{"id":342915,"date":"2024-11-07T14:00:30","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T19:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/blog-api\/?p=342915"},"modified":"2024-11-07T14:00:30","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T19:00:30","slug":"what-are-the-benefits-of-living-in-a-colorful-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/what-are-the-benefits-of-living-in-a-colorful-home\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the Benefits of Living in a Colorful Home?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you want spaces to soothe or stimulate, choosing a property that matches your mood could be the solution, writes Riya Patel<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>Albion, California<\/a> | <\/span>Mendo Sotheby’s International Realty<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

With a major exhibition opening at the Guggenheim in New York this fall on orphism\u2014the early-20th-century art movement featuring vibrant hues in dynamic compositions\u2014bold, bright colors are at the top of the agenda again. Over a century ago, the proponents of orphism explored the emotional resonance of color; today, the interest in that visual-psychological relationship is just as strong. Those unafraid of living with bolder shades often find a marked boost to their wellbeing.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cColors connote certain memories and feelings\u2014and can really set the mood for how people live and interact in a space,\u201d says Leah Ring, principal of LA-based design firm <\/span>Another Human<\/span><\/a>, which is responsible for domestic interiors saturated with positively rainbow hues. \u201cFor me, color is joy. We try to get to know our clients\u2019 preferences early on so we can make sure to use colors that bring them joy throughout their home.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While everyone has their own associations, color psychology can offer a few clues about how certain tones make people feel at home. Yellow is associated with optimism, energy and warmth; blue expresses tranquility and serenity; red exudes boldness and drama\u2014a perfect fit for bringing a lively atmosphere to social spaces.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Turtle Cove, Turks and Caicos Islands<\/a> | <\/span>Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

A dramatic clifftop home in Albion, northern California\u2014inspired by the designs of Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta\u2014is enriched inside with a strong palette: a sunshine-yellow living room, an immersive electric-blue kitchen, and a burnt ochre snug with a sense of warmth, comfort and intimacy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cPeople definitely have reactions to the colors, especially the yellow living area,\u201d says Sarah Schoeneman, the agent selling the Albion home. She notices most interest in the house comes from confident and adventurous clients. \u201cI had someone come for a viewing who matched his outfit to it. I definitely feel that it attracts someone with personality or an artist, where the house becomes an extension of themselves.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Greenwich, Connecticut<\/a> | <\/span>Sotheby’s International Realty – Greenwich Brokerage<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

For the less bold, a little encouragement may be needed. While responding to clients\u2019 desires, Ring admits to \u201cpushing them outside their comfort zone a bit.\u201d She explains: \u201cFor those who are \u2018color-curious\u2019 it\u2019s our job to help decipher how that translates to a truly unique home that feels exciting, elegant and personal.\u201d That might mean instead of an all-over splash, for example, colors are reserved for decor that is easy to update.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re eyeing up a polychromatic property or debating colors to add to a new home, be comforted that decisions on this highly subjective issue are never final. \u201cColorful houses are a niche market,\u201d admits Schoeneman. \u201cThe right buyer either has the ability to embrace the color scheme or see past it and envision their own palette.\u201d For those who dare to venture beyond neutrals, a richer and more expressive way of living awaits.<\/span><\/p>\n

If it\u2019s colorful artworks instead of walls you\u2019re after, find out <\/span><\/i>What Makes a Great Home For an Art Collection?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

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Whether you want spaces to soothe or stimulate, choosing a property that matches your mood could be the solution, writes Riya Patel Albion, California | Mendo Sotheby’s International Realty With a major exhibition opening at the Guggenheim in New York this fall on orphism\u2014the early-20th-century art movement featuring vibrant hues in dynamic compositions\u2014bold, bright colors […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":64295786,"featured_media":342917,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_first_post":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_hide_featured_image":false,"_jetpack_featured_image_duplicate_dismissed":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1399],"tags":[1423,1428,1501],"class_list":["post-342915","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-and-design","tag-california","tag-connecticut","tag-turks-and-caicos"],"jetpack_likes_enabled":false,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pf4gbL-1rcT","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":437,"url":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/significant-sales-february-2025-highlights\/","url_meta":{"origin":342915,"position":0},"title":"Significant Sales: February 2025 Highlights","author":"Procurement Admin","date":"March 29, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"From an\u00a0AED 330M sale in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to a US$39.995M sale in Newport Beach, California, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby\u2019s International Realty global network in February. 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