Did you know that your choice of paint color for a room in your home can powerfully alter the mood experienced in that particular room? With the arrival of summer, now is the perfect time to give your home that new 'fresh' look. "Out with the old, and in with the new" is what spring and summer are all about, right? So say goodbye to the cold of winter and hello to the vibrant colors of summer!
Red brings people a sense of energy and excitement, being proven to make the heart beat faster. Being associated with desire and passion, red could be the perfect color for dining rooms and living rooms. In the living room or dining room, red draws people together and stimulates conversation. Celebrate summertime with the unexpected combination of a soft green and cherry reds with pops of yellow creating an atmosphere of celebration, helping to shake of the winter chill with a dose of show-stopping color.
Orange
Orange combines the energy of red and the happiness of yellow. It is associated with joy, sunshine, and the tropics. Orange is a great way to celebrate the first days of spring and summer. As a citrus color, orange is associated with healthy food and stimulates appetite making it a perfect color for dining rooms. This attention grabbing color creates a sense of energy and warmth making it another great color for bedrooms and living rooms. Using fresh shades of soft oranges can give rooms both a modern and original look. This sophisticated combination conveys the energy and anticipation of a new season, and gives the room a that clean, uncluttered confidence of spring. 
Yellow
Yellow has the power to evoke happiness, and optimism. Studies have shown that the brain releases more serotonin when the eye takes in yellow, creating positive physiological vibes. Light yellow is associated with intellect, freshness, and joy. As soft and refreshing as spring and summer sunshine, this color combination of light yellows, greens, and whites will drench your living space in uplifting color and sunshine, making you feel like you in the middle of a felid of sunflowers on a bright sunny day.
Green
Representing the feeling of renewal, youth, and vigor the color green seems to be one of the most popular and versatile. Green inclines the feeling of calmness and has been shown to have a soothing affect, making this another good choice suited to almost any room in the house. In a kitchen, a sage or medium green cools things down; in a family room or living room, it encourages unwinding but has enough warmth to promote comfort and togetherness. In a bathroom, it’s relaxing and pleasant. Soft greens are perfect for that 'Cool Spring Breeze' look, giving it a crisp and clean vibe. The usage of soft greens, and neutral inspires thoughts of new leaves and gentle breezes.
Blue
Having a tendency to create an atmosphere of relaxation, Ancient Egyptians, Native Americans, and many others used this color to heal. Blue has also been shown to slow pulse rate and lower body temperature, making it great for bedrooms, and living rooms. To get that 'Spring by the Sea' look, use a subtle combination of light blues and off-whites. This color pallet announces the onset of spring, and portrays a morning stroll along a the sandy beach with clear blue waters in the middle of spring.
Purple
Research shows that purple has a proven ability to stimulate brain activity, and imagination. It has been said if you surround yourself with purple you will have peace of mind. Many find it popular to paint young girl rooms this color to boost imagination or an artist's creativity. For that spring and summer look, stick to light shades of purple (lavender) adding lots of whites and off-whites, with maybe a splash of light green to give the room the look of a fully blossomed field of lavender flowers among clear skies during the rise of spring. 
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