(NAPSI)—Feeling happier at home may hinge on something as simple as repainting the walls. Different colors affect your mood, your energy and your efficiency in different ways. Changing the shade of paint in your bedroom, kitchen or home office can be a big improvement. Here are some ideas from color expert Erika Woelfel, director of color marketing for Behr Paints.
Select a few of your favorite things, such as artwork or fabric in furniture upholstery, and use their colors throughout your home. This will place the focus on things you enjoy.
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