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We already know how colors can influence our mood and equally reflect our personality, but when it comes to decorating the home, what are the best colors to use to evoke feelings of joy and happiness?

We already know how colors can influence our mood and equally reflect our personality, but when it comes to decorating the home, what are the best colors to use to evoke feelings of joy and happiness?

1. YELLOW

Are you searching for the most uplifting color? Look no further than yellow.

Whether light and airy or bold and bright, the color yellow also has the power to stimulate creativity. While undoubtedly bringing vibrancy to any room in the home, Lorna suggests using yellow in bedrooms and bathrooms.

Tip: Yellow can be overpowering, so allow yellow accents to shine against a sophisticated grey backdrop.

2. GREEN

This year Pantone named Greenery as its Color of the Year and its calming and soothing connotations will bring contentment to your life.

Tip: Mix and match tones of green by drawing inspiration from the garden.

3. BLUE

Blue is a calming, serene color that, even in its bolder forms, is considered beneficial to the mind and body. Dulux named its blue shade Denim Drift as its Color of the Year this year and Pantone even identified the official color of optimism as an airy shade of blue.

Tip: Use a blue with a warm undertone to stop the room from feeling cold. Create the illusion of space with similar tones on the walls, moldings and floor to merge the boundaries of the room.

4. PINK

"Pink is the choice of a loving, kind and generous individual," explains Lorna. "Pale pink reflects warmth and sensitivity. It's also the color of romance and sensuality.

Tip: Pink can make a space feel small. This color is best used in a space with large windows or a space that gets a lot of light.

5. RED

Red is a bold and confident shade, and studies show that red raises the heart rate and induces emotion, so it is ideal for energetic homeowners who like to get things done.

Tip: Red can be intense, so introducing pattern can tone it down without losing the vibrancy.

Source: HouseBeautiful