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THE COLORTHINKING FUNCTIONAL APPROACH<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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WHEN
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tColour radically influences the way we view an environment, as each shade triggers physical, physiological and psychological reactions that impact our nervous system and mood in various ways. For example, a dull and boring setting, or one that is too colourful and dispersive, is tiresome and worsens our mood, while a balanced colour scheme can enhance efficiency and reduce stress, while also protecting eyesight. It is amply proven that colour transcends merely aesthetic concerns and can be decisive in determining our quality of life if used consciously. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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THE FUNDAMENTAL
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Understanding how colour interacts with our senses is essential to selecting the right shades. Below are a few key factors to consider when choosing colours: <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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1. EXPOSURE AND NATURAL LIGHT
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2. COLOUR BALANCE
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3. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COLOUR AND THE ENVIRONMMENT\u2019S FUNCTION<\/strong>
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4. BRIGHTNESS AND LIGHT REFLECTANCE<\/strong>
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5. THE CONNECTION BETWEEN COLOUR AND FEELINGS<\/strong>
Be aware of the fact that the colours in an environment influence the way we perceive space, temperature, taste, odour, noise, weight, size and time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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6. ASSESSING THE CONTEXT<\/strong>
Choose a colour by considering how it relates to all the other shades, including those of objects and furnishings, present in the space being arranged.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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SUGGESTIONS
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CEILINGS AND WALLS<\/strong>
Since they are the broadest areas, ceilings and walls must also be the brightest. They are generally painted in the lighter shades. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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DETAILS<\/strong>
Architectural details such as pillars, recesses or niches are of average size and should therefore be painted in moderately bright colours.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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ACCENTS<\/strong>
Smaller areas such as cornices, mouldings, skirting boards and furnishings can be painted in darker shades to highlight specific elements of the room.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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DESIGN THE IDEAL SPACE BY COMBINING THE COLSAM LIVING COLORS SHADES AND EXPERIMENT WITH PRODUCT GLOSS RATINGS TO TRANSFORM EVERY SURFACE.<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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