Colors in Educational Spaces

Very young children prefer strong colors, but when they grow older, their taste becomes

more sophisticated and subtle. In most contemporary schools almost anything that can

be colored is treated in a bright and brilliant way. Corridor walls, for instance, are

sometimes yellow; rooms facing cool north light are given warm tones, and those facing

warm south light is given cool tones. The front wall of each of the classroom is often painted

darker than the other walls of the room. Every effort should be made to select a color that

will be of approximately the same value as the color of the chalkboard so as to minimize

eye fatigue.

If colors are pastels. bright accents are employed for furniture and accessories- say

bright blue, yellow, red, or blue-green. Doors and trim are usually darker than the

walls in which. they are located, and painted doors can be given variation and additional

interest by the use of various colors.

Brown and Black Wooden Chairs Inside Room

However, while a stimulating atmosphere is desirable in a teaching situation, care should

be exercised to prevent overstimulation, which may produce restlessness, tension and

fatigue.

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