Office Color Ideas
The color of your office can be inspiring and even help you concentrate. Whether you're decorating a home office or opening up your own space, color can affect mood and productivity. An office should be an inviting space where you and potential clients enjoy spending time.
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Creative Colors
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Colors can inspire creativity. Cool colors such as blue and lavender are associated with rest and relaxation so it might not be the best choice for office colors. Warm colors such as orange, red and yellow can be exciting. Use bright colors sparingly throughout the space so your office isn't too distracting or overwhelming.
Your line of work can inspire you when choosing an office color palette. Jewelry designers might look to their favorite gemstone colors or metallic paints. A writer may want a vintage office based on the color of a typewriter or a rich leather chair.
Neutral Colors
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Basic colors allow you to concentrate because they don't distract. There are many shades of white, tan, brown, gray and gold that you can use to express your personality. Use a chocolate brown paint on a focal wall for style. Find a taupe with yellow undertones for a cheerful space that isn't overwhelming. Green is a neutral in nature and it's soothing without being distracting or boring. Add interest by using several neutral colors in contrasting tones such as lighter or darker. Wood tones add warmth and texture to the room while providing subtle color.
Adding Color Without Painting
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You can still use color even if you can't paint the walls. Bring in a lime green desk chair and accent bookshelves with colorful storage boxes. Over-sized artwork masks blank walls while adding pattern and color to your office. Buy a low pile rug for even more color; just make sure that your office chair can still slide across it.
Office Color Considerations
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Before deciding on office colors, decide how you'll use the space. If clients will be visiting your office, use a professional and neutral color palette. Pick a paint color that will work well for video conferencing so the color palette doesn't distract from your presentations. Choose gender neutral colors if others will be working in the space.
Decorating an office depends on your specific needs and preferences. A stark white room might strain your eyes. Calming colors may help you focus; warm colors might not suit your design preferences. Pick an office color based on what helps you to function.
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