Psychology of Colors in Interior Design

Psychology of Colors – Interior Design Mood Boosters

Although we are known for our goal of pursuing timeless beauty and creating elegance through natural color palettes in our interior design projects, we are thrilled to devote the first blog series from our project #schoolofdesign to bold color choices and the psychology behind them.

As a matter of fact, we adore incorporating diverse color schemes into interior designs and use playful accents as instant mood boosters and energy enhancers. Introduction of colorful items and patterns into interiors can express attitude, create spark or even portray drama. On the other hand, certain color choices can also evoke feelings of calmness, harmony and balance.

We are convinced that interior design is a great way of self-expression and identity formation through environment we can thrive in. Therefore, we perceive these design choices as a crucial element of our culture. While very closely connected to fashion, interior design is here to re-invent our living and business spaces according to our personal vision, creativity and lifestyle.

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A Brief History of Color Psychology

During the late seventeenth century, Sir Isaac Newton discovered the color spectrum and explored how each color is defined by a different wavelength of light. In 1704, Newton developed the color wheel. In the early twentieth century, Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung studied the effects of color on the human mind. Jung eventually developed a form of color therapy that allowed his patients to express themselves with colors and images. Today, color psychology is primarily used in marketing, advertising and design.

Recognized globally as a leading source of color expertise, Pantone Color Institute provides universal language of color that enables color-critical decisions through every stage of the workflow for brands and manufacturers. More than 10 million designers and producers around the world rely on Pantone expertise to help define, communicate and control color from inspiration to realization – across various materials and finishes for graphics, fashion and product design.

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Pantone Color of the Year

Since 2000, the Pantone Color Institute has been choosing the “Color of The Year” every year. Having become a real pop culture phenomenon, the announcement of the color of the year by the Pantone Color Institute attracts the attention of the world design landscape and tries to convey an iconic message through psychology of colors to billions of color addicts. The leading element of color psychology for the specific year is selected by a group of experts who travel the world, visiting fashion shows, fairs, social events and famous tourist destinations to become aware of the hottest shades and emerging trends. What makes the color of the year important are two things: it indicates the color of the moment within a relevant sector such as fashion and design and reflects what is happening in society.

ANNOUNCING THE PANTONE COLOR OF THE YEAR 2022

PANTONE 17-3938 Very Peri

A New Pantone Color Whose Courageous Presence Encourages Personal Inventiveness And Creativity. Psychology of this color in interior design is aimed at displaying a carefree confidence and a daring curiosity that animates our creative spirit. Moreover, the inquisitive and intriguing spirit of PANTONE 17-3938 Very Peri helps us to embrace this altered landscape of possibilities, opening us up to a new vision as we rewrite our lives and reinvent our living spaces.

Rekindling gratitude for some of the qualities that blue represents complemented by a new perspective that resonates today, PANTONE 17-3938 Very Peri places the future ahead in a new light.

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  • DALI PENDANT ITALAMP 4036-SGDALI ITALAMP 4036-SG blue
     2054

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    Product info – DALI Pendant

    Pendant with thermoformed glass and metal structure with iron grey finish.Available in different colours: amethyst, blue, grey and green.

    AS IN THE ART OF SALVADOR DALÌ, THE SURREAL PENETRATES REALITY, CHANGING THE VERY NATURE OF THE MOST FAMILIAR OBJECTS.THE TWO DESIGNER DREW THEIR INSPIRATION FROM THE SPANISH ARTIST, DELINEATING THE SINUOUS LINES OF THIS THERMOFORMED GLASS LAMP.AVAILABLE IN FOUR COLORS; EVERY TIME UNIQUE, NEVER THE SAME, ALWAYS SURPRISING.

    Finish shown: Blue / Blue / CDF
    Dimensions in cm: L 120 P 4 H1 40 h2 10-100

    Temperature: 3000 K
    Lumen: 2700
    Led: 30w
    CRI: >80

    Lead time 4-5 weeks

  • DALI SUSPENSION 4036-S1 ItalampITALAMP DALI
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    Product info – DALI SUSPENSION

    Penndant with thermoformed glass and metal structure
    with iron grey finish. Available in different colours: amethyst,
    blue, grey and green.
    L 61 P 4 H 60 _W 24″ D 2″ H24″
    11w – LED – 1100 Lumen
    3000 k standard – other options availabe on request.

    Finish shown: Colorato / Coloured / CDF
    Dimensions in cm: D61x4 H60

    The Price is per 1 unit of DALI Lighting

    Lead time 4-5 weeks

  • Lens Pendant amber-brushed brass BOMMAbomma-lens-amber-pendant-lighting-design-deform-studio
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    BOMMA Lens Pendant amber-brushed brass

    The perfect optics of pure crystal. Light refracted through a lens is the fundamental principle of optics. Here, two lenses harmoniously encapsulate their interior source, playing a symphony of lights. Classic clear crystal is offset by a single color that highlights its refraction. A hypnotic design, asking only unique composition and arrangement.

    Glass: amber
    Material: hand-painted pressed glass
    Fitting: brushed brass
    Dimensions: dia160 h195

    Lead time 10-12 weeks

  • Lens chandelier-9 pcs white- clear BOMMAbomma-pendant-lighting-lens-umbra-table-lamp-deform-dechem
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    BOMMA Lens chandelier 9 pcs white clear

    The perfect optics of pure crystal. Light refracted through a lens is the fundamental principle of optics. Here, two lenses harmoniously encapsulate their interior source, playing a symphony of lights. Classic clear crystal is offset by a single color that highlights its refraction. A hypnotic design, asking only unique composition and arrangement.

    Glass: 5x white; 4x clear
    Material: hand-painted pressed glass
    Fitting: brushed brass
    Dimensions: dia620

    Lead time 10-12 weeks

  • Orbital floor lamp venus pink-polaris white-brass fitting BOMMA 1Orbital floor lamps BOMMA Design by deForm
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    BOMMA Orbital floor lamp venus pink polaris white brass

    Crossing galactic paths. Orbital paths of multicolored celestial bodies with hypnotically glowing cores. This ingenious design of hand-blown glass lenses, held together by a metal mounting, creates a fascinating visual experience from different angles.

    Glass: pink + white
    Material: mouth-blown crystal
    Fitting: polished brass
    Dimensions: dia1510 h350

    Lead time 10-12 weeks

  • Orbital pendant mercury black-polished brass BOMMAPebbles pendant-Orbital pendant-Soap silver vase Bomma (1)
     2234

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    BOMMA Orbital pendant mercury black-polished brass

    Crossing galactic paths. Orbital paths of multicolored celestial bodies with hypnotically glowing cores. This ingenious design of hand-blown glass lenses, held together by a metal mounting, creates a fascinating visual experience from different angles.

    Glass: clear + mercury black
    Material: mouth-blown crystal
    Fitting: light patina brass
    Dimensions: dia360 h252

    Lead time 10-12 weeks

  • Orbital pendant venus pink-polished brass BOMMAOrbital BOMMA Pendant Lights
     2234

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    BOMMA Orbital pendant venus pink-polished brass

    Crossing galactic paths. Orbital paths of multicolored celestial bodies with hypnotically glowing cores. This ingenious design of hand-blown glass lenses, held together by a metal mounting, creates a fascinating visual experience from different angles.

    Glass: clear + venus pink
    Material: mouth-blown crystal
    Fitting: light patina brass
    Dimensions: dia360 h252

    Lead time 10-12 weeks

  • Phenomena floor lamp flamingo pink-gold BOMMAPhenomena table Bomma
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    BOMMA Phenomena floor lamp flamingo pink-gold

    Transient images of the eternal. The collection was inspired by simple shapes: a circle, a triangle, a rectangle and an oval. The term phenomenon comes from the Greek word for “appearance”. The forms are what you see on first sight. In Plato’s idealist philosophy, phenomena are transient, likenesses of the eternal, perfect Forms and so are not truly real. This seems very fitting for a collection made in a material that is so difficult yet versatile, so strong yet fragile as glass.

    Glass: flamingo pink
    Material: mouth-blown crystal
    Fitting: polished brass
    Dimensions: dia550 h1600

    Lead time 10-12 weeks

  • TRACCIA Table lamp ITALAMP 8144-L DetailTRACCIA Table lamp ITALAMP 8144-L Ambiente Interior
     1726

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    Product info – TRACCIA Table lamp

    Table lamp in gold Calacatta marble, with base support and diffuser in metal with brushed light gold finish.

    TRACCIA IS A NEW TABLE LAMP WHICH CASTS GEOMETRIC SHAPES.THE LINEAR LIGHT SOURCE ILLUMINATES THE ELEGANT AND PRECIOUS CALACATTA MARBLE BASE, PROVIDING THE SPACE WITH ENERGY AND CHARACTER

    Finish shown: Calacatta / OCSP
    Dimensions in cm: W 40 H 34 D 10

    3000 K – CRI>90 900Lm 9W

    Lead time 4-5 weeks

  • Umbra Pendant pink-polished brass BOMMAUmbra pendant Bomma
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    BOMMA Umbra Pendant pink-polished brass

    There is no shadow without light. Inspired by the relationship between geometric objects and their shadows, the Umbra collection features elegant pendants in sophisticated detail. Its metal plate derives from the perfectly elliptical shadow cast by a side-lit ball, mirroring the colorful mouth-blown crystal piece.

    Glass: pink
    Material: mouth-blown crystal
    Fitting: polished brass
    Dimensions: dia350 h470

    Lead time 10-12 weeks

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