The colours of home furnishings say a lot about the occupant. Not only taste and style are revealed by the colour scheme; psychologists believe that colours reveal a lot about a person's character traits and quality of life.

 

Red colours, from apple red and tomato red to pink and purple tones, reveal joie de vivre, optimism and an open attitude to life.

Those who tend towards blue tones are usually calm, engaging and determined. Blue is reminiscent of sky and water. Both are associated with peace and tranquillity.

Green tones in the home give a natural look. People who want to be surrounded by greenery like the balance between nature and civilisation.

Yellow is reminiscent of sunshine and is for cheerful people. However, people with a preference for yellow tones are usually intellectual, adventurous and love their freedom.

Purple, i.e. everything from lilac to plum to aubergine, indicates dramatic, artistic and unconventional people.

Black is both classic and seductive. Those who favour black in the home like to appear mysterious and want to impress with modesty.

White stands for purity, hygiene and simplicity. People with predominantly white home furnishings like simple elegance and look at the world through youthful and innocent eyes.

Orange stands for vitality and cheerfulness. People with orange-coloured décor tend to be extroverted and like to be the centre of attention.

Gold expresses wealth and opulence and gives a warm feeling of luxury. Lovers of gold furnishings favour traditional elegance and like to live out their wealth on the outside.

Shades of grey are a compromise between white and black. The colour's willingness to compromise indicates a desire for peace and harmony. Grey is often found in modern designs.

Pastel pink looks like a delicate blush. The colour is both charismatic and delicate. People who like to decorate with soft pink like to attract the attention of others and are warm-hearted. Pink is particularly modern when combined with grey or black.

People with reddish brown tones in their homes are generous and know what they want. The colour tones express restrained passion.

Shades of brown stand for a preference for stability, independence and a touch of stubbornness. They show that they stand firmly on their own two feet, but can be a little too conventional. These characteristics are usually less pronounced when the brown tones are softened by bright accents.

Beige is a compromise between white and brown. People with a preference for beige are looking for simplicity combined with stability. They are attracted by elegance and modern aesthetics, but unlike brown lovers, they are more light-hearted and like peace and quiet.

Lemon yellow has a slight green tinge and indicates vitality, endurance, harmony and balance. In combination with dark wood tones, people are usually reliable but at the same time stubborn.