Even a miniscule change in furnishing can have a prominent effect on one’s life. so choose well. Different colours have different wavelengths and, therefore, they affect the endocrine system and consequently our mood and stress levels in different ways.”When it comes to homes, selecting colours becomes even more crucial as they set the mood of a place."Similarly, if the house is modern it should have subtle hints of bespoke designs like modern borders on window blinds so set them apart from basic blinds,” he continues. For instance, red symbolises passion, anger, power and energy; violet, on the other hand, represents creativity and spirituality.Whether we are aware of it or not, colours have the capacity to impact our mood and influence our physical and mental well-being. So, It is really important how you play with colours here,” Rajiv Kanwar, co-founder , Win-dow Passions expresses. Green and blue are often associated with a calm atmosphere, while yellow brings joy and happiness.The role of individual biases, especially when it comes to colour preferences, is considered with equal emphasis. So how should one choose soft furnishing? When it comes to deciding for these, fabric is an important component. 

Rajiv explains, "In bespoke furnishings, it depends on taste or theme of the house. Along with that window blinds are preferred as they are easy to use and easy on the space.This tendency of the human brain to associate colour with emotion depends on the cultural context, however, colour psychology is quite universal (minus personal biases). Therefore, the choice of colour in our homes is important.” Apart from playing a major role in other aspects of the interior, colour and lighting is equally important when it comes to choosing curtains, cushion and wall prints. (Photo: Window Passion) The colours that we choose to surround ourselves with, in our homes, play a larger role in influencing our mood and feelings than we think. Jyoti Sobti, a psychologist, explains that research in neuroscience and psychology has shown the effect that colour has on our brain and our hormones, and, therefore, can affect our mood, behaviour and physiology. 

A nicely styled sheer curtain is preferred by a lot of people these days."A lot of people are using linen fabric because of the fabric being light. For instance, red symbolises passion, anger, power and energy; violet, on the other hand, represents creativity and spirituality. end-of Tags: psychology, endocrine system.” he concludes. Even a miniscule change in furnishing can have a prominent effect on one’s life.THE ASIAN AGE. Colours can reveal a lot about one.Explaining the science behind this, Jyoti shares, "Light is made of colours, and when it strikes our retina, it converts into electrical impulses that pass onto the hypothalamus, which in turn affects our hormones. So, the colours that we surround ourselves with on a daily basis can influence how we feel, express, and live. But, if one is not a fan of big changes, people can always make minor changes by introducing the use of various colours in soft furnishing. Rajiv adds, "It is important to think about the space that you are decorating.

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