Why painting your bedroom purple will boost your sex life & you MUST redecorate if your kitchen’s grey, says colour pro

NAVAGATING the world of colour can be tricky when it comes to choosing the right hues in your home – but what you end up picking has a massive impact on your mood.

While current trends and our personal preferences often determine our styling choices, it's important to choose colours that make us feel good too – particularly in the bedroom.

This is exactly why you should choose colours that'll help boost your sex life, not destroy it, such as luxurious purples and rich jewel tones.

Suzy Chiazzari, a colour consultant and holistic interior designer says: "There is no better way to boost your energy levels and renew your zest for life than to pep up your life with colour.

“Our brain is hard-wired to respond to a colourful world, so it is not surprising that the colours in our homes have an instant and powerful effect on our mood and behaviour. “ 

Here, Suzy tells Fabulous exactly how to approach specific rooms in your home, with a little help from interior designer Vanessa Arbuthnott,

Bedroom

Luxurious purples or rich jewel colours

"When decorating our homes we often pay more attention to the living areas and our bedrooms can become neglected spaces" Suzy says.

"As a result our self-esteem and our sex life can easily take a dive," she explains.

"In colour therapy most shades of red and pink will raise your pulse, thus stimulating your muscles and making you more active."

But be warned, TOO much red in your bedroom could feel stuffy and oppressive and even encourage insomnia.

Black is also a no-no as it would make you feel sluggish in the morning, she says.

Instead, try mixing red with luxurious purples, or use rich jewel colours to create a tropical theme where you can relax and cast off your inhibitions.

For an additional sexy sparkle, metallic finishes in copper, gold and silver will add some playfulness that will tease your senses. 

"Decorating your bedroom in hot colours can boost your libido and really spice up your love life. "

Kitchen

Lime green, bright orange or chilli pepper

While many people opt for crisp whites and chic grey, Suzy warns against it saying it's "clinical" and doesn’t encourage creative cookery.

Instead, she encourages bright, bold colours, with Suzi saying: "Colour can really make the difference when it comes to stimulating your sensuality and creativity.

"Colourful kitchens encourage you to experiment with different recipes, and when you do this they act as a magnet to your friends and family"

Her suggestions? Lime green, bright orange or chilli pepper will create a welcoming social space.

And if you don’t want to redecorate, fill your kitchen with colourful displays of fruit and accessories for that extra zing. 

As for what to avoid: "Too much blue also has the effect of reducing appetite and social interaction."

And Suzy isn't a fan of yellow as it's not very calming and can give you a headache.

As for Vanessa, a bright colour like yellow is "warm and cheerful" and "brings the sun into the kitchen" – but perhaps include it here or there, not all over.

"It's great mixed with blues and also greens," she adds.

Living room

Blue or green

Living rooms are usually shared social spaces that should be relaxing and comfortable.

Suzy reckons soft tones of blue and green are more calming and relaxing, while bright contrasting colours will create a more vibrant party atmosphere.

"A good trick is to stick to neutrals on the walls, but add bright accents to the decor, she explains. "The neutral colours act as a backdrop and make the colours pop out. "

Vanessa agrees and says contrast colours are the way to go.

"Terracotta is my new favourite colour," she says. "It is really snug in the evening when the fire is lit and so enveloping. It looks great with smoke blue and charcoal grey."

Dining room

Yellow, mango or apricot

If you have a separate dining area, consider giving it its own colour palette, with sandy yellow, mango or apricot being stand out choices.

According to Suzy, these colours encourage conversation and have the added bonus of aiding digestion – creating a perfect space to enjoy a meal.

But she adds: "Formal dining rooms can benefit from deeper shades of red or forest green, a these create a sense of safety and enclosure that makes the room feel more intimate."

Bathroom

Blue or green

There's no hard and fast rule when it comes to sprucing up your bathroom, but Suzy says to avoid an all-white bathroom, if you can.

While it can look chic and polished, the basic hue "can look clinical and cold," so instead opt for watery tones of blues, greens or aqua.

These colours can "lift a tired bathroom and transform it into a rejuvenating home spa," says Suzy.

"Alternatively go for golden-yellow, orange or purple that will create a warm soothing place where you will want to relax and take a long soak."

Blue is a top choice for Vanessa too, who says "soft seaside blues mixed with white woodwork and maybe towels with nautical stripes" is the way to go.

But she's a sucker for an all-white bathroom, although it has to be a "new white" not the "traditional" kind.

Hallway

Emerald green or red

You might think the hallway has to blend with the rest of the house, but Vanessa says you can "let your imagination take shape."

"Emerald green looks wonderful with marble and also with gilt mirrors," she says.

Warm red is good too, she says, as it's welcoming and you can lighten the look with soft white woodwork and door.

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