The Psychology of Color in Home Organization

Have you ever wondered why different colors, shades, and tones have different impacts on your mood? Let’s start with color theory, the explanation of how different colors interact. Color theory takes into account different qualities of color, like hue, value, intensity, and temperature, to determine how different colors either complement or contrast from one another.

A color wheel isn’t just useful in an elementary school art class, it also helps design professionals, like our closet design experts, quickly see how different colors interact. When it comes to interior design, understanding how different colors either elevate each other or don’t work together is critical when creating a harmonious space. Pairing different shades of one color or multiple different colors can evoke a range of emotions. Luckily, when it comes to our homes, that’s something we can completely control.

The impact different colors have in a space is always important to keep in mind, but don’t worry–this is one of the many things our professional designers help with. And, they always take personal taste into account, too. So, your space will not just follow successful design principles and consider what we know to be the best colors for closets, but it will also feel completely like you.

How Color Affects Mood and Perception in Organized Spaces

Calming Colors for Closet Spaces

Shades like blues, greens, and neutrals psychologically promote relaxation. Whether you’re winding down for bed at night, trying to start your day on a calm note, or creating an escape for guests, relaxing colors are ideal for bedroom closets.

Energizing Colors for Active Spaces

Vibrant colors, like reds or yellows, are known to elicit joy and add energy to a space. When paired with one of our more neutral product shades, these bright closet colors come to life and are perfect for kids’ closets, playroom storage, and craft closets.

Enhancing Organization and Accessibility with Color

Aside from how colors make us feel, color in custom closet designs can also alter how big or small a space appears and impact how well we can see things within that given space. Closets are often smaller and have less natural light than other rooms in the home. So, at Inspired Closets, we often utilize lighter colors to make small closets feel bigger, or darker tones to add depth to larger spaces.

Choosing Color Schemes for Custom Storage

Contrary to popular opinion, when it comes to closet storage, there’s so much more available than just white. Don’t get us wrong, we love a timeless, bright white closet! But at Inspired Closets, we offer a wide range of color and finish options so you can have the exact closet and storage solutions you envision. From classic Navy to bold Charcoal and many beautiful neutrals, we make it easy to select closet color ideas that match your style as well as complement any wallpaper, paint color, or décor.

We even have a line of colors called True Finish, including the shades Houghton, Marquette, Interlochen, and New Natural, inspired by the beauty of real wood to give you an elegant and natural feel without the hassle. Real wood tends to warp over time, whereas our premium, industrial-grade composite boards are highly resistant to changes in temperature and environment. We use this high-quality material because it means that your closet will be strong, stable, and stand up against everyday wear and tear. Plus, our boards are made in the United States from repurposed Canadian and U.S. hardwood chips and fibers, so you can feel good about having them in your home.

Another thing we know for sure is that no one likes selecting colors for a whole space from a small swatch card or what they can see online. That’s why we have locally owned showrooms across the United States so you can get different closet color ideas in person in fully built-out, well-lit room vignettes. Click here to find an Inspired Closets showroom in your area. Trust us, you’ll be glad you did!

Blue Stone and New Natural Color Examples

Breakwater, Fort, and Charcoal Color Examples

Factors to Consider When Selecting Closet Colors

Harmonizing with Room Decor

When choosing closet colors, it’s important to consider the closet’s existing decor, as well as the style of the bedroom or any other space that the closet is connected to. You want to ensure that any new additions or changes to the space flow from one area to the next to avoid choppiness or a disjointed feeling between the closet, its new components, and the adjacent areas of the home.

Using Accents and Contrasts

From wallpaper to paint colors and unique hardware, incorporating bold accents into your closet is a way to reflect your personal style and create a visually appealing, truly unique space. Working with your closet designer to include contrasting colors can be a powerful way to elevate the aesthetic appeal of your closet and make a strong emotional impact.

Incorporating Your Personal Style

Whether you prefer a neutral palette or have more eclectic tastes, a custom-designed closet is the best way to ensure your style shines through in your organization system. From modern home design to traditional style, our design experts will not only create a closet that reflects your style, but they’ll also ensure it matches the interior design of the rest of your home.

How Different Color Options Impact Cost

Different colors and finishes will impact the cost of your custom closet. For example, our True Finish color line with wood grain detail requires more during the manufacturing process than our solid Arctic White does, which makes it cost more. One great thing about working with Inspired Closets is that our 3D design software not only allows you to see what different colors look like in your space, but we can also change closet colors at the click of a button to quickly see how each option changes the cost.

Discover Your Best Closet Color Scheme with Inspired Closets

Sifting through closet colors and choosing the best one can be overwhelming, not to mention time-consuming. Let us make it faster, easier, and so much more fun. If you’re looking for more closet color ideas, download our digital brochure or stop by an Inspired Closets showroom in your area. If you’re ready to work with one of our design experts, schedule time for a personalized consultation. Let’s start talking color today.