Pablo Picasso once said "Colours, like features, follow
the changes of the emotions”. With a going to be 8 years doting daughter, it’s
her emotions that changes and our family follows. Very few will disagree on the
benefits of involving children in decision making process early in their life.
This is particularly valid for such decisions that touch their lives constantly
and colour of the living spaces is quite high on that list. Colour can
communicate easily through symbolism and no wonder that white have been
reserved by Priests, doctors and politicians.
This probably is the scenario in most households though the adults
have to bring some rationale or even overrule their suggestions at times. Adults
in this context usually refer to the ladies of the house as when it comes to
colour schemes, the man even if he is a pro, doesn't stand a chance.
However, not everybody can visualize the final looks of any
particular space based on a small swatch of colour available in the shade card.
Many a times the final product comes as a bitter surprise to the owners generating
unwanted stress and leading towards expensive rework. The "smart paint finder tool ” has ushered in a revolutionary new era where the family could gather
around to select the colours looking at the end product painted virtually
before splashing a single drop of paint on the wall. It is now less stressful for
families who are looking forward to having their new dream home painted or
having the house repainted.
This is an efficient method for saving cost and time for the
owner at the same time friendly to the environment. This is a striking example
of “lean philosophy” put into practice.
When it comes to the choice of colours, our genes are
pre-coded and my daughter’s selection based on the “ dusted pink ” doesn't come
as a surprise. As a girl moves towards adolescent her choice of colours shifts
from pink towards purple. This embodies the balance of red simulation and blue
calm. This dichotomy however, can be the cause of uneasiness unless the
undertone is clearly defined letting purple take on the characteristics of its
undertone. For adults like us this creates a sense of mysticism through its royal
qualities like uplifting, calming mind and nerves and offering a sense of
spirituality. Purple is often the favourite of very creative or eccentric people.