Soulful Spaces: Infusing chromotherapy into home design

  A Guide to Chromotherapy and Interior Lighting. DIY Bonus: Create your own... Off-grid LED lamp. Old coffee tin with LED lights. Wooden side table lamp.   What is Chromotherapy? A lot of people ask me what exactly is chromotherapy. I tell them that Chromotherapy, also known as color therapy, is an alternative healing method that utilizes color and light to balance the energy in our bodies. The power of color is as old as the mountains. The concept dates back to ancient Egypt but has gained popularity in recent years due to its non-invasive nature and potential health benefits. All colors are light waves, each with a different wavelength, measured in nanometers (nm). These wavelengths are what our eyes perceive as different colors. Violet:  380-450 nm Blue:  450-495 nm Green:  495-570 nm Yellow:  570-590 nm Orange:  590-620 nm Red:  620-750 nm Now, you see these light waves do more than just help us see colors. They can also have different effects on our bodies

  Transforming our bedroom to help aid Shane. As many of you know, I am a chromotherapist with a passion for food, interior decor, and promoting overall well-being through the use of color. Today, I want to share a personal idea with you. My husband, Shane, was recently diagnosed with diabetes. This life-changing news has prompted us to reevaluate our lifestyle and make necessary changes to support his health. One of the significant changes we’ve decided to make is a complete overhaul of our home, starting with the bedroom. Who knows, just maybe you can pick up on an idea or two that you can use yourself. I have kept in mind that most of you are not permitted to paint the walls, so, I believe that we can still create a healing environment through the careful selection of lighting and accessories. Creating a therapeutic bedroom environment to aid in diabetes recovery involves optimizing lighting to set the right mood. Layering Greens. A soft green light above our headboard (ideally an e

  Breaking the black on the exterior of your home. I received a special request from Grady in Ireland. He was wondering if it would be possible for me to make an exception for him. Though the blog is mainly focused on Chromotherapy and interior decor, Grady has a color problem on the exterior of his house. He loves the color black and wants to paint the outside of his house black, but don't want to be labeled a 'Satanist' or 'goth.' He lives in a small village where people like to gossip and make assumptions. Grady's question is... “Could you suggest other colors I might add to the black, so people don’t mistake me for a Satanist or goth? As a chromotherapist who understands the effects of colors, what would you recommend? I can’t share a photo of my house, as I’m worried my neighbors might recognize it.” Black and green. Grady, I understand your concern regarding the color black and the assumptions people may make. As a chromotherapist, I suggest that you cons

                               Color Clash Your Home Forget the interior design rulebook! High-contrast colors throw down the gauntlet, daring you to embrace a bolder, more exciting approach to interior design. And the results can be stunning! In interior design, when you use colors that really pop against each other, like a bright yellow and a deep blue, it's called high contrast . It's a bold way to make a statement in any room. There are a few reasons why you might choose a high-contrast color clash for your home. Energy and Excitement: High-contrast colors are like a jolt of energy for your space. They create a vibrant and exciting atmosphere, perfect for a room where you want to feel awake and invigorated. Think a sunny yellow kitchen or a turquoise living room – they'll definitely wake you up! Make a Statement: Clashing colors are undeniably bold. They show you're not afraid to break the mold and have a unique styl