International Journal of Pediatrics ,Vol.2, N.4-1, Serial No.10, October 2014 305 http:// ijp.mums.ac.ir Review Article The Use of Appropriate Colors in the Design of Children's Room: A Short Review Maryam Ajilian Abbasi 1 , *Ali Talaei 1 , Ardeshir Talaei 2 , Ali Rezaei 3 1 Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Ibn-e-Sina Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran. 2 Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran. 3 Architecture student, University of Applied Sciences Mashhad Municipality, Mashhad, Iran. Abstracts: Color has the ability to inspire, excite, soothe, heal and even agitate. This is particularly true for children, who can be extra sensitive to color's impact. So the importance of picking out just the right color for a young child's room shouldn't be underestimated. When choosing colors to use for your rooms home it's important to think about the mood you want to create and whether you want it to feel light and airy or cozy and intimate. Knowing the difference between warm and cool colors is the first step. Key words: Baby room, Cool colors, Effect ,Warm colors. * Corresponding Author: Ali Talaei, MD, Associate Professor, Ibn-e-Sina Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran. E-mail: Talaeia@mums.ac.ir Received date: Jun 23, 2014 ; Accepted date: Jul 22, 2014