast food joint, restaurants, showrooms etc. Yellow can be used as an accent in living rooms,
and bedrooms but not always as the dominant colour.
BLUE- This colour is associated with providing a soothing and calming effect because it is the colour of water and the sea. It promotes
psychological strength and stability. It is usually seen as a masculine colour but not necessarily so. It is a popular choice for bathrooms because it
promote cleanliness. It is also used in hospitals. Warmer shades of blue is ideal for bedrooms.
GREEN- This colour is the colour of nature and connotes good energy and wellness. Spaces with this colour provide a
calming effect and increase psychological wellness. This colour is a good choice for therapy rooms, spas, hospitals,
and bathrooms.
GREEN- This colour is the colour of nature and connotes good energy and wellness. Spaces with this colour provide a
calming effect and increase psychological wellness. This colour is a good choice for therapy rooms, spas ,hospitals,
bathrooms and kitchens.
RED- This colour stimulates excitement, energy and danger. It is a good choice for a featured wall. It can also
be used as an accent in living rooms and bedrooms. Too much use of red should be avoided.
ORANGE- This colour signifies optimism and activity. Dark orange or ‘burnt’ orange creates energizing effect. It
can be overwhelming when used in small spaces.
GREY- This is a neutral colour. It can appear industrial or too cool. Light grey makes room look bigger, while dark
grey makes a room look smaller. It can be combined with almost any color.
PINK- This is a warm colour. It signifies romance, nurture, warmth and it is feminine. It is well suited for bedrooms
and spaces where female activity is dominant.
BLACK- This colour signifies authority, power, wealth and sophistication. In some cultures evil and death. Too much of
black should be avoided, but it does well with gold, silver and bronze.
BROWN- This is a neutral colour, it is termed as ‘beige’ when in lighter shades. It is a soothing colour. It goes well
in indoor spaces as well as outdoor.
Using Colour As An Accent

PSYCHOLOGY OF COLORS
Yellow is used as an accent Red is used as an accent
 A designer may use a small amount of a
certain colour to add focus or ‘lift’ a space.
An accent color works well when you have
a simple color scheme. Example, if your
room has a neutral colour scheme, red or
yellow can be used as an accent colour.
When using complimentary colours, one of
the colours could be used as an accent,
while the other colour serves as the main
colour.

Orange accent is used in the dinning room

Mixing Colours In An Interior
Space

PSYCHOLOGY OF COLORS
 Colour Wheel

Warm colours Cool colours

Red Blue
Yellow Green
Orange Purple
Monochromatic Colour Scheme

Monochromatic colour
scheme- This means the
use of the same colour in
different shades.
This can be a clean and interesting look.

It's soothing and pleasing to the eye especially

in the blue or green hues.
Complimentary Colour Scheme

 This is using high contrast of

colour by selecting colours
directly opposite from one
another on the colour wheel
(such as pink and lime green).

This puts a warm colour with a

cool colour and is pleasing to the
eye.
Green and pink colours compliment each other

Blue and orange combination

Purple and yellow combination Yellow and blue combination
 Triadic Color Scheme

This scheme uses three colours equally spaced from each other around a colour wheel. It allows for a harmonious
colour scheme.
Triadic colour combination
Amazing triadic colour combination
 Tetrads Colour Scheme

This colour scheme involves the use of two set of complementary colours
Tetrads Colour Scheme
 Analogous Colour Scheme

This scheme uses colours lying side by side on the colour wheel. It should not be used in excess because it may cause
monotony.
Analogous Colour Scheme
 Bonus Colour Tips

Colors look different depending on

Basic A dining room should have a
blend of red
the time of the day

A bedroom should have a

blend of green/ blue or Color
pink/lilac.

Some people can be color

Some people can be color blind.
blind. Rules
Bonus Tip- The 60-30-10 rule
 Bonus Tip- The 60-30-10 rule
 The 60-30-10 rule is any interior design fan’s best friend. No matter what your personal aesthetic may be or

what you want your room to look like, you can use this rule to help make sure that your colour palette stays

balanced. In this setup, you’ll use three colours. 60, 30 and 10 refer to the percentages of your design that each

will make up.

 Here’s how it works: first, you’ll choose one shade to be your dominant shade and take up approximately 60

percent of the room. Usually, this will be a neutral or some type of subdued hue that can take up a lot of space

without feeling overwhelming. Next will be your secondary colour, which is typically a bit bolder and takes up

about 30 percent of the space. Finally, your accent colour is your boldest shade and should make up the

remaining 10 percent.

 Take the photo in the above slide , for example. In this case, beige is the dominant colour. You can see it on the
walls and the sofa. Then, black is the secondary colour. It’s on the bookshelf, side table, pillows and dining chair
and in the rug. Finally, coral is the accent shade. That can be seen in the throw pillows and potted plants.
BEFORE AND AFTER INTERIOR DESIGN 101
CHALLENGE
 BEFORE AND AFTER CHALLENGE FROM
OUR PREVIOUS COURES

AFTER BEFORE BEFORE AFTER

BEFORE AFTER

BEFORE AFTER
 BEFORE AND AFTER CHALLENGE

IT’S YOUR TURN NOW !!!

 BEFORE AND AFTER CHALLENGE PROCESS

• Pick a spot/space in your house

• Take a picture of that space (before picture)
• Redesign that space, decorate it and accessorize it
• Take a picture of that space again (after picture)
• Follow us on facebook or instagram
• POST THE PICTURES AND TAG US (@interiorsbysk
#beforeandafterchallenge)
• Winners will be announced on Friday (2/10/2020) via instagram and
facebook.