“From a very early age we learn to associate certain colours with different emotions or reactions, like red for danger or pink for love. We feel stimulated and energised by some colours, or soothed and relaxed by others.
“Mentally and emotionally, colour works on a deep often, subconscious level, changing our mood and sense of well-being, as well as our perception of other people and theirs of us. Which could be why so many of us feel happier wearing ‘safe’ black rather than being a scarlet woman or yellow peril!
“The same is often true in our homes. Most people opt for creams, whites and neutrals but by adding a few well-chosen touches of colour you can create different moods throughout the house. Blinds, cushions, rugs and throws are a quick and easy way to introduce splashes of ambient colour to help achieve the look and feel you want.
Reddy for action
A bold red will liven things up and inspire the family to be more active. As it’s meant to stimulate both conversation and appetite, red is particularly good in kitchens, dining or living rooms.
Blinds featured are Dorothy from Hillarys Venetians collection. Prices start at £33 / 42 euros (46cm wide x 61cm drop) measured, made and fitted.
Orange appeal
Orange appeal
Although blue is often a popular colour for bedrooms to induce a calm mood and enhance sleep, it is said that a splash of orange can kindle passion and warmth!
Blind featured is Acacia Tango from Hillarys Rollers collection. Prices start at £51 / 64 euros (61cm wide x 76cm drop) measured, made and fitted.
Serene green
Soothing and tranquil, green has always been associated with nature and calm, restful reflection. Which makes it a perfect choice for bedrooms and living rooms.
Sliding panels featured (on next page) are Bette Green from Hillarys. Prices start at around £400 for a patio door sized panel.
Cool blue
Said to stimulate the intellect and provoke creative thought, blue is authoritative, trustworthy and even said to ward off nightmares! All of which makes it ideal for studies and bedrooms.
Blinds featured are Acacia Denim from Hillarys Verticals collection. Prices start at £53 / 57 euros ( 50cm wide x 90cm drop) measured, made and fitted.
Yellow peril
Yellow is the colour of sunshine. It's associated with joy, happiness, intellect, and energy and therefore great for rooms where there’s more going on – such as the kitchen or dining room. (It’s also great in north facing conservatories, especially during the chillier winter months.)
Blinds featured are Suntime Tropics from Hillarys Rollers collection. Prices start at £51 / 64 euros (61cm wide x 76cm drop) measured, made and fitted.
Purple patch
Purple is royalty, a mysterious colour that is said to add an air of spirituality and intrigue to your home. A purple room is said to boost a child’s imagination or an artist’s creativity. Shades of purple such as lilac or violet can also lend a sense of calm and tranquillity – ideal for a restful bedroom.
Blind featured is Twinkle from Hillarys Romans collection. Prices start at £89 / 112 euros (60cm wide x 75cm drop) measured, made and fitted.
Black mood
With the exception perhaps of angst-ridden teenagers, not many of us would go for floor to ceiling black.
It does work brilliantly though as an accent colour where it can bring a touch of drama and glamour to a grown up room.
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Blinds featured are Sparkle Black from Hillarys Venetians collection. Prices start at £33 / 42 euros (46cm wide x 61cm drop) measured, made and fitted.
For more information on blinds, awnings or shutters visit Hillarys on www.hillarys.co.uk.
