The Psychology of Color in Interior Design: How to Choose the Right Palette for Your Home
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Ever wonder why you're drawn to certain colors—or how they affect the way your home feels? In this episode of Design Unscripted, interior designer Manuella Moreira explores the powerful psychology of color and how it shapes mood, memory, and emotion within a space.
From calming blues to energizing yellows and grounding neutrals, discover how to choose the right color palette based on how you want to feel—not just what’s trending. We’ll talk about cultural influences, childhood memories, and why color is one of the most personal design decisions you can make.
🎨 Whether you’re redecorating a room or designing from scratch, this episode will help you use color more intentionally—layered through paint, fabrics, wood tones, lighting, and more.
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Chapters
1. Intro: Color Beyond the Surface (00:00:00)
2. Why Color Affects Us (00:00:35)
3. The Emotional Spectrum of Color (00:01:26)
4. How to Choose a Palette That Feels Right (00:03:36)
5. Color and Culture: What Shapes Your Preferences (00:04:36)
6. Layering Color Through Texture and Materials (00:06:07)
7. The Power of Light on Color (00:06:41)
8. Final Thoughts: What Is Your Home Saying? (00:07:07)
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