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Natasha Brinsmead

4 'Wake Up' Colors to Use in Your Home to Give Your Morning as Much of a Boost as That First Cup of Coffee

Minimal white bedroom with orange headboard accent and bed linen with lamp sconces and three artwork hanging above bed.

We all know a 'morning person' who rises and shines without the slightest grumble. (I, incidentally, am not one of them.) But even those people can struggled to shake of the bedcovers on a cold, dark day — which is where decorating with wake up colors can help.

"Research shows that the best thing we can do for ourselves when we wake up is to get outside in the sun because it sets our circadian rhythm, increasing our mood and energy levels," explains Daniela Araya, principal designer and color consultant at Daniela Araya Color & Design Consultancy. "But since stepping outside first thing isn’t always realistic, wake up colors can play a powerful role in setting the tone for the day."

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