with artritis or just in need of a relaxing massage. I am a quirofisics which is similar to quiropratic.
2006-12-25 03:58:49 · 22 answers · asked by myboy 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
soft pastel colors
2006-12-25 04:00:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
As a certified massage therapist/instructor, I always recommend soft cool colors. Blue is one of the best because it is soothing and quieting. Pink is nice if you'll only work on women, most men are not able to relax in a pink room.
Green is believed to stimulate growth - which is not best for massage. Earth tones are a good choice if they are soft and subdued. Avoid dark colors, they always make a room look smaller and if you have any clostrophobic clients even a large room, if painted dark, can make them uncomfortable.
Whatever color you go with, accent the room with art the relates to you - healing, soothing, peaceful pieces.
2006-12-25 05:54:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Serene colors. Per the "The New Decorating Book" by Better Homes & Gardens these colors are:
Pink (not bright) which is pale or deep, Blue (the book shows a beautiful navy blue), Green (book shows a pale lettuce green paint & another room with apple green) and Purple (both light & dark). Either pastels or deep colors. Soft lighting & soft music.
2006-12-25 04:20:05 · answer #3 · answered by Judith 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RELAXING COLORS
Green - Nature's color, calming and gently energizing at the same time. Green is a harmonizing and balancing color for those in need of refreshment. Think rolling meadows, grass, the freshness of spring and summer leaves, sage, pine, celery, lettuce. And always remember that fresh potted plants are a perfect way to bring green into any room.
Blue - Soothing, meditative, restful, peaceful, spiritual. Lowers blood pressure. Think cloudless skies, deep waters, sapphire, lapis lazuli, azure, cerulean.
Purple - Comfort, protection, spirituality, calm. Think royal purple velvet, wizard capes, plums, clusters of ripe grapes.
Lavender or Violet - Healing, calming. Think fields of French lavender and sweet-scented violets.
2006-12-25 04:02:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well, I think we've given you every color except for day-glo orange and basic black.
Massage rooms I have seen were all off-white or an earth tone. Much more color than that and people start to have unconscious associations with rooms from their past.
Good Luck, whatever color you choose.
Peace on Earth, Goodwill toward All,
;-)
2006-12-25 04:13:07 · answer #5 · answered by WikiJo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a psycology behind this - I prefer certain shades of green but I would go to barnes & noble and leaf through a few of the travel / hotel & spa mags.. Those places spent big $$ to pick the colors and atmosphere. Here is an interesting article on feng shui http://www.thespiritualfengshui.com/feng-shui-color.php
2006-12-25 04:07:53 · answer #6 · answered by corporatetrade 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The room should be a warm shade, perhaps an earth tone. I'm thinking cinnamon. Since the lights will be dim and you'll have candles burning, this will create the richness you will want to create.
2006-12-25 13:11:00 · answer #7 · answered by Lisa B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe a very light purple or blue. You'd want a warm color to relax by.
2006-12-25 04:07:13 · answer #8 · answered by vickeymcgee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Light blue
2006-12-25 04:02:20 · answer #9 · answered by Solarist 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My friend who is also what you are has their room painted baby blue. It's a calm soothing color and it looks really nice.
2006-12-25 04:00:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pastels are good relaxing colors.
2006-12-25 04:01:04 · answer #11 · answered by cheri b 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋