As part of my month long collaboration with Habitat I’m going to share a little more about Colour Psychology and why I think its such a wonderful way to help you dig a little deeper and find out your own true authentic style. Its also a great framework to help you work out how you want a room to feel before you jump straight an and get attached to the look. For a home to deeply resonate with you, its really important think of the feel first. After all when we first walk into a room we’re often struck by a feeling first, before we start to analyse everything we see.
This roomset I designed for Habitat is light and youthful with plenty to entertain the eye
But first of all lets make it clear that designing a room using colour psychology and the Spring personalties doesn’t just mean using the Spring room in the spring time. We obviously need to use our rooms all year round! It has more to do with the type of people we are and the overall styles we’re drawn to- and we use the seasons as handy labels to differentiate them from one another. So starting with Spring let’s find out if it’s the right design framework for a room in your home, all year round.
The Spring Personality is full of optimism and youthful energy. Like the first signs of spring they love newness, and have a very positive outlook. As people, Spring personalities are bubbly friendly and fabulous hosts, wildly social and fun to be around. So their homes often reflect their need to entertain and bring people together.
The Spring room will have a youthful feel, plenty of perky plants and shiny surfaces
In terms of design they love love love lots of natural light so everything in the design will be set up to maximise that. From voiles or pared back blinds at the windows to using soft pale colours of the walls. The first thing they’d need to do to their Victorian semi is to put a huge glassy extension on the back! However that’s not to say they don’t love colour and they’d choose something bright but clear so it has lightness to it. This might mean going pale on the walls and then popping the colour with artwork and accessories.
Colours are delicate, clear but warm and they love modern designs
Spring people would choose simple fine lined furniture, they’d prefer the simplicity of Scandi style furniture for example but set against busy prints with lots of energy. They favour pale woods or painted and they love a little sparkle so glass and glossy surfaces are a favourite. Textures will be smooth or shiny and fabrics will feel fresh, like cotton or light linens.
the overall look is youthful and fun with plenty of glossy surfaces and busy patterns
When styling their home Spring people love making collections and you’ll see lots of busy styling arrangements to entertain the eye. A gallery wall would be the perfect focal point in their home as tey’re rather sentimental too. They often like an element of kitsch as this fits in with their fun sense of style. They also love nature so you’ll see jars of fresh flowers and ferny plants dotted throughout the home. Over all the styling will feel modern yet welcoming, informal and fun
You can shop for this look over on the Habitat website were everything is listed here. To find out more about Colour Psychology and how to create your own authentic interior design scheme why not sign up for one of my forthcoming Colour workshops here.
Habitat photographs by Lol Johnson.
FAQs
The Spring Personality is full of optimism and youthful energy. Like the first signs of spring they love newness, and have a very positive outlook. As people, Spring personalities are bubbly friendly and fabulous hosts, wildly social and fun to be around.
What is the personality of a spring person? ›
Spring/Playful
The spring personality is: upbeat, fun, energising, creative, inspirational, people lovers, light-hearted, joyful, approachable, welcoming, fresh, lively, optimistic, bubbly, busy, trendy, inclusive, expressive, youthful, friendly, cute and uplifting.
What is the personality of an Autumn lover? ›
Autumn Personality Traits
If you have an Autumnal personality, you are earthy, warm, organic, rustic and passionate. This goes along with a strong connection to nature, a love for the past and a yearning and eagerness to understand how and why things work. You are a born organiser and pay attention to detail.
What is the personality of spring summer Autumn Winter? ›
Summer and Winter are usually an introverted personality, and Spring Autumn are usually extroverted personalities.
What is the personality of summer? ›
Summer personalities are witty, yet restrained: think subtle, serene and self-possessed. They do not tend to enjoy primary colours, preferring cooler shades with grey-blue undertones, which are delicate but not necessarily light.
What is springtime personality? ›
As people, Spring personalities are bubbly friendly and fabulous hosts, wildly social and fun to be around. So their homes often reflect their need to entertain and bring people together. In terms of design they love love love lots of natural light so everything in the design will be set up to maximise that.
What are spring character traits? ›
If you have a spring personality, you are playful, friendly, and energetic. People find you fun and engaging, and you enjoy bringing people together. You're a great host at a gathering, moving with lightness and ease among your guests. Spring brand colors reflect those attributes; they are bright, cheerful, and warm.
What is a winter personality? ›
To sum it up Winter people are utterly non-comprising and no nonsense. They don't suffer fools and are not afraid to speak their mind. They tend to be decisive and powerful with sharp wit and clarity. On the flip side as the season suggests that can come across as cold and unemotional.
What is an autumn lover called? ›
A person who loves autumn is often referred to as an "autumn enthusiast" or simply someone who enjoys the season. There isn't a specific term like "autumnophile," as you might find for some other preferences, but the mentioned phrases are commonly used to describe someone with a strong fondness for the fall season.
Why am I so obsessed with autumn? ›
It might be because autumn is considered a temporal landmark, a psychological concept that refers to events (like birthdays and seasonal changes) that change how we see time. It makes us feel more motivated to take on new challenges and enjoy the bounty of the season.
Autumn and spring both have warm undertones with little contrast between features. Spring and autumn feel more like a soft blend than a stark contrast. Autumn is darker while spring is lighter. Autumns have dark hair and dark eyes, while spring seasons generally have lighter hair and eyes.
What are the 4 season personalities? ›
Fall would be calm, collective, inhibiting and a bit secretive. Spring of course would be jubilant, inspirational and engaging. Summer would be giddiness, playful, relaxing. Winter would be sullen, quiet, hibernating and bit sad.
What personality does autumn represent? ›
Like Spring, Autumn personalities are externally motivated and perceived to be busy people. They are typically fiery, full of passion, integrity and drive, and often with a cause!
What zodiac is summer birthday? ›
Cancer (June 21 – July 22) Leo (July 23 – August 22) Virgo (August 23 – September 22) Libra (September 23 – October 22)
What personality is the sun? ›
He is highly focused on external validation, seeking approval and recognition from others as a measure of his worth and success. Overall, Sun embodies many of the key characteristics of the Enneagram Type 3, from his ambition and drive to his focus on success and external validation.
What personality type is July? ›
Cancer birthdays fall between June 21 – July 22, while Leo birthdays fall between July 23 – August 22. Cancer babies are often known for being caring, protective and empathetic. While Leo babies that are born later in July are known for being confident, courageous and optimistic.
What does spring represent in a person? ›
One of the most common symbols of spring is the promise of renewal. After months of cold weather and barren landscapes, spring brings new growth and life. Trees begin to bud, flowers bloom, and animals awaken from hibernation. This renewal symbolizes hope for a better future and a fresh start.
What are the characteristics of spring? ›
In the spring, seeds take root and vegetation begins to grow. The weather is warmer and often wetter. Animals wake or return from warmer climates, often with newborns.
What is the behavior of a spring? ›
The Spring behavior creates a relationship between two objects, so that an object with the Spring behavior applied to it moves back and forth around a second object. The Attract To parameter defines the object that serves as the target and center of the Spring behavior.
What makes someone a spring? ›
A true spring is warm and bright. If you are a true spring, your eyes are warm blue, warm green, light hazel, or topaz, and your hair is golden-hued in shades like medium golden blonde, strawberry blonde, copper, light golden brown, or medium golden brown.
