Colour as a tool in enhancing the quality of space : with special reference to the contemporary urban living rooms in Sri Lanka

Abstract

Colour is one of the gifts in this world. It enhances the perception and it is a part of every work. Even everything we see, even in dreams. Colour identifies every and each elements in the world. Colour can be changed the psychology of human being. It helps to evoke human emotions. The Architectural space enhances the spatial quality by adding tools. The colour is a tool which plays a major role within the Architectural space achieved the required spatial quality. The meaningful architecture creates user satisfaction. The use of colour in the built environment should be much more meaningful to satisfy the user. Meaningful colour combinations can make a better environment and it enhance the spatial quality