Using Chromatherapy in Your Home Design
“chromatherapy” “home design” When it comes to remodeling houses and picking out the color scheme for your home design just how important is the color choice? Color touches us on a very deep intuitive level. Whether you realize it or not, colors speak very loud to our subconscious and have a positive or negative reaction within 90 [...]
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When it comes to remodeling houses and picking out the color scheme for your home design just how important is the color choice?
Color touches us on a very deep intuitive level. Whether you realize it or not, colors speak very loud to our subconscious and have a positive or negative reaction within 90 seconds.
Color psychology is a complex field of study and goes deep into the meaning of combining colors for a particular desired effect. The field of industrial psychology has a sub-field that studies only the psychology of color. It is no accident that Campbell’s soup has used the same colors on their labels for years and years.
The colors you select for a room will impact you on a very deep level every time you spend time in that room so consciously choosing the colors for your home design with this in mind is very important.
Color associations also affect us physiologically.
You may have heard the term chromatherapy, which is a type of therapy that uses color for healing purposes. Chromatherapy is sometimes referred to as light therapy or colorology and is still used today as a holistic or alternative treatment as well as one of the newest trends featured in bathtubs and shower systems.
One of the reasons color affects us on a subconscious, intuitive and physiological level is tied to our energy centers or chakra system. Chakra is a Sanskrit word used by the Hindus. It literally means “wheel of light”.

Chakras are major energy centers located in the body that govern physical body systems, emotional qualities and areas of consciousness. They are also associated with specific colors so the use of a specific color in a room’s color scheme will stimulate the chakra and the physical body systems, emotional qualities and areas of consciousness governed by that particular chakra or a combination of chakras if you’re using blended colors.
Individuals also associate particular colors with particular things in their lives. Colors have different meanings for adults and children. The purity of color reflects the purity of its symbolic meaning. Being aware of these colors and how they affect our perception and the responses they evoke inside of us is important.
Primary colors for example, red, yellow and blue, appeal to primary emotions. Young children respond to primary emotions. They unconsciously reject mixed or impure colors because these shades mean nothing to them. This is why Fisher Price marketing colors are primary colors…they know their target audience and understand the secret psychology of color.
Different cultures also have different attitudes and preferences in the attribution of qualities of color. Eastern and western cultures assign different meanings to color.
Choosing a color scheme for the room you’re remodeling should take into consideration the people who will most frequently be in the room and what energy or feelings you may want to evoke or create in that atmosphere.
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Remodeling Houses – A Trend Here to Stay?
“Remodeling Houses” “Remodeling Costs” “Homes Renovations” Many people are wondering now, with the economy the way it is at the moment, just how the remodeling industry is going to fare. With remodeling costs up and housing prices down, the return on investment recouped from a remodeling project is considerably less than it [...]
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Many people are wondering now, with the economy the way it is at the moment, just how the remodeling industry is going to fare. With remodeling costs up and housing prices down, the return on investment recouped from a remodeling project is considerably less than it used to be. So how will this affect the remodeling industry?
With the loan industry tightening up, and credit harder to qualify for, many people are finding it as difficult to qualify for a home equity loan or home equity line of credit as it would be to qualify for a new mortgage. Still, however, for many people, remodeling is still a better option than moving.
Think about this: there are approximately 130 million homes in the US and their average age is over 31 years old. As these 130 million homes continue to age, maintenance, repair, renovation and remodeling will be required.
With global warming continuing to increase, the need to make a home more energy efficient is a major priority both for personal comfort and for resale appeal. Things like putting in insulation and energy efficient windows, and air conditioning for homes that weren’t built with AC are becoming necessary.
Other things, such as the need to fix a leaking roof, or other items that are in disrepair will still be remodeling and home improvement projects that homeowners will have to do. The bottom line is that work that needs to be done usually gets done and as homes continue to age there will also continue to be plenty of things that need upkeep, repair and remodeling.
Remodeling though is not always just about maintaining your investment, often remodeling and renovating are emotionally motivated. The home is a very personal place and reflects your personality and design and way of living. Also with gas prices and the economy the way they are at the moment, many are doing more entertaining at home instead of going out.
Some of the biggest trends in remodeling now are actually exterior remodeling, including the addition of decks, patios, outdoor living rooms with fireplaces and Jacuzzi’s, outdoor entertainment centers complete with even flat-screen TVs believe it or not and then obviously outdoor kitchens are a really hot trend at the moment and even pizza ovens too.

No matter what stage the economy or housing market is in, remodeling is something that will always need to be done by many many people for many reasons and is definitely here to stay.
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One Way to Go Green When Remodeling Houses
“go green” “remodeling houses” One of the first stages of a kitchen remodel or any type of remodel is the demolition process. One of the ways you can go green and avoid adding to landfill is to employ gentle deconstruction methods to remove items and if possible recycle them. While not everything is in [...]
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One of the first stages of a kitchen remodel or any type of remodel is the demolition process. One of the ways you can go green and avoid adding to landfill is to employ gentle deconstruction methods to remove items and if possible recycle them. While not everything is in recyclable condition, many items are.

Consider the salvage opportunities first. Trained deconstruction crews can gently remove materials that can be reused rather than disposed of in a landfill. This provides opportunities for homeowners, builders, architects etc. to purchase needed materials at reasonable prices that otherwise may not be available.
Gentle Deconstruction Results In:
• Lowering-building removal costs
• Saving money on dump fees and trucking
• Reducing the environmental impact of construction debris in landfills
• Saving landfills with items, which can be put to another use
• Preserving materials which otherwise would be destroyed
• Providing homeowners with valuable materials for remodeling houses
• Creates accessory jobs and employment in the Recycling Business
There are also some great organizations like Habitat for Humanity for example that builds homes for less fortunate families in real need of shelter that you might consider donating items to.

By donating and reusing items instead of just demolishing them into construction debris landfill you could be helping families in need and creating less of a harmful impact on the environment at the same time. This is a wonderful way you can begin your efforts to go green.
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A Great Way to Avoid Remodeling Project Nightmares
“remodeling and construction” “remodeling project” “diy” “remodeling” When doing any sort of remodeling or construction project, if it’s not a diy project and you’re not the contractor or doing it yourself, you’ll most likely end up hiring a contractor or tradesman to work on your remodeling project. There are a lot of horror stories floating around [...]
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When doing any sort of remodeling or construction project, if it’s not a diy project and you’re not the contractor or doing it yourself, you’ll most likely end up hiring a contractor or tradesman to work on your remodeling project. There are a lot of horror stories floating around of remodeling project nightmares and litigation with contractors that probably could have been easily avoided with better communication. Communication is critical in making sure that what you’re trying achieve is clearly understood by your contractor. For an example, in some parts of the country it is standard practice for some drywall contractors to screw in the ceiling drywall but nail in the walls.
If your remodeling project is in a humid part of the country, with all the fluctuations in humidity, you’ll have the nails start popping out within a couple of years whereas screwing the drywall eliminates this problem but if you just assume that your contractor knows you prefer him to screw in the drywall instead of simply nailing in the drywall and it doesn’t go the way you assumed it naturally would there could be a problem.
Another example is the exact height or placement of something. I remember one project I had to put in a through the wall air conditioner into a room and to me it seemed logical that the contractor would line up the top of the air conditioner with a hung picture on the adjacent wall because aesthetically that would flow much better and it never even occurred to me that he wouldn’t automatically know to do that.
I had only left the room for a few minutes but when I came back the hole was already cut and it was nearly 6 inches below where I assumed it would be but I hadn’t specified this with the contractor so he put it where HE thought it would be most logical to put it.
Photos are another great way to get your point across. For example if you are trying to design your landscape you might take a photo of your house to the nursery so they can give you their suggestions about what might be most suitable to what you’re wanting to achieve. Or if you are having issues with the building inspectors and something isn’t passing inspection bringing a photo to them can be very helpful for clarification.
Don’t just assume your contractor knows what you want. Make sure you specify everything EXACTLY how and where and when you want it. Putting all the exact details in writing is not just good practice but an absolute must. That will save you lots of frustration, do overs, and possibly even litigation.
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