If you have ever read about color psychology, you would know that colors have a direct bearing on a person's mood. That's why, when choosing colors for painting, you should not only go by how a certain color looks on the wall, but also as to what kind of effect it will have on your employees. After all, you would want your employees to remain in good mood while working, as only then your company will make profits!
Office Color Schemes
Whether you want to bring to life an old office or are interior decorating a new one, painting it in some lively, good and professional colors, will do wonders for its looks. Although, the most commonest color idea is to paint it in white as white is safe, professional looking and decent, appropriate for an office setting. However, white can sometimes make the workplace look bare and boring, thus having a negative effect on your employees, especially if they are involved in some creative thinking!
When it comes to choosing office paint colors, first look at the kind of office space you have. If you have a large office, you can experiment by painting it in some bright colors. However, if you have a small office, it is suggested that you stick to neutrals, pastels and light shades. Next, look at the kind of furniture you have. Ideally, you should paint the walls first and then choose furniture and accessories. However, if you already have these in place, choose a wall color which matches them. Lastly, you should know about the colors and their effects on the people. If you keep these three tips in mind, it will help you select the best colors for your office, although for your benefit, here are some suggestions.
Light Blue and Light Green
If your employee's work is very stressful and they often work long hours, go in for cool colors like light blue and light green as they have a calming and soothing effect on the surroundings. These shades calm the nerves and thus, will make your employees more productive! To accentuate these, you can have accessories or designs on walls in the same color but a slightly bold shade! For instance if you go with light blue, add a dash of aquamarine or turquoise to it with accessories or designs on walls and furniture.
Light Orange and Yellow
For those of you, whose employees are doing something creative such as writing, stimulating and inspiring colors, like yellow and light orange are perfect. These colors enhance creativity and imagination and keep a person energetic throughout the day. If you have a small office, you can paint the wall background in some light color and have designs on it in these bright colors. One caution here - do not overuse yellow as it can sometimes create an overwhelming effect on the room surroundings.
Brown and Gray
These colors lend comfort, stability and resilience to the room environment, that's why they are considered the best colors for office. Brown gives a natural, earthy feel to the office, which can be accentuated by keeping a number of plants all around the office interiors. Plants represent the color green and thus bring abundance, money and success to the office. Light brown with chocolate brown accents is an excellent choice.
As for gray, it is a very soothing and comforting color too. And the best part about painting the office in this color is that it can be accentuated with some accessories, furniture and other accents, as these will stand out more against a dull, gray background. Gray painted with gold accents is another interesting idea for office walls. Gold is believed to make the employees more loyal and trustworthy!
Beige and Off White
Although you would see this color combination in every second office, yet like some things, this color scheme for offices seems to never go out of fashion. These colors are light, calming and have a pleasant feel about them, making them perfect for office work and meetings. Moreover, when used in combination, they can go with almost all kinds of wooden furniture and flooring.
These unique ideas are sure to enhance the look of your work space and at the same time, make your employees feel calm and comfortable. This will increase their concentration and productivity, translating in profits for you! So, if you want to experience all these positives, choose your colors wisely. One last tip before I sign off - when choosing office paint colors, an interesting thing that you can do is to visit a number of offices in the vicinity and see how they have been painted and decorated. Maybe you will find some good color combination there which you can use for your own office!
