If red and pink are considered the two most romantic colors, purple probably snags third place. And like red, purple makes a bold statement. However, purple hues aren't as stimulating as red shades. Violets and plums are calming like darker blues, with some added warmth and intrigue.
Red. Red is, of course, the colour of love. In Feng Shui, red represents fire and passion.
While cool colors like green and blue are generally considered peaceful and calming, the color red is considered the warmest and most contradictory of the colors. In fact, this fiery hue has more opposing emotional associations than any other color: Red is linked to passion and love as well as power and anger.
Scientists have revealed that wearing the colour red will make you more attractive to the opposite sex. Studies reveal that red is the most attractive colour to both men and women but, curiously, the two genders are attracted to the same colour for different reasons.
Colours for Married Couple Bedrooms
Of course, your unique taste will determine the perfect colours for your romantic bedroom, but mild, calming hues are always sure to conjure feelings of romance. Consider shades of pink, white, cream, light grey, and pastel orange.
Feng shui practitioners recommend warm, rich earth and skin tones such as terra cotta, copper, coral, cream, peach, tan and cocoa for creating a cozy, welcoming atmosphere in the bedroom. Soft natural colors like light blues, greens and lavenders lend the bedroom a quiet, tranquil vibe and invite healing energy.
Red. The colour most commonly associated with love, it makes sense to have this one up top. From blushed cheeks and ruby lips to love-hearts and roses, red is a fiery colour that conjures up feelings of passion and intensity.
Red. Red is the color of romance and passion and is very popular with strong men looking for a challenge. Weak men tend to shy away from women who wear red, seeing them as headstrong and overpowering. If you love the color red, be careful — the wrong shade can overpower you or highlight skin imperfections.
Red clothes have been scientifically proven to make women appear more attractive to men. Red is strongly linked to desire and attraction. In fact, experts even say red is the best color to wear on a date to show your confidence and boldness.
In a 2010 study on the psychology of color, women were more sexually attracted to men wearing red than blue or green. The University of Rochester's breakdown of a study backs that up and explains that the preference for red is a biological and cultural response.
Most of us would associate red, blue or pink with intimacy but to our surprise, these are not the colours that instigate passion in the bedroom . In fact, the colour that can be associated with sex is purple, which implies ultra violet or shades of purple.
Images or paintings of Mandarin ducks, peonies, or peach blossoms, are considered auspicious for attracting love. Artwork in pairs encourages positive love energy and symbolizes togetherness.
As per Vastu, place family pictures in the south west direction. If you have wedding pictures or any other couple pictures place them on the east wall. It will generate positive energies in the bedroom. You can avoid hanging complicated pieces of art or paintings depicting sad stories in the bedroom.
According to Feng Shui, in addition to the far-right corner of your overall floor plan or a room, your bedroom is always considered to be a Relationship area for those in that bedroom. Moreover, your bedroom should be a place for relaxation and romance – a place for calm energy.
The key to an intimate mood is incorporating various sources of lighting, including soft bedside lamps and strategically mounted ceiling lights for a touch of drama. But of course, the best light source of them all will forever be natural light. See below for what our dream bedroom would be.