The colours that we place around us can have an effect on our mood and energy levels.

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This guide, compiled by Linda Bird in her book Zest Weekend Home Spa, will help you choose the perfect colour scheme:

Red: An energising colour that can increase your pulse, respiration and brain activity. Colour experts prescribe it for depression and tiredness.

Orange: The colour of fun and energy. It can lift the spirits and stimulate memory. Linked with sunshine and summer, it is a warm, revitalising colour.

Yellow: Cheerful, energetic, it can stimulate intellectual judgement. Good for boosting energy, but perhaps not in the bedroom as it may disturb sleep.

Green: The colour of balance, calm, and compassion. Green is the colour of life, and is said to help fatigue, insomnia, tension and anger.

Blue: Peaceful, orderly, restful and soothing. Blue has been found to lower blood pressure and pulse rate and to reduce stress.

Violet: Calming and soothing, violet and lilac shades create peace and tranquillity. It is often considered the most spiritual colour.

White: Clean and calming, white suggests purity. It is a good antidote to sensory overload, and a good colour for meditation.
 

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