This is a very interesting list of color meanings that House Beautiful created via decorology. Although you may be drawn to certain colors immediately, it is important however to really think about living around them everyday. I choose neutral tones because I often get tired of particular colors. I use brighter colors by painting furniture and accessories that I can move around. Before investing and painting all of your walls, spend some time thinking about how these colors might make you feel. They really do have a profound psychological and emotional effect.