Monday, March 30, 2009

Implications of my research...

When it comes to decorating, most people put a lot of thought into choosing the color and design of their bedroom, bathroom or living room. It is understandable that people would want to feel comfortable in the space they live in every day. But what about the nonresidential buildings people spend hours of their life in every day? Depending on ones’ career, people can end up spending more time awake and alert in their office than they do in their home. If people spend time and energy on decorating their homes, shouldn’t the same time and consideration be spent on their office? After reviewing studies that examine the psychological effects of color and design, the answer is undeniably yes. Décor has the ability to elicit emotions and moods so by choosing the appropriate color scheme and design, it has been found to have positive effects on not only comfort, but also success in the work place.

Whether you are a CEO in a spacious private office or a secretary in a cubicle, knowing the possible psychological effects of color and design can be used to their advantage. If changing the color of you walls can help someone be more focused or creative, why not try it? The amount of zeros on a paycheck does not determine how people respond to certain color or design. Interior design is universal and important to not only remain educated on, but also implement it. There is science embedded within interior design and once deciphered and analyzed, can have a positive impact on ones’ business.

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