Black
Not for the timid, black is very dramatic and has the ability to give bare walls an elegant flair. Wiener says that like brown, black can invoke feelings of staying indoors. However, some may have negative connotations associated with this color, which could provoke feelings of melancholy. Try using black in small doses or, if you’re daring enough to go all out, make sure it has a shiny finish to make it look more polished than drab. As an alternative, try a lighter variation instead. “Grey is a neutral shade and is always good in a home,” suggests Kruskol. “You can add color to spice things up and subtract it to calm things down,” adds Shugar.