Struggling with insomnia? Then paint your bedroom yellow, according to a new study

Researchers polled the nation and discovered just how much the colours we choose to paint our house can influence our lives.

And according to the data almost half (45 percent) of Brits who have yellow-themed boudoirs insist they sleep like a baby every night, compared to a shattered 11 percent who have green colours in their bedroom and struggle to nod off.

In fact, orange should also be avoided in the bedroom, as 29 percent of those sleeping surrounded by amber hues say they feel constantly exhausted.

The research, by Topps Tiles, found that couples with red rooms are most likely to admit they are the most tactile lovers (34 percent), so perhaps it’s unsurprising that 44 percent of people with “fiery” walls would describe themselves as extroverts.

And when it comes to cooking skills, the study revealed that those of us with blue kitchen are more likely to be a whizz in the kitchen – with the highest number (15 percent) describing themselves as a “fantastic” cook.

However, if you’re invited to dinner and the host has beige coloured walls be prepared to go hungry as they emerged as the nation’s worst cooks (one in ten of those with a beige kitchen say they are terrible in the kitchen).

And if you have a cream sitting room, it means you are most likely to be a TV addict with the data suggesting those with neutral walls watch up to 15 hours a week, compared to an average of 12.

Sian O’Neill, Head of Marketing at Topps Tiles, said: “This research reveals that grey is a colour that has seeped into our homes over the years, with more and more people choosing to surround themselves with grey hues.

“Yet, when looking at the correlation between the colours of our houses, lives and personalities, it seems that brighter colours can be a good thing. Having a yellow bedroom can make you sleep well, and a red bathroom means you’re well groomed.

“With a huge range of colours and styles of tiles available, Topps Tiles can help people across the nation find the perfect look to suit their taste, whether you’re looking for something classic or to make a statement with a bold colour.”

When it comes to bathrooms, people who have red colour schemes in this room spend the longest time grooming themselves: 50 minutes a day, compared to an average of 33 minutes.

And those who have a green bathroom spend the least time washing themselves, just 28 minutes per day, according to the poll.

The most romantic couples have a splash of black in their bedroom, the study suggests.

Television presenter and leading interiors expert, Sophie Robinson, said: “These findings from Topps Tiles are both interesting and surprising as it goes against many years of scientific study in to the subject of colour.

“For example, yellow is proven to be an energising and stimulating colour so I’m amazed that the British public claim it’s their top colour for getting a restful night’s sleep.

“The results also show that colour is ultimately something very personal and that the individual knows best when it comes to picking colours for their homes.

“In fact, if this survey shows us anything it’s that you should ultimately choose a colour you really love for your home! That way you can’t go wrong and you’re likely to create an interior that will nurture your wellbeing, making you happy day-in and day-out.”