Dissertation: Colors and wall finishes

The wall and the ceiling are the largest part of the framework of a room, and way in which it is chosen to treat them can either make or break the effects of the room. Historically, walls have always merited decorative interest and attenuation. The elements of the interior design are the separate parts or components that make up a space. The terms come from long-used phrase elements of architecture, referring to the basic building components: walls, floors, ceilings, columns, doors, windows and similar items. Every building is made up of structural elements, those that actually support the building and enclose it, and non-structural elements, additions that do not affect the building’s basic structure.

All elements are made up of materials, such as wood, stone, plaster, paint and paper. A wall might be built of brick, pint, stone or wood, or plasterboards or stud, but this material may then be covered with plaster, paint, fabric, tile, panelling, or any number of other materials. An important part of interior design work is the selection for the various elements that make up a particular interior space.

Color is the visual perceptual property corresponding in humans to the categories. Color derives from the spectrum of light (distribution of light energy versus wavelength) interacting in the eye with the spectral sensitivities of the light receptors. Color categories and physical specifications of color are also associated with objects, materials, light sources, etc., based on their physical properties such as light absorption, reflection, or emission spectra.

USE OF COLOUR AND TEXTURE CAN CHANGE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A ROOM

Color has the power to manipulate our sense of space. Using light hues from one color family will create an optical illusion of sorts by visually expanding a room. If a ceiling feels too low, bright white can raise one’s perception of its height. The walls can be painted with vertical stripes also to enhance the sense of height. This technique can be applied with great success in a play space for children. When the objective is to make a large room feel cozy and intimate, paint color can again do the trick. Choosing darker shades for the walls will reign in a large space and a darker shade on a tall ceiling will lower it. If color alone isn't enough use color to create visual breaks, the wall space can be divided horizontally with a chair rail and the upper and lower portions can be painted in different colors. Picture moldings are another visual device. The interior portion can be painted in a different shade from the rest of the wall.

 LIVING ROOMS:

The living room showcases a house. The outside world assesses a house by the appearance of the living room. Planning this space, good taste needs to be combined with comfort, making sure that the décor of this area is as neutral as possible.

DINING ROOMS:

A dining room is the space where daily meals are served and eaten. This is one space that brings together all the family members at particular times of the day. There should be the right balance of functionality, comfort and conveniences in this area. The décor of wall finishes in this room should be hygienic. Paints, wallpapers, fabrics and panelling etc. can be used in this area.

BEDROOMS:

A bedroom is a place where a person relaxes and rests and rejuvenates himself-both physically and mentally. A well-designed space can increase the workability of the space. It is essential that the bedroom is both comfortable and inviting. They are approached in several ways of treatment and variety of choices.

CHILDREN’S ROOMS:

Children use this space, which is used for their play and study, so the space should be designed accordingly.

KITCHENS:

This is one space where the lady of the house spends her time in. the appearance of the kitchen should be hygienic and easily workable space should be provided.

BATHROOMS:

A comfortable, casual bathing space is to be created with ease and style by using a wall finishing material such as a fresh coat of paint, vinyl wall coverings, wooden panelling, tiles, bathroom linens and art.

SIMILARLY VARIOUS WALL FINISHES MAY BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL SPACES WHICH ARE DIFFERENT FROM THE RESIDENTIAL SPACES:

RESTAURANTS

OFFICE SPACES:

LECTURE HALLS/ CLASSROOMS:

THE VARIOUS MATERIAL AVAILABLE FOR THE FINISHES ARE:

1. PAINTS

2. WALLPAPERS 

3. PANELLING

4. CLADDING

5. GLASS

6. FABRICS

Each colour has a psychological effect on us. By coordinating colours rightly, a space can be created with the desired style. Various colour associations may be made with the use of a span of different colours such as RED, WHITE, GREEN, BLUE, ORANGE, BLACK and so on.. and if used rightly, they create the desired effects of space.