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Colour has long been understood to effect the human mind, improve moods and mental stabilityand even promote healing. The ancient Egyptians and Chinese used chromotherapy (colour therapy)to treat illnesses, exposing their patients to colours extracted from plants and precious stones withpositive effects. Over the years, numerous psychological and medical studies have proven that adose of colour can help improve the symptoms of depression, anxiety, sleep disorders and generalill-health. Today colour therapy is used across the globe to treat a wide range of health problemsand has helped thousands of people deal with physical, mental, emotional and spiritual issues.

If you would like to try colour therapy for yourself an excellent way to start is in your own home– with a range of coloured bed...

In the bedroom, the colour you need in the morning may not be the colour you want at night. There’s no problem going to sleep in an aubergine, black or brown room, as these colours reflect little light. But waking in a sombre space can give you bad karma for the rest of the day. It’s important to have colours that make you feel good whatever time you’re in the bedroom. Think carefully about the mood you want to create and don’t forget that pattern and texture will enhance your scheme.

1. Complementary Shaded Colours

Primary colours like blue and red are potentially exhausting to live with in a bedroom. But when pared back or ‘dirtied’ such as a combination of raspberry and purple-toned blue, it’s more restrained and restful. A white background acts as a binding agent while lime accents of...