The joy of togetherness

Invite people over, and everyone congregates there. The kitchen. Parties seem to revolve around this central point no matter how big your house. So if you enjoy hosting, why not design a kitchen that’s made for socializing?

Experiment with orange, a social, fiesta-loving color that relates to fun and movement. A color like Ginger Palm gets people up on their feet and having a good time. So when festivities unfold in this warm colored room, don’t be surprised if a dance party erupts.

The color of joy and excitement, orange can help with repressed feelings and inhibitions. It encourages vibrancy and humor. At social events, it motivates people to come out of their shells, and exchange stories, jokes and laughs.

An animated orange, like Evening Peruvian Lilly, can supply the energy to achieve, create, express and explore. So it may spark your ingenuity and inspire you to whip up a few new, inventive dishes for your next party.

Like orange, yellow is uplifting. Energizing and welcoming, it can be a superb choice for areas where celebrations take place.

Yellow inspires inventiveness. So a cheery yellow, like Butterfly Wing, may spark some pretty intriguing conversations. Plus, studies show that yellow can be the most memorable of all colors. So entertain in a vivacious yellow kitchen and your guests are likely to recall what a fabulous time they had at your soiree for years to come.

Often used in clubs and restaurants to create a lively atmosphere, reds tend to raise people’s energy levels, draw them together and stimulate interaction. So it’s likely your party will be noteworthy with a color like Ancient Rosewood.

Whether you like to put on get-togethers, throw all-out bashes, or simply invite another couple over dinner, you know everyone will be hanging out in the kitchen. So use orange, yellow or red and make it a happy backdrop that sets the perfect stage for all your gatherings.

Source:
Color Healing Home pp. 16, 26, 35, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44
College Student Journal, Dec 2006 Vol 40 p824-831 TITLE: Color Memory Of University Students: Influence Of Color Experience And Color Characteristic

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